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The riding position is classic racer crouch but, as is Aprilia's way with 125s too, roomier than you might | The riding position is classic racer crouch but, as is Aprilia's way with 125s too, roomier than you might | ||
Aprilia's 'RGV | |||
== Aprilia's 'RGV == | |||
DON'T BE FOOLED by the 'Aprilia Racing' on the cases. The RS engine is built entirely by Suzuki and, bar a handful of crucial Aprilia design changes, is mechanically identical to the RGV250. (Quite why Suzuki cooperated with Aprilia to build a direct competitor to its RGV remains a mystery. Aprilia says Suzuki didn't consider the RS a rival and RGV sales are now so low Suzuki says its future is in different types of bike.) | DON'T BE FOOLED by the 'Aprilia Racing' on the cases. The RS engine is built entirely by Suzuki and, bar a handful of crucial Aprilia design changes, is mechanically identical to the RGV250. (Quite why Suzuki cooperated with Aprilia to build a direct competitor to its RGV remains a mystery. Aprilia says Suzuki didn't consider the RS a rival and RGV sales are now so low Suzuki says its future is in different types of bike.) | ||