DKW RT 125 2H vs Aprilia Tuono 125 Base (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the DKW RT 125 2Hstacks up against the Aprilia Tuono 125 Base. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDKW RT 125 2HAprilia Tuono 125 Base
Model year19572025
Price
Engine123 cc124 cc
Horsepower6 hp
Weight144 kg
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission3-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.50-19 / 2.50-19 100/80 R17 / 140/70 R17

DKW RT 125 2H vs Aprilia Tuono 125 Base — which should you buy?

Picking between the DKW RT 125 2H and the Aprilia Tuono 125 Base usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the DKW RT 125 2H brings 6 hp, while the Aprilia Tuono 125 Base counters with its own power figure at 144 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: