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{{Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = Aprilia RS250 Chesterfield Replica | |name = [[Aprilia]] RS250 Chesterfield Replica | ||
| | |image = [[File:Aprilia-RS250-94--1.jpg|frameless|Aprilia RS250 Chesterfield Replica]] | ||
|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = Aprilia | |manufacturer = Aprilia | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = | ||
|engine = Two stroke, 90° V twin-cylinder, with laminar suction and exhaust valve. Separate lubrication with variable automatic mixer | |engine = Two stroke, 90° V twin-cylinder, with laminar suction and exhaust valve. Separate lubrication with variable automatic mixer | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = | ||
|compression = 12.00 (+/- 0.7) : 1 | |compression = 12.00 (+/- 0.7) : 1 | ||
|top_speed = 209.5 km/h / 130.2 mph | |top_speed = 209.5 km/h / 130.2 mph | ||
|power = | |power = | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|fuel_system = | |fuel_system = | ||
|ignition = CDI | |ignition = CDI | ||
|spark_plug = | |spark_plug = (tandard - NGK BR9ECM, racing - NGK BR10ECM, cold climate - NGK BR8ECM | ||
|battery = 12v 4Ah | |battery = 12v 4Ah | ||
|transmission = 6 Speed, direct drive | |transmission = 6 Speed, direct drive | ||
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|rear_tire = {{tire|150/60-17}} | |rear_tire = {{tire|150/60-17}} | ||
|rake_trail = | |rake_trail = | ||
|wheelbase = | |wheelbase = 1370 mm / 53.9 in | ||
|length = | |length = | ||
|width = | |width = | ||
|height = | |height = | ||
|seat_height = 31. | |seat_height = 810 mm / 31.9 in | ||
|dry_weight = 140 kg / 309 lbs | |dry_weight = 140 kg / 309 lbs | ||
|wet_weight = 167 kg 368 lbs | |wet_weight = 167 kg 368 lbs | ||
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|competition = | |competition = | ||
}} | }} | ||
It could reach a top speed of 209.5 km/h / 130.2 mph. | |||
==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 120/60-17 front [[tire]] and a 150/60-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x Ø298 mm discs, 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston [[caliper]] in the rear. The front suspension was a Ø40 mm Inverted fork with adjustable rebound and compression damping. while the rear was equipped with a Magnesium alloy swingarm. Monoshock with resevoir, adjustable extension, compression and spring preloading.. The RS250 Chesterfield Replica was fitted with a 16.5 L / 4.4 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 140 kg / 309 lbs. The wheelbase was 1370 mm / 53.9 in long. | It came with a 120/60-17 front [[tire]] and a 150/60-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x Ø298 mm discs, 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston [[caliper]] in the rear. The front suspension was a Ø40 mm Inverted fork with adjustable rebound and compression damping. while the rear was equipped with a Magnesium alloy swingarm. Monoshock with resevoir, adjustable extension, compression and spring preloading.. The RS250 Chesterfield Replica was fitted with a 16.5 L / 4.4 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 140 kg / 309 lbs. The wheelbase was 1370 mm / 53.9 in long. | ||
== Photos == | |||
[[File:Aprilia-RS250-94--1.jpg|600px|Aprilia RS250 Chesterfield Replica]] | |||
[[File:Aprilia-RS250-94--2.jpg|600px|Aprilia RS250 Chesterfield Replica]] | |||
[[File:aprilia-rs250-06-03.jpg|600px|Aprilia RS250 Chesterfield Replica]] | |||
[[File:aprilia-rs250-06-04.jpg|600px|Aprilia RS250 Chesterfield Replica]] | |||
== Overview == | |||
Aprilia RS 250 Chesterfield | |||
Replica | |||
You don't need to be Max Biaggi to get your socks blown off by the new | You don't need to be Max Biaggi to get your socks blown off by the new | ||
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corners. But overall it's the balance between the super-rigid frame and | corners. But overall it's the balance between the super-rigid frame and | ||
top-quality, multi-adjustable suspension that impresses most. Though a couple of | top-quality, multi-adjustable suspension that impresses most. Though a couple of | ||
kilos lighter than the RGV, the sensuous pressed | kilos lighter than the RGV, the sensuous pressed aluminium frame gives the RS a | ||
solidity and integrity the RGV somehow lacks. The inverted Marzocchis up front | solidity and integrity the RGV somehow lacks. The inverted Marzocchis up front | ||
inspire complete confidence as does the rising rate rear shock once the | inspire complete confidence as does the rising rate rear shock once the | ||
compression damping is wound right off (via a convenient knurled knob poking | compression damping is wound right off (via a convenient knurled knob poking | ||
from the side panel) even if the super-grippy Pirelli Dragon rear | from the side panel) even if the super-grippy Pirelli Dragon rear tyre did cut | ||
up alarmingly during the session. Put that lot together and you've got one of | up alarmingly during the session. Put that lot together and you've got one of | ||
the best-handling and least daunting road bikes ever built. | the best-handling and least daunting road bikes ever built. | ||
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alluringly-sculpted front mudguard; the perfectly-blended headlight; the slim | alluringly-sculpted front mudguard; the perfectly-blended headlight; the slim | ||
and smooth (but useful) mirrors; that fantastic pressed and welded sheet | and smooth (but useful) mirrors; that fantastic pressed and welded sheet | ||
aluminium frame and 'banana' swing-arm; the neatly machined footrest hangers and | |||
the lovely forged and polished | the lovely forged and polished aluminium heel protector plates. Not to mention | ||
the svelte seat unit complete with closely-fitting pillion cover under which | the svelte seat unit complete with closely-fitting pillion cover under which | ||
lives the two-stroke filler and a useful sandwich compartment. | lives the two-stroke filler and a useful sandwich compartment. | ||
It's these things, the attention to detail, the flourishes of design and the | It's these things, the attention to detail, the flourishes of design and the | ||
quality finish (a few peely stickers apart) that really ensures the RS250 will | quality finish (a few peely stickers apart) that really ensures the RS250 will | ||
blow the RGV into a cocked hat. Neat welding, polished | blow the RGV into a cocked hat. Neat welding, polished aluminium and (admittedly | ||
fake) carbon fibre abounds. Plus of course, there's the unique (and gimmicky) | fake) carbon fibre abounds. Plus of course, there's the unique (and gimmicky) | ||
LCD lap-timer which doubles as the temp gauge in the console. Phew, there's so | LCD lap-timer which doubles as the temp gauge in the console. Phew, there's so |