Beginner bikes often get a bad rap. They’re seen as stepping stones, placeholders, or machines you outgrow the moment you figure out how to work a clutch. But the reality is, some beginner bikes are an absolute blast, and Aprilia’s newly launched RX 125 and SX 125 are prime examples of that. While these models have been refreshed for the Japanese market with an updated instrument cluster and redesigned LED headlights, they remain fundamentally the same at their core: lightweight, nimble, and ridiculously fun.
Let’s start with the RX 125. This little ripper is built for the dirt, with a proper dual-sport setup that makes it ready to take on trails, gravel roads, and anything else that isn’t asphalt. It rolls on a 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheel combo wrapped in knobby CST tires, giving it the grip to claw through loose terrain.
