The Aprilia RC50 Special is a motorcycle that was produced in 1980. It has a single-cylinder, 2-stroke, Minarelli engine with a capacity of 49.5cc and a compression ratio of 13.5:1. It has a Dell’Orto SHA 14-12 carburetor for induction and an electronic Dansi ignition system with a kick start. The clutch is multi-disc and in oil bath with a 6-speed transmission and chain final drive. The frame is a single cradle split in closed tubes with a down fork front suspension with ~32mm forks and a swingarm with two Marzocci shocks that are adjustable for the rear suspension. The brakes are Gimeca drum with ~125mm for both the front and rear. The wheels are steel and spoked with a front rim of 2.50 – 21 and a rear rim of 3.50 – 18. The dimensions of the motorcycle are 1990mm in length, 850mm in width, and 1130mm in height with a wheelbase of 1320mm and a ground clearance of 340mm. The seat height is 880mm and the footpeg height is 390mm. It has a dry weight of 75kg and a fuel capacity of 7.5L with a 1L reserve. The top speed of the motorcycle is 40 km/h or 24.9 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Aprilia RC50 Special
| Year | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Single cylinder, 2 stroke, Minarelli |
| Capacity | 49.5 cc / 3.0 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 38.8 x 42 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 13.5:1 |
| Exhaust | Single, under seat |
| Induction | Dell’Orto SHA 14-12 carburetor |
| Ignition | Electronic, Dansi |
| Starting | Kick |
| Clutch | Multi disc in oil bath |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Single cradle split in closed tubes |
| Front Suspension | Down fork, ~A32 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with two shocks, Marzocci, adjustable |
| Front Brakes | Gimeca drum, ~A125 mm |
| Rear Brakes | Gimeca drum, ~A125 mm |
| Wheels | Steel, spoked |
| Front Rim | 2.50 – 21 |
| Rear Rim | 3.50 – 18 |
| Dimensions | Length: 1990 mm / 78.3 in Width: 850 mm / 33.5 in Height: 1130 mm / 44.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1320 mm / 52.0 in |
| Ground Clearance | 340 mm / 13.4 in |
| Seat Height | 880 mm / 34.6 |
| Footpeg Height | 390 mm / 15.4 in |
| Dry Weight | 75 kg / 165 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.5 L / 2.0 US gal |
| Reserve | 1.0 L / 0.3 US gal |
| Top Speed | 40 km/h / 24.9 mph |
