Starting from the initial Aprilia GPR125, this car series with high value, excellent high-turn sport performance, was marked by many riders on the label of passionate sports, the follow-up model GPR250R is more so that many riders have no resistance to it, and now the street car version of GPR250S has come at a price of 2.48W, let's first see what configuration and changes it has, let's talk about the same level of competitors in GPR250S can play a few.
The new GPR250S continues the Aprilia family style in terms of design, and the front face shape with a high degree of similarity looks like a miniature version of the Tuono 660, which is still quite lethal for the author.
In terms of frame, the bi-wing girder aluminum alloy frame with track genes is used, which greatly helps the vehicle's corner stability. At the same time, the hollowing is lightly processed, so that its dry weight is only 145kg, and the curb weight is 155kg. While reducing the difficulty of handling, the athletic performance is also improved, and novice friends can also calmly control.
Unlike the GPR250R, the glitter, its riding triangle has some comfort settings. The low-lying split handlebars have been changed to one-piece plus master handles, making the riding posture more upright and reducing waist pressure and making daily commuting more comfortable.
It is worth noting that it has not lost its own running grid while taking into account the comfort, which can be simply understood as a comfortable version of the GPR250R.
The power part is equipped with the Aprilia ARC family of single-cylinder water-cooled four-valve double overhead camshaft engine, 249.2cc displacement with a maximum power of 20.5kW/9000rpm and a maximum torque of 21.5N·m/7500rpm, which is the mainstream level in the same class. Combined with bosch eFI system and sliding clutch, it has a linear power output that novice friends can easily control.
The brakes are paired with four-piston radiant calipers with large-diameter floating discs in front of 300mm, and the rear 218mm single-disc with West Reciprocal Single-piston calipers. The braking system is perfectly adequate for models of this class, and it is also escorted by an ABS system.
There are dual-channel ABS, west mutual braking, 41mm inverted shock absorption, radiant calipers, CST semi-hot melt tires and sliding clutches, which are still good for the current 250 class.
Overall, the advantage of the GPR250S is that it inherits the family track genes, especially its bi-wing girder aluminum frame, which is relatively rare in the same class, and the vehicle configuration is enough to add a lot of points to the handling and driving experience. Then there's the brand influence from Aprilia. The disadvantage is mainly the price, although the price of 2.48W is already very competitive in a number of joint venture models, but it is still much higher in the face of pure domestic small steel guns.
The new Chunfeng 250NK ABS version, priced at 1.89W, has the strength to compete with the GPR250S in terms of power, weight and configuration. First of all, the 249.2cc single-cylinder water-cooled engine can output 20.5kW maximum power at 9750rpm, and 22N·m maximum torque at 7500rpm, while its curb weight is only 3kg to 158kg heavier than the GPR250S.
On the outside, the new 250NK presents a more youthful feature, the color scheme is more glamorous, and the fuel tank part has added a tough polyline design, highlighting the sense of power of the whole vehicle.
Dual-channel ABS, inverted shock absorption, sliding clutch, navigable screen projection TFT meter, and second-generation T-BOX are standard. Compared with the GPR250S, its advantage is mainly in its cost performance. The GPR250S benefits from its own bi-wing girder aluminum frame, which gives it an advantage in sport handling, and for face-controlled riders, Aprilia's family appearance is also its killer.
Among the 250-class street cars, the imported KTM 250 DUKE, although the price of 2.98W is higher, but with its own power advantage and sharp combat design, it is also a strong competitor.
In terms of power, the KTM 250 DUKE has better performance, the 249cc single-cylinder water-cooled engine has a high compression ratio of 12.5:1, bringing a maximum power of 22kW/9000rpm and a maximum torque of 24N·m/7000rpm, although the curb weight is slightly heavier than 162kg, but the KTM 250 DUKE is slightly better in power performance.
Everyone has their own opinion on the appearance, but for tires almost everyone is interested in wider tire types, the KTM 250 DUKE is equipped with the first 110/70-17 and the rear 150/60-17. The GPR250S is more slender, with 130/70R17 after the first 100/80R17. The visuals are obviously more appealing to the KTM 250 DUKE, but the GPR250S's thinner tires will lead to a lighter driving experience and better fuel economy.
These three sports street cars cover imported, joint venture and domestic production, and the most expensive KTM 250 DUKE has strong power performance and remarkable handling. GPR250S has a bright appearance and family track genes, and I personally feel that it is more competitive in its class of street cars. The 250NK has the best price-performance ratio, and the power and handling are also recognized by the riders. As for how to choose the author suggests that you personally try it, because the most suitable model in your imagination is not necessarily really suitable in reality, do not blindly choose a car to try is the safest.
What do you think of the GPR250S combat power?