Motorcycle specifications Vins Motor 250 Duecinquanta Competizione 2018 Pure sensations

Derived from the 250 Duecinquanta, the 288 cm3 version is stripped of all artifice to focus on the essential: pure trajectory. A tool for 2-stroke enthusiasts, with engine and chassis upgrades to transcend between the vibrators.

the Duecinquanta Competizione is just as surprising as the road version, with its aluminum frame covered by a carbon body that doubles as a self-supporting seat/rear structure. With the indicators, mirrors and other knick-knacks removed, weight falls to 99 kilos. The weight of a 2 1/2 cross-country bike. The bodywork, double-arm fork and most of the swingarm are also made of carbon fiber.

the engine is in the higher category, cheating on the values of the old regulations. Its bore is increased from 54 mm to 58 mm, giving the single-cylinder engine a total displacement of 288 mm. Horsepower climbs to 75. Powerful! An Aprilia 250 RS Pista produced 5 fewer horsepower but weighed 33 kilos more. To give you an idea, the closest sports bike on the market in terms of displacement, but in 4-stroke, boasts 38 hp with its 302 cm3.

the little Vins sports bike swaps its carbon wheels for magnesium rims, shod with wider tires. 120/70 and 150/60 as opposed to 100/80 and 140/60. The fairing has been redesigned for better aerodynamics and cooling, with enlarged air inlets. Built for scalpel-sharp traj', the Duecinquanta's top speed is rated at 230 kph. A speed that can be modulated according to gear ratios, as the gearbox is of the extractable type.

in another era, the Vins 288 Duecinquanta Competizione would be presented as a fantasy for all sports car enthusiasts. With the near-total disappearance of this type of engine from the racetrack, the Vins 288 Duecinquanta Competizione appears both alien and fascinating. A rare emotion, tense and expensive, like the last drops of a forbidden liqueur.

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