Aprilia RC 250 (1979)

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.

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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