2000 Aprilia SR Racing 50

Pros: Breaks, Handling Dynamics, Looks, versatility, fun factor, fuel economy, low insurance costs.
Cons: Acceleration/top speed (but it is only a 50cc after all), Cold starting

Lets start out by mentioning that, although I can drive a motorcycle and not kill myself or others, I'm hardly what you'd call an experienced rider. That being said, my review of the SR50 will attempt NOT to compare it with motorcycles too much. The ...

Pros: Kick butt styling, brakes, and price-point make it appealing.
Cons: Top speed takes a little while to attain ...you'll want more speed soon enough.

A little spicier offering, than the newly available Vespa ET-2, Aprilia's SR 50 twist and go scooter gets up, and really moves it's cookies for a 49cc scooter of purely Italian lineage.

For about 2800 bucks, you get a 45 mph, dual disc-brake...

Pros: Awesome style, technology surpasses most motorcycles, easy to ride.
Cons: Aftermarket parts hard to come by, too easy to ride.

As an already familiar rider of the Aprilia Superbike family you'd never come to expect Aprilia to p ...

Pros: Storage, braking power, overall handling
Cons: Looks, height, seat comfort, squealing, wind-sensitivity

My husband bought me an Aprilia SR50 for Christmas in '05, and I was thrilled. It was on backorder, so I didn't get to test ride it first - big mistake. We had to wait weeks, but when I finally got it, I was....kind of horrified. It was a lot bigger than ...

Pros: Fuel economy. Reliability and fun!
Cons: the getting used to leaving your 16MPG SUV gas guzzler at home.

I hate writing reviews because I am a lazy writer, but I just had to let people know how much I appreciate my SR50.

I already have over 1600 miles on it. and it is flawless!

Easy to ride, Fun. and best of all, the feeling I get every time I stop for gas... Only $4.50 out of my pocket!

I get 125 miles per tank!! and pay only $4.50!!!!!!

I just believe, that with gas going up so much, everyone should try one.