1998 Aprilia RS50 review from United Kingdom
"Absolutely Superb!"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
I received the bike from an owner in England and I took it across to my home in Northern Ireland.
The bike's bodywork was in a drivable condition, although I wanted it to be perfect. I stripped the bike down and painted the frame black, and then sanded, primed, painted and glossed all the plastics. It came out looking spectacular.
General comments?
A very easy bike to customize.
Very reliable and would recommend it to anyone - especially learners.
The noise of the engine cannot be improved, as a learner you don't really want to go 120mph. It's fast for what it is, hitting 60mph flat out.
The bike is aesthetically pleasing and is also an eye catcher!
Recommended reviews
 | A fantastic looker which handles and stops well, but could do with a bit more performance |
 | Stay well clear |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Acceleration marks | 9/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Handling marks | 9/10 |
| Braking marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 9000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 9025 kilometres |
| Previous motorcycle | Honda CB175 |
| Date of Entry | 18th January, 2005 |