1999 Aprilia RS250 Challenge Cup with 12 Miles

Description

9/26/23 Update: The seller has confirmed that this model is the Challenge Cup edition, we apologize for any confusion, and thank @SoCal250 for their insight!

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In 1994, Aprilia released the RS250, a road-legal replica version of their RSV250. Powering the RS was a modified version of the liquid-cooled, 249cc, two-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin from Suzuki’s RGV250. The RS’s engine utilized the Suzuki’s 34mm Mikuni flat slide carbs, though it featured its own Aprilia-designed expansion chambers, barrels, air-box, and exhaust system, a revised ignition and ECU, and a higher compression ratio. Building on the already well-designed single-crank V-Twin developed by Suzuki, the changes made in Noale afforded the RS more mid-range power.

What really made the RS250 special, however, was its chassis design. Derived from the bikes built by Aprilia’s factory race program, the RS250 used a polished alloy twin-spar frame paired with an adjustable magnesium alloy banana swing-arm. The trick alloy frame was fitted with 41mm inverted Marzocchi forks and a Sachs monoshock in the back — both adjustable for preload and rebound damping.

The RS250 remained in production, receiving various updates and tweaks – including a significant revamp in ’98 — before Aprilia pulled the plug on the 250 in 2004. Despite a decade-and-a-half having passed since the last RS left the factory, the track-oriented V-Twins are regarded incredibly highly today. MCN has gone as far as to call the RS250, “Simply one of the very best, least-compromised sports motorcycles money can buy”, and VisorDown more recently stated, “The real problem with the RS250 is that if you want one, a good one, you’re too late.”

Manufactured in October of 1998, this example is VIN: ZD4LDA500WS0056. The seller purchased this motorcycle brand new from a dealership.

The odometer shows 20 kilometers (12 miles).

Maintenance:
The seller states they changed the oil.

Modifications:
The seller reports this example is completely stock.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Bridgestone RS10 tires from 2021.

The sale includes one key.

Extras:
This sale includes the original service and repair manual.

The seller also is including a spare set of race fairings.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:

The seller reports that the the motorcycle has been repainted, and has some minor paint drippings.

Currently located in Chicago, Illinois, this Aprilia is offered on a clean Illinois title. Have any RS250 Challenge Cup stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!