Aprilia RC50
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Aprilia RC50 | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1980 |
Engine | Single cylinder, 2 stroke, Minarelli |
Compression ratio | 13.5:1 |
Top Speed | 40 km/h / 24.9 mph |
Ignition | Electronic, Dansi |
Transmission | 6 Speed |
Frame | Single cradle split in closed tubes |
Suspension | Front: Down fork, Ø32 mm Rear: Swingarm with two shocks, Marzocci, adjustable |
Brakes | Front: Gimeca drum, Ø125 mm Rear: Gimeca drum, Ø125 mm |
Wheelbase | 1320 mm / 52.0 in |
Seat Height | 880 mm / 34.6 |
Weight | 75 kg / 165 lbs (dry), |
Fuel Capacity | 7.5 L / 2.0 US gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 40 km/h / 24.9 mph.
Engine
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Single cylinder, 2 stroke, Minarelli. The engine featured a 13.5:1 compression ratio.
Drive
Power was moderated via the Multi disc in oil bath.
Chassis
Stopping was achieved via Gimeca drum, Ø125 mm in the front and a Gimeca drum, Ø125 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a Down fork, Ø32 mm while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm with two shocks, Marzocci, adjustable. The RC50 was fitted with a 7.5 L / 2.0 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 75 kg / 165 lbs. The wheelbase was 1320 mm / 52.0 in long.
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Overview
Aprilia RC50 Special
Make Model | Aprilia RC50 Special |
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Year | 1980 |
Engine Type | Single cylinder, 2 stroke, Minarelli |
Displacement | 49.5 cc / 3.0 cu in |
Bore X Stroke | 38.8 x 42 mm |
Cooling System | Air cooled |
Compression | 13.5:1 |
Exhaust | Single, under seat |
Induction | Dell'Orto SHA 14-12 carburetor |
Ignition | Electronic, Dansi |
Starting | Kick |
Clutch | Multi disc in oil bath |
Transmission | 6 Speed |
Final Drive | Chain |
Frame | Single cradle split in closed tubes |
Front Suspension | Down fork, Ø32 mm |
Rear Suspension | Swingarm with two shocks, Marzocci, adjustable |
Front Brakes | Gimeca drum, Ø125 mm |
Rear Brakes | Gimeca drum, Ø125 mm |
Wheels | Steel, spoked |
Front Rim | 2.50 - 21 |
Rear Rim | 3.50 - 18 |
Dimensions | Length: 1990 mm / 78.3 in Width: 850 mm / 33.5 in Height: 1130 mm / 44.5 in |
Wheelbase | 1320 mm / 52.0 in |
Ground Clearance | 340 mm / 13.4 in |
Seat Height | 880 mm / 34.6 |
Footpeg Height | 390 mm / 15.4 in |
Dry Weight | 75 kg / 165 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 7.5 L / 2.0 US gal |
Reserve | 1.0 L / 0.3 US gal |
Top Speed | 40 km/h / 24.9 mph |