Positioned in Aprilia's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2019 Aprilia RS 50 pairs a 50 cc (3.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 39.9 x 40.0 mm (1.6 x 1.6 inches) with a 11.5:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the RS 50 measures 132 kg (291 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams. The 14.5-liter (3.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.48 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 585 km (364 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Aprilia archive, this model family spans 15 indexed model years from 1998 to 2021, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Theoretical Range
~585 km (364 mi)
Engine
Displacement50.0 ccm (3.05 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Compression11.5:1
Bore x Stroke39.9 x 40.0 mm (1.6 x 1.6 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Dell’Orto PHVA - Ø14
IgnitionElettronica C.D.I.
LubricationAutomatic mixer
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchMulti-plate
DrivelinePrimary drive: Gears. Ratio: 21/78. Final drive: Chain. Ratio: 14/53
Performance
Fuel Consumption2.48 litres/100 km (40.3 km/l or 94.85 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases57.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium perimeter frame
Front Suspension40 mm upside down fork
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionAsymmetrical swingarm
Rear Travel110 mm (4.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/80-17
Rear Tyre130/70-17
Front BrakesSingle disc. Radial caliper with two 28 mm opposed pistons
Front Brake Ø300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø218 mm (8.6 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.132.0 kg (291.0 pounds)
Seat Height820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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