RS250 (Aprilia)

Newer models have a great instrument panel with a huge analogue tacho, informative digital screens providing engine temperature, battery voltage, average speed, maximum speed attained, and even lap times (at the press of a button). Same engine as the esteemed Suzuki RGV250, 41Nm of torque @ 10,000rpm. Power band kicks in around 9,000RPM. You'll be holding the revs up above 4,000rpm in 1st and even looking for the pit crew to push you off from the lights. That's because the power is biased to the higher gearing with 1st gear almost too tall so you'll be working the clutch at low speeds. Nice Italian responsiveness, you won't look back on the track or a quick fang after work. However, with the race position crouch unless you're small you won't want to be on this bike for too long at a stretch.