Aprilia RC50 (1980)

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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

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