Aprilia RXV 5.5 vs Husaberg FS550E (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia RXV 5.5stacks up against the Husaberg FS550E. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia RXV 5.5Husaberg FS550E
Model year20132007
Price
Engine550 cc550 cc
Weight112 kg
Seat height36 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Floating disc in stainless steel with aluminium flange. Nissin floating caliper.Single disc. Bremo FTE four-piston radial mounted floating caliper
Rear brakesSingle disc. Stainless steel disc with floating caliperSingle disc. Brembo single-piston floating caliper
Tires90/90-21 / 140/80-18 120/70-17 / 150/60-17

Aprilia RXV 5.5 vs Husaberg FS550E — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia RXV 5.5 and the Husaberg FS550E usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia RXV 5.5 brings its published horsepower, while the Husaberg FS550E counters with its own power figure at 112 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: