Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2008 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: ZD4VSU5098S000230. The seller states “I bought from original owner both of us experienced/meticulous riders. My opinion one of the best setup SXV’s in the country.”
The odometer shows 2020 miles. The seller states “Super low miles, was a backup and display bike.”
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, our service department performed a hydraulic fluid flush and fill, chain maintenance, and a light detail. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: OK
Engine Oil Level: OK
Engine Oil Quality: OK
2T Oil Level: NA
Coolant Level: OK
Coolant Quality: OK
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: NEW
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: OK
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: NA
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: NA
Final Drive Condition: OK
Headlight High Beam: OK
Headlight Low Beam: OK
Passing Light: OK
Parking Light: OK
Turn Signals: OK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light (Front Switch): OK
Brake Light (Rear Switch): OK
Plate Light: OK
Horn: OK
Kill Switch: OK
Brake Pad % Remaining Front:70
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear:80
Forks: OK
Shock/s: OK
Tire Date Code Front:1220
Tire Date Code Rear:0720
Tire % Remaining Front: 99
Tire % Remaining Rear: 99
Tire Press. Front: 28
Tire Press. Rear: 30
Battery Standing Voltage: 13.04V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.96V
Running Condition: GOOD
Test Ride Completed: NO
Notes:
• SCOTTS DAMPER
• EXCEL WHEELS
• TALON HUBS
• FTE FRONT CALIPER
• BRAKING ROTORS
• BILLET MIRROR
• ADIGE CLUTCH COVER
• AIR FILTER NEEDS REPLACEMENT- no air box lid
• NUMBER PLATE IS ABOUT TO FALL APART
RECOMMENDED:
• NEW AIR FILTER – has to be a “Pipercross” aftermarket filter.
Modifications:
Full tune with Silmoto titanium exhaust.
Race Tech shock and springs.
Custom Excel wheels with Talon hubs.
Scotts steering dampener.
FTE front caliper.
Billet Mirror
Adige clutch cover
Supermoto Engineering rear spools.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Q3+ tires with date codes of 0720 and 0720.
The sale includes one key as well as spare bodywork and OEM parts.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, this Aprilia is offered on a clean California title with registration the will cost $195 to bring current through April 2026.
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