Well, I still mean “rare” even though I just posted a similar one here last week, honestly that’s very strange. Almost ready for “vintage” racing here we have a 1996 (sort of) Aprilia RSR125 GP bike. Only a handful are made per year and this one has been updated a bit from its original design. The engine may be newer (99) but it still retains the old Rotax clutch and the 39.5mm carb. The electronics are, indeed, updated but the data acquisition system is still separate like it was with older bikes. It has the electronic power valve (single guillotine I think) and I can see that it has an Aprilia cylinder and a magnesium head cover which is cool. It comes with a good amount of spares, if you’re going to race it please check with the owner to see what he’s doing for engine parts/etc as Aprilia has stopped supplying most of these bits. For sale in New Zealand for 22,500 (kiwi dollars, $16,000US) click here for the jump.
The ad reads:
This is a factory Aprilia RSR 125 GP Bike the only one in New Zealand A real colectors item
Details are
1996 RSR Frame
47.96 W/P front forks with adjustable steering head
W/P Rear shock
Brembo front caliper
Brembo radial m/cylinder
1999 engine full electronic power valve 2004 electrics & CDI Digitek Dash & programer
Carbon fibre Fuel Tank
Carbon Fairings , Air box,rear hugger & Full Carbon Seat rail support
Ohlins steering damper
Domino quick throttle
Marchesini front & Rear rims
THIS BIKE IS THE REAL DEAL A TRUE PICTURE TO LOOK AT AND A WORK OF ART IT IS THE ONLY ONE IN NEW ZEALAND THAT IAM AWARE OF THE BIKE COMES WITH A LARGE LIST OF SPARES
Bottom line is that at $16k US it’s very expensive. The US Team Veloce Aprilia sold an 02 125 with good updates for $16k last year along with good spares/etc and the 02’s are very different and much better. I don’t want to put this bike in a “negative” way because I absolutely love these things, I’m sure the owner has twice the asking price into it but the reality is that we had one here recently that posted for $8500, so?? Anyway if moneys’ not a real concern just buy the thing, it’s beautiful! I want to thank my good friends at Team Veloce for helping me out with information for this post.
Ciao for now…..Jay
I AM INTERESTED FOR BIKE