2012 Aprilia SXV 4.5. Image credits - Aprilia.
Aprilia's profilation of this bike
The SXV is not just a pretty face. Your gaze is held by an abundance of advanced technology. One glance at the V2 engine, mixed trellis and aluminium frame, mighty swingarm and central exhaust system with twinned silencers under the rear mudguard, and you cannot escape its magical attraction.
Whatever side you look at it from, the SXV presents a host of stunning technical solutions, all enhanced by original racing colours to express the aggressive nature of this born-to-race mean machine.
General information
Model name
Aprilia SXV 4.5
Year of manufacture
2012
Type
Super motard
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Engine and transmission
Engine size
452.0 ccm (27.58 cubic inches)
Type of engine
V2, four-stroke
Engine details
77° V twin. 4 valve heads with titanium valves. Titanium valve cover screws. Cylinders integrated in the crankcase with wet liners.
Maximum RPM
12500
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Injection. Electronic fuel injection with 38 mm throttle bodies
Fuel control
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Lubrication system
Dry sump with external oil tank. Separate gearbox lubrication.
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type
Chain (final drive)
Clutch
Cable operated multi-plate wet clutch.
Driveline
Primary drive: Spur gears. Transmission ratio: 22/56.
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type
Steel perimeter frame with aluminium alloy vertical members.
Front suspension
48 mm upside down fork with two adjustments.
Rear suspension
Box section aluminium swingarm with cast body. Hydraulic monoshock with compression and rebound adjustment.
Front tire
120/70-17
Rear tire
180/55-17
Front brakes
Single disc
Diameter
320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes
Single disc
Diameter
240 mm (9.4 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Seat height
918 mm (36.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length
2222 mm (87.5 inches)
Overall width
800 mm (31.5 inches)
Ground clearance
318 mm (12.5 inches)
Wheelbase
1495 mm (58.9 inches)
Fuel capacity
7.80 litres (2.06 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options
Black
Starter
Electric
Electrical
340W generator
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