APRILIA GPR250

APRILIA GPR250

The Aprilia GPR 250 resembles a full faring Tuono and is powered by a 249.2cc liquid-cooled single cylinder engine, generating 26.2HP at 9000rpm with 22Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm. Dual-channel ABS will come standard on this model, while braking duties in Aprilia GPR 250 are taken care of by a 300 mm disc in the front with a radially mount calliper sourced from J.Juan and a 218mm disc brake with a calliper of the same make at the rear. USD front forks and an adjustable monoshock at the rear.

At this point, we know that its was released in China, but we have no information whatsoever about its impending release elsewhere. More in-depth research however, the powerplant is rumoured to resembles from the CFMoto 250NK and launch by Zongshen-Aprilia.

The engine has a compression ratio of 11.3:1. While these numbers do not seem to be very exciting, taking into account the low kerb weight of 150 kg.

The fuel tank can store 14-litres of petrol. The Aprilia GPR 250 is shod with a 100/80-R17 tyre in the front and a 130/70-R17 in the rear.

The Aprilia GPR 250 measures 1,950 mm in length, 770 mm in width and 1,100 mm in terms of overall height. The bike has a wheelbase of 1,350 mm.

Other features of the Aprilia GPR250 include clip-on handlebars, rear-set footpegs, semi-digital instrumentation. Also, the bike gets a perimeter frame, aluminium swingarm and an underbelly exhaust. Besides that, the Aprilia GPR 250 gets racy split seats.

Is the GPR 250 nice to look at? Is it fun to ride? It’s an Aprilia for sure it will be fun! But sure it will be mid priced as, Aprilia has been pretty good at pricing their machines appropriately.

Could the GPR 250 do well in Malaysia? What if the local Aprilia distributor brings in to Malaysia. If all the above conditions are met, it’s not impossible. Another fun sporty bike will be coming to Malaysia is the TVS Apache RR310 and 4 cyclinder Ninja ZXR250 that should give quarter liter class a good variety of choices in terms of performance and value for money.

250/300/400 category is all about fun factor.