What do people think of an Aprilia RS250???

[2strokegirl]

i drove a subaru once. i just dont like cars.

ok il chuck one up when i take a photo that doesnt look ugly lol.

[Jantar]

i brought a gpx. and i love it.

Wise choice. Bling awarded.

[Zealot]

A Subaru? Yea that would be why you dislike cars. Drive a real car then re-evaluate

[KLOWN]

Klown, I agree with pretty much everything you said, Im not a (Im right) person.. and thats that..
Zealot, unitech at pt chev ???
That would be me... on a tuesday night.. Part of my boatbuilding apprentiship ? Sound right ?

I'm not saying your wrong, well I kinda am, BUT I agree with you on everything except rs250s for learners. Also i'm just talking as a general rule i'm sure there are plenty of people out there who can handle an rs250 for a first bike but if they are anything like me (zealot sounds a bit like me) then I would definatly would not recommend one for a beginer.

zealot, I have driven a modified mi16 and they are great cars. I have also owned a couple of modified minis that left evos and skylines for dead when they tried to race me through the waitakeres(sp?) so I know the feeling of light fwd cars (and love em). I used my skyline for drifting so traction wasn't really a problem

[MoNk]

Not that I care whether Zealot buys one or not, but would a dealer let a L plater take one out for a test run?

[KLOWN]

Not that I care whether Zealot buys one or not, but would a dealer let a L plater take one out for a test run?

I highly doubt it. but you never know till you try.

[Zealot]

I wouldn't even bother asking. I don't feel it's fair for a dealer to have to take the risk of me screwing up. I'd buy it before doing anything more than turning it on and going in small circles.


And Klown, well done. Most people don't even know what an Mi16 is. And yep, a hotted up 1380 will leave most things for dead through anything that's not straight.
I can see why traction isn't an issue. My friend with the silvia has a set of skidrims for that purpose.

[Mole_C]

Zealot what makes you think you can handle a RS after riding a few bikes around the block for a few minutes? What cars you drive has absolutely no effect on how well you will be able to ride a bike. You really do not seem at all like the kind of person who will be able to handle a RS.

You're a mechatronics student. You shouldn't be so stupid.

Better watch out of Ixion will get his gene-o-clean out!

[Zealot]

I didn't say I thought any car driving experience would help. I said that to indicate that I don't care about having to take very good care of it mechanically due to driving a car that requires similar care.

It was longer than a few minutes but hence asking. Are they so completely insane that they'd be night impossible to learn on? I freely admit that I don't know an incredible amount, hence why I was asking. Surely that given a bit of practice they'd be fine. Anything is fine with practice.

And how does me being a mechatronics student relate to wanting a bike that appeals to me? To be quite honest it's more the fact that I've read they handle incredibly well and stop on a dime than the power. If I wanted raw power I'd do a Klown and get a turbo car...


What makes you think I couldn't handle learning on an RS? Serious question, I'm not looking to get into an argument so keep it objective not personal, kk?

[limbimtimwim]

There is no harm in getting a slower bike as a first bike. You can sell a good used 250 for what you paid for it, they don't really depreciate.

Once you can handle a CBR250RR, then you can move onto something else. And if you want special and rare, an RS250 so isn't. They are reasonably common.

What I've never seen is a VJ23 RGV in the metal: http://www.rgv250.co.uk/gal23.htm

[2strokegirl]

a dealer will let you ride one as long as you have a lisence etc i took a couple bikes out from the dealer here in gizzy.

i think from what iv herd that the rs is not a learner bike ... not for a first 250 anyway maby for a 2nd bike but definetly not for some one who has not ridden a proper bike. i recomend buying a cbr zxr etc something cheap you can get the hang of riding on the road and if you make a mistake or fall off it your not going to kill off another indangered species ride a cbr or a zxr for 6 months... then...after 6 months when you have your restricted take an rs for a test ride and if you feel you are capable of riding it... buy it.

i think maby most people on here would agree with me when io say that.

p.s
if your adiment your going to get one take it slow dont try show off to anyone cos thats how accidents are caused then how much of a dick would you look like if you brought an rs against better judgment then fell off it??

a fucken big one if you ask me lol.

2strokegirl

[avgas]

Not that I care whether Zealot buys one or not, but would a dealer let a L plater take one out for a test run?

I did - in tauranga in 99. We didnt bother sticking the big L on the back though.
Mind due i did know the salesman.

[avgas]

What I've never seen is a VJ23 RGV in the metal: http://www.rgv250.co.uk/gal23.htm

Seen 2 in total in NZ both UK imports. Very nice bike - but the sticker schemes sucked on the NZ 1's

[limbimtimwim]

Seen 2 in total in NZ both UK imports. Very nice bike - but the sticker schemes sucked on the NZ 1's

They sold them new in NZ?!?

[marty]

it's when you're climbing thru 100mph in 3rd on the RS thnat you realise that it's probably a little much for a learner.