Sherco SE 450i Racing vs Aprilia MXV 4.5 (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sherco SE 450i Racingstacks up against the Aprilia MXV 4.5. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSherco SE 450i RacingAprilia MXV 4.5
Model year20132013
Price
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight109 kg
Seat height36 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulically activated AJPSingle disc. Lightweight stainless steel floating disc with Nissin floating caliper.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulically activated AJPSingle disc. Stainless steel disc with Nissin floating caliper
Tires1.60-21 / 2.15-18 80/100-21 / 110/90-19

Sherco SE 450i Racing vs Aprilia MXV 4.5 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco SE 450i Racing and the Aprilia MXV 4.5 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco SE 450i Racing brings its published horsepower in a 109 kg package, while the Aprilia MXV 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: