The Aprilia SXV 450 from 2008-09 is a four-stroke motorcycle that features a 77-degree V-twin, SOHC engine of 449cc/27.4 cu in. The bike has a compression ratio of 12.5:1 and a liquid cooling system, and the lubrication system is made up of a dry sump with an external oil tank, plus separate gearbox lubrication. The engine management system controls both ignition and fuel injection with an integrated throttle body of around 38mm. The bike’s clutch is cable-operated, multi-plate, and wet, and it has an electric starting system. The motorcycle can reach a maximum power of 44.7 kW/60 hp at 13,000 rpm thanks to a 5-speed transmission and chain final drive. The bike’s steel perimeter frame includes alloy vertical members while the suspension consists of an ~A48mm upside-down fork and a box-section aluminum swingarm with a cast body, adjustable hydraulic monoshock. Braking is taken care of by single ~320mm discs with a 4-piston caliper on the front and a single ~240mm disc with a 2-piston caliper on the rear. The bike rides on a 120/70-17 front tire and a 180/55-17 rear tire.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Aprilia SXV 450
| Year | 2008 – 09 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
