The Aprilia RC 250 is a single cylinder, 2-stroke motorcycle from the year 1979. It has a capacity of 244.2 cc and a compression ratio of 12:1. The motorcycle features a Dell’Orto PHBE36 carburetor and an electronic Motoplat ignition. It has a kick start, a multi-disc dry clutch, and a 6-speed transmission with chain final drive. The frame is a single cradle, split in closed tubes, CrMo, and it has Marzocchi fork suspensions and a swingarm with two shocks, adjustable, Court & Cossus at the front and rear, respectively. The brakes are Gimeca ~A140 mm drum, and the wheels are steel, spoked, with front and rear rims of 3.00-21 and 4.50-18 respectively. The motorcycle has a length of 2140 mm, a height of 1200 mm, and a wheelbase of 1470 mm. It has a dry weight of 105 kg and a fuel capacity of 8 L with a 1 L reserve. The top speed of the Aprilia RC 250 is 141 km/h, and it can accelerate from 0-400 m in 15.1 seconds. Overall, this 1979 motorcycle is a strong performer that embodies classic engineering and design.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Aprilia RC 250
| Year | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Single cylinder, 2 stroke |
| Capacity | 244.2 cc / 14.9 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 72 x 60 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 12:1 |
| Oil/Fuel Mixture | 2% |
| Exhaust | Single, underseat |
| Induction | Dell’Orto PHBE36 carburetor |
| Ignition | Electronic, Motoplat |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 28.5 kW / 38.3 hp @ 8250 rpm |
| Max Torque | 33.9 Nm / 3.46 kgf-m / 25 lb-ft @ 7750 rpm |
| Clutch | Multi disc, dry |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Single cradle, split in closed tubes, CrMo |
| Front Suspension | Marzocchi fork, ~A35 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with two shocks, adjustable, Court & Cossus |
| Front Brakes | Gimeca ~A140 mm drum |
| Rear Brakes | Gimeca ~A140 mm drum |
| Wheels | Steel, spoked |
| Front Rim | 3.00 – 21 |
| Rear Rim | 4.50 – 18 |
| Dimensions | Length: 2140 mm / 84.3 in Height: 1200 mm / 47.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1470 mm / 57.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 300 mm / 11.8 in |
| Seat Height | 910 mm / 35.8 in |
| Footpeg Height | 370 mm / 14.6 in |
| Dry Weight | 105 kg / 231 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 8 L / 2.1 US gal / 1.8 Imp gal |
| Reserve | 1 L / 0.3 US gal / 0.2 Imp gal |
| Standing 0 – 400 m / 437 yrd | 15.1 sec |
| Top Speed | 141 km/h / 87.6 mph |
