The RXV/SXV series are four-stroke, v-twin off road (RXV) or dual sport supermoto (SXV) motorcycles produced by Aprilia since 2006. Both versions have either 449 cc (27.4 cu in) or 549 cc (33.5 cu in) engine sizes.
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| Manufacturer | Aprilia |
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| Production | 2007-2010 |
| Class | Off road enduro (RXV) Dual sport supermoto (SXV) |
| Engine | RXV/SXV 450: 449 cc twin-cylinder 77° v-twin dry sump water-cooled four-stroke with 12.5:1 compression ratio. RXV/SXV 550: 549 cc twin-cylinder 77° v-twin dry sump water-cooled four-stroke with 12:1 compression ratio. |
| Power | RXV/SXV 450: 60 bhp claimed crank hp.
RXV/SXV 550: 70 bhp claimed crank hp. SXV 450 measured, dynojet: 54.3 djhp at 11000 rpm. SXV 550, measured, dynojet: 68.9 djhp at 10900 rpm. |
| Torque | NA |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual with separate gearbox lubrication, final chain drive |
| Suspension | Front: 48 mm upside down fork with two adjustments. Rear: hydraulic monoshock with compression and rebound adjustment. |
| Brakes | double oversize disc, wave rotors |
| Tires | 120/70 x 17 inches, 180/55 x 17 inches |
| Wheelbase | 1495 mm (58.86 inches) |
| Dimensions | L: 2222 mm (87.4 inches) W: 800 mm (31.5 inches) H: 1300.5 mm (51.2 inches) |
| Seat height | 918 mm (36.1 inches) |
| Weight | 313 lb (142 kg) (dry) NA (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 7.8 liters (2.0 gallons) 12 litre (3.0 gallons) |
Frame/chassis
editThe RXV/SXV's frame is made of a combination of tubular steel and aluminum plates. The compact engine fits into the frame in such a way that the air filter sits on top of the engine, below the gas tank, rather than the more traditional under-the-seat location.[1] This allows for a lower distribution of weight.
Engine
editThe RXV/SXV has a v-twin engine, and is one of the first off-road motorcycles to feature fuel injection. The 450 has a displacement of 449 cc, while the 550 has a displacement of 549 cc. Each engine has a single-overhead-cam and four valves per cylinder. The 77-degree cylinder angle minimizes vibration.[1] Both are dry sump, with a separate oil tank for the gearbox and engine.
The 450 produces a claimed 60 horsepower (45 kW) at the crank, while the 550 produces a claimed 70.[1][2]
References
edit- ^ a b c 2007 Aprilia RXV/SXV - First Ride - MotorcycleUSA.com
- ^ "2006 Aprilia SXV 5.5 Motorcycles". Archived from the original on 2007-03-05. Retrieved 2007-05-27.