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Aprilia RS 125cc Apr '02 (02)
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this has got to be the most unreliable piece of italian rubbish i have ever owned.not a week goes by that i dont have to spend money on it,if i where you i would bite the bullet and buy from a dealer,make sure you get a good warrenty for the extra cash your gonna pay.or leave well alone.
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chrissy.c on 18/04/2008
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Aprilia Pegaso 650cc 98 (S)
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Reviews on this bike always seem to be by people who have not done their homework before buying theirs. Like all bikes they have their known weaknesses, so dont moan about them when they happen to you, expect them to happen! So back to the review...

The Pegaso, to sum up my experience of over 10 000miles and a few bike strips and rebuilds, is one of the most sexy looking adventure tourers if bought in the two-tone colours (I say this because the newer green and blue ones dont float my boat), which goes like hell if you know how to ride hard.

The negative points are that they are not as economical as you would think, they can be tempramental especially if left in the rain not covered, If you live out in the sticks it may be hard to get parts.

To disagree with the common complaints of getting parts however, I would recommend buying a peg if you are keen on doing all the work yourself and if you are in relatively short distance of an Aprilia dealership in a first world country.
I have replaced a load of parts along the way and combining Ebay with my local dealership (and a BMW one once) I have never had to wait too long for a part.

Working on them is not as difficult as people say, just get the workshop manual and after taking it apart once it will be so much quicker the next time.

Right so to sum it up: go onto the Aprilia pegaso forum on Yahoo and check out the common problems, work out if they are things you would be happy sorting if they happened, then get your hard earned money together and purchase one of the most smile enducing bikes there is!
Lets remember that this is the same bike as the BMW F650 that used to be made by Aprilia with a few minor differences that was bought in truck loads by European consumers eager for the BMW badge.
Lets also remember that the BMW is two insurance catagories above the Pegaso, and is a watered down de-italianized version of a great Italian Adventure tourer!
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trav in London on 02/04/2008
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Aprilia SR 50cc Apr '05 (05)
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As a commuter it was quick, noisy (so the car drivers can hear you weaving through the traffic) but was off the road for 3 months – yes 3 months waiting for an electrical pickup to arrive from Italy!!
Great on fuel, weather protection is good, handling is great - it can be thrown around like a rag doll!
Top end is reasonable for a 50cc, mine would go off the clock having done the rollers, re-jetted & put on a Technigas exhaust.
Acceleration is brisk but the roller/jet combo needs tweaking to get the best mix of top end speed and the traffic light GP sprint!
The other good thing about the SR50R was the head & tail lights are exactly the same as an RSV R and through the traffic its just a fast!!!!
For a 16 year old or a cost conscious commuter you cant get better!!
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Larry Loaf in Bristol, Gloucestershire on 29/02/2008
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Aprilia RS 125cc Apr '99 (T)
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I have the 125 Chesterfeild version and wow what a bike fitted it with an Arrow exhaust & k&n air filter Runs well and quick Just warm it up before you ride it, clean out the rubbish from the engine occasionally and thrash it from time to time!
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delta2006 in Swindon, Wiltshire on 26/01/2008
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Aprilia RS 125cc Apr '99 (T)
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great bike for just a 125cc
with a little tweaking as well as deristricting it will manage a top speed of 125mph WOW
WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK FOR FROM A 125 CC ???

FANTASTIC !!!
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funkychef in Eastbourne, East Sussex on 11/01/2008
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Aprilia Pegaso 650cc Apr '00 (W)
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So far it's been a lot of fun to own, but lucky I got it cheap (£900) so far I have replaced: Shock (Hagon - great shock!!), cans (Arrow - LOUD!), Swingarm, sprockets, chain, fork seals, fork springs (Hagon again - £55 bargain!) rear indicators, tyres.

Along with the cans, I installed an Iridium plug and K&N filter. This has transformed the engine! No more snatching, pulls cleanly from 2000RPM and right up to redline. New gearing has given it better on-motorway manners - you aren't having to thrash it doing 80+. Next will be a vario touring screen and probably a better set of hand protectors - the factory ones are like sails on a windy day :)

The only issue I am having is that as I don't ride every day, the battery needs to be kept in tip-top shape - you need to keep it charged or use a battery management device.

For a big trailie, it handles great, stops pretty damned good and is relaxing to ride.

I have the factory panniers and top-box but haven't fitted them yet, but next summer they will be getting plenty of use.

After around 45 or so motorcycles - everything from 500cc strokers to litre bikes, Guzzis, Dukes, Beemers, dirt bikes to sidecars, I'm very pleased.

Parts are a bit variable, but I have found Ebay and wreckers to be my best friends - especially Ebay Germany!
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Zootalaws in Swindon, Wiltshire on 26/09/2007
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Aprilia RS 50cc Apr '03 (03)
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I've owned a 2003 RS50 for 7 months and it's got to be one of the best head turning 50's around! Fast as F**K! I touched 70mph out of it next to a CBR600. The downfall of owning one is money! You need money to run it for oil and the amount of petrol it drinks and it is very unreliable.. I've done nothing but spend money on replacing parts, i've tried upgrading when replacing but something else goes wrong.. But when it does run smooth boy does it put a smile on my face..! =)
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angus679 in Reading, Berkshire on 13/08/2007
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Aprilia RST Futura 1000cc Sept '02 (52)
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Just done 2000 mils in a week on my "batbike". Holland, Germany, Austrian Alps, up to Prague and back to Amsterdam. True sportsbike handling,eye poppin' Brembos, Seat to match a Chesterfield, long V twin legs, Hard luggage to match any Beemers. They say a poor mans VFR, had one,get some exclusivity (and a pair of end cans) Batbikes rock!
Wobblybob.
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wobblybob in Sunderland, Tyne And Wear on 03/07/2007
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Aprilia Pegaso 650cc 98 (S)
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What can I say about this bike that's not already been said in so many bike mags. It's the all round achiever, getting ten out of ten for style, performance, comfort, servicing, practicality, touring ability, cheap insurance (only group 9) and of course THE FUN FACTOR!

If your looking for something to use (as you would a car) to commute to and from work - This is the bike. If you want something for a holiday (single or two-up) - This is the bike. If you want something to get down and dirty and have some fun with in the twisties - Yup, you guessed it - This is the bike.

Yes its a big bike, and for those used to their mini racers it might be a bit of a culture shock. But although its a big bike it has a low seat height (can go much higher) a firm but not harsh touring suspension, and for a touring bike its nice and light (around 160Kg, before you ad the top box, panniers, hot babe). It's got a very nice seating position, upright yet relaxed; unlike some.

The performance is helped greatly by its weight, letting you open up the throttle and get that lovely boost of acceleration as and when needed; no lag; no struggle; just smooth delivery of power. More than capable as a tourer, and if you want a bit of fun this bike will not disappoint; the words eager and perky spring to mind. It's no KTM Duke, but you didn't think it was (at least i hope not).

The look of the bike is not unfamiliar, probably as they come from the same factory / have some of the same designers as a few other bikes such as the much acclaimed BMW 650. The panels are good quality, the seat is ample without being bulky, th tank is big enough for touring but without the feeling your hauling a fuel tanker of petrol with you as you ride (as you can feel with the Paris / Dakar style tanks).

Maintenance ... the bane of our lives. Well no worries with this little beauty, everything is on hand, easy access, no special tools and i'd be very surprised if you couldn't handle it all yourself (which cuts down on those garage bills). I've heard the IE version (the injection model) can be more tricky to work on; possibly somebody with one could comment?

* My top tip would be not to bother wasting £20 on one of those printed manuals you get on the bike shops. Go online and get the very same thing on CD which you can print and zoom and makes notes on as and when you see fit (normally about 99p + postage.

All in all the Pegaso ticks all the right boxes; fast, comfy, capable, stylish and fun.

JP.
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jonnypneumonic in Nairn, Highland on 16/06/2007
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Aprilia Area 51 50cc Apr '00 (W)
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good scooter , very fast , only had mine de-restricted and it will happily cruise along at 50mph-55mph , had 63mph out of her lol! comfy ride and nice handling. big underseat storage!. all in all a great scooter
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lou z in Leeds, West Yorkshire on 03/06/2007
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