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Aprilia RS 250

Make Model	Aprilia RS 250
Year	2002 - 03
Engine	Two stroke, 90° V twin-cylinder, with laminar suction and exhaust valve. Separate lubrication with variable automatic mixer
Capacity	249 cc / 15.2 cu in
Bore x Stroke	56 x 50.6 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio	12.0:1 (+/- 0.7)
Lubrication	Oil pump with separate circuit
Induction	2 x Ø34 mm Mikuni 34 SS flat side carburetors
Fuel Type	Lead-free petrol, R.O.N. minimum 95
Engine Oil Recommendation	IP MAX 2T COMPETITION, or any high-quality oil meeting the ISO-L-ETC++ or API TC++ specifications
Air Filter	With polyurethane filter element
Ignition	CDI
Battery	12V 4Ah
Starting	Kick
Max Power	52.9 kW / 72.5 hp @ 11900 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre	47.2 kW / 64.3 hp @ 10400 rpm
Max Torque	40 Nm / 4.08 kgf-m / 29.5 lb/ft @ 10750 rpm
Clutch	Oil bath, multiple-disc, with lever control on handlebars
Transmission	6 Speed, direct drive
Gear box oil Recommendation	IP FC, SAE 75W-90, or any high-quality oil meeting the API GL-4 specification
Final Drive	Chain, sealed, jointless, DID 520 V6
Gear Change	With pedal (L), 1st low, other 5 high
Final Reduction	14:42 (1:3.0)
Gear Ratio	1st 11:27 (1:2.454) / 2nd 16:26 (1:1.625) / 3rd 17:21 (1:1.235) / 4th 22:23 (1:1.045) / 5th 24:22 (1:0.916) / 6th 25:21 (1:0.840)
Primary Reduction	23:59 (1:2.565)
Front Suspension	Ø40 mm Inverted fork with adjustable rebound and compression damping.
Front Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension	Magnesium alloy swingarm. Monoshock with resevoir, adjustable extension, compression and spring preloading.
Rear Wheel Travel	130 mm / 5.1 in
Front Brakes	2 x Ø298 mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Wheel	3.50 x 17
Rear Wheel	4.50 x 17
Front Tyre	120/60-17
Rear Tyre	150/60-17
Rake	25°
Turning circle Ø	4.09 m / 13.4 ft
Dimensions	Length: 1880 mm / 74.0 in Width: 690 mm / 27.2 in Height: 1080 mm / 42.5 in
Wheelbase	1370 mm / 53.9 in
Seat Height	810 mm / 31.9 in
Ground Clearance	135 mm / 5.3 in
Dry Weight	141 kg / 309 lbs
Wet Weight	167 kg / 368 lbs
Fuel Capacity	16.5 Litres / 4.4 US gal
Reserve	3.5 Litres / 0.9 US gal
Braking 60 km/h / 37 mph - 0	12.9 m / 42.3 ft
Braking 100 km/h / 62 mph - 0	36.8 m / 120.7 ft
Standing ¼ Mile	12.50 sec / 172.5 km/h / 107.2 mph
Top Speed	209.5 km/h / 130.2 mph
Road Test	Tuttomoto Test Bimota V-DUE vs Suzuki GSX-R750WT vs Aprilia RS250

Aprilia’s RS250 is the last of a dead breed; its ring-a-ding-ding the requiem for meaningful two-strokes and their sweet perfume. Built to ape the Italian factory’s 1993 250GP winner the motorcycle perched a reed-valve motor in a near-perfect chassis to produce one of the finest handling machines of all time. Bella.

Ride Quality & Brakes

The Aprilia RS250 is the enemy of kneesliders everywhere. The chassis is blessed with a supernatural composure that remains unfazed regardless of lean angle. The upside-down forks, banana swingarm and Brembo four-piston brakes aren’t just for show; they’re the best combination of talent since George, Ringo, Paul and John.

Engine

Ripped from Suzuki’s RGV250 the Aprilia RS250's single crank V-twin stroker makes you work for your reward. It hits perfect pitch at 10,500rpm, delivering 55bhp with a sweet punch. For anyone raised on multi-cylinder four cylinder motorcycles it’s initially frustrating, but persevere – nothing worth striving for comes easily. So hone your gear selection, hang on to every rpm and ride it like you stole it.

Build Quality & Reliability

Skimping on pricy fully-synthetic two-stroke oil is asking for trouble. Without it engine life is very much compromised. You’re looking at a new piston kit (from £65 or so) every 6000 miles, too. Aprilia RS250s are as likely to be owned by youngsters who ignore service intervals and poorly maintain their bikes as enthusiasts. Buy one with service history from a bloke with share in Putoline.

Value

The Aprilia RS250 is simply one of the very best, least-compromised sports motorcycles money can buy. Find an Aprilia RS250 for sale.

Equipment

Race-replica minimalism rules. The Aprilia RS250's seat pad’s thin, there’s no electric start and the pillion provision is a joke. You do get a handy gear shift light, though and the aftermarket is still buoyant.