Aprilia SXV 550 (2008-09)

The Aprilia SXV 550 is a 2008-09 motorcycle with a four-stroke, 77-degree V-twin engine and a capacity of 549cc. It has a compression ratio of 12.0:1 and a liquid-cooled cooling system with dry sump lubrication. The fuel injection and ignition are controlled by an integrated engine management system, while the throttle body is approximately 38mm. The bike has an electronic ignition and an electric start, with a cable-operated multi-plate wet clutch. Its top power output is 52.2 kW or 70 hp and has a 5-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The bike has a steel perimeter frame with alloy vertical members, with front suspension consisting of a ~A48mm upside-down fork with double adjustment and rear suspension of hydraulic monoshock with compression and rebound adjustment. It has a single ~A320mm disc front brake with a 4-piston caliper and a single ~A240mm disc rear brake with a 2-piston caliper. The front tyre is a 120/70-17 and rear tyre is 180/55-17.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Aprilia SXV 550

Year: 2008 – 09


Engine: Four stroke, 77 degrees V-twin, SOHC
Capacity: 549 cc / 33.5 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 80 x 55mm
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Lubrication System: Dry sump with external oil tank. Separate gearbox lubrication.
Induction: Integrated engine management system controlling ignition and fuel injection. Throttle body: ~A38 mm
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Electric
Clutch: Cable operated multi-plate wet clutch.
Max Power: 52.2 kW / 70 hp
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 13:30 / 2nd 15:27 / 3rd 16:23 / 4th 20:23 / 5th 21:21
Frame: Steel perimeter frame with alloy vertical members

Front Suspension: ~A48 mm Upside down fork, double adjustment.
Rear Suspension: Box section aluminium swingarm with cast body, hydraulic monoshock with compression and rebound adjustment
Front Brakes: Single ~A320mm disc, 4 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single ~A240mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 -17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 -17

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