1997 Aprilia RS 250 Motorcycle Specs

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– 1997 Aprilia RS 250

MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS

Manufacturer – Make – Model – Year: Aprilia RS 250 1997
Motorcycle Style: Sport

ENGINE SPECS

Engine Type: 249 cc, 2 Stroke – Liquid Cooled – V Twin
Engine Bore and Stroke: 56 mm x 50.6 mm
Compression Ratio: 13.2:1
Carburetion: Mikuni TM 34 SS with flat valve, with electronic management by electroValves that section the maximum air passages and the idling circuits
Ignition System: CDI digital, with advance mapping programmed on three perameters (opening of carburettors Valves , opening speed, engine running speed)
Claimed Horsepower: 70 hp (52.2 kW) @ 11900 rpm
Maximum Torque: 38.3 Nm (28.5 ft. lbs) @ 10750 rpm

Clutch System: multiple discs in an oil bath
Transmission type: 6 speed
Final Drive: Chain
Starting: Kick

CHASSIS SPECS

Frame Type: inclined double beam in an alloy of alluminium and magnesium, with thin wall shell structure. Sleeve and side plates cast in an alloy of alluminium and magnesium
Suspension – Front: fork with upside-down rods in high resistance steel, 40 mm, with adjustable extension and compression, 120 mm travel
Suspension – Rear: swinging rear fork in alloy of alluminium and magnesium, with arms with differentiated design. Single shock-absorber with separate tank, adjustable extension, compression and spring preloading, 130 mm travel

MISCELLANEOUS SPECS

Tire – Front: 120/60-17
Tire – Rear: 150/60-17
Brakes – Front: dual 298 mm discs with 4-piston calipers
Brakes – Rear: single 220 mm disc with 2-piston calipers

DIMENSIONS

Overall – Length: 1980 mm (78 inches)
Overall – Width: 690 mm (27.2 inches)
Overall – Height: 1120 mm (44.1 inches)
Seat Height: 790 mm (31.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1345 mm (53 inches)
Fuel Capacity: 16.5 l
Dry Weight (without fluids): 141 kg (310.9 pounds)