Ok, i dont currently own a motorcylce and have not really ridden one for more than a quarter mile. I would like to and most likely will be taking a riding course soon. My ? is this: Are aprilla's reliable, are the good begining bikes (ive been told to get an FZR), and what prices do they go for. Ive searched and cant find prices on them, or where to get them. Thanks for any inof.....


[Modified by TANEY, 6:16 PM 8/4/2002]

 

maybe because you are spelling it wrong: take a look at http://www.aprilia.com

then search for dealers.

does anyone know if they sell the rs250 in the states?

 

aprilia rs250 from what i know (and through my experience) is possible to get, and ive seen some on ebay with a clear title. Obviously it will be a "Gray" bike.
if its possible to register a nsr250, i dont see any reason why not the rs250 isnt possible

back to the main question, i think aprillias are very stable (but my only experience with aprillia is a rs250). they punch out big power, and the parts they use is just awesome.

 

Aprilia kicks ***. Plain and simple. I've ridden the RS250, RS50, SR50, and the big liter bike... I forget the name...

All are amazing for what they are. They're basically a Ducati for someone who can't afford a Duc.

 

is an rs 250 too much for a new rider?

 

A new rider won't be fast on an rs 250... a really good rider can go ridiculously fast around a track on an rs 250. Not limited by displacement = power = speed rule as much.

 

I'd find out for sure if you can register either bike before you buy. Both kick ***, but it'd suck to plunk out big coin for a trailer queen.

 

Ths RS250 is almost a sexual riding experience. But be warned, a learner will have a tough time riding it as there is no real power before 9K. Then two bursts and change up!
They handle very well. The pre 98 bikes are more flighty and also have sharper bodywork. But the later ones have some midrange as the valve is reworked.

Expensive to run, sub 25MPG and 1L of snyth every 700 miles, dont think you can use your mums cooking oil either, scrimp on the quality of lubricants and you will pay heavily.

 

Aprilias are great bikes, though I don't think they make any good beginner models....at least I can't think of any right off.

the RS250 is a mean little bikes...you have to remember though, it is a 2-stroke, which means if you ride it at all you will have to rebuild it constantly. I know theres a aprilia shop here in orange county with a 250 in its show room, I think its for off road use only though. And like was stated before...it makes about 70hp....problem is makes next to nothing until something above 9k where you'll be shifting 1k later. Great bike to race with and have alot of fun....

but I wouldn't go for it for commuting or everyday riding....

 

Oh and also, dont forget to carry around some 2-stroke oil, cause you dont want to end up like me
my NSR uses about 500ml per 2 full tank

I dont think it needs rebuilding all that constantly, if you becareful with what kind of 2-stroke oil you use, it should be alright. (if you use cheap 2-stroke oil, and you rev it high, you end up scratching both your pistons and your cylinder)

 

very sweet bike. My friend that works at bondurant has an aprilia rs250 and one 500 (don't know what brand) and both are registered in texas and he rides them here on the street. You do have to rebuild a 2 stroke about 4 times sooner than a 4 stroke but they are much easier to rebuild than a damn 4 stroke(experience from motocross and not gp bikes). Just make sure to warm it up before you rev the **** out of it; reduce piston skirts from scoring the cylinder walls. I'd be racing gp if i wasn't racing skusa & motocross