Husqvarna SMR449 vs Aprilia SXV 4.5 (2014)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Husqvarna SMR449stacks up against the Aprilia SXV 4.5. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Husqvarna SMR449 | Aprilia SXV 4.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2014 | 2013 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 450 cc | 452 cc |
| Weight | 118 kg | — |
| Seat height | 36 mm | 36 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.3 L | 2.1 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Floating wave discs. Four pistons radial caliper. | Single disc. Radial caliper. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Floating wave disc. | Single disc |
| Tires | 120/70-17 / 150/60-17 | 120/70-17 / 180/55-17 |
Husqvarna SMR449 vs Aprilia SXV 4.5 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Husqvarna SMR449 and the Aprilia SXV 4.5 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Husqvarna SMR449 brings its published horsepower in a 118 kg package, while the Aprilia SXV 4.5 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: