Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2007 Aprilia SXV550.
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?
This example is VIN: ZD4VSC50X7S000469. The seller purchased the bike 5 years ago from the AF1 Aprilia Forum and states, “I’ve had several of these monsters and they are my favorite backroad street bikes, bought this one so i could ride them together with friends.”
During his ownership, the seller has covered less than 500 miles. The odometer shows 2,143 miles.
Maintenance:
Per the seller, “Oil change & filter, new air filter, new starter gear, engine resealed with black sealant by previous owner.” The following condition report has been provided:
Modifications:
“Scotts steering damper, red wheel spoke covers (oooooh, aaaaah!)”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Pilot Power 2CT tires with date codes of 4314 and 2015.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“Right front turn signal zip-tied together, fuel tank decals have some small bubbles from gasoline, small paint scratches in engine cases.”
Currently located in Bloomington, Indiana this Aprilia is offered on a clean California title. Have any SXV550 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
