2008 Aprilia SXV 4.5-5.5
Born on the race track, the Aprilia SXV is the supermotard that breaks all the rules it doesn’t agree with. It first proved it with the help of its V-twin engine, and now it does it again by taking the levels of performance and handling even higher.
It is a common and the most used tactic in motorcycle development to create an engine that delivers the perfect amount of power at the needed rpm levels while trying to keep the weight as low as possible. This is what basically Aprilia does, but if you wonder why you keep finding it on the first place in every supermotard race that it enters, we’ll say that the Italian manufacturer’s vision related to the V-twin engine had more success than the single cylinders which are the usual for the class.
History
It is obvious that the name SXV and the bike itself, is strongly related to the RXV model produced by the same manufacturer starting with 2007 model year. The RXV was destined to become an incredible enduro motorcycle, and it did, while the SXV headed towards supermotard success. It dominates the tracks in Europe, but here in the States regulations are a bit tricky to ignore and the bike is not allowed to participate the AMA Championship because of the V-twin engine configuration.
Even so, people buy these things for pure fun and let’s face it; they are built for the track.
The prohibited engine can displace either 449cc or 549cc, but no matter the cylinder capacity, riders are trilled by great engine performance obtained with the help of four valves per cylinder and a single overhead cam. Vibrations are out of the question thanks to the 77 degree cylinder angle.
Popular among racers and lovers of this sport, the Aprilia SXV is just starting its career as the most competitive supermotard out there.
Even so, people buy these things for pure fun and let’s face it; they are built for the track.
The prohibited engine can displace either 449cc or 549cc, but no matter the cylinder capacity, riders are trilled by great engine performance obtained with the help of four valves per cylinder and a single overhead cam. Vibrations are out of the question thanks to the 77 degree cylinder angle.
Popular among racers and lovers of this sport, the Aprilia SXV is just starting its career as the most competitive supermotard out there.
Competition
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Exterior
2008 Aprilia SXV 4.5-5.5
Everybody loves Italian styling and many people say that if they could ever find the performance of a Japanese motorcycle on such a bike that would be the best motorcycle for them. Because the Aprilia SXV is the best performing motorcycle in its category, designers made sure that the looks would attract as powerfully as the engine.
You simply can’t confuse the SXV with nothing else out there. The bike is aggressively styled and it practically redefines Supermoto looks by being designed with extreme attention to details. Aprilia proves that the exterior doesn’t mean just a pair of side panels, a headlight and a seat, but virtually every single element that can be seen. In order to keep the lines flowing and the customer amazed, the manufacturer designed the brand new aluminum frame and swingarm so that they will blend together in perfectly and look much alike.
The exhaust system is centrally located so that the bike would look pretty much the same from on both sides. The front fork looks massive and the mudguards have a lot to do with that, but what definitely catch the eye are the front fender and the stylish headlight. Impressive is the way these two are practically designed to look like one.
The seat is two-tone colored, pretty much like the entire bike. Red and Black is what it’s all about.
You simply can’t confuse the SXV with nothing else out there. The bike is aggressively styled and it practically redefines Supermoto looks by being designed with extreme attention to details. Aprilia proves that the exterior doesn’t mean just a pair of side panels, a headlight and a seat, but virtually every single element that can be seen. In order to keep the lines flowing and the customer amazed, the manufacturer designed the brand new aluminum frame and swingarm so that they will blend together in perfectly and look much alike.
The exhaust system is centrally located so that the bike would look pretty much the same from on both sides. The front fork looks massive and the mudguards have a lot to do with that, but what definitely catch the eye are the front fender and the stylish headlight. Impressive is the way these two are practically designed to look like one.
The seat is two-tone colored, pretty much like the entire bike. Red and Black is what it’s all about.
From : http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/aprilia/2008-aprilia-sxv-45-55-ar50329.html
