Although for many, the second-generation Aprilia RS250 captures the essence of lightweight, two-stroke performance, I prefer the earlier versions, like this Chesterfield replica: the later bikes are just a little bit bulbous in the tail, and that techno-futuristic dash just look a little bit too “1980s Dodge Daytona” for me. Not that I’d pass up…
Update 6.28.2014: Bike is now sold. Thanks to everyone for your interest and congratulations to Jim! -dc Today’s post is for my own 1995 Aprilia RS250 Chesterfield. This is a great rider quality bike with easy restoration potential. I’ve put less than 600 miles on it since buying it in early 2011, which is precisely…
We’ve seen this bike before, in January in fact when we first spotted it. What’s new is that the blacked out frame treatment has been reversed and underneath is what appears to be the factory satin finish with minor imperfections. While I speculated the previously noted black frame was likely covering up an unsightly blemish,…
I never pass an opportunity to highlight an early RS250, which is what we have here today. This 96 model is the third year of the MK1 which features a modified version of Suzuki’s VJ22 powerplant from the RGV250. It’s difficult to tell from the low quality photos exactly what is original and what’s not.…
Here is the latest round up of bike sales or bikes that saw high bid activity. We’re starting with Feb 25th and moving forward as they hadn’t been reported on in the last Month in Review as they were still open at the time of publishing. Each picture is linked to eBay as they haven’t…
Amongst the early versions of the RS250, many consider the Max Biaggi Chesterfield replica the one to have. While the RS250 has little actual crossover to the race machine, the experience and visual is as close as many of us will get. Plus this one has a plate, so it can actually be enjoyed on…
A personal favorite naturally, today we have a tasty 96 Aprilia RS250 Chesterfield replica for sale in Rochdale, United Kingdom on eBay for £4,499.00 ($6946.46 USD on 2.19.2013). With 21k miles reported on the listing you’d never know it from the photos. This example looks very original and complete, otherwise known as unmolested. Good luck…
Hey guys, Sorry we’ve been behind on these catch-all entries based on your emails. Between sheer email volume and weekends out and about, it’s been on the back burner. Here are the best of what’s still active. Also I wanted to alert all you guys who are planning to sell your bikes at the end…