| General information | 
  
    | Motorcycle name | Aprilia RS 250 | 
    | Model year | 2002 | 
    | Category | Sport | 
    | Rating | 3.7   Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Displacement | 249.3 ccm (15.21 cubic inches) | 
    | Engine type | V2, two-stroke | 
    | Engine details | Suzuki J208: 90° V2 2-stroke. Aluminium engine with coated liners. Reed valve intake. | 
    | Power output | 61.7 HP (45.0  kW)) @ 11000 RPM | 
    | Torque | 40.0 Nm (4.1 kgf-m or 29.5 ft.lbs) @ 11000 RPM | 
    | Top speed | 210.0 km/h (130.5 mph) | 
    | Compression | 12.0:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 56.0 x 50.6 mm (2.2 x 2.0 inches) | 
    | Fuel system | 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 | Showa Upside Down Fork, 41mm, 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 | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | 
    | Front tire | 120/60-R17 | 
    | Rear tire | 150/60-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 3.50 x 17, rear 4.50 x 17. | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Dry weight | 140.0 kg (308.6 pounds) | 
    | Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 167.0 kg (368.2 pounds) | 
    | Power/weight ratio | 0.4406 HP/kg | 
    | Seat height | 810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Overall height | 1180 mm (46.5 inches) | 
    | Overall length | 1975 mm (77.8 inches) | 
    | Overall width | 690 mm (27.2 inches) | 
    | Ground clearance | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 
    | Wheelbase | 1360 mm (53.5 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 19.00 litres (5.02 US gallons) | 
    | Reserve fuel capacity | 3.60 litres (0.95 US gallons) | 
    | Oil capacity | 0.70 litres (0.74 US quarts) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Diablo Black | 
    | Starter | Kick | 
    | Comments | Type LDA0. Alternative front tire 	110/70-R17. Alternative rear tire 	160/60-R17. | 
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