General information |
Model
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Aprilia RS 250 |
Model year
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1997 |
Category
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Sport |
Rating
|
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Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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249.3 ccm (15.21 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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V2, two-stroke |
Engine details
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Aluminium engine with coated liners. Reed valve intake. |
Power output
|
60.4 HP (44.1 kW)) @ 11000 RPM |
Torque
|
39.7 Nm (4.0 kgf-m or 29.3 ft.lbs) @ 10750 RPM |
Top speed
|
200.0 km/h (124.3 mph) |
Compression
|
12.0:1 |
Bore x stroke
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56.0 x 50.6 mm (2.2 x 2.0 inches) |
Fuel system
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Carburettor. 2 x Mikuni TM34 SS |
Fuel control
|
Membrane & power valve |
Ignition
|
Kokusan Denki CDI CB1204 |
Lubrication system
|
2-stroke oil. Separate lubrication with variable automatic mixer. |
Cooling system
|
Liquid |
Gearbox
|
6-speed |
Transmission type
|
Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
|
Wet multi-plate |
Driveline
|
Primary drive: Gears: 23/59 (2.565). Final drive: Chain: 14/42 (3.00). |
Exhaust system
|
-LD- e3 89/235*0009*00 |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
|
Aluminium double-beam with cast and stamped sheet elements |
Rake (fork angle)
|
25.5° |
Trail
|
102 mm (4.0 inches) |
Front suspension
|
Marzocchi Upside Down Fork, 40mm, adjustable compression rebound and spring preload |
Front wheel travel
|
120 mm (4.7 inches) |
Rear suspension
|
Double sided aluminium swing arm. Monoshock with adjustable compression rebound and spring preload |
Rear wheel travel
|
130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Front tire
|
110/70-R17 |
Rear tire
|
160/60-R17 |
Front brakes
|
Double disc. Fixed axial calipers, 4 pistons |
Diameter
|
298 mm (11.7 inches) |
Rear brakes
|
Single disc. Fixed 2-piston caliper |
Diameter
|
220 mm (8.7 inches) |
Wheels
|
Five spoke aluminium rims. Front 3.00 x 17, rear 4.50 x 17. |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
|
141.0 kg (310.9 pounds) |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
|
162.0 kg (357.1 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
|
0.4280 HP/kg |
Seat height
|
810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
|
1090 mm (42.9 inches) |
Overall length
|
1980 mm (78.0 inches) |
Overall width
|
690 mm (27.2 inches) |
Ground clearance
|
135 mm (5.3 inches) |
Wheelbase
|
1370 mm (53.9 inches) |
Fuel capacity
|
16.50 litres (4.36 US gallons) |
Reserve fuel capacity
|
3.50 litres (0.92 US gallons) |
Oil capacity
|
0.70 litres (0.74 US quarts) |
Other specifications |
Color options
|
Grey Silver/Black |
Starter
|
Kick |
Comments
|
Type LD00 |
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