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!
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!
Additional Information
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Year
1999
Make
Aprilia
Model
RS250 Challenge Cup
Mileage
12
VIN
ZD4LDA500WS0056
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
Illinois
Private Party/Dealership
Dealership
Additional Charges
No
VIN Report
N/A
Total Bids Placed: 30
Auction has ended.
Auction expired without reaching reserve price.
Highest bidder was: t**************r
After the auction ended, the seller accepted an offer of $11,235 including buyer fees.
Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
