Proper Racing Pedigree: Aprilia RS50 | RTW

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  • Living in New Zealand means we're dominated by Japanese vehicle manufacturers, this is probably why I've never understood the big deal with Aprilia's RS50 model. Safe to say, all it took was one ride and now I get it! This 6 speed manual had a lot of pep and is well built. Enjoy the video.
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  • @piggymito
    @piggymito 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I got one new when I left school and started an apprenticeship at 16 back in 2001 in the lion head colours.
    It was a UK restricted bike and it was the slowest thing on the road. It was restricted by bypassing the expansion chamber with an internal pipe. The thing wouldn't rev over 5,000 rmp and tapped out at about 24mph. I kept on begging my dad to let me de restrict it but he was having none of it because of the legality of it.
    That was of course untill he borrowed it one day to go to work on. He got and said he realised how bad it was and how dangerously slow it was..
    We derestricted it that weekend and the little thing lit my hair on fire!
    Finally I felt like king of the road!
    Ah the nostalgia 😍

    • @SmallBikeStuff
      @SmallBikeStuff  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thats an awesome story. Love seeing stuff like this pop up in the comments. Thanks for watching and thanks for taking the time to type that out. What a good memory to have.

  • @johna6968
    @johna6968 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I would have begged, stolen and borrowed to ride something like that @ 16yrs old 👌

  • @kenengrie
    @kenengrie 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    My dad got me one new in 2005 when Aprilia was bankrupt. I've several engines built for it, one full Metrakit pro race which was somewhere near 20hp at 15k rpm. I loved that thing and had it for over 8 years. Few years ago got a RS125 to fully restore, got a 140cc built for that but it wasn't quick enough and I upgraded to an RSV1000R, the dream bike when I was 16years old.

    • @SmallBikeStuff
      @SmallBikeStuff  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thats awesome. Small bikes when you're older just hit differently. So much fun. Can't beat an RSV1000 for smiles though!

    • @SongJLikes
      @SongJLikes 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      RSV1000R is the perfect bike for a 16 year old

    • @kenengrie
      @kenengrie 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SongJLikes if you want them dead, sure

    • @SongJLikes
      @SongJLikes 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kenengrie - Hey, if you made it, so can every 16yo, amirite?

    • @kenengrie
      @kenengrie 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SongJLikes read again, bought mine at 33 years old. Had the rs50 when i was 16.

  • @dula4552
    @dula4552 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That bike sounds amazing!

  • @steven-vn9ui
    @steven-vn9ui 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fantastic little machiine, perfectly formed. Beautiful

    • @SmallBikeStuff
      @SmallBikeStuff  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's really well thought out!

  • @DylanGoebel
    @DylanGoebel 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is a nice bike! I got the opportunity to ride one of these at a moped event here in the US owned by my friend Peter. He had it outfitted with a 60cc jug and performance pipe. What a riot!

  • @TeeOna2Stroke
    @TeeOna2Stroke 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just a full wring out, absolute love it.

    • @SmallBikeStuff
      @SmallBikeStuff  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's the only way to do it! Just subbed to your channel. Keep it up!

  • @72frags
    @72frags 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have one sitting in my shed. on day the rebuild will happen. great bike, great video.

    • @SmallBikeStuff
      @SmallBikeStuff  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching. Good things take time! Keep at it.

  • @Mr.oatmeal
    @Mr.oatmeal 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I always wanted one when I was 16 but couldn’t afford it but last year I bought one and now I’m 32 😊but it’s a hoot to drive

    • @SmallBikeStuff
      @SmallBikeStuff  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Small bikes are even more fun when you're an adult. Nice buy!

  • @chrisgermann6658
    @chrisgermann6658 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I had one of these...1999 model. Put a big bore kit on it to 70cc, upgraded the carb from 12mm to 21 with larger jetting, air filter and a gianelli race pipe. She finished up topping just over 85mph with really quick acceleration. Sadly the little am6 power plant did not live very long probably due to the tolerances being wacked way of the grid, but 17 yr olds will be 17yr olds.

    • @louisandjake
      @louisandjake 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you forget to gap the new piston rings. I made that mistake once on me moped fitting a big bore kit.

  • @mobyline-phil0331
    @mobyline-phil0331 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Viva Aprilia 🎉🎉❤❤

  • @free2roam674
    @free2roam674 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    What an amazing bike. It would be the perfect bike to learn to race. You need to carry corner speed. Just like the Moto 3 bikes that lap Valencia in 1:37 while the Moto GP bikes lap in 1:29. 4 times the engine size and hp and only 9% faster, quite amazing really.

    • @SmallBikeStuff
      @SmallBikeStuff  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It really would. It'd teach you to keep the RPM's high and make the most of skills as opposed to power.

  • @ServeraServera0
    @ServeraServera0 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have tried several 50cc sport's bikes, all with either an AM6 or a Derbi engine, but the Aprilia I tried, even if it was the slowest, it felt like an actual legit race bike
    It was the 2018 version, that bike is quite fast for being all stock doing the same top speed as in the video

    • @att49356
      @att49356 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The bike you tried, from 2018, has the exact same main chassis as the One in this video. The main differenze between them are the engine, from Am6 to derbi, front forks, rear swing arm and seat chassis. And if this wasn't weird enough, Aprilia used this aluminium chassis also for their RS4 125 4stroke bike AND the RS4 250 Cup!
      I do have the same bike in the video plus the '06-'11 version. This very chassis Is top notch, even if It has a big angle on the steering compared to other bikes. Fantastic in everything

  • @ashleyJOHNSON-if3fq
    @ashleyJOHNSON-if3fq 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    love my one, had 70 kit and 21mm carb , good for round 130 135

    • @SmallBikeStuff
      @SmallBikeStuff  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s amazing! I can imagine it too. This thing was mostly stock and still went much better than expected.

    • @ashleyJOHNSON-if3fq
      @ashleyJOHNSON-if3fq 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@SmallBikeStuff stock was 7hp 2nm , 70 kit 15 hp 4nm , its was the road kit ,

  • @tonypearsephotos6751
    @tonypearsephotos6751 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Glorious RPM's!!!

    • @SmallBikeStuff
      @SmallBikeStuff  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How many RPM's would you like sir? All of them? Ok.

  • @jamiegraham6125
    @jamiegraham6125 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was the bike i wanted the most when i was 16!!!

    • @SmallBikeStuff
      @SmallBikeStuff  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s such a nice machine! Would have been cool to ride to school on one.

    • @jamiegraham6125
      @jamiegraham6125 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SmallBikeStuff My friend had a brand new one. I had a 25 year old honda step through. Fuck that bike was so cool!

  • @kowalskikowalski8080
    @kowalskikowalski8080 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Sounds like race car engine in 1980's video games

  • @freddieparrydrums
    @freddieparrydrums 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My stock 50cc with 19mm CP Carb got 68mph!!

  • @YouTubesucksdix
    @YouTubesucksdix 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It just shows you small engines are all we really need for putting around like speed racer

    • @SmallBikeStuff
      @SmallBikeStuff  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed! Riding small bikes fast is more fun that riding big bikes slow.

  • @Truth-Liberator
    @Truth-Liberator 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Cool bike the aprilia, I was a big fan of the Suzuki rg50t and took one for a test ride. I believe they could also do 100 km/ph plus.

    • @SmallBikeStuff
      @SmallBikeStuff  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Suzuki RG50's are awesome. I filmed one a while ago.

  • @DrOpPsHoTtEd
    @DrOpPsHoTtEd 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful 👌 definitely a little rippa
    Just wondering if you'll be doing a review on the "new" Honda CB125F

    • @SmallBikeStuff
      @SmallBikeStuff  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'll see if I can get my hands on one. They are in NZ but I haven't actively looked for one to try yet.

    • @DrOpPsHoTtEd
      @DrOpPsHoTtEd 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SmallBikeStuff only like $3300 at the Honda dealers in ChCh pretty tempting!

  • @geoffmcwiggan2814
    @geoffmcwiggan2814 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video. What is something like that worth today? Would be a fun little commuter!!! Cheers from Oz 👍🥃🇦🇺

    • @SmallBikeStuff
      @SmallBikeStuff  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't know it's exact value - the current owner imported this from Japan and I've never really seen any for sale in. NZ. I'd guess maybe $5k NZD for one in really nice condition but wouldn't be surprised if it's more. Or less? I honestly don't know. But they are cool bikes! Shame we didn't get more of these things in NZ and Oz. Cheers for watching mate!

  • @Op1zilla
    @Op1zilla 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    In 2004 We got Honda Race version 50cc 2stroke, Dont think we got that Aprilia on this side of the pond 👽👍🏻

    • @SmallBikeStuff
      @SmallBikeStuff  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Honda 2 strokes are great machines!

  • @stigohara4961
    @stigohara4961 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Feeling like Valentino. ;-)

    • @SmallBikeStuff
      @SmallBikeStuff  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Felt like Valentino. Looked like a clown on a monkey bike.

  • @Alx.c98
    @Alx.c98 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Cant believe they even bothered with a pillion seat and pegs 😂 cracker bike though!

    • @SmallBikeStuff
      @SmallBikeStuff  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahaha imagine riding this thing 2 up!

  • @nitrorory
    @nitrorory 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love bikes with that am6 engine. They are so tunable. I have a Rieju rs3 50 with a 70cc kit , got videos on my channel.

    • @SmallBikeStuff
      @SmallBikeStuff  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nice I checked out your channel, subbed. Good stuff!

    • @nitrorory
      @nitrorory 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SmallBikeStuff thanks I’m subbed here too.

  • @potkinlapsia1599
    @potkinlapsia1599 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a aprilia rs 50 2009 it tops at 70kmh

    • @SmallBikeStuff
      @SmallBikeStuff  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome to know. Thanks for watching!

  • @jakespeed6515
    @jakespeed6515 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yamaha RG-1 review soon?

    • @SmallBikeStuff
      @SmallBikeStuff  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Are you meaning the new trail Yamaha that was announced?

    • @jakespeed6515
      @jakespeed6515 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@SmallBikeStuff That’s right 👍 Shame they did not put the 6 speed Yammy engine in it.

    • @SmallBikeStuff
      @SmallBikeStuff  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@jakespeed6515 agreed they had the chance to upstage the CT125 and now it’s just a lower powered ‘trail’ bike. Hopefully I can check it out in person early next year.

  • @bramu1418
    @bramu1418 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You have to test a cagiva mito 125 that is fast asf belive me or an Rs125 wiithout limitation.. 160km/h at least

    • @SmallBikeStuff
      @SmallBikeStuff  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I would love too! Now to find one... Thanks for watching!

    • @bramu1418
      @bramu1418 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@SmallBikeStuff top bike 125 is rs and Mito! Good luck! Tankyou

  • @CrapKerouac
    @CrapKerouac 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Obviously, that bike has a big bore kit. The Malossi 80cc would be the wise purchase for that bike. Malossi is a trusted brand, instead of some trash off eBay. Anyway's the neighbours would learn to hate you. Fun video, thanks.

    • @SmallBikeStuff
      @SmallBikeStuff  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It might be 1mm oversize but doesn't seem to be a proper big bore. Pipe is aftermarket and the carb has work I believe. Thanks for watching!

  • @Itzcressey08
    @Itzcressey08 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can i ride this at 16?

    • @SmallBikeStuff
      @SmallBikeStuff  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Depends which country you’re in.

  • @californiamicke9527
    @californiamicke9527 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    😐🇸🇪👋🙂👍

  • @aymericklafont4617
    @aymericklafont4617 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Graisse ta chaîne de ta belle RS

  • @bramu1418
    @bramu1418 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Manuel Poggiali campione italiano! Italian do it better... the engin is a minarelli m6 the best for performances 50 2t....

  • @rikstar.
    @rikstar. 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Shame the era ended..

    • @SmallBikeStuff
      @SmallBikeStuff  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Completely agree! Thanks so much for watching.