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{{ | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = | |name = Aprilia RS250 Chesterfield Replica | ||
| | |photo=Aprilia-RS250-94--1.jpg | ||
|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = Aprilia | |manufacturer = Aprilia | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = Sport Bike | ||
|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 = 70.0 HP (52.2 KW) @ 11900RPM | ||
|torque = | |torque = 28.03 ft/lbs (38.0 Nm) @ 10750RPM | ||
|fuel_system = | |fuel_system = | ||
|ignition = CDI | |ignition = CDI | ||
|spark_plug = | |spark_plug = Standard - {{sparkplug|NGK BR9ECM}}<br />racing - {{sparkplug|NGK BR10ECM}}<br /> cold climate - {{sparkplug|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 = 52.99 inches (1346 mm) | ||
|length = | |length = 77.99 inches (1981 mm) | ||
|width = | |width = 27.2 inches (691 mm) | ||
|height = | |height = | ||
|seat_height = | |seat_height = 31.1 inches (790 mm) | ||
|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''[[Aprilia]] RS 250 Chesterfield Replica''' was a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder Sport Bike [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Aprilia]] in 1996. Max [[torque]] was 28.03 ft/lbs (38.0 Nm) @ 10750 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 70.0 HP (52.2 KW) @ 11900 RPM. It could reach a top speed of 209.5 km/h / 130.2 mph. | |||
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. | ||
==1996 Aprilia RS 250 Chesterfield Replica== | |||
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File:aprilia-rs-250-chesterfield-replica-1996-1996-2.jpg|600px|1996 Aprilia RS 250 Chesterfield Replica | |||
File:aprilia-rs-250-chesterfield-replica-1996-1996-1.jpg|600px|1996 Aprilia RS 250 Chesterfield Replica | |||
File:aprilia-rs-250-chesterfield-replica-1996-1996-0.jpg|600px|1996 Aprilia RS 250 Chesterfield Replica | |||
</gallery> | |||
The 1996 MY Aprilia RS 250 Chesterfield Replica mainly addresses racing fans, boasting a graphic scheme that closely resembles the one found on House of Noale's offiacial Superbike Championship machines. In all other departments, it has the same features found on the base RS 250. | |||
In the tech/engine department, it sports a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 249cc, single cylinder powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 70 horsepower and 38 Nm of torque. | |||
== Photos == | |||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
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 | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Overview == | |||
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 aluminum 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 tire 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 | ||
aluminum frame and 'banana' swing-arm; the neatly machined footrest hangers and | |||
the lovely forged and polished | the lovely forged and polished aluminum 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 aluminum 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 | ||