2021 Aprilia GPR250R launched in China, RM17,274

2021 Aprilia GPR250R launched in China, RM17,274

2021 Aprilia RS125. Photo for illustration.

Shown during the Xi’an Auto Expo in China recently was the 2021 Apirlia GPR250R, marking the Noale firm’s re-entry into the quarter-litre sports bike class. While details are scant, reports online indicate the GPR250R will be an Asian market model where it competes against the likes of the Yamaha YZF-R25, Honda CBR250RR and Kawasaki ZX-25R, among others.

What is known is the GPR250R will have a launch price of 26,800 RMB (RM17,274), which places it at the right price point for this motorcycle segment. Carrying a single-cylinder, liquid-cooled mill, the GPR250R appears closely based on the Europe market Aprilia RS125, with what appears to be a die-cast aluminium frame and swingarm.

2021 Aprilia GPR250R launched in China, RM17,274

2021 Aprilia RS125. Photo for illustration.

Bodywork follows the styling of the bigger Aprilia sports bikes like the RSV though the current vogue for wings on the fairing is omitted. No power numbers were given, though a figure of 26 hp is speculated by various sites which places the GPR250R squarely in the specifications for this class.

Pursuing available photos online show the typical accoutrements we have come to expect from Aprilia for its sports bikes, including a TFT-LCD screen and Led lighting. Other equipment includes upside-down forks and single hydraulic disc brakes front and rear with ABS, along with preload-adjustable monoshock.

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Coming with diverse and extensive experience in heavy engineering, Mohan enjoys making anything with wheels go fast, especially motorcycles. His weapon of choice is the Desmoquattro engine, and he has a penchant for anything with a dash of Italian design. Strangely enough, he insists he's a slow rider.

 

Comments

  • Donno on Jul 08, 2021 at 9:32 am

    It is a Zongshen built motorcycle with Aprilia badges.

    New Modenas Kriss 110 owners would be proud (its a Zongshen motorcycle too, but assembled by Modenas)

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  • Why single cylinder? Yamaha, Honda and Kawasaki all had twin. Only Chinese and Thai made bike are single, this is Aprillia right?

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    • the driver on Jul 08, 2021 at 2:36 pm

      Because it appeals to Moto3 fans. Identical construction of a 250 single cylinder but the racing version has 70bhp – absolutely mind boggling for a 250 single. Probably can’t get off the line at a traffic stop without serious clutch slip though

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  • No one on Jul 09, 2021 at 1:07 pm

    a bit disappointed cause only 1 cylinder… mannn really hope they’ll make 250cc v-twin hmmm….

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