Advantages: Nippy, good handling, looks awesome!
Disadvantages: Reliability, annoyingly hold their value
The Aprilia RS50 Motorbike is the stuff of a 16 year olds dreams. It has the look and performance of a proper sports bike.
The Aprilia RS50 has 6hp and can be ridden by anyone aged 16 or older who has passed their CBT in the last 2 years or who is in possession of a full motorcycle license. It is started electrically and has 6 gears. Being of european origin the speedo and milometer are both in Kilometers.
==== Cost ====
Depending on how new an RS50 you want prices can range from £3500 for a brand new one to less than £400 for one that is more than 10 years old. Again this could change depending on how well looked after they are. Mine was bought 2 years ago and was a 2000 reg which I picked up for around £1000. Overall it was in fairly good condition when I got it just a few scrapes.
==== Performance ====
For a 50cc engine I must say the performance is pretty good, if you have it de-restricted then the top speed that you will reach is approximately 70 mph. NOTE: If you are only riding this on a CBT then it must be restricted to 30mph, riding it faster that is illegal and can result in you having your bike taken from you and you could lose your license.
==== Running Cost ====
The running costs for these is relatively low, my first year insurance premium came to roughly £350 for third part fire and theft cover. Tax for the bike is a lowly £21 which is great, this is due to the small engine size and low co2 output. The fuel economy is great and filling the tank costs about £7.50 depending on how high you rev it will dictate how long the fuel will last but you will still get pretty good milage.
==== Reliability ====
Overall reliability is average, I did have quite a few problems with mine but for the most part it was good, parts are relatively cheap but aren't THAT cheap, you will have to pay a bit for labour.
==== Overall thoughts ====
Overall if you are after a sporty number that has the looks then the RS 50 is for you, I find they look so much nicer than the generic scooters that you see whizzing around, having one of these made me the envy of my school!
The Aprilia RS50 has 6hp and can be ridden by anyone aged 16 or older who has passed their CBT in the last 2 years or who is in possession of a full motorcycle license. It is started electrically and has 6 gears. Being of european origin the speedo and milometer are both in Kilometers.
==== Cost ====
Depending on how new an RS50 you want prices can range from £3500 for a brand new one to less than £400 for one that is more than 10 years old. Again this could change depending on how well looked after they are. Mine was bought 2 years ago and was a 2000 reg which I picked up for around £1000. Overall it was in fairly good condition when I got it just a few scrapes.
==== Performance ====
For a 50cc engine I must say the performance is pretty good, if you have it de-restricted then the top speed that you will reach is approximately 70 mph. NOTE: If you are only riding this on a CBT then it must be restricted to 30mph, riding it faster that is illegal and can result in you having your bike taken from you and you could lose your license.
==== Running Cost ====
The running costs for these is relatively low, my first year insurance premium came to roughly £350 for third part fire and theft cover. Tax for the bike is a lowly £21 which is great, this is due to the small engine size and low co2 output. The fuel economy is great and filling the tank costs about £7.50 depending on how high you rev it will dictate how long the fuel will last but you will still get pretty good milage.
==== Reliability ====
Overall reliability is average, I did have quite a few problems with mine but for the most part it was good, parts are relatively cheap but aren't THAT cheap, you will have to pay a bit for labour.
==== Overall thoughts ====
Overall if you are after a sporty number that has the looks then the RS 50 is for you, I find they look so much nicer than the generic scooters that you see whizzing around, having one of these made me the envy of my school!
Summary: 4 Stars
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