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APRILIA RS 250 (1995-1996) Specs, Performance & Photos

Segment: Sport / Super Sport
Production years: 1995, 1996

APRILIA RS 250 1995-1996 5 Photos
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The Aprilia RS 250 was a two-stroke sports bike made by Aprilia from 1995 to 2002 as a race-oriented motorcycle with technology derived from Aprilia's racing experience. The RS 250 was inspired by the RSW250 Grand Prix model ridden by Valentino Rossi, Max Biaggi, and Loris Capirossi in MotoGP races.

In 1995, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia RS 250, a race-inspired sports motorcycle with a full fairing that delivered race-like performance and maneuverability.

The bike was designed to resemble the GP250 machine, celebrating their success in the Championship. At its core, the bike packed a Suzuki RGV250 modified engine with a revised ECU, expansion chambers designed by Aprilia, barrels, and an airbox.

As for the performance figures, the 1995 Aprilia RS 250 had its soul brought to life by a 249cc two-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine fed by two Mikuni carburetors, delivering 72 hp at 11,900 rpm and 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) torque at 10,750 rpm.

The power generated by the engine was sent to the rear wheel via a six-speed manual transmission and a final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to 210 kph (130 mph).

The bike's front end was guided by a 41 mm adjustable upside-down telescopic fork and stopped by two 298 mm discs coupled to four-piston calipers. In contrast, the rear end was controlled by a magnesium alloy swingarm tied to an adjustable shock absorber and a 220 mm disc squeezed by a dual-piston caliper.

APRILIA RS 250 1995-1996

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engine specs
Type:liquid-cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder
Displacement:249 cm3
Bore X Stroke:2.2x2.0 in OR 56 mm
Compression Ratio:13.2:1
Horsepower:70/11900 KW(hp)/RPM
Torque:28/10750 lb-ft/RPM OR 38/10750 Nm/RPM
Fuel System:Mikuni TM 34 SS
transmission specs
Gearbox:6-speed, manual
Clutch:wet multi-disc, manual
Primary Drive:-
Final Drive:chain
chassis specs
Frame:aluminium
Front Suspension:40mm upside-down telescopic fork
Rear Suspension:adjustable monoshock with APS
Front Brake:dual 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake:single 220mm disc, 2-piston caliper
dimension specs
Overall Length:78 in OR 1981 mm
Overall Width:27.2 in OR 691 mm
Seat Height:31.1 in OR 790 mm
Wheelbase:53 in OR 1346 mm
Ground Clearance:-
Weight:310.9 lbs OR 141 kg
Fuel Capacity:4.4 gallons OR 16.7 L
tyres specs
Front:120/60-17
Rear:150/60-17
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