1997 Aprilia RS 250

General motorcycle information

Model

Aprilia RS 250

Year

1997

Engine and transmission

Displacement

15.21 cubic inches (249.2 ccm)

Engine type

V2, 2 stroke

Power

60.4 horsepowers (45.0 kiloWatts) at 11000 RPM

Torque

29.28 pound-foot/lbf-ft (39.70 Nm / 4.05 kgf-m) at 10750 RPM

Compression

12:1

Bore x stroke

3.42 x 3.09 inches (56.0 x 50.6 mm)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Fuel control

Membrane and power valve

Cooling system

Liquid

Gearbox

6-speed

Transmission type, final drive

Chain

Starter

Kick

Fuel consumption

Top speed

200.0 kmh (124.3 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Rake (fork angle)

25.5°

Trail

6.22 inches (102.0 mm)

Front suspension travel

7.32 inches (120.0 mm)

Rear suspension travel

7.93 inches (130.0 mm)

Front tyre

110/70-R17

Rear tyre

160/60-R17

Front brake

Double discs

Front brakes diameter

18.18 inches (298.0 mm)

Rear brake

Single disc

Rear brakes diameter

13.42 inches (220.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight

310.9 pounds (141.0 kg)

Wet weight

357.1 pounds (162.0 kg)

Seat height

49.4 inches (810 mm)

Wheelbase

83.6 inches (1370 mm)

Overall length

120.8 inches (1980 mm)

Overall width

42.1 inches (690 mm)

Overall height

66.5 inches (1090 mm)

Ground clearance

8.2 inches (135 mm)

Fuel capacity

4.36 gallons (16.5 litres)

Reserve fuel capacity

0.92 gallons (3.5 litres)

Oil capacity

0.18 gallons (0.7 litres)

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