Aprilia RXV 5.5 vs Aprilia SXV 5.5 (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia RXV 5.5stacks up against the Aprilia SXV 5.5. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia RXV 5.5Aprilia SXV 5.5
Model year20132013
Price
Engine550 cc550 cc
Seat height36 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Floating disc in stainless steel with aluminium flange. Nissin floating caliper.Single disc. Stainless steel disc with radial caliper.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Stainless steel disc with floating caliperSingle disc. Stainless steel disc with floating caliper.
Tires90/90-21 / 140/80-18 120/70-17 / 180/55-17

Aprilia RXV 5.5 vs Aprilia SXV 5.5 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia RXV 5.5 and the Aprilia SXV 5.5 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia RXV 5.5 brings its published horsepower, while the Aprilia SXV 5.5 counters with its own power figure.

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: