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Aprilia RS 150 spied at dealer meet in Goa – Smaller disc, new bodywork

Last year, it was reported that Aprilia RS 150 and Tuono 150, which were first showcased at 2018 Auto Expo, will be launched in 2019. Well, the latest spy shot from a dealer meet in Goa, confirms that Aprilia is on track with that plan. Spy shot was first posted by ZigWheels.

Though it is only the RS 150 which has been spied as of now, Tuono 150 is also believed to be in the making, and will be launched soon after RS 150. Both bikes will be considerably different than their international-spec 125cc variants. This is to keep costs in check.

Image – ZigWheels

Speaking about changes, India-spec Aprilia RS 150 comes with a new set of bodywork as well as decals. Compared to Euro-spec RS 125, Indian’ized RS150 features a different fairing design, revised fuel tank, larger pillion seat, repositioned footpeg mounts. Even the switchgear and rear view mirrors are different.

It is not clear whether the bike is manufactured in India, or is imported as CKD from China. Aprilia has a similar looking RS 150 on sale in China, which is different from the European RS. It is called GPR 150 in China, and is manufactured in association with local company called Zongshen. The spied motorcycle in India, also has the GPR lettering on its fairing.

Europe’s RS 125

The spy shot you see above, is of a production ready variant. If the bike will be manufactured in India, it will be produced at company plant in Ahmednagar, near Pune. It is the same plant where other Aprilia and Vespa vehicles are produced. Other option possible is that Aprilia imports CKD kits from China, and assemble it at their plant.

Engine specifications on Aprilia RS 150 and Tuono 150 include a 150cc, single cylinder, liquid cooled, fuel injected engine offering 18 hp power at 10,000 rpm and 14 Nm torque at 7,500 rpm mated to a 6 speed transmission.

Both bikes will come in with standard 2 channel ABS with 300mm front and 208mm rear disc brake. Upside down forks will be offered as standard. This will make Aprilia RS 150 first 150cc segment motorcycle in India to offer USD as standard. Launch price is expected to be in the Rs 1.6 lakhs.

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