| Aprilia's profilation of this bike |
| Once again Aprilia has remained faithful to the tenets of its development philosophy, and has transferred the experience gained from competition directly into the production of the new 2008 SXV. Ever since its debut, the world’s first twin cylinder supermotard has been constantly developed and perfected by the immense technical know-how of Aprilia Racing and the vast experience of many times world champion Thierry Van Den Bosch. Because of this, race after race, the SXV has always demonstrated a potential the competition cannot hope to achieve. |
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General information |
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Model name
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Aprilia SXV 550 |
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Model year
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2008 |
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Category
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Super motard |
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Rating
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3.1 Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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549.0 ccm (33.50 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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Twin, four-stroke |
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Compression
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12.0:1 |
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Fuel system
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Injection. Integrated electronic engine management system controlling ignition and fuel injection. |
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Ignition
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Electronic. |
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Lubrication system
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Dry sump with external oil tank. Separate gearbox lubrication |
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Cooling system
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Liquid |
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Gearbox
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5-speed |
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Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
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Clutch
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Cable operated multi-plate wet clutch |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Steel perimeter frame with aluminium alloy vertical members |
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Front suspension
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upside down fork with two adjustments |
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Front wheel travel
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48 mm (1.9 inches) |
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Rear suspension
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Box section aluminium swingarm with cast body.Hydraulic monoshock with compression and rebound adjustment |
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Front tire
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120/70-17 |
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Rear tire
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180/55-17 |
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Front brakes
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Single disc. radial caliper |
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Diameter
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320 mm (12.6 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc. floating caliper |
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Diameter
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240 mm (9.4 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Seat height
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918 mm (36.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall length
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2222 mm (87.5 inches) |
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Overall width
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800 mm (31.5 inches) |
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Ground clearance
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318 mm (12.5 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1495 mm (58.9 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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7.80 litres (2.06 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Starter
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Electric |
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Rating sample for this Aprilia bike
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Offroad capabilities for the 2008 Aprilia SXV 550:
 (62.4 out of 100)
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