Aprilia SXV 4.5 vs Husqvarna SMR511 (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia SXV 4.5stacks up against the Husqvarna SMR511. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia SXV 4.5Husqvarna SMR511
Model year20132014
Price
Engine452 cc478 cc
Weight118 kg
Seat height36 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Radial caliper.Single disc. Floating wave discs.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Floating wave disc.
Tires120/70-17 / 180/55-17 120/70-17 / 150/60-17

Aprilia SXV 4.5 vs Husqvarna SMR511 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia SXV 4.5 and the Husqvarna SMR511 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia SXV 4.5 brings its published horsepower, while the Husqvarna SMR511 counters with its own power figure at 118 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: