| General |
| Year | 1992 | - |
| Model | Suzuki RGV 250 | - |
| Make Model | - | Aprilia RS 250 |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 755 mm / 29.7 in | 810 mm / 31.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1375 mm / 54.1 in | 1370 mm / 53.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Height | 1065 mm / 41.9 in | 1080 mm / 42.5 in |
| Length | 2015 mm / 79.3 in | 1880 mm / 74.0 in |
| Turning Circle | 3.1 m / 10.2 ft | 4.09 m / 13.4 ft |
| Width | 695 mm / 27.4 in | 690 mm / 27.2 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight | - | 141 kg / 309 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 16.5 Litres / 4.4 US gal |
| Oil Capacity | 1.1 Litres / 12 US qt / 1.0 Imp qt | - |
| Wet Weight | 161 kg / 355 lbs | 167 kg / 368 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 205.4 km/h / 127.6 mph | 209.5 km/h / 130.2 mph |
| Braking (100 km/h - 0) | 36.0 m / 118 ft | 36.8 m / 120.7 ft |
| Braking (60 km/h - 0) | 12.4 m / 40.7 ft | 12.9 m / 42.3 ft |
| Max Power | 45.5 kW / 61 hp @ 11000 rpm | 52.9 kW / 72.5 hp @ 11900 rpm |
| Max Power - Rear Tyre | 43.3 kW / 58 hp @ 11000rpm | 47.2 kW / 64.3 hp @ 10400 rpm |
| Max Torque | 40 Nm / 4.1 kgf-m / 29.5 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm | 40 Nm / 4.08 kgf-m / 29.5 lb/ft @ 10750 rpm |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 12.5 sec / 167.8 km/ / 104.3 mph | 12.50 sec / 172.5 km/h / 107.2 mph |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in |
| Engine Detail | Two stroke, 90° V- twin, reed valve | Two stroke, 90° V twin-cylinder, with laminar suction and exhaust valve. Separate lubrication with variable automatic mixer |
| Air Filter | - | Polyurethane filter element |
| Bore x Stroke | 56 x 50.6 mm | 56 x 50.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 7.3 :1 | 12.0:1 (+/- 0.7) |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.0 L/100 km / 12.5 km/l / 29.4 US mpg / 35.3 Imp mpg | - |
| Fuel Induction | 2 x Mikuni TM34SS semi-flat carburetors | 2 x Ø34 mm Mikuni 34 SS flat side carburetors |
| Fuel Reserve | - | 3.5 Litres / 0.9 US gal |
| Fuel Type | - | Lead-free petrol, R.O.N. minimum 95 |
| Ignition | Pointless Electrical Ignition | CDI |
| Lubrication | - | Oil pump with separate circuit |
| Spark Plug | NGK BR9ES | - |
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | 12V, 5Ah | 12V 4Ah |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate | Oil bath, multiple-disc, with lever control on handlebars |
| Final Drive | Chain, DID520V2, 114 links | Chain, sealed, jointless, DID 520 V6 |
| Final Drive Ratio | - | 14:42 (1:3.0) |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.454 (27/11) / 2nd 1.625 (26/16) / 3rd 1.235 (21/17) / 4th 1.045 (23/22) / 5th 0.916 (22/24) / 6th 0.840 (21/25) | 1st 11:27 (1:2.454) / 2nd 16:26 (1:1.625) / 3rd 17:21 (1:1.235) / 4th 22:23 (1:1.045) / 5th 24:22 (1:0.916) / 6th 25:21 (1:0.840) |
| Gear Shift Pattern | - | With pedal (L), 1st low, other 5 high |
| Primary Drive Ratios | 2.565 (59/23) | 23:59 (1:2.565) |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed, constant mesh | 6 Speed, direct drive |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Twin spar, aluminium | - |
| Suspension - Front | USD telescopic fork, 5-way adjustable with anti-dive, oil dampened | ø40 mm Inverted fork with adjustable rebound and compression damping. |
| Suspension - Rear | Full Floater, mono-shock, gas/oil damped, 7-way adjustable | Magnesium alloy swingarm. Monoshock with resevoir, adjustable extension, compression and spring preloading. |
| Lean Angle | 58° | - |
| Rake | 25o | 25° |
| Trail | 94 mm / 3.7 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Maintenance |
| 2-Stroke Engine Oil | - | IP MAX 2T COMPETITION, or any high-quality oil meeting the ISO-L-ETC++ or API TC++ specifications |
| Gearbox Oil Specification | - | IP FC, SAE 75W-90, or any high-quality oil meeting the API GL-4 specification |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 300 mm Discs ,4 piston calipers | 2 x Ø298 mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 210 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Tyres - Front | 110/70-17 | 120/60-17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 140/60-18 | 150/60-17 |
| Wheels - Front | - | 3.50 x 17 |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 4.50 x 17 |