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Aprilia RC 250

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Make Model

Aprilia RC 250

Year

1979

Engine

Single cylinder, 2 stroke

Capacity

244.2 cc / 14.9 cu in

Bore x Stroke

72 x 60 mm

Cooling System

Air cooled

Compression Ratio

12:1

Oil/Fuel Mixture

2%

Exhaust

Single, underseat

Induction

Dell'Orto PHBE36 carburetor

Ignition 

Electronic, Motoplat

Starting

Kick

Max Power

28.5 kW / 38.3 hp @ 8250 rpm

Max Torque

33.9 Nm / 3.46 kgf-m / 25 lb-ft @ 7750 rpm

Clutch

Multi disc, dry

Transmission 

6 Speed

Final Drive

Chain

Frame

Single cradle, split in closed tubes, CrMo

Front Suspension

Marzocchi fork, Ø35 mm

Rear Suspension

Swingarm with two shocks, adjustable, Court & Cossus

Front Brakes

Gimeca Ø140 mm drum

Rear Brakes

Gimeca Ø140 mm drum

Wheels

Steel, spoked

Front Rim

3.00 - 21

Rear Rim

4.50 - 18

Dimensions

Length: 2140 mm / 84.3 in

Height:  1200 mm / 47.2 in

Wheelbase

1470 mm / 57.9 in

Ground Clearance

300 mm / 11.8 in

Seat Height

910 mm / 35.8 in

Footpeg Height

370 mm / 14.6 in

Dry Weight

105 kg / 231 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

8 L / 2.1 US gal / 1.8 Imp gal

Reserve

1 L / 0.3 US gal / 0.2 Imp gal

Standing 0 - 400 m / 437 yrd

15.1 sec

Top Speed

141 km/h / 87.6 mph