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Aprilia modified the RGV's exhaust and intake systems to produce a power increase to 52kW (70bhp) at the crankshaft, equivalent to 280bhp/litre: the highest specific power output of any current production roadgoing motorcycle. | Aprilia modified the RGV's exhaust and intake systems to produce a power increase to 52kW (70bhp) at the crankshaft, equivalent to 280bhp/litre: the highest specific power output of any current production roadgoing motorcycle. | ||
The rest of the bike is more than capable of handling this impressive power figure. A twin-spar | The rest of the bike is more than capable of handling this impressive power figure. A twin-spar aluminum frame provides super-stiff handling, and the fully-adjustable Showa upside-down front forks and rear [[monoshock]] allow a wide range of adjustment for any track or road situation. Wide sports tyres provide amazing grip, and the front twin Brembo four-piston calipers offer superlative stopping power, especially for a bike weighing just 140kg (2241b). | ||
While the RS250's engine is based around a design that's more than a decade old, the styling is undoubtedly modern. A banana-style upswept | While the RS250's engine is based around a design that's more than a decade old, the styling is undoubtedly modern. A banana-style upswept aluminum swingarm and twin side-mounted exhausts pay tribute to the Grand Prix technology behind the RS, as well as providing a unique look. | ||
Since [[Suzuki]] discontinued its [[Suzuki RGV250|RGV250]], the RS250 has been unique in its class. The closest rivals to this mini-racebike are the four-cylinder 400cc four stroke machines like [[Honda VFR400|Honda's VFR400]] and [[Kawasaki ZXR400|Kawasaki's ZXR400]]. But these heavier machines can't provide the ultimate cornering experience of the RS250, nor the exhilaration of the 250's screaming two-stroke acceleration. | Since [[Suzuki]] discontinued its [[Suzuki RGV250|RGV250]], the RS250 has been unique in its class. The closest rivals to this mini-racebike are the four-cylinder 400cc four stroke machines like [[Honda VFR400|Honda's VFR400]] and [[Kawasaki ZXR400|Kawasaki's ZXR400]]. But these heavier machines can't provide the ultimate cornering experience of the RS250, nor the exhilaration of the 250's screaming two-stroke acceleration. | ||
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| Ignition / Starting||CDI digital | | Ignition / Starting||CDI digital | ||
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| Max Power ||72.5 hp 52.9 kW @ 11900 rpm (rear | | Max Power ||72.5 hp 52.9 kW @ 11900 rpm (rear tire 65.5 hp @ 11100 rpm) | ||
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| Max Torque||40 Nm @ 10750 rpm | | Max Torque||40 Nm @ 10750 rpm | ||