| Attribute | Aprilia RS 250 2000 × | Ariel Arrow Super Sport 250 1961 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2000 | 1961 |
| Make | Aprilia | Ariel |
| Model | Aprilia RS 250 | Ariel Arrow Super Sport 250 |
| Category | Sport | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, two-stroke | Twin, two-stroke |
| Fuel system | - | Carburettor. Amal |
| Displacement (cm³) | 249 | 247 |
| Power (kw) | 51.1 | 14.6 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 3.36 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 20 | - |
| Bore (mm) | - | 54 |
| Stroke (mm) | - | 54 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 4-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | - | 78.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | - | Lucas. |
| Clutch | - | Multi plate |
| Compression | - | 10.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | 2-into-2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | Trailing link fork |
| Rear suspension | - | Swing arm, twin shock absorbers/dampers |
| Front brakes | Dual disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | - | Rigid box section frame |
| Front tyre | - | 3.25-16 |
| Rear tyre | - | 3.25-16 |
| Wheels | - | Wire spoked |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Kick |
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| Electrical Voltage (V) | - | 6 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,370 | 1,300 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 140 | 131 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.365 | 0.111 |
| Seat height (mm) | 770 | 760 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 225 | 126 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 16.5 | 13.6 |