Engineered by Aprilia for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 2013 Aprilia SportCity 250 pairs a 244.3 cc (14.9 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 22.1 HP (16.1 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 21 Nm (15.5 lb-ft) at 6,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 90.5 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (6,250 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the SportCity 250 measures 147.9 kg (326 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.69 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 813 mm (32 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,359 mm (53.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 8.97-liter (2.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Aprilia archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2007 to 2013, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
90.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.15 HP/kg (6.69 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,250–8,000 rpm
Standover Height
813 mm (32 in)
Engine
Displacement244.3 ccm (14.91 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV4, four-stroke
Power22.1 HP (16.1 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque21.0 Nm (2.1 kgf-m or 15.5 ft.lbs) @ 6250 RPM
Compression11.0:1
Bore x Stroke72.0 x 60.0 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic injection
IgnitionElectronic inductive discharge ignition with variable advance
LubricationWet sump. Forced circulation with mechanical pump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchAutomatic centrifugal dry clutch
DrivelineGearbox. Primary drive: V belt.
Chassis
Frame TypeSplit single cradle frame in high tensile strength steel tube
Front SuspensionHydraulic telescopic fork with 35 mm stanchions. Wheel travel 100 mm
Front Travel100 mm (3.9 inches)
Rear SuspensionEngine unit acting as swingarm. Double hydraulic shock absorber with adjustable spring preload. Wheel travel 80 mm
Rear Travel80 mm (3.1 inches)
Wheelbase1359 mm (53.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-15
Rear Tyre130/80-15
Front BrakesDouble disc. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers.
Front Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
WheelsLight alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight147.9 kg (326.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1496 HP/kg
Seat Height813 mm (32.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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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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