A small displacement, low-powered sportbike may seem like an oxymoron to some, but in reality, these small displacement machines breed some of the most talented riders. It’s no surprise that bikes like KTM RC 390s and Ninja 400s destroying beginners on liter bikes on the track have become something of a meme. Indeed, in the right hands, a small and nimble sportbike can well and truly set some impressive lap times.
As such, it’s really unsurprising that most mainstream manufacturers have at least one small-displacement sportbike designed to appeal specifically to track enthusiasts, as well as the casual commuter looking for a sporty machine. In recent news, Italian motorcycle manufacturer Aprilia is currently developing a new 250cc parallel-twin engine that’s expected to power a small sportbike under the brand’s iconic RS range of sportbikes. A recent article by motorcycling publication iMotorbike highlights that the RS250 is set to return, but in a much more modern guise, and packing an all-new parallel-twin engine.
