Honda NSR 125 R vs Aprilia AF1 125 Futura (2001)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda NSR 125 Rstacks up against the Aprilia AF1 125 Futura. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda NSR 125 RAprilia AF1 125 Futura
Model year20011991
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower15 hp27 hp
Torque15 Nm
Weight132 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires100/80-17 / 130/70-17 100/80-17 / 130/70-17

Honda NSR 125 R vs Aprilia AF1 125 Futura — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda NSR 125 R and the Aprilia AF1 125 Futura usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda NSR 125 R brings 15 hp in a 132 kg package, while the Aprilia AF1 125 Futura counters with 27 hp.

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: