2011 Off-Road Aprilia RXV 450 / RXV 550

2011 Off-Road Aprilia RXV 450 / RXV 550 Evolution in the name of competitiveness: this is the mission of Aprilia’s RXV 4.5/5.5. Experience gained from Aprilia Racing’s excellent results in the Enduro World Championship has led to Aprilia designers and engineers transferring even more race technology into this amazing production motorcycle.

Everybody involved with the RXV has worked hard and in close co-operation to introduce a number of major improvements compared to last year’s motorcycle, making this year’s model even more “race ready”, and better able to deliver complete satisfaction to demanding amateur and professional riders

2011 Off-Road Aprilia RXV 450 / RXV 550 Specification

Engine
Engine 2011 Off-Road Aprilia RXV 450 / RXV 550 77° V twin four stroke. Liquid cooled. Single overhead cam with rocker operated exhaust valves, chain timing drive. 4 valve heads with titanium valves. Fuel use lead-free petrol. Fuel system is Integrated electronic engine management system controlling ignition and fuel injection, with two power mappings. Throttle body: 38 mm (40 mm). Ignition used Electronic, with Electric starting. Euro 3 lateral exhaust. Conforms to FIM regulations. Generator 340 W. Dry sump with external oil tank. Separate gearbox lubrication. 5 speed Enduro gear ratios: 1st 12/31 2nd 13/25 3rd 15/23 4th 19/24 5th 21/22. Cable operated multi-plate wet c
lutch.Primary drive used Spur gears. Transmission ratio 22/56. Final drive used Chain. Transmission ratio 15/50 (Z14 sprocket supplied).

BRAKING SYSTEM

The advanced technology and high performance of the RXV chassis are reflected in a superb braking system. The 2011 Off-Road Aprilia RXV 450 / RXV 550 features Nissin calipers and lightweight wave discs (270 mm at the front) for maximum braking control even under the most challenging conditions.

The 240 mm rear disc is braked by a single piston caliper (lighter than on the previous model) for a perfect combination of power and control.

Components
All parts of the 2011 Off-Road Aprilia RXV 450 / RXV 550 are of the very best quality available. Among the many prestige components are Digital instruments ultra-lightweight, compact and designed to provide all the information a rider could possibly need.Magura tapered aluminium handlebars with no cross member for optimal elasticity and control. High luminosity LED tail light. Aluminium oil filter cover. New race-derived electrical system. Racing sponge air filter