Aprilia RS4 125 coming to the US - Page 3

Snake · June 3rd, 2011, 07:44 PM

Great looking bike. I love what looks like a tripple headlight.

Alex · June 4th, 2011, 10:53 AM

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BISH · June 4th, 2011, 03:50 PM

Its priced at £3999 in this neck of the woods which is intresting as it undercuts the Yamaha YZF R125, which incidentally was the best selling 125 last year so Aprilia have been doing their homework! Its 15bhp to meet with licence laws over here so basing it on the Yamaha I had I reckon at best it will be good for 85mph indicated.

coondog · June 4th, 2011, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

I'd rather have it than a scooter!

Plus it's just their first stab at small 4's, a 250 and either 350 or 500 are already in R&D.

CynicalC · July 31st, 2011, 04:24 PM

That's not a street legal bike :/ And it's very expensive.

2011Ninja250R · July 31st, 2011, 04:26 PM

There's a whole lotta better ways to spend $5500...

CynicalC · July 31st, 2011, 04:48 PM

Well actually from what I can tell, we're getting the rs4 125, which is a different bike. (four-stroke, for one) So I'm not sure if that'll be street legal or not, but it probably shouldn't be!

Too40gawlf · July 31st, 2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CynicalC

That's not a street legal bike :/ And it's very expensive.

Not true. I know for a fact that these can be plated and run legally in the U.S. It may vary state to state but I know they are steetable in Va.

Sure its expensive, but we have guys here that pay $5K OTD on a 375lb bike with 25 hp. This is a bike 100 lbs lighter with about 3-5 more hp.

The only down side that I see is that 2 stroke motors are harder to care for. Otherwise, I wouldnt mind whipping one of these around for a ride or two.

CynicalC · July 31st, 2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Too40gawlf

Not true. I know for a fact that these can be plated and run legally in the U.S. It may vary state to state but I know they are steetable in Va.

Sure its expensive, but we have guys here that pay $5K OTD on a 375lb bike with 25 hp. This is a bike 100 lbs lighter with about 3-5 more hp.

The only down side that I see is that 2 stroke motors are harder to care for. Otherwise, I wouldnt mind whipping one of these around for a ride or two.

From Apriliaforum.com

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Originally Posted by Jon / AF1 Racing

Bike is NOT STREET LEGAL in the USA. Proper description would be "street titled". Plates and title can be revoked if the VIN range is black listed. California is the only state I know of that actively searches VIN ranges and revokes registrations and revokes plates. It may last a month, a year, or five, or forever in California just depends on how long before the MVD catches wind.

Thread has been beaten to death, now closed.
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coondog · July 31st, 2011, 06:50 PM

Americans are born and bred on 4-stroke street bikes. The smaller a 2-stroke roadbike, the quicker we'd blow it up, this after the cost issue which in itself is insane. If the KTM were coming they'd be here by now so give up if you're waiting.

Alex · July 31st, 2011, 06:56 PM

We've already got a mongo RS125 thread going with a similar focus; I'll merge 'em.

DarC · July 31st, 2011, 07:24 PM

I went and sat on one of these neat little buggers the other day whilst I was browsing for a new set of wheels.

All I can say is that in person this is just one cool ass little bike. Not too small, and it looks like it would rip. Pretty comfy considering. If I didn't plan on keeping my 250 for the wife then I would probably spit the 5K for one of these to beat on the track. Hell, who knows, in the next few years I just might.

BTW they had it sitting in the company of the CBR1KRR's, an RC8, and 3 Daytona 675's and this little guy fit right in. If you didn't know any better you would assume stupid fast and stupid expensive.

almost40 · July 31st, 2011, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by racer x

or heres a dream .how about a v4 250 with 45 hp and 30 foot pounds of torque.in a 325 lb bike? But what ever they do they need to work with the after market companies so that the parts are available. Because lots of people have a lot of fun personalizing there bikes. .

i buy this in a second.

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Yeah, 5500 isn't too much for a 125cc	3	17.65%
Not a chance - way too much.	6	35.29%
I'm content with what I have right now.	8	47.06%
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July 31st, 2011, 04:24 PM	#85
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	That's not a street legal bike :/ And it's very expensive. __________________________________________________ Ç¥ñï©ª\| ßÿ Ñâ7µ®é. Äñt¡~§º¢Ïä\| ßý Çhøî©è.

July 31st, 2011, 04:48 PM	#87
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	Well actually from what I can tell, we're getting the rs4 125, which is a different bike. (four-stroke, for one) So I'm not sure if that'll be street legal or not, but it probably shouldn't be! __________________________________________________ Ç¥ñï©ª\| ßÿ Ñâ7µ®é. Äñt¡~§º¢Ïä\| ßý Çhøî©è.

July 31st, 2011, 06:56 PM	#91
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	We've already got a mongo RS125 thread going with a similar focus; I'll merge 'em. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

June 3rd, 2011, 07:44 PM	#81
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Great looking bike. I love what looks like a tripple headlight.

June 4th, 2011, 03:50 PM	#83
BISH ninjette.org member Name: BISH Location: CORNWALL Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 NINJA Posts: 37	Its priced at £3999 in this neck of the woods which is intresting as it undercuts the Yamaha YZF R125, which incidentally was the best selling 125 last year so Aprilia have been doing their homework! Its 15bhp to meet with licence laws over here so basing it on the Yamaha I had I reckon at best it will be good for 85mph indicated.

July 31st, 2011, 04:26 PM	#86
2011Ninja250R ninjette.org guru Name: Brad Location: Centerville, OH Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE (Green) Previous bikes R1, Daytona 675, GSXR600, Pre-Gen 250R Posts: 330	There's a whole lotta better ways to spend $5500...

July 31st, 2011, 06:50 PM	#90
coondog ninjette.org sage Name: john Location: Palm Beach County, Fl Sligo County, Eire Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 street fighter, 2008 street fighter ninja 500, 2001 nsr 125 Posts: 812	Americans are born and bred on 4-stroke street bikes. The smaller a 2-stroke roadbike, the quicker we'd blow it up, this after the cost issue which in itself is insane. If the KTM were coming they'd be here by now so give up if you're waiting.

July 31st, 2011, 07:24 PM	#92
DarC DUCEATR Name: Dan Location: El Paso, Texas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): RVT1000R Posts: 628	I went and sat on one of these neat little buggers the other day whilst I was browsing for a new set of wheels. All I can say is that in person this is just one cool ass little bike. Not too small, and it looks like it would rip. Pretty comfy considering. If I didn't plan on keeping my 250 for the wife then I would probably spit the 5K for one of these to beat on the track. Hell, who knows, in the next few years I just might. BTW they had it sitting in the company of the CBR1KRR's, an RC8, and 3 Daytona 675's and this little guy fit right in. If you didn't know any better you would assume stupid fast and stupid expensive. __________________________________________________ 2001 SP1 RC51- #62 -Akrapovic Ti, PCIII, Colin Edward's first baby tooth, Honda Racing sticker, some Japanese doods best attempt at Engrish scribbled on my engine block, little touch of soul.

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