I’ve always thought this was an awesome color scheme and this example shows very well indeed! The seller states it has just 7k miles and has lived the last 10 years indoors. It also has that very sought after piece of stamped sheet metal between the turn signals! The bad news is that it needs refreshing from prolonged storage. I wouldn’t say it’s a deal breaker but there will be some work required before you can ride it in the spring.
1996 Aprilia RS250 For Sale on eBay
Here is a timely thread on the AF1 Aprilia forum regarding RS250 values in 2013. Mind you these values are provided by owners but I’ll be keeping an eye on this one to see if their predictions are correct.
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From the seller:
This bike was originally purchased new by an individual in the military, stationed in Japan. He had it registered for the road there, where it was street legal. Florida has/had a law allowing servicemen to bring their vehicle back to the US when returning and get it registered. This he did, and I bought it from him in 1999. The title is transferable and I currently have a road legal Florida title in my name.
I believe there are a few (very few) road legal RS250’s in the US that were modified to pass emission standards. (I read that bit on the web – so take it for what it’s worth) This bike is not one of those and has not been de-tuned.
The bike only weighs 311 lbs. dry. It’s got a highly modified (by Aprilia) Suzuki V-twin 2-stole engine. It puts out 70Hp and has a 6 speed gearbox with a racing pattern. (you push down to go up a gear)
It goes like lightning. Not in the style of a “big-torque” bike, but like a GP race bike. I’ve had over 60 different motorcycles in my life from big bore Harleys to classic Triumphs, Motoguzzi’s and race replica Ducati’s and GSXR’s. This is one of the very best, most fun, and unique bikes to ride.
I gotta say: This thing is a barrel of monkeys, a real hooligan bike.
It only weighs a little over 300 lbs and is on the small side. I’m 5′ 11″ tall and it fits me fine. 70Hp, 311 lbs. – do the math.
The bike is in excellent condition. BUT It has been sitting unused in my family room for about 10 years and will need a fuel system cleaning and brake line and caliper maintenance. The tank is plastic, so, definitely no rust. I’m sure that, with the above work, this bike will run excellently. I’ll get a new battery for it so I can double check the mileage. 7000 is an estimate and the gauges are all digital. The display has a lap counter, etc.
Hello,
Did I miss it or is the “For Sale Link” Missing?
never mind I found it. Just click on the picture. LOL
Thrilled to finally see some love being spread for the Apes! Never would have said I like purple, but put me in the camp that (slightly) prefers this to the Chesterfield. Very interested to see where the gavel drops on this bad bi***
Good looking out, link added!