Description
Cold Start Video:
Walkaround Video:
Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
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 December of 1999, this example is VIN: ZD4LDA500YS0341. The seller purchased this example six months ago from the original owner in Florida, the bike was in pieces at the time.
The odometer shows 154 miles.
Maintenance:
The seller rebuilt the bike from pieces and had the “engine fully refurbished”. He has included photos of the engine work:
Modifications:
The seller states this example is stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on brand new Michelin Pilot Power 2CT tires.
The sale includes two keys.
Extras:
This sale includes the original service and repair manuals, and a spare OEM rear sprocket.
The sale includes “the original factory stand.”
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Please note: Per the seller: “the bike has been crashed at some point during its racing life, a ding on the frame and swingarm can be see in the pics. But I have no info on how, where or when the crash happened.”
Currently located in Issaquah, Washington, this Aprilia is offered on a clean Washington title. Have any RS250 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
