The stopwatch never lies. As I flash across the start-finish line, flat-out in fourth gear, I press the button on the left handlebar and glance down. In a box alongside the tachometer, a digital display shows my lap-time: 2 minutes 0.48 seconds. Terrible! My previous few times have been under two minutes, but this lap I got a couple of bends all wrong and when you do that on the Aprilia RS250, the evidence is plain to see.
At least there was no team-manager frowning from the Misano pit-lane wall. This was not a factory team test session but the launch of Aprilia's long-awaited race-replica complete, like the real thing, with high-revving 250cc V-twin motor, chunky alloy frame and even a GP-style cockpit mounted lap timer. The Italian firm claims this bike is the closest you can get to a grand prix racer for the road, and in many respects it's hard to disagree.
Pre-prepared KITS! Complete racing sets, Conversion sets, Front fairings, Fairings with plexiglass, with lights, Frames with seat, Racing brackets with airduct etc.
Individual fairing parts (upper parts, side parts, lower parts, seats-rear parts, cafe racer fairings, Oldtimer fairings, mudguards, tank covers, air boxes, bellypans under the engine, etc.
Different types of holders and brackets. Front brackets (stay), Rear frames, Mounting Kits, Installation of Quick Release Bolts, Headlight Mounts, Installation of Projector Mounts.
Typical accessories for fairings/bodywork. Plexiglas in various designs, Foam pads for racing seats, Rear sets-footrests, Handlebars, Headlights etc.
Various covers and protective elements for the motorcycle! Frame, Swing arm, Engine Covers, Covers for other parts, protective foil-tank pads, Crash pads, Shark fins, Foam for the tank, Thermo foil.
Bolts and fasteners for assembly of parts. Various types of quick-fasteners screws with bayonet system, Plexiglas bolts, Adapters, Washers etc.
Other unclassified smaller accessories. Stands, Plastic ZIP, Drain plug, Tank caps, Silicon-glues, Repair lamination kit, Accessories for stands, Spare part for rear sets, handlebars.