Aprilia RS250 Tyre Size
The Mk1 version (1994 to 1997) runs a 110/70-17 front tyre and a 150/60-17 rear tyre.
The Mk2 version, which ran from 1998 to 2004 ran a 120/60-17 front tyre and a 150/60-17 rear.
To have the best choice of tyres for the later model, change your search from a 120/60 front tyre to the 120/70 which is a more common fitment (it’s a slightly taller profile). Selecting this front will open up your choices.
Aprilia RS250 History
Introduced in 1994 as a road-going replica of the 1993 250GP-winning RSW250 GP250, the RS250 is to this day one of the best-handling road-bikes that has ever been produced.
Production ceased in 2004 and over the past few years, prices have rocketed as collector’s battle it out to grab the last half-decent bikes available.
It still upsets me to this day when I think I sold my immaculate RS250 in 2004 in order to cover the next few month’s rent. I loved that bike, sob..!
With prices at eye-watering levels it’s unlikely many owners will want to clock up loads of miles on their RS250s but even if you’re only take your out for a few hundred miles a year, it makes sense to fit grippy quality tyres that’ll keep you safe and make sure you keep the bike handling sweetly.
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Aprilia RS250 Stock Tyres
The RS250 was supplied with Pirelli tyres as standard.
The Best Tyres for the Aprilia RS250
Despite the RS250’s uncommon sizes, you can still get some brilliant rubber for it.
Road Legal Trackday
If you’re after the stickiest road-legal track ready tyres then check out the Bridgestone R11. They are very track focused so they’ll need some proper warming-up before you get stuck in.
Likewise, Pirelli also make the Supercorsa SP (Sports Production) which is the same tyre you’ll see on bikes like a Daytona 675R and Fireblade SP or you could run the ultra-sticky race-ready Supercorsa SC if you’re chasing lap records. The SC is not a good choice for the road.
Fast Road
If you’re not doing trackdays on your RS250 but you want properly grippy road legal tyres then check out the Metzeler M9RR or Bridgestone S23 – both of which work really well with the RS250.
Road / All Weather
Not many RS250s are going to be out in all weathers but if you want a tyre that warms up within a mile, can deal with UK road surfaces and offers loads of grip, check out the Michelin Road 6 or the Pirelli Rosso 3 HR.
Aprilia RS250 Tyre Pressures
You can find your motorcycle manufacturer’s recommended tyre pressures in your owner’s handbook. You’ll also find a tyre pressure chart sticker on the swingarm.
Aprilia recommend 27psi in the front and 31psi in the rear. Tyres have changed a lot in the past decade and even though you could run those pressures, we’d also suggest you try a few more psi front and rear.
If you have no idea what pressures to run, this is our general rule:
Scooter: F 30psi, R 30psi
Normal Motorcycle: F 36psi, R 42psi
Big Tourer: F 42psi, R 42psi
125cc Bike: F 33psi, R 36psi
You should always check your tyre pressures when the tyres are cold. Check out our range of motorcycle tyre pressure gauges here.
About Two Tyres
Our mission is to ensure we listen to every customer’s needs and ensure they’re riding on the right tyre. Out of the showroom, your motorbike is a compromise, designed to suit a huge range of riders and riding conditions. To get the best out of your bike in terms of handling, performance and safety, tyres make all the difference. In fact we think it’s the most cost-effective performance enhancement you can make!
We are based in London where we supply and fit motorcycle tyres and consumables in our workshop. We also mail order motorcycle tyres around the UK, across Europe and even to places as far-flung as the USA, Canada and Japan.
Need help choosing the best tyres?
Choosing tyres can be tricky. We’re here to help. We hold direct accounts with every motorcycle tyre manufacturer, so we’re well placed to give comprehensive and honest advice to help you choose the best tyres. If you can’t quite make your mind up, give us a call on 0207 205 2205 and we’ll help you narrow down your choices.
We are motorcycle and scooter tyre specialists, with over 25 years in the trade. Between us we fit 10 pairs of tyres a day in our workshop, so we have good real-world experience of what works and what doesn’t.
We ride to work, we ride for fun, we race and ride off-road. If it’s got two wheels, we’re into it.
Give us a call or drop into our London motorcycle workshop and we’ll do our best to help you.
Here at Two Tyres, we stock more than just tyres. Take a look at some of our essentials for any biker.
Motorcycle puncture repair kit – Our top-rated kit includes everything you need to carry out a roadside repair and get back up and running.
Motorcycle tyre pressure gauge – Our tyre pressure gauge has been rated in RiDE magazine and features a clever design to make it easy to get accurate readings.
Motorcycle first aid kit – a DIN-rated first aid kit that’s compact and also includes extras that are handy for any biker. A must-carry in some EU countries.
HyperCharge battery charger – The HyperCharge is a smart charger that can charge lead-acid and lithium batteries and it’ll charge bike and car batteries too.
Cordless tyre pump – Small enough to fit in your luggage, this tyre pump doubles as a powerbank, so you’ll never have a flat tyre or phone battery again!
All of these products have been well tested and are top-rated by our customers.
We built a pressure gauge we wanted to use ourselves
After years of using tyre pressure gauges that were inaccurate, poorly made or awkward to fit without losing pressure, we decided enough was enough.
We worked with a manufacturer to produce a motorcycle tyre pressure gauge that met our own workshop standards. The result is a gauge that’s accurate. It’s even been featured in RiDE magazine.
We’re so confident in its quality that every gauge comes with a 3-year, no-nonsense money-back guarantee.
Whether you prefer the instant accuracy of a digital tyre pressure gauge or the simplicity of a traditional analogue gauge, we’ve got the perfect tool for the job.
Correct tyre pressures are the cheapest performance upgrade you can make. They improve grip, handling, tyre life and fuel economy—and they take less than a minute to check.
