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I n s o m e c o u n t r i e s t h e √ homologation country (I, UK, A, ...). Giappone antipollution and noise regulations in force and are to be supplied to the aprilia require periodical inspections. Official Dealer as reference data for the purchase of spare parts or specific...
SAFETY RULES The use of medicins, alcohol and drugs or Most road accidents are caused by the psychotropic substances notably increases driver»s lack of experience. To drive the vehicle it is necessary to be in the risk of accidents. NEVER lend the vehicle to beginners and, p o s s e s s i o n o f a l l t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s B e s u r e t h a t y o u a r e i n g o o d in any case, make sure that the driver has...
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Rigorously observe all road signs and Avoid obstacles that could damage the WARNING national and local road regulations. vehicle or make you lose control. Always drive with both hands on the Avoid abrupt movements that can be Avoid riding in the slipstream created by h a n d l e b a r s a n d b o t h f e e t o n t h e dangerous for yourself and other people preceding vehicles in order to increase...
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If necessary, have the vehicle inspected by an aprilia Official Dealer, who should carefully check the frame, handlebars, suspensions, safety parts and all the devices that you cannot check by yourself.
ONLY ORIGINALS CLOTHING Never change the position, inclination or Any modification of the vehicle will result in c o l o u r o f : n u m b e r p l a t e , d i r e c t i o n the invalidity of the guarantee.
Avoid installing accessories that cover aprilia recommends the use of genuine horns or lights or that could impair their accessories (aprilia genuine accessories). functions, limit the suspension stroke and...
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A v o i d h a n g i n g b u l k y , h e a v y a n d / o r Do not carry any bag if it is not tightly Do not exceed the maximum load allowed dangerous objects on the handlebars, secured to the vehicle.
ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS 1) Coolant left radiator 8) Passenger left footrest 13) Transmission oil filling cap 2) Fuel tank plug (snapping, closed/open) 14) Starting lever 3) Fuel tank 9) Side stand 4) Battery 10) Rider left footrest 5) Glove/tool kit compartment (with spring, always open) 6) Fuse carrier 11) Transmission oil drain plug...
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1) 2 stroke oil tank plug 7) Ignition switch/steering lock 13) Rear brake pump 2) 2 stroke oil tank 8) Coolant radiator cap 14) Drive chain 9) Coolant right radiator 3) Air cleaner 15) Passenger right footrest 10) Horn 4) Rear brake fluid tank (snapping, closed/open) 5) Fuel cock 11) Rear brake control lever...
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS 1) Green ( ) low beam warning light 4) Green direction indicator warning light ( 2) Multifunction digital display 5) Red 2 stroke oil reserve warning light ( 3) Green neutral indicator warning light ( ) 6) Blue high beam warning light ( use and maintenance MX 125...
Comes on, for about 0.5 seconds, whenever the ignition switch is brought to position ≈ ∆, warning light thus testing the correct operation of the bulb. If the light does not come on in this phase, contact an Concessionario Ufficiale aprilia. If the warning light comes on during the normal operation of CAUTION the engine, this means that the 2 stroke oil reserve is being used;...
88:88 AS SPD MS AR TT KM/H KM/H 88:88:88 MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER CAUTION B y s i m p l y s e t t i n g t h e f r o n t w h e e l Vehicle selection CAUTION circumference, two different types of...
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KM/H MODE MODE MODE START-UP SETTING Press left push button to change the unit ◆ CAUTION of measurement from ≈km∆ to ≈mi∆ Metric system setting (KM/H or MPH) As soon as the MODE push button is (KM/H to MPH) or vice-versa. pressed, the actual wheel diameter value ◆...
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11 11 KM/H KM/H KM/H MODE MODE MODE MODE Setting the “WS” wheel diameter Pre-set value 1850. CAUTION ◆ To change the flashing value, press the left ◆ Keep centre ≈MODE∆ push button pressed push button. As soon as the MODE push button is for about 1.5 seconds to confirm.
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12:00:- - 12:00:- - 17:50:- - MODE MODE MODE MODE Time setting Press right push button to set the ◆ CAUTION Press left push button to select time ◆ ≈minutes∆. Press left push button again displaying (24h or 12 h). As soon as the MODE push button is to change the value.
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MODE MODE MODE Preventative lubrication check Press right push button to shift to next ◆ CAUTION value. CAUTION As soon as the MODE push button is Keep centre ≈MODE∆ push button ◆ The preventative lubrication check is pressed, the maintenance symbol - with presse d for abo ut 1.5 seconds to already pre-set after the first 100 km (60 the number of preventative services to...
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MODE MODE MODE Preventative maintenance check Press right push button to shift to next ◆ CAUTION value. CAUTION As soon as the MODE push button is Keep centre ≈MODE∆ push button ◆ The preventative maintenance check is pressed, the ODO wording will appear pressed for abo ut 1.5 seconds to already pre-set after the first 300 km (200 on the left display.
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00:00 MODE MODE MODE Checking the total distance covered Keep centre ≈MODE∆ push button ◆ CAUTION (ODO) presse d for abo ut 1.5 seconds to As soon as the MODE push button is confirm. Then start total race time setting Press left push button to modify the ◆...
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00:00 00:00 0:00 KM/H 11:53:48 MODE MODE MODE Checking the total race time (ART) Press right push button to shift to next Keep centre ≈MODE∆ push button ◆ ◆ value. pressed for about 2 seconds to confirm. Press left push button to modify the ◆...
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0:00 KM/H 11:53:48 MODE MODE 0:00 KM/H 11:53:48 CLOCK MODE Programming the second vehicle STANDARD SETTING CAUTION Keep the right push button pressed for about 5 seconds. The ≈WS∆ wheel diameter value of Keep the two outer push buttons CAUTION the second vehicle will appear on the left pressed for about 2 seconds to enable display.
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0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00 KM/H KM/H KM/H KM/H 11:53:48 11:53:49 11:53:50 11:53:56 MODE MODE MODE MODE PARAMETERS SETTING/DISPLAYING Press centre push button ≈MODE∆ to shift CAUTION to screen (B) and press it again to shift Screens (B and C) will be displayed for 5 again to screen (C).
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30:42 30:44 30:46 KM/H KM/H KM/H 11:49:08 11:49:10 11:49:12 MODE MODE Keep centre push button ≈MODE∆ and right CAUTION push button simultaneously pressed for Screens (D and E) will be displayed for 5 about 2 seconds to shift to screen (D) - seconds only.
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MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE D I S A B L I N G T H E S C H E D U L E D Keep centre ≈MODE∆ push button ◆ MAINTENANCE SERVICES pressed for about 1.5 seconds to confirm preventative lubrication values and to Whenever the scheduled maintenance or shift to next operation.
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30:42 30:43 0:05 0:07 KM/H KM/H KM/H KM/H 11:49:08 11:49:09 11:49:14 11:49:16 MODE MODE MODE CHRONOMETER Press left push button enable Press left push button again to terminate ◆ ◆ chronometer. the chronometer function. The multifunction computer is equipped Press centre push button ≈MODE∆ to ◆...
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30:42 30:42 0:00 0:00 0:98 KM/H KM/H KM/H KM/H KM/H 11:49:08 11:53:48 11:53:49 11:53:49 88:88:88 MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE RESETTING THE PARTIAL VALUES Keep the left and the centre ≈MODE∆ Press centre push button ≈MODE∆ again ◆ ◆ push buttons simultaneously pressed for to shift to screen (C) and reset the This function is used to reset the partial about 2 seconds.
30:47 KM/H 11:49:13 MODE MODE 88:88 MODE ASS PD MS AR TT KM/H 88:88:88 MODE CHANGING THE BATTERY ALIGNING THE PARTIAL VALUES (TRIP) BACKLIGHTING The partial distance covered (DST) can be Press right push button to enable display ◆ Remove headlight fairing. ◆...
MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS CONTROLS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HANDLEBAR CAUTION The electrical parts work only when the ignition switch is in position “ ”. 1) HIGH BEAM SIGNALLING PUSH BUTTON ( It makes it possible to use the high beam for signalling to forthcoming vehicles while overtaking and in case of peril and/or emergency.
Position Function removal The steer- It is possi- ing is ble to locked. remove the It is neither key. possible to start the Steering engine, nor lock to switch on the lights. Neither the It is possi- IGNITION SWITCH STEERING LOCK engine, nor ble to the lights...
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT The tool kit (2) includes: GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT CRASH HELMET HOOK √ n° 1 tool case Thanks to the crash helmet hook, you no T h e g l o v e / t o o l k i t c o m p a r t m e n t i s √...
Tool Operations Page advisable to use the following special tools S q u a r e p i n Rear shock ab- (to be requested to an aprilia Official spanner (3) sorber ring adjust- Dealer). ment. Special soc- Clutch clearance ket spanner adjustment.
MAIN COMPONENTS FUEL TRANSMISSION OIL Check the transmission oil level every WARNING 4000 km, see pag. 60 (CHECKING THE The fuel used for internal combustion T R A N S M I S S I O N O I L L E V E L A N D engines is extremely inflammable and TOPPING UP).
2 stroke oil pipe has been pag. 88 (LUBRICANT CHART). (reserve included): 1.25 removed, contact an aprilia Official The 2 stroke oil reserve is indicated by the Dealer, who will provide for bleeding the TANK RESERVE: 0.5 coming on of the 2 stroke oil reserve system.
The brake fluid must be changed once a is advisable to use latex gloves. year by an aprilia Official Dealer . If the brake fluid gets in contact with the Use brake fluid of the type specified in skin or the eyes, it can cause serious t h e l u b r i c a n t c h a r t , s e e p a g .
◆ ground. case there is air in the circuit, contact Remove the cover (4). ◆ your aprilia Official Dealer, since it may To check the brake fluid level, proceed as be necessary to bleed the system. follows: WARNING Position the vehicle on the stand.
In case of excessive stroke of the brake mark, provide for topping up. position). lever, of excessive elasticity or in case there is air in the circuit, contact your aprilia Official Dealer , since it may be necessary to bleed the system. use and maintenance MX 125...
(4) and Check the braking efficiency. If necessary, it is possible to adjust the the pump piston. If necessary, contact an aprilia Official brake lever height, by proceeding as Dealer . follows: WARNING Loosen the lock nut (1).
Minor The special spanner (5) is available at running. adjustments can be carried out by means of any aprilia Official Dealer . the adjuster (1): Insert the special spanner (5) and loosen ◆ WARNING Withdraw the protection element (2).
Have the coolant changed by an aprilia racetracks. Official Dealer . Before departure, check the coolant level, see pag.
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Rotate the radiator cap (1) anticlockwise, ◆ skin or the eyes, it can cause serious Have it repaired by an aprilia Official giving it one click. Dealer. irritations. Wait for a few seconds, in order to permit ◆...
It is sufficient to alternate these periods with periods in which the engine runs at relatively high rpm, even if only for a few seconds, but rather frequently. What has been stated above assumes particular importance for the cold starting of the engine: in this case, in order to reach a rpm regime sufficient to enable the ≈priming∆...
Wheel/tyres Check the tyre surface, the inflation pressure, wear and tear and any damage. Do not hesitate to consult your aprilia 39-40 Brake levers Make sure that they work smoothly. If necessary, lubricate O f f i c i a l D e a l e r i n c a s e t h e r e i s the articulations and adjust the stroke.
STARTING Position the vehicle on the stand. Position the shifting lever (5) in neutral ◆ ◆ Move to the left side of the vehicle. (green warning light ≈ ∆ on). ◆ If the vehicle is started with cold engine, ◆ WARNING rotate the cold start lever ≈...
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Slightly rotate the throttle grip (8) and at ◆ the same time press the start pedal (7) with energy a few times, releasing it immediately afterwards. If the engine starts Release the throttle grip (8). ◆ Rotate the cold start lever ≈ ∆...
Start engine, pag. 48 ◆ (STARTING). Ride at reduced speed for the first miles, ◆ in order to warm the engine up. With released throttle grip (2) (Pos. A) ◆ and engine idling, pull the clutch lever (3) completely. Engage the first gear, by pressing the ◆...
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To shift down, proceed as follows: Release the throttle grip (2) (Pos. A). ◆ If necessary, pull the brake levers ◆ moderately and decrease the speed of the vehicle. Pull the clutch lever (3) and lower the ◆ shifting lever (4) to shift down. If the brake levers are pulled, release ◆...
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WARNING WARNING Before beginning to turn, slow down or P a y t h e u t m o s t a t t e n t i o n t o a n y brake driving at moderate and constant obstacle or variation of the ground.
RUNNING-IN WARNING The running-in of the engine is important to After the first 1000 km, carry out the ensure its correct functioning. checking operations indicated in the If possible, drive on hilly roads and/or c o l u m n " A f t e r r u n n i n g - i n " o f t h e roads with many bends, so that the engine, R E G U L A R S E R V I C E I N T E R V A L S the suspensions and the brakes undergo a...
SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT WARNING Do not use any “brake lock” devices. F a i l u r e t o h e e d t h i s w a r n i n g c a n seriously damage the braking system and lead to an accident thus provoking serious injuries or death.
Ask your Concessionario Ufficiale aprilia to key, wait until the engine and the order. test the vehicle on the road after a repair or exhaust system have cooled down and, periodic maintenance operation.
4000 Km 8000 Km OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BY (625 mi) (2500 mi) (5000 mi) THE aprilia Official Dealer (WHICH CAN Battery / terminals tightening BE CARRIED OUT EVEN BY THE USER). Spark plug Air cleaner Clutch clearance = check and clean, adjust, lubricate or change, if necessary;...
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OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BY Post running in Every 12 Every 24 THE aprilia Official Dealer. (after 1 month) months or months or Component or 1000 Km 4000 Km 8000 Km (625 mi) (2500 mi) (5000 mi) Rear shock absorber...
IDENTIFICATION DATA REMOVING THE SIDE COVERS ENGINE NUMBER The engine number (1) is stamped on the Carefully read pag. 55 (MAINTENANCE). It is a good rule to write down the frame right side of the engine casing base. and engine numbers in the space provided Position the vehicle on the stand.
Apply a filter oil or a thick oil (SAE 80W- ◆ 90) on the whole surface of the filtering element, then squeeze it to eliminate the oil in excess. CAUTION The filtering element (3) must be well impregnated, though not dripping. CHANGE Replace the filtering element (3) with a ◆...
TOPPING UP If it were necessary to top up, proceed as follows: Unscrew and remove the filling cap (2). ◆ Pour a small quantity of oil see pag. 88 ◆ (LUBRICANT CHART), and wait for about one minute to allow the oil to evenly flow inside the casing.
Change the sealing washer of the drain plug (2) every 12000 km (or every second engine oil change). Screw and tighten the drain plug (2). ◆ Drain plug (2) driving torque: 27 Nm (2,7 kgm). Pour about 550 cm> of transmission oil ◆...
Due to the weight and dimensions of Unscrew the wheel pin (4) completely. operators. If necessary, contact an ◆ the vehicle, the following operation aprilia Official Dealer. cannot be performed by one person If you want to perform these operations CAUTION only.
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Have the driving torques, centering and the disc in the brake caliper. balancing of the wheel checked by your aprilia Official Dealer, in order to avoid WARNING accidents that may be harmful for you Due to the weight and dimensions of and/or other people.
If necessary, contact an Due to the weight and dimensions of Riding with damaged rims may be aprilia Official Dealer. the vehicle, the following operation dangerous for the rider, other persons cannot be performed by one person If you want to perform these operations and the vehicle.
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WARNING crown gear (7). balancing of the wheel checked by your Never pull the rear brake lever after aprilia Official Dealer, in order to avoid removing the wheel, otherwise the WARNING accidents that may be harmful for you caliper piston may go out of its seat, and/or other people.
WARNING CHECKING THE SLACK contact an aprilia Official Dealer. An excessive slackening of the chain To check the slack, proceed as follows: To prevent the risk of seizures, lubricate c a n c a u s e i t t o c o m e o f f o f t h e th e chain frequen tly, see p a g .
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L u b r i c a t e t h e c h a i n f r e q u e n t l y , especially if there are dry or rusty parts. The crushed or seized links must be lubricated and made work again. If this is not possible, contact an aprilia Official Dealer, who will provide for changing the chain. ADJUSTMENT Check chain play pag.
Have the front fork oil changed by an Change the fork oil more frequently if the aprilia Official Dealer. aprilia Official Dealer, who will ensure vehicle is used on dusty or wet roads or off you prompt and accurate servicing.
Slightly unscrew the locking ring nut (2) by ◆ means of the appropriate spanner (3) Act on the adjusting ring nut (1) (shock ◆ absorber spring preload adjustment) (see figure). Once the optimal attitude has been ◆ obtained, tighten the locking ring nut (2) completely.
The wear is greater when the vehicle is WARNING used on dusty or wet roads and off road Withdraw the protection element (4). ◆ Have the pads changed by your aprilia Loosen the nut (5)(by screwing it). ◆ Official Dealer. WARNING Act on the adjuster (6) positioned on the ◆...
WARNING To adjust the slack, proceed as follows: Drive for a few miles until the engine ◆ If necessary, contact your aprilia Official Position the vehicle on the stand. ◆ reaches the normal running temperature, Dealer. Remove the protection element (2).
Check the spark plug gap with a ◆ thickness gauge. T h e g a p m u s t b e 0 . 5 ÷ 0 . 6 m m , i f necessary adjust it, carefully bending the earth electrode.
I f t h e e l e c t r o l y t e i s a c c i d e n t a l l y BATTERY swallowed, drink a lot of water or milk, Carefully read pag. 55 (MAINTENANCE). t h e n c o n t i n u e d r i n k i n g m i l k o f magnesia or vegetable oil and consult a doctor without delay.
CHECKING AND CLEANING Cover the terminals with special grease Partially remove the battery from its ◆ ◆ THE TERMINALS or Vaseline. compartment. Reinstall battery, Unscrew and remove the screw (7) from ◆ ◆ Carefully read p. 73 (BATTERY). (INSTALLING THE BATTERY). the positive terminal (+).
Otherwise: Replace the element plugs. ◆ Remove battery from ◆ WARNING compartment, see pag. 74 (REMOVING Reinstall the battery only 5-10 minutes THE BATTERY). af t e r d i sc o n n e c t i n g t h e r e ch a r g e Unscrew and remove the element plugs.
In this CAUTION case it is advisable to consult an If you use one of the spare fuses (4) (5) aprilia Official Dealer. (6), put a new fuse in the proper seat. use and maintenance MX 125...
CHECKING THE SIDE STAND CHECKING THE SWITCHES Checking: AND THE SAFETY SWITCH Switches (1) and (2): withdraw the ◆ Carefully read pag. 55 (MAINTENANCE). protection element. CAUTION Make sure that there are neither dirt, nor ◆ The vehicle is fitted with two switches: The vehicle is equipped with automatic mud deposits on the switch.
ADJUSTING THE VERTICAL BULBS To adjust the headlight beam: HEADLIGHT BEAM Act on the suitable screw (1) by means ◆ Carefully read pag. 55 (MAINTENANCE). of a screwdriver. To rapidly check the correct direction of the By TURNING IT CLOCKWISE, you set beam, place the vehicle on flat ground, 10 m WARNING the beam upwards.
CHANGING front fairing to frame, from forks. LOW / HIGH BEAM BULB (HALOG- THE HEADLIGHT BULBS ENOUS) WARNING Carefully read pag. 78 (BULBS). CAUTION Handle the plastic components with To extract the bulb electric connector, care and avoid scraping or damaging do not pull its electric wires.
WARNING LIGHT BULBS WARNING Extract the bulb sockets one by one, in order not to position them incorrectly upon reassembly. Extract the corresponding bulb socket: ◆ Pos. Warning light Colour 2 stroke oil reserve ( Direction green indicators ( To ch an ge the b ul bs , pro ce ed as CHANGING THE DASHBOARD Neutral indicator ( ) green...
CHANGING THE FRONT AND REAR Unscrew and remove the two screws (4). ◆ CAUTION DIRECTION INDICATORS Insert the bulb in the bulb socket, WARNING making the two pins coincide with the Carefully read pag. 78 (BULBS). Upon reassembly, tighten the two relevant guides on the bulb socket.
◆ Wait until the engine and the exhaust exceeding the fuel quantity present in the If necessary, contact an aprilia Official silencers have completely cooled down. tank and put it on the ground on the left Dealer. side of the vehicle.
pumps, instruments and indicators, CLEANING a n d f i l t h w i t h a s o f t c a r s p o n g e Clean the vehicle frequently if it used in particular areas or conditions, such as: Polluted areas (cities and industrial ◆...
LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY AFTER A PERIOD OF INACTIVITY Reinstall the spark plug, see pag. 72 ◆ (SPARK PLUG). After a long period of inactivity of the Uncover and clean the vehicle, see ◆ Remove battery, pag. 74 ◆ vehicle some precautions are necessary to pag.
TECHNICAL DATA DIMENSIONS Max. length (with rear mudguard extension) ....2165 mm Max. width ........... 840 mm Max. height (front part of the fairing included) 1170 mm Seat height..........870 mm Distance between centres......1480 mm Min. ground clearance ........ 290 mm Weight ready for starting......
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TRANSMISSION Type ............. mechanical, 6 gears with foot control on the left side of the engine GEAR RATIOS Ratio Primary Secondary Final ratio Total ratio 19/63 = 1 : 3.315 10 / 30 = 1: 3.000 16 / 45 = 1 : 2.81 R1 x R2 x R3 = 1 : 27.976 R1 x R2 x R3 = 1 : 19.317 14 / 29 = 1: 2.071...
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TYRES FRONT ............110/70 ZR 17 54W Inflation pressure for solo rider: 180 kPa (1,8 bar) Inflation pressure for rider and passenger: 180 Ø 10 kPa (1,8 Ø 0,1 bar) REAR............150/60 ZR 17 66W Inflation pressure for solo rider: 200 kPa (2 bar) Inflation pressure for rider and passenger: 230 Ø...
LUBRICANT CHART Gearbox oil (recommended): F.C., SAE 75W - 90 75W - 90 GEAR SYNTH, SAE As an alternative to the recommended oil, it is possible to use high-quality oils with characteristics in compliance with or superior to the A.P.I. GL-4 specifications. Mixer oil (recommended): MAX 2T COMPETITION SPEED 2T.
Authorised Dealers and Service Centres THE VALUE OF SERVICE Thanks to ongoing technical updates and product-specific technical training, aprilia Authorised Network engineers are familiar with every detail of this motorcycle and have the special equipment required for correct maintenance and repair.
WIRING DIAGRAM KEY- MX 125 1) Generator 27) Front left direction indicator 2) Coil 28) Multiple connectors 3) Voltage regulator 29) Spark plug 4) Fuses 30) Headlight 5) Battery 31) CDI 6) Front stoplight switch 32) Pick up 7) Rear stoplight switch 33) Electronic control unit rave 8) Oil level sensor 34) Solenoid valve...
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√ Do not dispose of oil, fuel, polluting substances and components in the envi- ronment. √ Do not keep the engine running if it isn»t necessary. √ Avoid disturbing noises.
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