aprilia rs250 bhp.

Wezrvf · Nova Slayer Joined: 14 Aug 2003 Karma :

Helloooooo.
just passed my test last week and was wondering what Bhp an aprilia rs250 is. Just thinking because of insurance. dont really want a 125 because ive been stuck on a runner sp50 for passed year. I can get 82 out of that now its got a big bore kit and all the trimmings. and a 125 wouldnt make more than that. I want sumthing with considerable difference. So if anyone can help, it will be greatly appriciated.
Thanks,
Alan.
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Robby · Dirty Old Man Joined: 16 May 2002 Karma :

RS250s make about 60bhp. Good bikes, if thats your bag. Expensive to run, but probably worth it.

Don't you have TiN's old RVF?

EuropeanNC30R... · Gay Hairdresser Joined: 20 Jun 2002 Karma :

They use a modified rgv250 engine and produce around 55bhp for a 130mph top speed. Bear in mind they're only 1 insurance group lower than an RVF, and that the running costs are roughly double. The money you would spend on running costs will probably far outweigh any insurance saving.

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

Yeah 60bhp and a whole lot lighter than a RVF Smile

= fun

Although they are very difficult to ride well apparently, a mate rode one and said that once your in the power band it's great but it's otherwise hard to stay in the power etc.

Also it's a two stroke so lots of cash to run and reliability problems etc.
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

82bhp out of a 50?

an aprillia RS250 makes about 60 ish bhp. I would be careful with one of those because they need rebuilding often and drink expensive 2 stroke oil. Personally I would stick with a 400cc sporty bike, because they take a bit less looking after. Bear in mind also that the RS250 is in insurance group 12 - the same as a sports 400 Smile

Personally if I were you I'd look at an unfaired 400 or something because you might have a bit of difficulty with insurance otherwise. An RS250 is not only as quick as a sports 400, but its lighter so therefore easier to hoist into a van too. beware! Smile

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Wezrvf · Nova Slayer Joined: 14 Aug 2003 Karma :

Hi
Im wez's little brother. The better rider.
Hes still got the RVF.
Hes given it all a new matt black respray with whit sponsor stickers and all blue anodised bit. Still cant ride though. next time hes on ask about my grandads wall. Scraped it rite up the side. What a dope.
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Wezrvf · Nova Slayer Joined: 14 Aug 2003 Karma :

Sorry about my little brother, he is one of those little scooter riders that thinks they knows it all, i am sure you know the kind. He is one of those idiots that give real bikers a bad name, the knid that cut you up on there shitty scooters and try to do stoppies just because they cant go more than 32mph. and as for the better rider i dont know about that he crashed on a bend because he was too scared to lean and just twisted the bars. Oh and because he thinks he gets 80bhp out of a 50cc says it all really!!! Wink

All the best
Wez
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