Aprilia RS250 Review - With Richard Hammond

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Aprilia RS250 Review - With Richard Hammond

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9 жыл бұрын

Richard Hammond delivers an insightful review on the Aprilia RS250, presenting a compelling alternative to heavyweight, high-powered motorcycles.
Delving into its key specifications, Hammond meticulously explores the bike's strengths and weaknesses. Despite its seemingly modest 250cc engine, the Aprilia RS250 defies expectations by packing a surprising punch, making it an unlikely but formidable choice for those seeking a race bike experience beyond the realms of beginner riders.
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@James_Sovereign 4 жыл бұрын

Imagine doing a two stroke review and having music, shit music at that, instead of engine noise.

@nigelfaulkner5449 3 жыл бұрын

I was the proud owner of a mk1 RS250 Reggiani race replica, it was the best bike I've ever owned. I love the smell of 2stroke in the morning, smells like excitement. I love the sound and smell of a 2stroke, and that kick up the arse you get when you hit the power-band. Long live the 2stroke race rep'.

@oats7530 6 жыл бұрын

I really, really regret not buying one of these back when they we're affordable...

@thefontofallgarbage8480 3 жыл бұрын

Have a look now, ten grand.

@chrisjenkins5846 2 ай бұрын

You can get them for 8

@bradm7046 8 жыл бұрын

I had one of these for my first bike after passing my test back in 99, at 6ft2in I didn't think it was that uncomfortable at all. Loved it, ended up having another one after being knocked off.

@Mybwain 4 жыл бұрын

Never actually got to hear the "noise" mentioned.

@crisrose9707 7 жыл бұрын

everything looks big with the hamster on it XD

@ventisette. 3 жыл бұрын

It is pretty big, bigger than the latest superbikes but of course much lighter

@dogchopz 10 ай бұрын

That background music is a dead ringer for Alan partridges lap dance scenes 😂

@PDCRed Жыл бұрын

Raced an Aprilia RS250 Challenge Bike for a few years. Wonderful machine.

@NyahNorman 5 жыл бұрын

Richard Hammond did a lot of great shows and documentaries (wild weather, engineering connections) but I'd love to see him in another motorcycle show/docu ... maybe together with James May.

@neerajchelat894 4 жыл бұрын

Same here

@markmywords312 6 жыл бұрын

Classic men & motors review...flimed going in a straight line through town!

@travis650 8 жыл бұрын

From the states, rode one of these, most likely meant for the track it didn't have turn signals and such, oh she's a beaut. Needs to shift in all the wrong RPMs, it was a blast wish I could afford it in the states.

@hcmpeyang5682 8 жыл бұрын

Why this bike too expensive for USA? The higher insurance rate or the environment tests of California..... I just think many bikes cheap in USA. YAMAHA R3 4999 USD just 1000 USD higher than INDIA original-local-made price.

@ventisette. 7 жыл бұрын

hcmpe yang They didn't sell them in the USA because they would only be road-legal in some states (not legal in California for example).

@Porsche996driver 3 жыл бұрын

2002 was like 20 years ago. That’s crazy.

@enzofudo7872 7 жыл бұрын

same bike as i had now i own it's big brother the RSV

@Paul-wk8mv 5 жыл бұрын

My first bike, was epic. Richard might prefer a scooter so he can feel the wind in his virginia

@immytweed4607 8 жыл бұрын

this bike is not cramped or uncomfortable and you don't have to rev it to get it going

@Adrian_The_Great 9 жыл бұрын

I had the same Jacket. It was soo niice! Cheers!

@hcmpeyang5682 8 жыл бұрын

Would you kind enough to tell me what is the item name? I just know it was a DAINESE jacket. Which year?

@kwirkkwirksn1090 7 жыл бұрын

stuart little makes it look so big :D

@harrykuntz878 3 жыл бұрын

For anyone who wasn't around at the time bikes like this drank petrol and the engine didn't last very long before it needs a rebuild . I was lucky enough to have a suzuki rg 250 back in the day it was a fun little bike I wouldn't mind a 250 2 stroke road legal Enduro bike it would tick a lot of boxes and scratch a lot of itches but a honda xr400 would win head over hearth overall I prefer 4 strokes mainly Ducati . It's all in the ride you can enjoy your self at saneish speeds on a Ducati an inline 4 is too much I can't restrain myself on one there is no fun to be had dawdling along on one .

@mark675 5 жыл бұрын

Always wanted one of these but at 6 or 7k now its abit silly

@enzofudo7872 3 жыл бұрын

RS 250 was my beginner bike RSV is my second and still my current bike

@backfru Жыл бұрын

This has always been my dream bike I've never ridden ow owned a 2-stroke, or anything above 250cc. But the RS..one day I'll get one The sexiest mototcycle I've ever seen

@noelwhelan8963 3 ай бұрын

I had one it was amazing, kept it for 9 yrs sold it for the same price I bought it for, sorry now miss that buzz over 8000 revs

@darringoodbrand6603 6 жыл бұрын

Is the power valve pinned open or do the rs250 run a power valve servo system ?

@MrGutfeeling 4 жыл бұрын

Servo. They use the same engine as the Suzuki RGV250 with different top ends.

@christianoppelt6267 5 жыл бұрын

Top bike!!😉👍👌👌👏👏😘

@xvdd1 3 жыл бұрын

Ah the Italian greyhound with the heart of Suzuki

@412stock412 5 жыл бұрын

Hammond!!!

@simonrusk3338 3 жыл бұрын

The collaboration with Aprillia and Suzuki could have only resulted in a very quick sports 250cc.. very nice.. oil change regular and chain and sprockets.. a must.. regular service important too!! Then your goid to go.. can be a bit frantic.. I have an nsr 250 mc18 which is civalised but nit as quick as the aprellia I think the best of the bunch was probably the Suzuki vj22 a missile for sure!!!!😂😂☝️.. Hold on!!!!!!!

@Boost_Addict20 6 жыл бұрын

There currently about £6000 atm

@ricardoazevedo6533 3 жыл бұрын

The best ever

@laszlokatona573 5 жыл бұрын

The Italians invented the two stroke engine and build the most sophisticated bikes ! This one is a v-twin power valve develops 60 bhp ! The problem is that most countries ban this model and not registrable anymore ...

@pauloshea3741 5 жыл бұрын

Total bullshit, it's a (Japanese) Suzuki rgv 250 engine in the Aprilia, and furthermore from wilipedia, The first commercial two-stroke engine involving in-cylinder compression is attributed to Scottish engineer Dugald Clerk, who patented his design in 1881. However, unlike most later two-stroke engines, his had a separate charging cylinder. The crankcase-scavenged engine, employing the area below the piston as a charging pump, is generally credited to Englishman Joseph Day. On 31 December 1879, German inventor Karl Benz produced a two-stroke gas engine, for which he received a patent in 1880 in Germany. The first truly practical two-stroke engine is attributed to Yorkshireman Alfred Angas Scott, who started producing twin-cylinder water-cooled motorcycles in 1908.

@pattoallen1981 2 жыл бұрын

Have a review of someone that knows how to ride a 2 stroke and make it work all in the clutch and feed it

@gerardmontgomery280 2 жыл бұрын

Richard tells us the noise is fantastic, Men & Motors choose to play elevator music instead. Motoring shows have certainly come a long way since these dark old days. Lovely bike though.

@d3203 Жыл бұрын

Well, it was way harder to record the sound back than

@TheVimtoMoustache 5 жыл бұрын

Can anyone see what's wrong with this mans stance on this bike? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

@ExoticSpeedify 8 жыл бұрын

Bring back Top Gear

@Marques_239 7 жыл бұрын

He is soft...

@stitcha123 5 жыл бұрын

Oooooh Scary Irish men.....

@stitcha123 4 жыл бұрын

Kt do you like my cones?...

@karlchandler5824 Жыл бұрын

Try £14000 now

@ThatGuy-vc6bn 2 жыл бұрын

Would you like me to dance for you? My license is clean..yours is diiirrty.

@Vtwin_Superbikes Жыл бұрын

I was racking my brain trying to figure out where I heard it before lol

@robertharrold4214 7 жыл бұрын

Pretty flaccid review. Front brakes on these a bit sharp and don't forget it has an rgv250 motor so it is only a matter of time before the power valves will be having an expensive meeting with the front of the piston. Get an rd350lc .