--- In apriliars250club@..., "marccobley"
<marccobley@y...> wrote:
>
> iam interested in buying an Aprilia RS 250 98 or 99. what are they
> like motorway journeys reliability, anything in particular u should
> look out for noises, etc


If it's 98/99 it my have been raced at some point - check the usual
signs of racing (drilled sump plug etc) - though to be honest a well
looked after race bike can be better than a poorely maintained
private bike in many instances.

Usual cavaets apply to looked after - good quality oil, any rebuilds,
maintenance performed, any tuning work etc etc

Reliability is pretty good as long as they are not over-revved (very
difficult not to over-rev these bikes) - so the type of rider is
important.

Tht said .. buy one .. trash it until it goes pop and rebuild it ...
you'll enjoy it ... while it's not really a motorway tool, it is
hugely rewarding on back roads

ON the track it's a little lack lustre, but makes up for the lack of
top end with it's ability to brake late and carry lots of corner
speed.