Aprilia RXV 5.5: history, specs, pictures

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Aprilia RXV 5.5
Manufacturer
Also called RXV550
Production 2007 - 2013
Engine
v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 80.0mm x 55.0mm
Fuel System injection. integrated electronic engine management system controlling ignition and fuel injection, with two power mappings. throttle body: 40 mm.
Ignition electronic.
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: cable operated multi-plate wet clutch.
Suspension Front: 48 mm upside down fork with two adjustments.
Rear: aluminum swingarm with cast body and hydroformed members. hydraulic monoshock with compression and rebound adjustment.
Brakes Front: single disc. floating disc in stainless steel with aluminum flange. nissin floating caliper.
Rear: single disc. stainless steel disc with floating caliper
Front Tire 90/90-21
Rear Tire 140/80-18
Wheelbase 58.86 inches (1495 mm)
Length 87.4 inches (2220 mm)
Width 31.5 inches (800 mm)
Seat Height 36.14 inches (918 mm)
Weight
Fuel Capacity 2.06 Gallon (7.80 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Aprilia RXV 5.5 was a v2, four-stroke standard produced by Aprilia between 2007 and 2013.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled v2, four-stroke. A 80.0mm bore x 55.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 550.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the cable operated multi-plate wet clutch..

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 90/90-21 front tire and a 140/80-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. floating disc in stainless steel with aluminum flange. nissin floating caliper. in the front and a single disc. stainless steel disc with floating caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 48 mm upside down fork with two adjustments. while the rear was equipped with a aluminum swingarm with cast body and hydroformed members. hydraulic monoshock with compression and rebound adjustment.. The RXV 5.5 was fitted with a 2.06 Gallon (7.80 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 58.86 inches (1495 mm) long.