Sherco 4.5 4T Supermotard vs Aprilia SXV 4.5 VDB Replica (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sherco 4.5 4T Supermotardstacks up against the Aprilia SXV 4.5 VDB Replica. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSherco 4.5 4T SupermotardAprilia SXV 4.5 VDB Replica
Model year20082008
Price
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight109 kg
Seat height36 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. BremoSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. bremoSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 180/55-17

Sherco 4.5 4T Supermotard vs Aprilia SXV 4.5 VDB Replica — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco 4.5 4T Supermotard and the Aprilia SXV 4.5 VDB Replica usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco 4.5 4T Supermotard brings its published horsepower in a 109 kg package, while the Aprilia SXV 4.5 VDB Replica 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: