Aprilia SXV 450 (2006-07)

The Aprilia SXV 450 motorcycle was produced in 2006-07 with a four-stroke, 77 degree V-twin, SOHC engine of 449cc/27.4 cu in capacity, and a compression ratio of 12.5:1. It was liquid-cooled, and had a dry sump lubrication system with separate gearbox lubrication. The engine management system controlled ignition and fuel injection, and had an A38 mm throttle body with electronic ignition and an electric starter. The clutch was cable-operated with a multi-plate wet clutch, while the transmission had five speeds with a chain final drive. The frame was made of steel with alloy vertical members, and the suspension had an upside-down fork of ~A48 mm with double adjustment at the front, and a box section aluminum swingarm with a hydraulic monoshock with compression and rebound adjustment at the rear. The front and rear brakes had single discs with a 4-piston caliper and a 2-piston caliper respectively. The front and rear tires were 120/70-17 and 180/55-17 respectively. The Aprilia SXV 450 had a maximum power of 44.7 kW / 60 hp at 13000 rpm, and a gear ratio of 1st 13:30, 2nd 15:27, 3rd 16:23, 4th 20:23, and 5th 21:21.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Aprilia SXV 450

Year: 2006-07
Engine: Four stroke, 77 degrees V-twin, SOHC
Capacity: 449 cc / 27.4 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 76 X 49.5 mm
Compression Ratio: 12.5:1
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: 44.7 kW / 60 hp @ 13000 rpm
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