Scooters

2003Aprilia Leonardo 250

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The 2003 Aprilia Leonardo 250 is the larger Leonardo scooter, with a 249.8cc liquid-cooled four-stroke and a 9.5-litre tank.

Capacity: 249.8 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: Not on record
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Dry weight: 150.0 kg
Seat height: 770 mm
Power: Not on record
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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering40%

City riding85%

Daily riding85%

Touring25%

Two-up40%

Track5%

Best for: Scooter built for its class - everyday, practical use.
Built for: A scooter from Aprilia, built around a 250cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
Not ideal for: Not for serious performance or off-road use.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 770mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2003 Aprilia Leonardo 250, with a moderate knee angle of around 100 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Reliability & safety

Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaints

Bike Reliability

How the score works →

out of 100Below average

The 2003 Aprilia Leonardo 250 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 75.0% of the time, 6.0 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 28% of models.

All years of this model: 40 / 100 (average) from 415 tests.

75.0%Passed first time

16.7%Failed outright

8.3%Fixed during test

17,000Typical miles

132Tests

Pass rate by miles ridden

0-10k

88.7%

10-20k

76.9%

20-30k

78.2%

30-40k

67.2%

All years of this model.

Score by year first registered

20022003

Against its rivals · ranks 5 of 6

#	Model (all years)	Score	Tests
1	Suzuki AN 400 Burgman	74 Good	14,141
2	Vespa PX 150	62 Good	433
3	Suzuki Burgman 400	57 Average	334
4	Gilera Runner VXR 200	45 Average	2,281
5	Aprilia Leonardo 250	40 Average	415
6	Honda SH150I	37 Below average	123

Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.

From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 249.8 ccm
Torque: 20.0 Nm (2.0 kgf-m)
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Bore x stroke: 69.0 x 66.8 mm
Compression: 10.0:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Carburettor
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Electronic
Lubrication system: Wet crankcase, forced circulation with lobe pump

Transmission

Transmission type: Automatic
Final drive: Belt

Performance

Top speed: 127.0 km/h (78.9 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1340 mm
Overall length: 1865 mm
Overall width: 770 mm
Overall height: 1410 mm
Seat height: 770 mm
Dry weight: 150.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 9.50 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Front single beam with double superimposed rear cradle in high yield point tubular steel
Front suspension: Hydraulic telescopic fork with advanced wheel pin, Ø35 mm sleeves, 90mm wheel travel
Rear suspension: Engine with function of oscillating fork, attached to frame with double rod supported by silent-blocks; two hydraulic shock absorbers with progressive elasticity, pre-load adjustable to 5 positions
Front wheel travel: 90 mm

Brakes & wheels