APRILIA RS 250 (2001-2002) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Aprilia 250 was a sports motorcycle that debuted in 1995 and produced until 2002. The race-oriented motorcycle featured technology derived from Aprilia's racing experience and was inspired by the RSW250 Grand Prix model ridden by riders such as Valentino Rossi, Max Biaggi, and Loris Capriossi.

In 1998, the bike received a revision with improvements such as a more modern approach, a new Showa front fork, height adjustability on the rear, a new instrument panel with new functionalities, and new rims and tires.

In 2002, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia RS 250, a race-derived machine in its fifth year of production. It packed the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as the previous model without significant changes.

Underneath its fuel tank, the 2002 Aprilia RS 250 had installed a 249cc two-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with two Mikuni carburetors feeding the pistons, delivering 72 hp with maximum strength at 11,900 rpm and 41 Nm (30 lb-ft) torque at 10,750 rpm.

A six-speed gearbox with a wet multi-plate manual clutch took power from the engine and sent it to the rear end via a final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 210 kph (130 mph).

From top speed to a complete stop, the bike relied on two 298 mm discs tied to four-piston calipers on the front and a single 220 mm brake disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear.