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All Bikes/Compare/Kawasaki Kx125 vs Aprilia Rx 125

Kawasaki Kx125 vs Aprilia Rx 125

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Kx125 vs Aprilia Rx 125. Kawasaki Kx125: ~38 hp @ 11,500 rpm (2003–2005 final spec) hp, ~88 kg (wet/curb weight, 2005 model) weight, top speed ~110 km/h (estimate — highly dependent on gearing and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Aprilia Rx 125: ~15 hp @ 9,000 rpm — Note: 2018+ four-stroke Euro4 model; two-stroke variants produced slightly less restricted power hp, ~107 kg (wet/curb weight) — Note: approximate for the modern four-stroke generation weight, top speed ~100 km/h — Note: estimate; varies between two-stroke and four-stroke generations, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

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Kawasaki Kx125 Aprilia Rx 125
Horsepower (hp)
38 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
29 Nm
13 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
88 kg
107 kg
Type
Motocross
Enduro
Horsepower
~38 hp @ 11,500 rpm (2003–2005 final spec)
~15 hp @ 9,000 rpm — Note: 2018+ four-stroke Euro4 model; two-stroke variants produced slightly less restricted power
Torque
~29 Nm @ 10,500 rpm (estimate for late-model spec)
~13 Nm @ 7,500 rpm — Note: estimate for the four-stroke variant
Top Speed
~110 km/h (estimate — highly dependent on gearing and conditions)
~100 km/h — Note: estimate; varies between two-stroke and four-stroke generations
Weight
~88 kg (wet/curb weight, 2005 model)
~107 kg (wet/curb weight) — Note: approximate for the modern four-stroke generation
Fuel
~4.0 L/100km or ~25 km/L (estimate — varies significantly with riding intensity; motocross use is higher consumption)
~3.5 L/100km (est. 28 km/L) — Note: estimate based on typical 125cc four-stroke off-road usage; two-stroke variants may vary
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Kawasaki Kx125
Kawasaki Kx125
8.0/10

"A brilliant buy if you inspect carefully and ride hard."

Pros
+Razor-sharp chassis handling
+Lightweight, flickable frame
+Strong parts availability still
Cons
Punishing if neglected
Narrow, unforgiving powerband
Fuel economy is terrible
Aprilia Rx 125
Aprilia Rx 125
7.5/10

"A rewarding used buy — only if the paperwork checks out."

Pros
+Genuinely premium off-road capability
+Liquid-cooled engine runs cool
+Quality inverted fork suspension
Cons
Expensive Aprilia parts sourcing
Often thrashed by young owners
Cooling system needs close inspection

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