Aprilia RC 50: history, specs, pictures
| Aprilia RC 50 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1981 |
| Class | Enduro |
| Engine | air-cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder Minarelli |
| Bore / Stroke | 38.1mm x 38.1mm |
| Compression ratio | 13.5:1 |
| Fuel System | DellOrto SHA 14-12 carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: gears Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: 32mm upside-down fork Rear: dual adjustable shocks |
| Brakes | Front: 125mm drum Rear: 125mm drum |
| Front Tire | 2.50 - 21 |
| Rear Tire | 3.50 - 18 |
| Wheelbase | 52.01 inches (1321 mm) |
| Length | 78.31 inches (1989 mm) |
| Width | 33.5 inches (851 mm) |
| Seat Height | 34.61 inches (879 mm) |
| Weight | 75.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.53 Gallon (2.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Aprilia RC 50 was a air-cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder Minarelli Enduro motorcycle produced by Aprilia in 1981.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 38.1mm bore x 38.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 49.0 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 2.50 - 21 front tire and a 3.50 - 18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 125mm drum in the front and a 125mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a 32mm upside-down fork while the rear was equipped with a dual adjustable shocks. The RC 50 was fitted with a 0.53 Gallon (2.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 52.01 inches (1321 mm) long.
1981 Aprilia RC 50[edit | edit source]
The 1981 MY Aprilia RC 50 has, at its heart, an air-cooled, two-stroke, 49cc, single cylinder Minarelli powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission. This entry-level off-road machine comes standard with a 32mm upside-down fork, dual adjustable shocks as a rear suspension, front and rear drum brakes, laced wheels with knobby tires mounted on them, plus a race-derived livery.