Make Model. | Aprilia RS 250 |
Year | 2002 - 03 |
Engine | Two stroke, 90° V twin-cylinder, with laminar suction and exhaust valve. Separate lubrication with variable automatic mixer |
Capacity | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in |
Bore x Stroke | 56 x 50.6 mm |
Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
Compression Ratio | 12.00 (+/- 0.7) : 1 |
Lubrication | Oil pump with separate circuit |
Induction | 2 x ?34 mm Mikuni 34 SS flat side carburetors |
Fuel Type | Lead-free petrol, R.O.N. minimum 95 |
Engine Oil Recommendation | IP MAX 2T COMPETITION, or any high-quality oil meeting the ISO-L-ETC++ or API TC++ specifications |
Air Filter | With polyurethane filter element |
Ignition | CDI |
Spark Plug | (tandard - NGK BR9ECM, racing - NGK BR10ECM, cold climate - NGK BR8ECM |
Battery | 12v 4Ah |
Starting | Kick |
Max Power | 52.9 kW / 72.5 hp @ 11900 rpm |
Max Power Rear Tyre | 47.2 kW / 64.3 hp @ 10400 rpm |
Max Torque | 40 Nm / 4.08 kgf-m / 29.5 lb/ft @ 10750 rpm |
Clutch | Oil bath, multiple-disc, with lever control on handlebars |
Transmission | 6 Speed, direct drive |
Gear box oil Recommendation | IP FC, SAE 75W-90, or any high-quality oil meeting the API GL-4 specification |
Final Drive | Chain, sealed, jointless, DID 520 V6 |
Gear Change | With pedal (L), 1st low, other 5 high |
Final Reduction | 14:42 (1:3.0) |
Gear Ratio | 1st 11:27 (1:2.454) / 2nd 16:26 (1:1.625) / 3rd 17:21 (1:1.235) / 4th 22:23 (1:1.045) / 5th 24:22 (1:0.916) / 6th 25:21 (1:0.840) |
Primary Reduction | 23:59 (1:2.565) |
Front Suspension | ?40 mm Inverted fork with adjustable rebound and compression damping. |
Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
Rear Suspension | Magnesium alloy swingarm. Monoshock with resevoir, adjustable extension, compression and spring preloading. |
Rear Wheel Travel | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
Front Brakes | 2 x ?298 mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
Rear Brakes | Single ?220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
Front Wheel | 3.5 x 17 in. |
Rear Wheel | 4.5 x 17 in. |
Front Tyre | 120/60-17 |
Rear Tyre | 150/60-17 |
Rake | 25° |
Turning circle ? | 4.09 m / 13.4 ft |
Dimensions | Length: 1880 mm / 74.0 in Width: 690 mm / 27.2 in Height: 1080 mm / 42.5 in |
Wheelbase | 1370 mm / 53.9 in |
Seat Height | 810 mm / 31.9 in |
Ground Clearance | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
Dry Weight | 140 kg / 309 lbs |
Wet Weight | 167 kg 368 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 L / 4.4 US gal |
Reserve | 3.5 L / 0.9 US gal |
Braking 60 km/h / 37 mph - 0 | 12.9 m / 42.3 ft |
Braking 100 km/h / 62 mph - 0 | 36.8 m / 120.7 ft |
Standing ? Mile | 12.50 sec / 172.5 km/h / 107.2 mph |
Top Speed | 209.5 km/h / 130.2 mph |
Review | Motorcycle News |