Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2008 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.”
This example is VIN: ZD4VSU5008S000259. The seller has owned the bike for one year. He is selling because he has two SXV550s.
The odometer shows 4,304 miles.
Maintenance:
The seller states, “The bike has fresh oil and filter, new tires, new oil pressure sensor and a new oil regulator valve installed. Cases have the updated sealant original from the factory. Basic derestriction done.”
Modifications:
Acerbis hand guards.
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax tires with date codes of 2814 and 1320.
The sale includes one key. Please note: The seller has a number of SXV spare and upgrade parts that he’d be willing to sell as part of a separate transaction, including offset triple clamps, several tanks, multiple plastics, and chain guards.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Oregon City, Oregon this Aprilia is offered on a clean Oregon title. Have any SXV550 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
