Aprilia RS125 two-stroker coming to America

fnfalman · 05-24-2008, 04:01 PM

Yep. 2009. And no, it ain't cheap at around $6000 a pop, and yes, you can get a Ninja 250 for a lot cheaper, but if you want unadulterated fun, she be it.

t-homo · 05-24-2008, 04:10 PM

Damn. That thing looks fuckin sick. Going to get one of those too?

marko138 · 05-24-2008, 06:12 PM

Incredible.

Mr Lefty · 05-24-2008, 10:27 PM

how are they getting that through emissions? thought that was the issue... that 2strokes don't run clean enough to pass us emissions?

Phenix_Rider · 05-24-2008, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ebbs15

how are they getting that through emissions? thought that was the issue... that 2strokes don't run clean enough to pass us emissions?

I've heard rumors that a few new ones pass Euro III emissions, just not CA. Is this thing street legal here? Would be nice to see someone next to it for scale...

ceo012384 · 05-25-2008, 12:32 AM

Why would you even mention the ninja 250 in the same sentence as that thing?

Hellooooooo track day machine. Awesome.

Dave · 05-25-2008, 02:54 AM

looks like they have adapted direct injection to the two stroke. plusses include clean burning and no more oil mixing!

Amber Lamps · 05-25-2008, 04:13 AM

Can a 250 be far behind? BTW I've heard of people paying $5000 otd for a Ninja 250 so that's not too bad! Besides,it wouldn't suprise me if this bike weighs 50-100 lbs less than the baby Ninja but still puts out about the same hp! Not to mention Aprilia-typical top shelf components,shock,brakes,wheels,forks,etc.

ceo012384 · 05-26-2008, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Can a 250 be far behind? BTW I've heard of people paying $5000 otd for a Ninja 250 so that's not too bad! Besides,it wouldn't suprise me if this bike weighs 50-100 lbs less than the baby Ninja but still puts out about the same hp! Not to mention Aprilia-typical top shelf components,shock,brakes,wheels,forks,etc.

I have the $1k difference right here: inverted forks, braided lines, and look at that beefy 4-pot caliper. Then look at the ninja.

RS125 FTW.

jalaan1 · 05-26-2008, 12:44 AM

man, that thing looks great.

is that next on the list for ya fnfalman?

05-24-2008, 04:01 PM	#1
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	Aprilia RS125 two-stroker coming to America Yep. 2009. And no, it ain't cheap at around $6000 a pop, and yes, you can get a Ninja 250 for a lot cheaper, but if you want unadulterated fun, she be it. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

05-25-2008, 12:32 AM	#6
ceo012384 Pompous Prick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MA Moto: 06 R6 (race), 04 CRF Tard (race) Posts: 3,040	Why would you even mention the ninja 250 in the same sentence as that thing? Hellooooooo track day machine. Awesome. __________________ LRRS/CCS #123 Boston Moto Dunlop Woodcraft 35 Motorsports Sidi Pit Bull K&N Filters

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jalaan1 orangina Zed Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LI, NY Moto: '12 Z1000 Posts: 700	man, that thing looks great. is that next on the list for ya fnfalman? __________________

05-24-2008, 04:10 PM	#2
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	Damn. That thing looks fuckin sick. Going to get one of those too?

05-24-2008, 10:27 PM	#4
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	how are they getting that through emissions? thought that was the issue... that 2strokes don't run clean enough to pass us emissions?

05-25-2008, 02:54 AM	#7
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	looks like they have adapted direct injection to the two stroke. plusses include clean burning and no more oil mixing!

05-25-2008, 04:13 AM	#8
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Can a 250 be far behind? BTW I've heard of people paying $5000 otd for a Ninja 250 so that's not too bad! Besides,it wouldn't suprise me if this bike weighs 50-100 lbs less than the baby Ninja but still puts out about the same hp! Not to mention Aprilia-typical top shelf components,shock,brakes,wheels,forks,etc.