Segment: Enduro/Offroad
Production years: 2012, 2013
In 2012, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia RXV 450, an off-road motorcycle that came in the same shape and form as the previous model without any significant changes whatsoever.
The Aprilia RXV was a range of four-stroke V-twin off-road motorcycles manufactured by Aprilia since 2006. The bike was available in 450 and 550cc versions. Alongside the RXV, the maker released the SXV series, a dual-sport supermoto bike also available in two displacements.
As for the standard features, the bike was fitted with a high-mounted front fender, a small headlight, a single two-tone seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust, a dual-sided aluminum swingarm, an engine plate, and wire-spoke wheels with black rims and off-road tires.
Performance-wise, the 2012 Aprilia RXV 450 had installed a 449cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine with a fuel injection system feeding the pistons, delivering 60 hp at 13,000 rpm and 54 Nm (40 lb-ft) torque at 11,000 rpm.
The bike's power was controlled by a five-speed manual transmission with a cable-operated wet multi-plate clutch that sent the power to the rear end through a final chain drive, launching the motorcycle to a top speed of 183 kph (114 mph).
From top speed to a complete stop, the bike relied on a 270 mm brake disc with a four-piston caliper mounted on the front wheel and a 240 mm brake disc with a two-piston caliper mounted on the rear wheel.
engine specs | Type: | liquid-cooled, four-stroke, V-Twin | Displacement: | 449 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.0x1.9 in OR 76 mm | Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 | Horsepower: | 60/13000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 40/11000 lb-ft/RPM OR 54/11000 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | EFI |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5-speed, manual | Clutch: | wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | gears | Final Drive: | chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | steel | Front Suspension: | 45mm upside-down telescopic fork | Rear Suspension: | adjustable monoshock | Front Brake: | single 270mm disc, 4-piston caliper | Rear Brake: | single 240mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 87.5 in OR 2223 mm | Overall Width: | 31.5 in OR 800 mm | Seat Height: | 37 in OR 940 mm | Wheelbase: | 58.9 in OR 1496 mm | Ground Clearance: | 15.6 in OR 396 mm | Weight: | 256 lbs OR 116 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 2 gallons OR 7.6 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 90/90 - 21 | Rear: | 140/80 -18 |
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