
Aprilia SportCity 200
Key specifications
Overview
Introducing the 2005 Aprilia SportCity 200, a standout in the urban scooter category that perfectly merges style, performance, and practicality. Aimed at both new riders and seasoned enthusiasts looking for a reliable city commuter, the SportCity 200 offers an appealing blend of agility and comfort for navigating busy streets. With its sharp, sporty design and a range of vibrant color options, including Bianco Cambridge and Nero Darkness, this scooter is as much a fashion statement as it is a functional vehicle. At the heart of the SportCity 200 is a robust 198cc single-cylinder, four-stroke engine that produces an impressive 21 HP at 9000 RPM, delivering a spirited ride that makes every urban journey enjoyable. With a torque output of 16 Nm at 7000 RPM, this scooter provides a lively acceleration, ensuring that you can easily weave through traffic and conquer city hills with ease. The automatic transmission coupled with a centrifugal dry clutch allows for seamless gear transitions, making it perfect for both novice and experienced riders. The water-cooled engine maintains optimal performance even during extended rides, while the 12.5:1 compression ratio enhances fuel efficiency, allowing you to maximize your time on the road. The SportCity 200 is built with rider comfort and safety in mind, featuring a double cradle frame crafted from high-tensile strength steel. The front suspension, a 35mm hydraulic fork, provides a smooth ride over uneven surfaces, while the rear suspension employs a double hydraulic shock absorber with adjustable spring preload settings, allowing you to customize your ride according to your needs. Stopping power is provided by a single disc brake setup both front and rear, ensuring confident braking control. The scooter's generous 9.30-liter fuel tank offers ample range for urban adventures, and with a seat height of just 678 mm, it caters to a wide variety of riders, making it accessible for everyone. **
Pros
- Agile Performance: The 198cc engine delivers excellent power and torque, making it ideal for city commuting and quick bursts of speed.
- Comfortable Ride: The adjustable rear suspension and well-designed ergonomics ensure a comfortable experience, even on longer journeys.
- Stylish Design: Available in multiple eye-catching colors, the SportCity 200 stands out in a crowded urban landscape, appealing to riders who value aesthetics.
Cons
- Limited Storage: While designed for urban use, the under-seat storage may not accommodate larger items, limiting its utility for long trips.
- Less Highway Capability: The SportCity 200 is best suited for city streets, as its smaller engine may struggle at higher speeds on highways.
- Basic Technology: The scooter lacks advanced features like ABS or traction control, which may be a consideration for tech-savvy riders looking for enhanced safety.
Technical details
Source specification data
- Make
- Aprilia
- Model
- SportCity 200
- Category
- Scooter
- Starter
- Electric
- Color Options
- Bianco Cambridge
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- Grigio Titanic
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- Nero Darkness
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- Power
- 21.00 HP (15.3 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
- Clutch
- Automatic centrifugal dry clutch
- Torque
- 16.00 Nm (1.6 kgf-m or 11.8 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Ignition
- CDI electronic ignition with automatic advance
- Fuel System
- Carburettor
- Bore X Stroke
- 57.0 x 48.6 mm (2.2 x 1.9 inches)
- Compression
- 12.5:1
- Displacement
- 198.00 ccm (12.08 cubic inches)
- Cooling System
- Liquid
- Engine Details
- Single cylinder, four-stroke
- Lubrication System
- Wet
- sump.
- Forced
- circulation with mechanical pump
- Valves Per Cylinder
- 4
- Transmission Type Final Drive
- Belt
- Seat Height
- 678 mm (26.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
- Fuel Capacity
- 9.30 litres (2.46 gallons)
- Overall Width
- 770 mm (30.3 inches)
- Overall Height
- 1,410 mm (55.5 inches)
- Overall Length
- 1,865 mm (73.4 inches)
- Ground Clearance
- 250 mm (9.8 inches)
- Rear Tyre
- 130/80-15
- Frame Type
- Double cradle in high tensile strength steel
- Front Tyre
- 120/70-15
- Rear Brakes
- Single disc
- Front Brakes
- Single disc
- Rear Suspension
- Engine
- unit acting as swinging arm.
- Double
- hydraulic shock absorber with 4 spring preload settings.
- Front Suspension
- 35 mm hydraulic fork.
- Rear Wheel Travel
- 80 mm (3.1 inches)
- Front Wheel Travel
- 100 mm (3.9 inches)
- Rear Brakes Diameter
- 220 mm (8.7 inches)
- Front Brakes Diameter
- 260 mm (10.2 inches)