The Aprilia RS 150 was showcased at the Auto Expo 2018. While speculations about its launch date are doing rounds, we have news that Aprilia is working on a 300cc engine for this bike. The company wants to position the RS series as a powerful motorcycle, hence they may get a 300cc engine in this bike, instead of a 150cc, to compete with the likes of TVS Apache RR 310 and the upcoming Honda CBR 250R. The bike will come with features that will justify this segment and help the company to have higher contribution margins than the RS 150. Read on further to know more.

Aprilia RS 150 Launch Date / RS 300

The company has not announced a launch date for this bike. It is expected to be launch by early 2019. A 300cc engine will likely replace the 150.

Aprilia RS 150 Price In India / RS 300

Model

Price on-road

Aprilia RS 150

1.60 lakhs

Aprilia RS 300

2.30 lakhs

If launched with a 150cc , the likely price of this bike will be about INR 1.6 lakhs (on-road). However, with a 300cc engine, the bike is likely to cost about INR 2.3 lakhs.

Aprilia RS 150 Design

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The DNA of the Aprilia RS 150 is same as the bigger RSV4. The design of the bike is identical. The triple headlamp setup at the front is the same.It is a signature Aprilia styling. The bike looks pretty aggressive and the same time handsome as well. The fit and finish is very good. In terms of features, this motorcycle comes with a triple headlamp setup and a LED tail-lamp, ABS, Digital instrument pod, split seats, USD front forks, and front and rear disc brakes, also a quickshifter. It also gets clip-on handles and has an aggressive seating posture.

Aprilia RS 150 Specifications / RS 300

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Aprilia RS 300

Engine

150cc, Single, Liquid Cooled

300cc, Single, Liquid Cooled

Power

18bhp@10000rpm

35bhp@11000rpm

Torque

14Nm@7500rpm

28Nm@7500rpm

Gearbox

6-speed

6-Speed

The Aprilia RS 150 gets a 150cc, liquid-cooled engine with fuel injection. It churns out a maximum power output of 18bhp at 10,000rpm and a peak torque of 14Nm at 7,500rpm. A six-speed gearbox does duty on it. A quickshifter is also available as an accessory. A 300cc engine, which is likely to come on this bike will be a single cylinder unit. It will have around 35bhp of power and 28Nm of torque. This will be a very powerful bike in its category and is sure to woo riding enthusiasts.

The Aprilia RS 300 will also take on the KTM RC 390. The company would prefer to launch the bike in this segment rather than the 150 one, the 150cc segment is a bit more crowded and also very price sensitive. A 300cc segment will allow the company to play around with more performance and features and also to have a better margin on every bike.

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Aprilia RS 150 Suspension and Brakes

In terms of suspension the bike gets 40mm USD front forks with 110mm of travel. A monoshock sits at the rear with 130mm travel. This bike gets a front 300mm disc with radial 4 piston caliper and a 218mm disc with single caliper at the rear. There is an ABS by Bosch on thiis bike.

Aprilia RS 300 Competition

The Aprilia RS 300 will compete with the likes of TVS Apache RR310, Honda CBR 250R and the KTM RC 390.

Aprilia RS 150 Images

 

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  • When this bike is lauching we are eagrly waiting for this bike from india

  • when this bike launch, I love these bike and waiting for my new bike

  • When launched Kerala (India)