Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2007 Aprilia SXV550. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
Aprilia’s SXV550 was an absolute monster that journalists fell in love with as soon as it was released – Visor Down said “only nutters need apply“.
It’s a supermoto with a powerful V-Twin, excellent components, and race-bred pedigree: the bike had already won the S2 World Supermoto Championship as a prototype before it was released to the world. Unfortunately, early (2007) bikes had serious issues with the sealant used in the engine cases. If spotted quickly, you could reseal the motor and everything would be fine. If not, water would get into the oil and you’d be looking at a V-Twin paperweight. Thankfully, Aprilia had sorted it out by 2008, and customers were rewarded with a full-on race bike that was somehow street legal.
The Aprilia was a revolution in the world of supermoto, ditching the traditional single for a beefy V-Twin that popped out a staggering 70 horsepower at 10,500 rpm for a bike that weighed about 280 pounds! MCN said it was “going to change the way the world thinks about supermotos forever.”
The trade-off was service intervals, as the race maintenance schedule called for new pistons and a shim check after 60 hours. Regular street riding would increase that number by several factors, however. What else would you expect from a race bike with lights?
Manufactured August 2006, this example is VIN: ZD4VSC5077S000283. The seller acquired the bike from a private party in Salinas, California approximately six years ago. I have owned 3 Aprilia SXVs. Haven’t ridden anything else that gives me the same feeling but life has gotten in the way
During his ownership the seller has covered approximately 800 miles. The odometer shows 3,903 miles.
Maintenance:
The seller states that he “brought it to Amauri Nunez for engine work immediately after buying it (have receipt). He also changed the Sprag clutch and battery.” He adds that “Since then I have changed the starter and muffler along with normal maintenance (oil, coolant, brake pads/fluid, spark plugs, filters).”
In preparation for the listing, the seller had our service department replace the fuel pump and fitting. Our service department notes the following in their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: OK
Tire Year Front/ Rear: 1020/5218
Tire % Front/ Rear: 50/80
Tire Press Front/ Rear: 28/32
Brake % Front/ Rear : 70/90
Front hydraulic fluid: OK
Rear Hydraulic Fluid: OK
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid: CABLE
Oil: OK
Coolant: OK
Low Beam: OK
High Beam: OK
Turn: NO FRONTS
Tail Light: FAIL
Brake Light: FRONT ONLY
Plate Light: FAIL
Kill: OK
Horn: OK
Fork: OK
Shock/s: OK
Final Drive: OK
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.5
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.2
Notes:
• NO FRONT TURN SIGNALS
• REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAIL
• NO PLATE LIGHT
Modifications:
Not pictured: Amauri Nunez ECU tune.
Marchesini forged wheels.
SP electronics quick shifter.
Front and rear axle sliders.
Pipercross air filter.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax tires with date codes of 5218 and 1020.
The sale includes two keys (one pictured), as well as two seats, a spare tank, the stock mirrors, a set of NOS bodywork, a NOS shock, and an assortment of other spares and take-offs.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Aprilia is offered on a clean California title with current registration through February 2025.
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