At the heart of the 2002 Aprilia RS 250 sport motorcycle, Aprilia relies on a 249.3 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, two-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 61.7 HP (45 kW) at 11,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 40 Nm (29.5 lb-ft) at 11,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 247.5 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the RS 250 measures 167 kg (368 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.37 HP/kg (2.71 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,360 mm (53.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 210 km/h (130 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Aprilia archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1996 to 2002, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Transmission
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