1998 Aprilia RS50 review from Republic of Ireland
"Stay well clear"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
The key snapped in the ignition and I had to replace it.
The bike used to splutter when driving, which caused a lot of smoke to come from the exhaust.
The front brake just went (don't know why).
Front headlight went.
It sounded like a hedge trimmer.
General comments?
For a 50cc it's not bad when it gets going.
It did about 60mph flat out.
The gears were OK.
Although it has too many bad points.
Recommended Reviews:
 | A fantastic looker which handles and stops well, but could do with a bit more performance |
| Absolutely Superb! |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Acceleration marks | 5/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Handling marks | 2/10 |
| Braking marks | 1/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 3000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 3200 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Kawasaki GPZ500S |
| Date of Entry | 1st January, 2005 |