Aprila RS250

[2much]

I know there are alot of you fulla's on here that own or have owned one of these, so I'd appreciate your opinion on a few questions if ya don't mind.

Basically, the missus has almost sorted out her licence over here so it's time to find her a bike. I was looking at an NC35 as the preferable option as I had discarded the RS250 due to the fact she's gonna be doing alot of commuting to Uni on it, along with a bit of touring.

However was talking to a mate who had one and he reckoned he commuted on it for years without any issues, so it's back in the picture, tho I'm still hesitant. I'd love to buy one as I've always wanted one (yes it's just an excuse for me to get another bike, but she doesn't need to know that), plus they're about a grand cheaper than the NC35 and shitloads more common... and of course, they're not a bloody Honda.

Problem is, only experience I have with 2strokes is thrashing mates' db's around the farm as a young fulla. I know the standard shit like run quality oil, warm it up, etc... but I've got a few further questions....

What's considered alot of K's on these things? What's the servicing intervals? And how many K's for a top end rebuild?

I know these engines love a thrashing, but is a chick filtering thru traffic for 45mins every morning going to harm it (and yes I'm aware it's arse to commute on, but it's not my arse n she'll get over it.)

How about touring on? is the engine happy to cruise at 120-140km/h along the motorway for a few hours do they tend to oil up or anything? (Don't worry, I know it's shit for touring on too, fortunately I'm a good bastard n don't mind swapping with her when we hit the twisties to give her a break).:2thumbsup

I know they did an update in '98, face lifted fairings, clocks and wider rims. Was there anything else that makes it actually worthwhile going for the later model?

Cheers guys, that's all I can think of for now.:first:

[imdying]

As much as I think everyone should have a 2 stroke 250 for beating across their favourite mountain pass, it's not the right bike for the job you've got in mind. No point wasting a perfectly good RS250 on the commute.

It won't be warmed up correctly. It's not designed to commute (all wrists and fun fun powerbands). It does not know the meaning of 'cruise on the motorway'.

Yes, it will do all those things, but it's a bit like using under 5s to pull red wagons full of rocks out of mines... not cool at all.

[racefactory]

Top end on a 2 stroke 250 depending on model should be done every 15,000 or 20 k to be on the safe side. Seems to be the general opinion. Cranks will last long time depending on oil used and how oil pump is calibrated and lots other things but seems people often go 50 000 k on a crank.

Those suzuki VJ engines that the Apr250 are pretty much suzuki VJ23 engines with different head and barrels/porting I think. Pistons and cranks are interchangeable (well i guess you could slap on rgv head and barrel if you needed) so parts are quite good i'd say... afterall every man and his dog has some rgv250 engine parts lying around. Also, wiseco does top end kits for these engines as do proX pistons so you have a lot of options really.

[henry]

You're gonna put your newly licensed misses on an RS? Dude, there are way cheaper ways to get rid of her.

[The Pastor]

Ignore .

[2much]

You're gonna put your newly licensed misses on an RS? Dude, there are way cheaper ways to get rid of her.


Ignore .

Perhaps I should've explained further... she's not 'newly licenced', she has her licence in NZ and is now getting it in Europe. She has experience on both my old K2 thou and my TL1000s. And i suspect that if you can ride a TL then you can ride almost anything. I know it's not a noob bike, nor is an NC35 for that matter.

[henry]

Fair enough then.

[2much]

As much as I think everyone should have a 2 stroke 250 for beating across their favourite mountain pass, it's not the right bike for the job you've got in mind. No point wasting a perfectly good RS250 on the commute.

It won't be warmed up correctly. It's not designed to commute (all wrists and fun fun powerbands). It does not know the meaning of 'cruise on the motorway'.

Yes, it will do all those things, but it's a bit like using under 5s to pull red wagons full of rocks out of mines... not cool at all.

Fair call, but aren't most sportsbikes wasted commuting? Isn't it worth it when we get to detour over the twisties on the way home.

Shit how long do they take to warm up? won't 5min idling before leaving then 45min-1hr on the motorway be sufficient? And what's the riding position like compared to the average sports 400?


Top end on a 2 stroke 250 depending on model should be done every 15,000 or 20 k to be on the safe side. Seems to be the general opinion. Cranks will last long time depending on oil used and how oil pump is calibrated and lots other things but seems people often go 50 000 k on a crank.

Those suzuki VJ engines that the Apr250 are pretty much suzuki VJ23 engines with different head and barrels/porting I think. Pistons and cranks are interchangeable (well i guess you could slap on rgv head and barrel if you needed) so parts are quite good i'd say... afterall every man and his dog has some rgv250 engine parts lying around. Also, wiseco does top end kits for these engines as do proX pistons so you have a lot of options really.

Thanks man, that's the kind of helpful advice I'm looking for.

[Chrislost]

I know there are alot of you fulla's on here that own or have owned one of these, so I'd appreciate your opinion on a few questions if ya don't mind.

Basically, the missus has almost sorted out her licence over here so it's time to find her a bike. I was looking at an NC35 as the preferable option as I had discarded the RS250 due to the fact she's gonna be doing alot of commuting to Uni on it, along with a bit of touring.

However was talking to a mate who had one and he reckoned he commuted on it for years without any issues, so it's back in the picture, tho I'm still hesitant. I'd love to buy one as I've always wanted one (yes it's just an excuse for me to get another bike, but she doesn't need to know that), plus they're about a grand cheaper than the NC35 and shitloads more common... and of course, they're not a bloody Honda.

Problem is, only experience I have with 2strokes is thrashing mates' db's around the farm as a young fulla. I know the standard shit like run quality oil, warm it up, etc... but I've got a few further questions....

What's considered alot of K's on these things? What's the servicing intervals? And how many K's for a top end rebuild?

I know these engines love a thrashing, but is a chick filtering thru traffic for 45mins every morning going to harm it (and yes I'm aware it's arse to commute on, but it's not my arse n she'll get over it.)

How about touring on? is the engine happy to cruise at 120-140km/h along the motorway for a few hours do they tend to oil up or anything? (Don't worry, I know it's shit for touring on too, fortunately I'm a good bastard n don't mind swapping with her when we hit the twisties to give her a break).:2thumbsup

I know they did an update in '98, face lifted fairings, clocks and wider rims. Was there anything else that makes it actually worthwhile going for the later model?

Cheers guys, that's all I can think of for now.:first:


id go the honda if i were you.

but i would say that wouldnt i...

much more reliable than a 2 smoker and a fair wack cheeper too!

[Creeping Death]

And i suspect that if you can ride a TL then you can ride almost anything. .

You are da man!:jerry:

[imdying]

Fair call, but aren't most sportsbikes wasted commuting?4 strokes are boring pieces of crap, who gives a shit if they're going to waste? They also do more than 20,000kms to a set of pistsons, so you can afford to waste them a little.


Isn't it worth it when we get to detour over the twisties on the way home.Any bike is fun for small detours over the twisties, don't need an RS250 for that.. anything longer than a small detour and you're better going home to armour up unless you're ATGATT.


Shit how long do they take to warm up? won't 5min idling before leaving then 45min-1hr on the motorway be sufficient? And what's the riding position like compared to the average sports 400?On a bike like your K2, you give it 10 seconds on the side stand whilst your glove and helmet up, and then you're off, being gentle for a few minutes. On the RS, you're giving it the full 5 minute warm up every time. Not much fun in the rain, and pretty inconvienient the rest of the time. They're just not a commuter bike, they're a race bike that spent a short weekend at manners school (and somewhat failed).

I would get your missus on one and send her through town... you sound like you'll be sweet as putting up with all that crap so that you can get a regular hit of that sweet sweet two stoke loving... the oil, the warmup, the lack of bottom end, the harsh riding position... the cracking power band, the super lightweight everything, the delicious smoke in the mornings, the angry bumble bee exhaust note... however, she might not be. Of course, she might get addicted like the rest of us crack addicts, and pretty soon you'll have sold all your diesel shitters and have a garage full of 2 strokes :D


As fasr as techinical stuff goes... on good oil, you'll get 20000kms from a set of piston and rings. You need to strip the powervalves every 5000kms to clean and inspect the shaft for signs of cracking. Even with good oil, they'll gunk up. You'll also need to set the powervalves, but that's an easy task. In fact, everything is an easy task, they're a doddle to work on.

Entire rebuild kits, std PVs and billet PVs are all avaiable from someone like Sean at The Tuning Works out of the UK. rgv250.co.uk is worth a look, plenty of RGV/RS info there.

[2much]

Alright. Cheers for your answers mate.

[UK_GSXR]

I had an Aprilia RS250 that I commuted on, (and did trackdays too) - I liked it. Back in London on a RGV250 I did 12,000 miles (20,000ks) commuting into central London to work over a year (rain/shine/summer/winter) - and some track days too - it was a blast (I owned it from new and serviced it as per the manual though).

The RS250 I bought here, I got Colemans to do the top end and powervalves and she was sweet.

You pays your money and takes your choice...

[jade]

Ive had 2 rs250s for the past 3 years, perfectly reliable, my first one was an early model (95)
Ran both only on castrol tts oil and never had a problem, always warm them up for 3-5 minutes before using but then they are good to go, my 2nd one that I own now Ive used everyday for 2 years and has never skipped a beat, I bought it when it had 20,000km and did a rebuild at 27,000
I did this by myself with no previous experience (got a mechanic to teach me) and it cost me about 600NZD in parts
I ride my bikes more than most people ride in an average day and thrashed it to redline every gear every time, did wheelies anytime I was in first and stoppies any time I got a red light, like I said never had any problems
someone said in an above post that it was a vj23 engine but its not, all rs's use a vj22 engine..
Personally my powervalves had their own drains on them which drained into a catch tank which I emptied once a month, never in ownership have I cleaned or seen them,
to sum up, warm it up, do your own maintenence and it will be perfectly reliable and sweet as for commuting, with enough oomph to keep you excited.. never sell mine

[imdying]

Personally my powervalves had their own drains on them which drained into a catch tank which I emptied once a month, never in ownership have I cleaned or seen themThey're worth looking at now and then. Whilst the motors as used in the RS aren't as prone to power valve failure as earlier RGVs, it's still worth inspecting them for pin cracking. It's a dead easy, relatively short job, and could save you a heck of a lot of heartache (and money!). Billet powervalves sort it all out in any case :) Once you see the gunk that doesn't drain away, you'll also be glad you did :yes:

Someone once said that 4 strokes are like your wife, and 2 strokes are like your mistress... what they didn't tell you is that 2 strokes are like your dirty mistress who likes it rough :Punk:

[Atomic]

2 strokes are inconvenient.

Forever buying oil, does your wife enjoy unscrewing stuff and topping up oil res every few fuel fills, fouling plugs, KICK STARTING!

Get a Honda Hornet or similar, much better commuter, reliable, more economical, more comfortable, still reasonable power if she isnt a racer.

I love my Aprilia RS but I hate the VJ22 smoker in it. Im repowering my RS with a 660cc raptor thumper at the moment.
Yamarilla Super Mono here I come :eek:

[imdying]

Forever buying oil, does your wife enjoy unscrewing stuff and topping up oil res every few fuel fills, fouling plugs, KICK STARTING!If your RS is fouling plugs, and requires more than a gentle boot to get it running from dead cold, then your RS isn't running correctly... and a lack of maintenance is hardly a fault of the bike.


Get a Honda Hornet or similar, much better commuter, reliable, more economical, more comfortable, still reasonable power if she isnt a racer.Yes yes, it's also gutless and boring.


I love my Aprilia RS but I hate the VJ22 smoker in it. Im repowering my RS with a 660cc raptor thumper at the moment.
Yamarilla Super Mono here I come :eek:Make sure you well reinforce the frame or you'll find out why that's not more popular than it is...

[avgas]

I love my Aprilia RS but I hate the VJ22 smoker in it. Im repowering my RS with a 660cc raptor thumper at the moment.
hmmmmph i hope you like going slower than 160kph then....... because its above that that the VJ is in its own league

[Morcs]

Perhaps I should've explained further... she's not 'newly licenced', she has her licence in NZ and is now getting it in Europe. She has experience on both my old K2 thou and my TL1000s. And i suspect that if you can ride a TL then you can ride almost anything. I know it's not a noob bike, nor is an NC35 for that matter.

Yeah go for the NC35. Fantastic bike. I miss mine. They look the dogs too

[Atomic]

If your RS is fouling plugs, and requires more than a gentle boot to get it running from dead cold, then your RS isn't running correctly... and a lack of maintenance is hardly a fault of the bike.

Yes yes, it's also gutless and boring.

Make sure you well reinforce the frame or you'll find out why that's not more popular than it is...

It kicked over ok but nonetheless I was left green with envy as my mates bikes all fire up at the push of a button! And dont sound like lawn mowers.

I agree with the gutless & boring but the bike in question is for commuting is it not?

[Atomic]

hmmmmph i hope you like going slower than 160kph then....... because its above that that the VJ is in its own league

Maybe...But I will reserve my judgement for when the bike is up and running. Ill either be eating my words or fanging round with a big grin from ear to ear.

[glice]

It kicked over ok but nonetheless I was left green with envy as my mates bikes all fire up at the push of a button! And dont sound like lawn mowers.

I agree with the gutless & boring but the bike in question is for commuting is it not?

I miss kicking a bike over. I knew that my leggs were more reliable and wouldnt run out of juice.
and theres nothing more manly than jumping on a bike and kicking it into life.

[Atomic]

and theres nothing more manly than jumping on a bike and kicking it into life.

An Aprilia RS can be hand started!
You wanna try kicking over a 450 single after you have spent 20 minutes dragging it out of a bog. :doh:

[BuzzbomB]

...
Those suzuki VJ engines that the Apr250 are pretty much suzuki VJ23 engines with different head and barrels/porting I think. Pistons and cranks are interchangeable...

I've heard this before.. Can you cite any actual proof of this "interchangeable"-ness of Suzuki vs Aprilia parts? Weight, materials, manufacturing quality, variances, etc are all the same? RGV's make about 10hp less than an RS dont they?

I'd like to know if these parts really are the same as the suzie parts are about half the cost of the italian bits.

[glice]

An Aprilia RS can be hand started!
You wanna try kicking over a 450 single after you have spent 20 minutes dragging it out of a bog. :doh:

ha, yea I have, both frustrating and rewarding.

[limbimtimwim]

The NC35 is a great bike. I love mine. It's mine forever. As in 'Not yours'.

I suspect if I had an RS250 I might feel the same about that too.

[jade]

I've heard this before.. Can you cite any actual proof of this "interchangeable"-ness of Suzuki vs Aprilia parts? Weight, materials, manufacturing quality, variances, etc are all the same? RGV's make about 10hp less than an RS dont they?

I'd like to know if these parts really are the same as the suzie parts are about half the cost of the italian bits.

When I did my top end rebuild ..pistons and all, I got the suzuki rgv part numbers off the net, went to the local suzuki dealer, bought the parts and did the rebuld without a single glitch, if you want more proof say the word and ill give it to you at a click of a button
rgv parts fit straight into an rs, its a vj22 engine though

[2much]

I had an Aprilia RS250 that I commuted on, (and did trackdays too) - I liked it. Back in London on a RGV250 I did 12,000 miles (20,000ks) commuting into central London to work over a year (rain/shine/summer/winter) - and some track days too - it was a blast (I owned it from new and serviced it as per the manual though).

The RS250 I bought here, I got Colemans to do the top end and powervalves and she was sweet.

You pays your money and takes your choice...


Ive had 2 rs250s for the past 3 years, perfectly reliable, my first one was an early model (95)
Ran both only on castrol tts oil and never had a problem, always warm them up for 3-5 minutes before using but then they are good to go, my 2nd one that I own now Ive used everyday for 2 years and has never skipped a beat, I bought it when it had 20,000km and did a rebuild at 27,000
I did this by myself with no previous experience (got a mechanic to teach me) and it cost me about 600NZD in parts
I ride my bikes more than most people ride in an average day and thrashed it to redline every gear every time, did wheelies anytime I was in first and stoppies any time I got a red light, like I said never had any problems
someone said in an above post that it was a vj23 engine but its not, all rs's use a vj22 engine..
Personally my powervalves had their own drains on them which drained into a catch tank which I emptied once a month, never in ownership have I cleaned or seen them,
to sum up, warm it up, do your own maintenence and it will be perfectly reliable and sweet as for commuting, with enough oomph to keep you excited.. never sell mine

Thanks guys.


2 strokes are inconvenient.

Forever buying oil, does your wife enjoy unscrewing stuff and topping up oil res every few fuel fills, fouling plugs, KICK STARTING!

Get a Honda Hornet or similar, much better commuter, reliable, more economical, more comfortable, still reasonable power if she isnt a racer.

I love my Aprilia RS but I hate the VJ22 smoker in it. Im repowering my RS with a 660cc raptor thumper at the moment.
Yamarilla Super Mono here I come :eek:

You assume too much. She's not my wife, I'm not that stupid (yet) and I still like sex.

Topping up oil every fill isn't hard, atleast it means she may actually check it! Fouled plugs? run the right plugs.
I was kickstarting 2strokes when I was 10 so I'm sure she can manage it, it ain't hard.

A Honda Hornet? WTF? fuck off! She would shoot me and rightfully so.


Yeah go for the NC35. Fantastic bike. I miss mine. They look the dogs too

They certainly do, problem is I've actually seen more RC45's lately than NC35's.


I've heard this before.. Can you cite any actual proof of this "interchangeable"-ness of Suzuki vs Aprilia parts? Weight, materials, manufacturing quality, variances, etc are all the same? RGV's make about 10hp less than an RS dont they?

I'd like to know if these parts really are the same as the suzie parts are about half the cost of the italian bits.

Google is your friend. I know wikipedia ain't the greatest but it's a start...

The Aprilia RS250 is powered by a modified Suzuki RGV250(VJ22)engine which is prepared by Rotax, changes include a revised ECU, Aprilla designed expansion chambers, barrels and airbox. The twin 34 mm flat slide Mikuni carburettors are retained from the RGV.


The NC35 is a great bike. I love mine. It's mine forever. As in 'Not yours'.

I suspect if I had an RS250 I might feel the same about that too.

Fuck you've had yours for years now, suprised you haven't killed it yet!

[imdying]

I've heard this before.. Can you cite any actual proof of this "interchangeable"-ness of Suzuki vs Aprilia parts? Weight, materials, manufacturing quality, variances, etc are all the same? RGV's make about 10hp less than an RS dont they?Go to The Tuning Works, you'll see all you need. Difference is 2hp, with a slightly different curve... for all intents and purposes they're the same.


I'd like to know if these parts really are the same as the suzie parts are about half the cost of the italian bits.Go check them out, see the Gold Rebuild Kit (iirc).


The NC35 is a great bike. I love mine. It's mine forever. As in 'Not yours'.

I suspect if I had an RS250 I might feel the same about that too.Yep, I'd hit one for sure... nice Tyga Rothmans Replica thanks guvna.

[Atomic]

[QUOTE=2much;1772208]


You assume too much. She's not my wife, I'm not that stupid (yet) and I still like sex.

Topping up oil every fill isn't hard, atleast it means she may actually check it! Fouled plugs? run the right plugs.
I was kickstarting 2strokes when I was 10 so I'm sure she can manage it, it ain't hard.

A Honda Hornet? WTF? fuck off! She would shoot me and rightfully so.

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Glad to hear she is above and beyond a hornet so will be riding an RS to its full potential.

[fireliv]

Just a thought.... Does she want a RS, or do you??? Kinda sounds like you are the one who wants one, and you are using her as an excuse. If she is really keen on one then sweet I hope it is what you guys get then. No point getting a bike that she wont ride cos

A- Its not her kinda bike
B- She is to intimidated by it to ride it
C- You are always on it!

Just my 2c good luck with whatever you decide.

[2much]

Glad to hear she is above and beyond a hornet so will be riding an RS to its full potential.

Haha, there you go assuming shit again… Where in that post did I say that she was ‘above and beyond’ a Hornet let alone say that she was capable of riding an RS250 to its 'full potential'? I simply implied that she has some taste in bikes, and a Hornet ain’t it.

Hell, if she could ride an RS250 to its full potential I’d be putting her on the track and making some money off her.



Just a thought.... Does she want a RS, or do you??? Kinda sounds like you are the one who wants one, and you are using her as an excuse. If she is really keen on one then sweet I hope it is what you guys get then. No point getting a bike that she wont ride cos

A- Its not her kinda bike
B- She is to intimidated by it to ride it
C- You are always on it!

Just my 2c good luck with whatever you decide.


That’s a fair point and you are correct to some extent, I do want to get her a bike that I will enjoy riding too. Why not? She likes riding my TL, so it’s only fair?


a) Fortunately for me, she has inherited my taste in bikes, that is sportsbikes, although she is even more inclined towards full fairings than I, while I don’t share her opinion that her bike would look great in pink.:sick:
b) As mentioned earlier she is currently riding my TL1000s (well she was until I blew a hole through the exhaust chasing a 911 down the autobahn:doh:). I’m not sure if you are familiar with the TL but you would be hard pressed to find a bike that is more raw and intimidating. That said, I fully intend to put her on any bike we look at to test it first and ensure that she is comfortable with it and likes it. Otherwise I risk having to ride the new bike all the time while she rides my TL.
c) LOL! If you met my girl you’d understand that that is never going to be a problem!:love:

[skidMark]

You're gonna put your newly licensed misses on an RS? Dude, there are way cheaper ways to get rid of her.


lead is expensive.

[2much]

Not if you’re an engineer, I’ve got 4 blocks of the shit sitting here right now….

Hey SM want a beer? I’m such a good cunt I’ve even opened it for you! here ya go…

[Atomic]

[QUOTE=2much;1777173]Haha, there you go assuming shit again… Where in that post did I say that she was ‘above and beyond’ a Hornet let alone say that she was capable of riding an RS250 to its 'full potential'? I simply implied that she has some taste in bikes, and a Hornet ain’t it.

Hell, if she could ride an RS250 to its full potential I’d be putting her on the track and making some money off her.


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cool :niceone:

[BuzzbomB]

When I did my top end rebuild ..pistons and all, I got the suzuki rgv part numbers off the net, went to the local suzuki dealer, bought the parts and did the rebuld without a single glitch, if you want more proof say the word and ill give it to you at a click of a button
rgv parts fit straight into an rs, its a vj22 engine though

I've no doubt that the parts fit in... How's it run?

[imdying]

Same as it always did... You sound worried... I'm guessing you're due for a rebuild? Try the rgv250.co.uk forums.. they're all about RGVs and RS', they'll tell you all you need to know :yes:

[BuzzbomB]

When I did my top end rebuild ..pistons and all, I got the suzuki rgv part numbers off the net, went to the local suzuki dealer, bought the parts and did the rebuld without a single glitch, if you want more proof say the word and ill give it to you at a click of a button
rgv parts fit straight into an rs, its a vj22 engine though

I've had a look around the web and it seems the suzie parts may even be better than the original. I'd like to see your list and if you don't mind saying what it all cost ya. There's a kit available from the UK for around $600ish from The Tuning Works that has all the bits, all suzie parts. Should be the same as your list. http://thetuningworks.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23_28&products_id=249

[2much]

Well due to extra expenses and me being a slack prick it took a little longer than expected, but it's now sitting here in the lounge. So thanks to all who gave advise and knowledge... we're fucken stoked.:first:

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Went for the earlier model as both of us think it looks better than the latter one, shame about the shitty forks but may do something bout that in the future.

Narrowed it down to this or a zxr400... tried a few of those but first ride on an RS the missus was in love and the decision was made. Common as dog balls here to (not to mention cheap!) must've looked at a dozen of them all up!

Thanks again to those who were helpful.

[jade]

Nice one 2much !!! Arrow Pipes and all, Jealous much...
I found the difference between the two was that the later model has a bit more poke down low, but overall very little difference, I think the engines are the same anyway..

Buzzbomb she runs perfect, - I rode the bike to the guy who taught me on a saturday morning at about 9am, started stripping for the rebuild, fairings and all... did it and put it back together, rode home at 4-30 that night, took it real easy for about 400km then thrashed the fuck out of it for another 10,000km before I put her in storage, Ill be doing the same in a month when I come home for summer :)...
I have my original a4 sheet of the rebuild parts from Holeshot suzuki (so I dont have to look up the parts again) Ill take a photo and post it up here in an hour or so, Might I just add that thetuningworks is run by "sean" as is rgv250.co.uk - He is an absolute legend - I have ordered off him many times and everything has always come perfect - Ill be spending just shy of nzd 3k in a month on him with full confidence

[NDORFN]

Your lady has a cooler bike than you now.

[RC1]

both great choices of bikes have had them both, but not at the same time, best of both worlds imho jealous :niceone:

[RDjase]

Well due to extra expenses and me being a slack prick it took a little longer than expected, but it's now sitting here in the lounge. So thanks to all who gave advise and knowledge... we're fucken stoked.:first:

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Went for the earlier model as both of us think it looks better than the latter one, shame about the shitty forks but may do something bout that in the future.

Narrowed it down to this or a zxr400... tried a few of those but first ride on an RS the missus was in love and the decision was made. Common as dog balls here to (not to mention cheap!) must've looked at a dozen of them all up!

Thanks again to those who were helpful.

Very nice pair mate, the best of both worlds

[2much]

Nice one 2much !!! Arrow Pipes and all, Jealous much...
I found the difference between the two was that the later model has a bit more poke down low, but overall very little difference, I think the engines are the same anyway..

Buzzbomb she runs perfect, - I rode the bike to the guy who taught me on a saturday morning at about 9am, started stripping for the rebuild, fairings and all... did it and put it back together, rode home at 4-30 that night, took it real easy for about 400km then thrashed the fuck out of it for another 10,000km before I put her in storage, Ill be doing the same in a month when I come home for summer :)...
I have my original a4 sheet of the rebuild parts from Holeshot suzuki (so I dont have to look up the parts again) Ill take a photo and post it up here in an hour or so, Might I just add that thetuningworks is run by "sean" as is rgv250.co.uk - He is an absolute legend - I have ordered off him many times and everything has always come perfect - Ill be spending just shy of nzd 3k in a month on him with full confidence

Yeah was planning on getting a SS set of Tygas, but these will do the trick... just need to find a better way to finish them as they're almost new and the clearcoat's already cracking allowing the steel to rust.

Not too worried about the midrange, only time you're using that is when you're going slow anyway :msn-wink:

3k!? what the hell are you buying? that's more than this this bike cost! (well in euro but it's all relative)


both great choices of bikes have had them both, but not at the same time, best of both worlds imho jealous :niceone:


Very nice pair mate, the best of both worlds


Cheers guys, hardest part is gonna be when I want another bike I dunno if I'm gonna be able to let either of these go!:laugh:

[Harvd]

Awsome bikes man, looks like fun!

And jelous of bikes in the lounge!:Punk:

[rachprice]

You're gonna put your newly licensed misses on an RS? Dude, there are way cheaper ways to get rid of her.

eh I learnt on an rgv...

[jade]

3k!? what the hell are you buying? that's more than this this bike cost! (well in euro but it's all relative)


Jim Lomas Pipes/Cans
Top End rebuild
New Grips
silicon radiator hoses /stainless hoseclamps
Billeted Powervalves (removes the achilles heel from these bikes)
Forkseals
Brakepads
New Plugs
Hel Braided lines
Might need some new tyres, they had plenty of tread left but have been sitting for a year, well see how we go..

[Ooky]

ha minus the J/L pipes i've jsut done the same just swap grips and brake pads for chain and sprockets :Punk:

[2much]

Jim Lomas Pipes/Cans
Top End rebuild
New Grips
silicon radiator hoses /stainless hoseclamps
Billeted Powervalves (removes the achilles heel from these bikes)
Forkseals
Brakepads
New Plugs
Hel Braided lines
Might need some new tyres, they had plenty of tread left but have been sitting for a year, well see how we go..

Damn! adds up quick dunnit!