The 2008 SXV 550 brought the same chassis updates as the 450: a new rear linkage for more progressive shock action, recalibrated suspension front and…
| MODEL | APRILIA SXV 550 2008 - 2009 |
| Year | 2008 - 2009 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 77° V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 549 cc / 33.5 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 80 x 55 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 51 kW / 70 hp |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Induction | Electronic fuel injection, 40 mm throttle bodies |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Dry sump with external oil tank, separate gearbox lubrication |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | Cable operated multi-plate wet clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Steel perimeter frame with aluminium alloy vertical members |
| Front Suspension | 48 mm upside-down fork, two-way adjustable |
| Rear Suspension | Box section aluminium swingarm with cast body, Sachs hydraulic monoshock with compression and rebound adjustment |
| Front Brakes | Single 320 mm disc, radial caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240 mm disc, floating caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2222 mm / 87.5 in |
| Overall Width | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 918 mm / 36.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1495 mm / 58.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 318 mm / 12.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 125 kg / 275 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.8 Litres / 2.06 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The 2008 SXV 550 brought the same chassis updates as the 450: a new rear linkage for more progressive shock action, recalibrated suspension front and rear, an airbox-mounted choke and a racing-type foam air filter. A VDB Replica edition with further race parts was offered alongside it. Motorcyclist reported the 2009 bike carried over unchanged in the US.
