| Year of specifications | 
                1994- 2003 | 
               
               
                | Engine | 
                249 cc, 
                  V-twin two stroke | 
               
               
                | Transmission | 
                6-speed, 
                  chain | 
               
               
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                  Top speed | 
                130 | 
               
               
                | 0-60 MPH | 
                - | 
               
               
                | Horsepower | 
                70 hp 
                  @ 10,500 rpm | 
               
               
                | Weight | 
                140 kg 
                  (309 lb) | 
               
               
                | Seat 
                  height | 
                810 mm | 
               
             
             
             
            
               
                
                    
                    Aprilia 
                  had plenty of sucess in 250cc GP racing so the RS250 was no 
                  suprise in 1994. The Aprilia RS250 is powered by a modified 
                  Suzuki RGV250 engine using Aprilia's own exhaust and intake 
                  systems. 
                   
                  The chassis on the RS250 is an extremley stiff and lightweight 
                  aluminium twin beam unit, part of the reason the bike handles 
                  corners so well. 
                   
                  Race-spec fully adjustable Showa upside-down front forks and 
                  rear monoshock mean the RS250 can be setup to suit the rider 
                  and road surface. Brembo brakes up front provide excellent stopping 
                  power.  
                   
                  Like all two strokes the Aprilia RS250 has a narrow but rewarding 
                  powerband and regular gear changes are required to maintain 
                  peak power. 
                   
                  Similar and related vehicles: 
                  Kawasaki ZXR400 
                  Suzuki RGV250 
                  Honda VFR400R NC30
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