2004 Aprilia RS250 Challenge Cup With 348 Miles

Description

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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 April of 2003, this example is VIN: ZD4LDA5004S0045. The seller acquired the bike four years ago; he is the third owner.

During his ownership, the seller has covered less than five miles. The odometer shows 560 kilometers (348 miles).

Maintenance:
The seller reports that the bike was last serviced by Seacoast Aprilia prior to his purchase. During his ownership, he has kept it in his “climate-controlled collection on display with a battery tender.” He has “started it regularly” and “ridden it occasionally.”

Modifications:
This RS250 is completely stock. Per the seller, it is “unmolested, a time capsule offered in mint condition with the original sticklers still on the bike.” He describes it as “10 out of 10 — one of the most cherry, original museum quality RS250s around.”

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes.
“Slight scratch on swingarm.”

“One small paint knick.”

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on its original scrubbed-in Dunlop Radial tires.

The sale includes the black rear stand.

Currently located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this Aprilia is offered on the original MSO (unassigned).

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