Aprilia SXV 5.5 vs Aprilia RXV 5.5 (2013)

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

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia SXV 5.5Aprilia RXV 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. Stainless steel disc with radial caliper.Single disc. Floating disc in stainless steel with aluminium flange. Nissin floating caliper.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Stainless steel disc with floating caliper. Single disc. Stainless steel disc with floating caliper
Tires120/70-17 / 180/55-17 90/90-21 / 140/80-18

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

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