Aprilia Rs250 Help - Good or Bad First Bike?

[ducatilover]

Zing!

bounce

[avrflr]

There's a bloke at work who has done the absolute minimum amount of riding required to get a full licence and he is determined to buy a hayabusa. Now how's that for an inappropriate first bike? I have tried gently counselling him, but he will not be swayed. I'll post pics of the crash

[ducatilover]

i have a mate who is doing a similar thing, he jas an fzr250 and thinks it is extremely powerfull as he hasnt had time to get used to it, now he has his full and he is about to buy a hayabusa.

[Aprilia]

Well I may have finally found my first bike. Its an 99 Aprilia RS, and you guessed it im sure, it's the mighty 50cc machine we all know . It’s a little of what I wanted while also taking into account some of the advice given by members. I'm thinking it will do for at least the next 6 mths and I'm sure it will teach me alot. It's set me back $1500 has 5200k on the clock, mechanically good but could do with a little attention/cosmetic tidy up due to a low speed drop, overall it’s in pretty good condition. Next step is the right gear/helmet. Thanks to all those who gave their opinion, finally looks like I’m on my way in working up towards the 250.

[pritch]

Ride it in good health :-)

[SwanTiger]

I'm really intrested in the Aprilia Rs250 and I'm looking to buy one. The catch is I've never been on a bike before. I read as a learner I can ride up to 250cc, thus the reason for my choice. It seems to be a great bike and has everything I want but I also have a feeling it might be a little more than I can handle as a learner. What do you think? Many thanks.

You'll just become another road death statistic. Waste of a nice bike. Spend $1,500 on a decent 250cc bike, loose a couple of hundred then sink your teeth in something bigger like an RS250.

Its just plain common sense, if you want to be one of those gay poser boys then I think you deserve whatever mistakes you make.

[imdying]

You'll just become another road death statistic. Waste of a nice bike. Spend $1,500 on a decent 250cc bike, loose a couple of hundred then sink your teeth in something bigger like an RS250.

Its just plain common sense, if you want to be one of those gay poser boys then I think you deserve whatever mistakes you make.

I can only assume that you haven't read the whole thread, not least of which is the first, and the post three above this one. He asked for advice, got it, took it, and brought an RS50. Did you really have to flame him? All you've done it show yourself as someone who either can't read, or comprehend. Or have I missed something?

[Krusti]

Want ta buy one?....They are not as leathal as a lot of you guys make out!...On the safety side...not a better handling bike out there.

Must do if you own one.....only the best 2 stroke oil...never the servo sold crap....not cheap. Change air filter regular....Service often. If ya keep top oil in and don't abuse them they do last.

What a joy to ride tho.....

Son has had his for over a year and never dropped it....210 highest speed locked on computer so far and had more to go. I'm considering buying it off him as a second bike.

Makes a difference that he spent 4 years moto x I think....

[kickingzebra]

Soo many bikes to choose from... Strokers are cool, but Bugger it, when you open them up, they can drink the gas back, On a MC16 NSR I managed to empty the (18 Litre, I believe) tank in 56 KM once (a very quick 56 KM) Problem is, strokers are like hand grenades, go really well for ages, then one day BAM, (poor rothmans MC16 melted front piston down into crank in the middle of no where... I still miss that bike!!