The Aprilia RS 250 is a high-performance motorcycle that embodies the spirit of GP racing. Its sleek design, inspired by the championship-winning GP250 bike, exudes speed and agility.
Under its slim fairings lies a potent engine, a modified Suzuki RGV250 unit prepared by Aprilia to deliver exceptional power and responsiveness. Twin Mikuni 34 mm flat slide carburetors feed this beast of an engine, while revised ECU settings and bespoke expansion chambers maximize performance.
The RS 250’s chassis is a masterclass in engineering, featuring a lightweight, cast twin-spar aluminum/magnesium alloy frame with monocoque reinforcements that incorporate the engine as a fully stressed member. This results in exceptional handling and stability on twisty roads or racetracks alike.
Key Specifications
Engine Type
Two stroke, 90 V twin-cylinder, with laminar suction and exhaust valve. Separate lubrication with variable automatic mixer
Engine Capacity
249 cc / 15.2 cu in
Max Power
52.9 kw / 72.5 hp
Max Torque
40 Nm / 4.08 kgf-m / 29.5 lb/ft @ 10750 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity
4.4 US gallons / 16.5 L
Weight (Wet/Kerb)
368 lbs / 167 kg
Seat Height
31.9 inches / 810 mm
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
All Specifications
Make & Model
Model
Aprilia RS 250
Year
1998 – 99
Engine
Engine Type
Two stroke, 90 V twin-cylinder, with laminar suction and exhaust valve. Separate lubrication with variable automatic mixer
Displacement
249 cc / 15.2 cu in
Bore x Stroke
56 x 50.6 mm
Compression Ratio
12.0:1 (+/- 0.7)
Max Horsepower
52.9 kw / 72.5 hp
Max Torque
40 Nm / 4.08 kgf-m / 29.5 lb/ft @ 10750 rpm
Engine Management System
2 x 34 mm Mikuni 34 SS flat side carburetors
Lubrication System
Oil pump with separate circuit
Cooling System
Liquid cooled
Performance
Top Speed
209.5 km/h / 130.2 mph
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
Transmission
Clutch
Oil bath, multiple-disc, with lever control on handlebars
40 mm Inverted fork with adjustable rebound and compression damping.
Front Suspension Travel
4.7 inches / 120 mm
Rear Suspension
Magnesium alloy swingarm. Monoshock with resevoir, adjustable extension, compression and spring preloading.
Rear Suspension Travel
5.1 inches / 130 mm
Rake
25
Wheels & Brakes
Front Wheel/Rim Size
3.50 x 17
Front Tire Size
120/60-17
Rear Wheel/Rim Size
4.50 x 17
Rear Tire Size
150/60-17
Front Brakes
2 x 298 mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes
Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Dimension & Weights
Overall Length
1880 mm / 74.0 in
Overall Width
690 mm / 27.2 in
Overall Height
1080 mm / 42.5 in
Seat Height
31.9 inches / 810 mm
Wheelbase
53.9 inches / 1370 mm
Ground Clearance
135 mm / 5.3 in
Fuel Tank Capacity
4.4 US gallons / 16.5 L
Wet (kerb/curb) Weight
368 lbs / 167 kg
Dry Weight
141 kg / 309 lbs
Features
Modified Suzuki RGV250 engine prepared by Aprilia with revised ECU and expansion chambers.
Twin 34 mm flat slide Mikuni carburettors retained from the RGV.
Cast twin spar aluminium/magnesium alloy frame with thin-walled monocoque reinforcements.
Banana swingarm made of polished aluminium alloy for improved ground clearance in turns.
41 mm Showa inverted front forks adjustable for compression and rebound.
Sachs mono-shock rear suspension adjustable for preload, compression, and rebound.
Brembo dual 298 mm front discs with four-piston calipers.
Single 220 mm rear disc with twin-piston caliper.
Lightweight, 5-spoke cast aluminum rims (3.50×17 up front and 4.50×17 out back).
Digital instrument panel displaying speed readings, rev limiter warning zone indicator, water temperature, battery charge indicator, clock, and chronometer.
Adjustable rev limiter warning zone indicator.
Water temperature display with choice of scale.
Battery charge indicator.
Clock and chronometer that can remember up to 40 lap times.
Dummy ram-air intake on the RS250GP1 model.
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