Aprilia RXV 5.5 vs Gilera Nordwest (2013)

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

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia RXV 5.5Gilera Nordwest
Model year20131993
Price$1,700
Engine550 cc558 cc
Horsepower46 hp
Seat height36 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Floating disc in stainless steel with aluminium flange. Nissin floating caliper.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Stainless steel disc with floating caliperSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 140/80-18

Aprilia RXV 5.5 vs Gilera Nordwest — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia RXV 5.5 and the Gilera Nordwest usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia RXV 5.5 brings its published horsepower, while the Gilera Nordwest counters with 46 hp.

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: