Aprilia RS 250 Loris Reggiani Replica
The RS 250 Loris Reggiani Replica connects Aprilia’s road-going two-stroke sports bike with a rider closely associated with the marque’s Grand Prix development. It is a specific numbered tribute, rather than a label for every RS 250 in racing colours. The 1995 model description also encompasses examples built during late 1994.
The RS 250 Loris Reggiani Replica connects Aprilia’s road-going two-stroke sports bike with a rider closely associated with the marque’s Grand Prix development. It is a specific numbered tribute, rather than a label for every RS 250 in racing colours. The 1995 model description also encompasses examples built during late 1994.
Design and engineering
The underlying RS 250 used a Suzuki RGV-derived 249cc two-stroke V-twin in Aprilia’s sports chassis. That road engine must not be described as the same unit used in Aprilia’s 250cc Grand Prix racers. The replica’s significance lies in the road motorcycle’s race-inspired presentation and numbered identity, with the Reggiani association distinguishing it from other rider and sponsor liveries.
Production and edition scope
Old Bike’s owner interview and specialist account describe a numbered series of 500. That is a reported edition tally, not a surviving factory production audit. The featured motorcycle was built in November 1994 and later imported into Australia; its later arrival does not create another model or edition. Nor should 500 be applied to all Chesterfield-liveried RS 250s.
Identifying an authentic example
Start with the edition plaque and the machine’s original documents, then reconcile its VIN, build date and registration history. Compare the graphics, paint and body panels with the documented Reggiani version. Replica graphics can be reproduced, and a plaque should be examined alongside the motorcycle’s wider history. Check whether replacement panels have changed the appearance or removed identifying details.
Collector significance
The collector appeal combines the early RS 250’s compact two-stroke format with a narrowly defined tribute identity. A specialist condition assessment should cover the engine’s service history, exhaust and induction configuration, cooling system and any road-to-track conversion. Those are inspection priorities rather than a claim that every example has a known defect. The strongest profile for an individual motorcycle will preserve both its original edition evidence and a clear account of subsequent mechanical work.
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Why this machine matters
The collector appeal combines the early RS 250’s compact two-stroke format with a narrowly defined tribute identity. A specialist condition assessment should cover the engine’s service history, exhaust and induction configuration, cooling system and any road-to-track conversion. Those are inspection priorities rather than a claim that every example has a known defect. The strongest profile for an individual motorcycle will preserve both its original edition evidence and a clear account of subsequent mechanical work.
The story
The RS 250 Loris Reggiani Replica connects Aprilia’s road-going two-stroke sports bike with a rider closely associated with the marque’s Grand Prix development. It is a specific numbered tribute, rather than a label for every RS 250 in racing colours. The 1995 model description also encompasses examples built during late 1994.
Built in limited numbers
Old Bike’s owner interview and specialist account describe a numbered series of 500. That is a reported edition tally, not a surviving factory production audit. The featured motorcycle was built in November 1994 and later imported into Australia; its later arrival does not create another model or edition. Nor should 500 be applied to all Chesterfield-liveried RS 250s.
On the road
The collector appeal combines the early RS 250’s compact two-stroke format with a narrowly defined tribute identity. A specialist condition assessment should cover the engine’s service history, exhaust and induction configuration, cooling system and any road-to-track conversion. Those are inspection priorities rather than a claim that every example has a known defect. The strongest profile for an individual motorcycle will preserve both its original edition evidence and a clear account of subsequent mechanical work.
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Specifications
Factory specifications may vary by model year, market and configuration.
Identity & production
- Official model
- Aprilia RS 250 Loris Reggiani Replica
- Base model
- RS 250
- Edition
- RS 250 Loris Reggiani Replica
Powertrain & performance
- Engine
- Two-stroke V-twin
- Powertrain
- Petrol
Motorcycle specifications
- Category
- Road motorcycle
Authenticity & identification
Start with the edition plaque and the machine’s original documents, then reconcile its VIN, build date and registration history. Compare the graphics, paint and body panels with the documented Reggiani version. Replica graphics can be reproduced, and a plaque should be examined alongside the motorcycle’s wider history. Check whether replacement panels have changed the appearance or removed identifying details.
Ownership considerations
Start with the edition plaque and the machine’s original documents, then reconcile its VIN, build date and registration history. Compare the graphics, paint and body panels with the documented Reggiani version. Replica graphics can be reproduced, and a plaque should be examined alongside the motorcycle’s wider history. Check whether replacement panels have changed the appearance or removed identifying details.
