Estimated Price: £8,000 - £10,000

• Introduced in 1995 to celebrate Aprilia's success in the 250cc GP Class
• Built to replicate the race bikes using a lightweight aluminium and magnesium alloy frame, 249cc V-twin Suzuki engine and race bike styling
• The VJ22 RGV250 Suzuki engine develops 55bhp at 11,000rpm and is used as a stressed member of the frame
• It features an Aprilia-designed airbox, expansion chambers, barrels and ECU
• Supplied new in 1997 by Italia Classics of Lincoln to its first owner, who is now employed by our vendor
• Purchased by our vendor in 2017, having been unused for over ten years, with just two registered keepers from new
• Subject to an extensive restoration by the current owner, retaining its original bodywork and Chesterfield graphics
• Comprehensive engine rebuild completed in 2023, including the crankshaft, pistons and associated internal components
• Carburettors also rebuilt as part of the restoration
• Over £3,000 reportedly spent on the mechanical restoration, supported by receipts and invoices
• Approximately 150 miles covered since the rebuild, with further running-in recommended
• Retains its distinctive twin high-level exhausts and polished aluminium frame
• Recently fitted with a new battery and starts readily on the button
• Last MOT expired on 14/06/2024
• Accompanied by its V5C and receipts documenting the restoration
• An outstanding original example of Aprilia's increasingly collectable 250cc two-stroke sports bike