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|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) | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = 34 mpg | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
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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 The heart of the bike is a rather outdated engine, [[Suzuki RGV250|Suzuki's RGV250]] motor, first seen in 1989.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 The heart of the bike is a rather outdated engine, [[Suzuki RGV250|Suzuki's RGV250]] motor, first seen in 1989.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. | ||
Aprilia modified the RGV's exhaust and intake systems to produce a power increase to 52kW (70bhp) at the crankshaft, equivalent to 280bhp/ | Aprilia modified the RGV's exhaust and intake systems to produce a power increase to 52kW (70bhp) at the crankshaft, equivalent to 280bhp/liter: 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 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 tires provide amazing grip, and the front twin Brembo four-piston calipers offer superlative stopping power, especially for a bike weighing just 140kg (309lbs). | 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 tires provide amazing grip, and the front twin Brembo four-piston calipers offer superlative stopping power, especially for a bike weighing just 140kg (309lbs). | ||
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==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== | ||