Should I get an RS50?

[rina]

So I've come across an Aprilia RS50 that I am super enthralled by. It's a 2001 with bodywork in perfect shape, low miles, and has the 80cc upgrade kit installed.

I've got an EX250 and I think I'm so stoked on the Aprilia because it's the bike I've loved the look of the most for the least amount of money.

Wondering how bad of an idea getting something with a two stroke engine for someone who really doesn't work on her own bikes is. Also suitability of something like this around town vs track day.

Who's ridden one/ thoughts?

[BigShel]

If you dont buy it let me know where I can go grab it, my son needs a starter bike.

Thanks

[Big Draggo]

Save your money, now if it was the 250....

[BLACK SQUIRREL]

I would buy it. Not to replace to 250 but for something diffrent.


I want it if you you dont

[2v2Ducati]

I had a '98 Derbi GPR75, which is pretty similar and I ABSOLUTELY LOVED that bike, complete blast to ride, only problem was i found it was so "slow" to accelerate I'd speed slightly everywhere, i'd just tool around with the bike in 6th gear within the powerband on back roads. You'll love it.

[SVRACER01]

Wirelessly posted (Instinct: Mozilla/4.1 (U; BREW 3.1.5; en-US; Teleca/Q05A/INT))

Had a friend with one in AZ. 120/17 front and rear....sticky tires are cheap. be great to play on one again.

[rina]

Thanks for the opinions. Everything I've heard is that this bike is a freakin blast to toss around- despite the slow acceleration which I've also heard. Will report back on if it ends up parked in my driveway. Hmmm....

[spicy]

more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow

[rina]

Decided to pass- PM'd you guys interested with pics/ seller contact info.