| Aprilia's profilation of this bike |
| The amazing engine is, of course, the centre piece of SXV technology. Aprilia was the first manufacturer in the world to believe in the validity of the V twin for supermotards, a segment in which all other marques still cling rigidly to single cylinder engines. |
| General information |
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| Model: | Aprilia SXV 5.5 |
| Year: | 2011 |
| Category: | Super motard |
| Rating: | 3.7 Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 550.0 ccm (33.56 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | V2, four-stroke |
| Engine details: | 4 valve heads with titanium valves. Titanium valve cover screws. |
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel system: | Injection. Electronic with 40mm 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 |
| Clutch: | Cable operated multi-plate wet clutch. |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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| 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 tyre: | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre: | 180/55-17 |
| Front brakes: | Single disc |
| Diameter: | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc |
| Diameter: | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Wheels: | Light alloy. Front: 3.50 x 17” Rear: 5.50 x 17” |
| Physical measures and capacities |
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| Seat height: | 918 mm (36.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall length: | 2220 mm (87.4 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 gallons) |
| Other specifications |
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| Color options: | Black |
| Starter: | Electric |
| Further information |
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