Aprilia RS 125 Base vs AJS Cadwell 125 (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia RS 125 Basestacks up against the AJS Cadwell 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia RS 125 BaseAJS Cadwell 125
Model year20252023
Price
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower10 hp
Torque10 Nm
Weight144 kg113 kg
Seat height29 mm
Fuel capacity3.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Combined braking system
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires110/70 ZR17 / 150/60 ZR17110/70-17 / 130/70-17

Aprilia RS 125 Base vs AJS Cadwell 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia RS 125 Base and the AJS Cadwell 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia RS 125 Base brings its published horsepower in a 144 kg package, while the AJS Cadwell 125 counters with 10 hp at 113 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: