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National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: tisdag 24 mars från kl. 13:00
Auction: onsdag 25 mars från kl. 09:00
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1997 Aprilia RS250
Inspired by Grand Prix success
No Reserve
Registreringsnr: P541 VCD
Ramnummer: TN053008
MOT: Ingen
A road-going tribute to Aprilia's RSV and RWS 250 Grand Prix bikes
Visar endast 11 192 miles
På statisk visning i en samling sedan 2012
With the RSW 250 proving so successful in Grands Prix, Aprilia decided to treat the public to a GP-inspired racer for the road. The resulting RS250 emerged in 1995, with a modified Suzuki RGV250 two-stroke, liquid-cooled V-twin, modified by Aprilia revised ECU and new expansion chambers, barrels and airbox. It used a six-speed transmission and was credited with 60bhp at 11, 000rpm and 29lb. ft. of torque at 10, 750rpm. The racing-inspired chassis utilised a twin-spar frame of aluminium-magnesium alloy with the engine a stressed member, and lightweight cast aluminium wheels. After yet more GP victories, Aprilia updated and restyled the model for 1998 and it remained an enthusiasts’ favourite until production ended in 2002.
Visar endast 11, 192 miles from new, this very well-preserved 1997 RS250 has spent several years in a private collection which is now being dispersed. It was last on the road in 2012, and after 14 years in preservation it survives with many original features intact, though obviously recommissioning will be required before use. It is complete with its service book, handbooks and assorted documents, but unfortunately the V5C has been misplaced, so a new one will have to be applied for.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
