Aprilia Rs250 Help - Good or Bad First Bike?

**Pathos** · 28th January 2006, 21:33

Originally Posted by phoenixgtr

... so theres less plastic to stuff...

heh, still coupla grand of it tho.

I did $3000 damage on my fxr at 50kmph.

**TygerTung** · 29th January 2006, 16:18

I'd recomend somthing like a CG110 or a CG125.

The 110 is a bit slow and the 125 is a bit faster, just went to the west coast and back on mine, they're pretty good around down, but their acceleration at highway speeds is pretty poor.

Good around the hills though, handle really well if you hang off the side, took out some bigger bikes going down hill....

Mine was originally a 110, but I got a 125 barallel, and an XL125S piston, and also converted it to 5 speed with an XL125 gearbox, as the 4 speed was rude as.

Aparently you can do a bit of work to them and get them pushing 150-160!

**ducatilover** · 29th January 2006, 21:52

Originally Posted by TygerTung

I'd recomend somthing like a CG110 or a CG125.

The 110 is a bit slow and the 125 is a bit faster, just went to the west coast and back on mine, they're pretty good around down, but their acceleration at highway speeds is pretty poor.

Good around the hills though, handle really well if you hang off the side, took out some bigger bikes going down hill....

Mine was originally a 110, but I got a 125 barallel, and an XL125S piston, and also converted it to 5 speed with an XL125 gearbox, as the 4 speed was rude as.

Aparently you can do a bit of work to them and get them pushing 150-160!

or for about the same amount of precious moolah or less get an nz250 or even "gasp" a zxr250

**Aprilia** · 2nd February 2006, 18:17

Hi guys, well I still haven't a bike. I have seen an aprilia RS125 on trade me http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...px?id=46881997 what’s your view on this puppy. I know I’d still run the risk of damage if I drop it but is this any good as a first for a greenhorn. Also what about the price, is $5500 quite high for a 99? I'm still looking for a fxr150 when I get the chance, I just happened to come across the aprilia. Thanks.

**flash** · 2nd February 2006, 18:38

why not get a cheaper 4stroke so you can have an electric start?. but those aprillias kick ass ive been told

, top speeds surposed to be like 160-180kph

**pritch** · 6th February 2006, 14:33

Originally Posted by Aprilia

Hi guys, well I still haven't a bike. I have seen an aprilia RS125 on trade me http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...px?id=46881997 what?s your view on this puppy.

Like I said in my first post on this thread it's possibly an even sillier choice than the 250.
Make haste slowly Grasshopper.

**Coyote** · 6th February 2006, 14:48

The RS125 is nice, but be prepared for the maintenance that comes with it. A 250 sports bike is a better choice for the money I think. Smooth power and reliable

Although RS125s might be better than I thought. Ask K14 about his

**Aprilia** · 22nd February 2006, 16:46

I still haven’t a bike to ride but I may have found a possible? What are your thoughts on this? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...px?id=48637276.Also what sort of price would be a fair price to pay or work too if its suitable. Thanks

**DirtMad** · 22nd February 2006, 16:51

I was going to get an rs250 but decided against getting something that expensive for a first bike... Got me a gutless, but tidy gsx250 instead for much less to learn on.

**Lazy7** · 22nd February 2006, 17:21

the main reason i wouldn't buy one is this.

they go for about 8k... and 8k is a big investment in a bike you will be looking to upgrade in 12months.

if you are buying it with mind to keep it, i would say go for it. but once the bike bug has bit you, you'll probably be like the rest of us and start looking for something else.

if you do buy it however - it will probably spoil you in terms of performance for anything smaller than a 600. Bikers who have ridden for years still buy RS250's and still have an absolute ball on them.

they are quite easily the fastest 250 out there.

**imdying** · 22nd February 2006, 17:46

Originally Posted by Aprilia

I still haven’t a bike to ride but I may have found a possible? What are your thoughts on this? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...px?id=48637276.Also what sort of price would be a fair price to pay or work too if its suitable. Thanks

Looks like a great choice if you're buying a stroker, even the price seems fair. Might go have a look at it myself.

**avrflr** · 22nd February 2006, 18:03

My first street bike was an ex-racer NSR250 that had more power than most and I commuted on it rain hail or shine. I know lots of guys who have learned to ride on 2-strokes including RS250s. I think all this talk about vicious powerbands chucking you off is pure crap - there's a handy control on the right handlebar that adjusts the amount of power that goes to the rear wheel, works at any revs, honest. When you are learning you can ride them without even getting in to the powerband. As for falling off and damaging valuable fairings, just don't - I never did. You are safest on a bike that is built with the least amount of compromise to go, stop and turn - you are safest on a proper race rep sports bike.

**Sutage** · 23rd February 2006, 21:28

dude it will only go fast if u make it !

but like, it will probably fall over when u park it wrong and then bang there goes 8grand or whatever of fairings
get yaself a naked bike
a bandit would be cool still pretty quick
i had an SR250 first, was in a sorry state when i finished with it tho, but am pleased i got it
dont get a brand new GN250
just get something like 86 for a grand off trademe
sucks when ur bike gets wasted when u not even on it :P

**ducatilover** · 26th February 2006, 20:17

please dont say gn250! its no good for long distance open road riding and they arent even that economical. they handle and stop like crap... maybe an nz250 would be better, atleast something that can pull up hills or pass slower than you traffic:slap: ....

an rs250 would be alright unless you get happy handed then it will turn to poo very quick. [similar to why inexperienced riders should not buy bros650's]