Difference between revisions of "Aprilia RS250"

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|transmission    = Gear box: [[gears]] <br>

|transmission    = Gear box: [[gears]] <br>

Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>

Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>

Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual <br>

Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual <br>

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|suspension      =Front: 40mm upside-down telescopic fork <br>

|suspension      =Front: 40mm upside-down telescopic fork <br>

|wet_weight      = 140.0 kg

|wet_weight      = 140.0 kg

|fuel_capacity    = 4.36 Gallon (16.50 Liters)

|fuel_capacity    = 4.36 Gallon (16.50 Liters)

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|related          =

|related          =

|competition      = [[Kawasaki ZXR400]] <br /> [[Honda VFR400]] <br /> [[Suzuki RGV250]]

|competition      = [[Kawasaki ZXR400]] <br /> [[Honda VFR400]] <br /> [[Suzuki RGV250]]

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The '''[[Aprilia]] RS 250''' was a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, V-Twin Sport Bike [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Aprilia]] between 1995 and 2004. It could reach a top speed of 123 mph (198 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 30.24 ft/lbs (41.0 Nm) @ 10750 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 72.01 HP (53.7 KW) @ 11900 RPM.   

The '''[[Aprilia]] RS 250''' was a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, V-Twin Sport Bike [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Aprilia]] between 1995 and 2004. It could reach a top speed of 123 mph (198 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 30.24 ft/lbs (41.0 Nm) @ 10750 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 72.01 HP (53.7 KW) @ 11900 RPM.   

==Overview==

==Overview==

The '''RS250''' is that increasingly rare item: a current [[two-stroke]] production roadbike. Emissions legislation worldwide has made the large-capacity two-stroke engine a thing of the past, with its poor fuel consumption and excessively dirty exhaust emissions.

The '''RS250''' is that increasingly rare item: a current [[two-stroke]] production roadbike. Emissions legislation worldwide has made the large-capacity two-stroke engine a thing of the past, with its poor fuel consumption and excessively dirty exhaust emissions.

But [[Aprilia]]'s RS250 continues to provide some of the purest motorcycling performance available. The heart of the bike is a rather outdated engine, [[Suzuki RGV250|Suzuki's RGV250]] motor, first seen in 1989. It's a [[V-twin]] two-stroke, with several advanced power-boosting features, including guillotine-type power valves, electronically-controlled 34mm [[Mikuni]] flat-slide [[carburetors]] and ceramic-coated cylinders.

But [[Aprilia]]'s RS250 continues to provide some of the purest motorcycling performance available. The heart of the bike is a rather outdated engine, [[Suzuki RGV250|Suzuki's RGV250]] motor, first seen in 1989. It's a [[V-twin]] two-stroke, with several advanced power-boosting features, including guillotine-type power valves, electronically-controlled 34mm [[Mikuni]] flat-slide [[carburetors]] and ceramic-coated cylinders.

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.

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.

==Chassis==

==Chassis==

It came with a 120/60-17 front [[tire]] and a 150/60-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers in the front and a single 220mm disc, 2-piston [[caliper]] in the rear. The front suspension was a  40mm upside-down telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a adjustable monoshock with APS. The RS 250 was fitted with a 4.36 Gallon (16.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 310.85 pounds (141.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 53.7 inches (1364 mm) long.   

It came with a 120/60-17 front [[tire]] and a 150/60-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers in the front and a single 220mm disc, 2-piston [[caliper]] in the rear. The front suspension was a  40mm upside-down telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a adjustable monoshock with APS. The RS 250 was fitted with a 4.36 Gallon (16.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 310.85 pounds (141.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 53.7 inches (1364 mm) long.   

==Specifications==

==Specifications==

| Top Speed||209.5 km/h

| Top Speed||209.5 km/h

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==1995 Aprilia RS 250==

==1995 Aprilia RS 250==

The 1995 MY Aprilia RS 250 has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 249cc, V-Twin powerhouse mated to a six-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 70 horsepower and 38 Nm of torque.

The 1995 MY Aprilia RS 250 has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 249cc, V-Twin powerhouse mated to a six-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 70 horsepower and 38 Nm of torque.

==1996 Aprilia RS 250==

==1996 Aprilia RS 250==

The 1996 MY Aprilia RS 250 is the latest addition in the House of Noale line-up, and has been developed from the RS 250 rode by Max Biaggi in the 250cc World Championship. At its heart lies a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 249cc, single cylinder powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 70 horsepower and 38 Nm of torque.  

The 1996 MY Aprilia RS 250 is the latest addition in the House of Noale line-up, and has been developed from the RS 250 rode by Max Biaggi in the 250cc World Championship. At its heart lies a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 249cc, single cylinder powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 70 horsepower and 38 Nm of torque.  

Standard features include an upside-down telescopic fork, an adjustable shock absorber with Aprilia Progressive System (APS) as a rear suspension, a Brembo braking system with front and rear disc brakes, an aerodynamic full-fairing with a small windscreen, a digital instrumentation panel, and a graphic scheme similar to the one found on Max Biaggi's official machine.

Standard features include an upside-down telescopic fork, an adjustable shock absorber with Aprilia Progressive System (APS) as a rear suspension, a Brembo braking system with front and rear disc brakes, an aerodynamic full-fairing with a small windscreen, a digital instrumentation panel, and a graphic scheme similar to the one found on Max Biaggi's official machine.

==1997 Aprilia RS 250==

==1997 Aprilia RS 250==

The 1997 MY Aprilia RS 250 has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 249cc, V-Twin powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission and can reach a maximum power output of 70 horsepower and 38 Nm of torque. This quarter-liter two-wheeler is arguably the most powerful in its class, and is equally suited for day-to-day use, as well as for a Sunday track.  

The 1997 MY Aprilia RS 250 has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 249cc, V-Twin powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission and can reach a maximum power output of 70 horsepower and 38 Nm of torque. This quarter-liter two-wheeler is arguably the most powerful in its class, and is equally suited for day-to-day use, as well as for a Sunday track.  

==1998 Aprilia RS 250==

==1998 Aprilia RS 250==

The 1998 MY Aprilia RS 250 sports a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 249cc, V-Twin powerplant mated to a six-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 72 horsepower and 40 Nm of torque. This machine is arguably the most powerful production quarter-liter class machine available on the market, and boasts race-grade features such as an upside-down front fork, an adjustable shock absorber as a rear suspension, a Brembo braking system with dual discs in the front and a single disc in the rear, carbon-fiber body parts, a small windscreen and race-inspired graphics.

The 1998 MY Aprilia RS 250 sports a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 249cc, V-Twin powerplant mated to a six-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 72 horsepower and 40 Nm of torque. This machine is arguably the most powerful production quarter-liter class machine available on the market, and boasts race-grade features such as an upside-down front fork, an adjustable shock absorber as a rear suspension, a Brembo braking system with dual discs in the front and a single disc in the rear, carbon-fiber body parts, a small windscreen and race-inspired graphics.

==1999 Aprilia RS 250==

==1999 Aprilia RS 250==

The 1999 MY Aprilia RS 250 sports a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 249cc, V-Twin powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce 72 horsepower and 40 Nm of torque. This machine is one of the most powerful quarter-liter two-wheelers available on the market up to date, and also boasts a high-end, Brembo braking system, and a race-grade suspension package and engine mapping, making it suitable as a road bike, as well as a track machine.

The 1999 MY Aprilia RS 250 sports a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 249cc, V-Twin powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce 72 horsepower and 40 Nm of torque. This machine is one of the most powerful quarter-liter two-wheelers available on the market up to date, and also boasts a high-end, Brembo braking system, and a race-grade suspension package and engine mapping, making it suitable as a road bike, as well as a track machine.

==2000 Aprilia RS 250==

==2000 Aprilia RS 250==

The 2000 MY Aprilia RS 250 sports a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 249cc, V-Twin powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission and can produce 72 horsepower and 40 Nm of torque. It comes standard with a high-end suspension package, composed of an inverted front fork, an adjustable monoshock with Aprilia Progressive System (APS), a Brembo braking system, a single seat, an aerodynamic full-fairing with a small windscreen, and racing graphics.  

The 2000 MY Aprilia RS 250 sports a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 249cc, V-Twin powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission and can produce 72 horsepower and 40 Nm of torque. It comes standard with a high-end suspension package, composed of an inverted front fork, an adjustable monoshock with Aprilia Progressive System (APS), a Brembo braking system, a single seat, an aerodynamic full-fairing with a small windscreen, and racing graphics.  

==2001 Aprilia RS 250==

==2001 Aprilia RS 250==

The 2001 MY Aprilia RS 250 has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 249cc, V-Twin powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 72 horsepower and 40 Nm of torque. This machine boasts lots of features and technologies derived directly from the racing department of House Noale, and is sure to fit the taste of the adrenaline junkies among Aprilia fans.  

The 2001 MY Aprilia RS 250 has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 249cc, V-Twin powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 72 horsepower and 40 Nm of torque. This machine boasts lots of features and technologies derived directly from the racing department of House Noale, and is sure to fit the taste of the adrenaline junkies among Aprilia fans.  

==2002 Aprilia RS 250==

==2002 Aprilia RS 250==

The 2002 MY Aprilia RS 250 sports a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 249cc, V-Twin powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce 72 horsepower and 40 Nm of torque. This machine boasts race-derived features, such as the engine mapping, a 40mm upside-down telescopic fork, an adjustable rear shock absorber with Aprilia Progressive System (APS), dual, 298mm, front disc brakes with Brembo calipers, plus an aerodynamic full-fairing and a digital instrumentation panel.

The 2002 MY Aprilia RS 250 sports a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 249cc, V-Twin powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce 72 horsepower and 40 Nm of torque. This machine boasts race-derived features, such as the engine mapping, a 40mm upside-down telescopic fork, an adjustable rear shock absorber with Aprilia Progressive System (APS), dual, 298mm, front disc brakes with Brembo calipers, plus an aerodynamic full-fairing and a digital instrumentation panel.

==2004 Aprilia RS 250==

==2004 Aprilia RS 250==

The 2004 MY Aprilia RS 250 is a small-bore sportbike that is suitable for a wide variety of riders, from the young and inexperienced ones, to the seasoned who want a machine that emphasizes on maneuverability and agility, rather than raw power. It boasts features such as a 40mm upside-down telescopic fork, an adjustable rear shock absorber with Aprilia Progressive System (APS), dual, 298mm, front disc brakes with Brembo calipers, plus an aerodynamic full-fairing and a digital instrumentation panel.

The 2004 MY Aprilia RS 250 is a small-bore sportbike that is suitable for a wide variety of riders, from the young and inexperienced ones, to the seasoned who want a machine that emphasizes on maneuverability and agility, rather than raw power. It boasts features such as a 40mm upside-down telescopic fork, an adjustable rear shock absorber with Aprilia Progressive System (APS), dual, 298mm, front disc brakes with Brembo calipers, plus an aerodynamic full-fairing and a digital instrumentation panel.