Aprilia RC 250
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| Aprilia RC 250 | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1980 |
| Class | Enduro |
| Engine | air-cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 71.1mm x 71.1mm |
| Compression ratio | 12:1 |
| Horsepower | 37.95 HP (28.3 KW) @ 8250RPM |
| Torque | 25.08 ft/lbs (34.0 Nm) @ 7750RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: gears Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: 35mm Marzocchi telescopic fork Rear: adjustable dual shocks |
| Brakes | Front: 140mm drum Rear: 140mm drum |
| Front Tire | 3.00 - 21 |
| Rear Tire | 4.50 - 18 |
| Wheelbase | 57.91 inches (1471 mm) |
| Length | 84.29 inches (2141 mm) |
| Seat Height | 35.79 inches (909 mm) |
| Weight | 105.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Aprilia RC 250 was a air-cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder Enduro motorcycle produced by Aprilia in 1980. Max torque was 25.08 ft/lbs (34.0 Nm) @ 7750 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 37.95 HP (28.3 KW) @ 8250 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 71.1mm bore x 71.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 244.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a gears transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.00 - 21 front tire and a 4.50 - 18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 140mm drum in the front and a 140mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a 35mm Marzocchi telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a adjustable dual shocks. The wheelbase was 57.91 inches (1471 mm) long.
1980 Aprilia RC 250[edit | edit source]
The 1980 MY Aprilia RC 250 has, at its heart, an air-cooled, two-stroke, 244cc, single cylinder powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 38 horsepower and 34 Nm of torque. This enduro machine addresses a wide variety of riders, from novice and young to the more experienced ones that prefer a more agile machine, rather than one with raw power. It comes standard with standard features such as a 35mm Marzocchi telescopic front fork, dual adjustable shock absorbers in the rear, front and rear Gimeca drum brakes, laced wheels, a dual seat and a race-inspired livery.