Aprilia MXV 4.5 vs Benelli BX 449 Cross (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia MXV 4.5stacks up against the Benelli BX 449 Cross. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia MXV 4.5Benelli BX 449 Cross
Model year20132011
Price
Engine449 cc449 cc
Horsepower55 hp
Torque45 Nm
Weight108 kg
Seat height38 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Lightweight stainless steel floating disc with Nissin floating caliper.Single disc. Wave
Rear brakesSingle disc. Stainless steel disc with Nissin floating caliperSingle disc. Wave
Tires80/100-21 / 110/90-19 80/100-21 / 110/90-19

Aprilia MXV 4.5 vs Benelli BX 449 Cross — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia MXV 4.5 and the Benelli BX 449 Cross usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia MXV 4.5 brings its published horsepower, while the Benelli BX 449 Cross counters with 55 hp at 108 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: