DKW RT 175 W vs Aprilia SX 125 Base (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the DKW RT 175 Wstacks up against the Aprilia SX 125 Base. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDKW RT 175 WAprilia SX 125 Base
Model year19512025
Price
Engine123 cc124 cc
Weight83 kg134 kg
Seat height26 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission3-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.75-19 / 2.75-19 100/80 - 17 / 130/70 - 17

DKW RT 175 W vs Aprilia SX 125 Base — which should you buy?

Picking between the DKW RT 175 W and the Aprilia SX 125 Base usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the DKW RT 175 W brings its published horsepower in a 83 kg package, while the Aprilia SX 125 Base counters with its own power figure at 134 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: