So Good The Americans BANNED It! - Aprilia SXV 550 Series
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- Опубликовано: 22 июл 2024
- The Aprilia SXV / MXV RXV series of dirt bikes was something incredibly unique. No other similar machine had the V2 engine, the looks, the performance. And yet, it never quite succeeded. Partly because it was too good, but partly... because it wasn't good enough!
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i want it, i need it, i know all the issues, but still, the best SUMO made, ever.
Heart says something, mind says the exact opposite
The comment that convinced me to buy one was this- "9 out of 10 people will tell you how bad they are, the one person will tell you they're the best, most fun thing you'll ever ride"..... so i bought one lol
@@dreamseller01i have RXV450 and i'm in love with that bike
I had one for 3 years did 2 rebuilds once pistons once transmission. If you know the quirks you can ride it once in a while. The rides are one of the best of your life it’s absolutely crazy performance. Keep multiple starters so you can swap one out when needed. Only use the starter for like 3 seconds at a 10sec interval and they will last about a year. Religious oil changes and check it after every 2 rides for foam. Shouldn’t foam there aren’t many left out there that haven’t had the rebuild to fix bad 04-06 sealants.
@Kerngebruiker I've had mine since 2018. Bought it with 8000km. Never any issues until 13,000km when flywheel bolts came undone, chewing stator windings, copper everywhere, rebuild and freshen up (rings, a few bearings, shim buckets, stator) 2000km since and all good. I only ride in the twisties, never for commuting. 500km oil changes. Real cold mornings can be a bit tricky. Still on the same starter
I currently own 2 xv's. Riding my SXV550 on track every month without any issues whatsoever! Currently building a fully race ready sxv450 VDB.. Absolutely in love with these machines!
The xv's were built for track and mx tracks.. not for some streetriding.. the maintenance intervals are similar to any track build supermoto or mx bike..
When racing bikes you kinda have to know what you're doing anyways or have a good mechanic ;D
Either be a mechanic or have money and a close-by mechanic :)
@@KRANKiT yes!
I'll never sell my 08 SXV550 :) I had the flywheel bolts backout, chewing the stator, filling the engine with copper. A rebuild found the shim buckets were starting to go and 4th and 5th gear weren't healthy. Not cheap. Bike is back in action and I think the expense and hassle is worth it!
Looks like you had the entire plate of issues... I'm glad you're still enjoying it!
@KRANKiT yes and no. The flywheel bolts ended up being a blessing as the shim buckets would have caused real damage had they broken up. New rings, a few bearings, gaskets, stator, 4th/5th gears and new spec shim buckets and back in action. I've done 2000km since the rebuild, all in the hills, no commuting. I do 500km oil changes too.
Owned an SXV550 since 2008. It has 42,000km on it. I did 40,000km on original pistons, valves, etc. It was rebuilt twice in that time. Used and abused with oil changes every 1,000km. It was so good I bought a RXV550. What an animal. 180kph and I could gear it to do more. These bikes need to be built and set up right after that there are easily as reliable as any other Supermoto or dirt bike.
I bet once you get it dialed they have to be extremely fun
hey man im planning to buy a used sxv550 in uk, with mileage being from 10k to 20k.can you tell me what i should look for when buying it or rather what i should do after buying it to get it to run for 40k as well
Love to see a new Krankit vid… I’ll watch it soon as I get home from the trails..
Hope you enjoyed it! Both the video and the trails!
Great Video; I have the RXV450 & SXV550 and love them both including the sound. I still recall sitting at a remote deployed location when the bike was announced. When I saw it in person it was cooler than in pictures. So of course it was the perfect addition to the stable of twins. Still have the MilleR, TuonoR, RSVR, RSV4RF and they all are so fun and unique that I can't sell them. This video was cool because I didn't understand why the XV disappeared ... BTW; yellow button start procedure must be followed or you'll hate the bike (also 1L oil & 1L coolant = maintenance intensive).
That’s quite a stable of bikes!
Sxv 550 is one my dream bike, best sounding supermoto, that looks, best looking swingarm etc..But that issues in the engine in the end was so big "issues", of course there was those who had no issues and yes it is race bike still. I miss so much those big race supermotos, Ktm factory replica, Husky eddy sell replica, ktm 613cc rfs etc..
The RXV was amazing, I remember when they came out.....but I also remember the rod knocks. You can find them pretty cheap now but good luck finding a good used crankshaft w/rods.
There's a reason why they're pretty cheap unfortunately
Owning one for just over a year now (late '07 model w\ low hrs). I highly recommend getting it as a 2nd or 3rd bike. Maintence woes are real, and the ride is still worth it! It's wierdly reminesicent of the 2-stroke engine feel.
I own a sxv450, my dad owns a sxv550. I've ridden my sxv for 15000km on the street and never had any serious issue.
That's super good! Wish you many more trouble free miles :)
I think you missed something in the video. With the MXV they had pretty much sorted the most problems out. But their Reputation was already gone at this point mostly because of the sealant issue.
If you now ride a XV and have all the known updates and upgrades it is as reliable as an EXC. They also have to do 15-20h oil change and with the xv you only have to check the valve clearance every 10k km with singles you have to do it regularly.
Also the weak starters are sorted out by using 4 brush 350 beverly scooter starters.
And most important you need an xv specialist mechanic. Many bikes were rebuild by non specialists and that was the problem. Those bikes often broke down again after 2000 km. Because there are special things that you need to take very exaclty care of and then those bikes hold up 10-15000km like any other competion supermoto (on the street).
But now spareparts really get a problem. But I am still very happy with my sxv 550.
I had a 2008 SXV450 for a few years. It was completely reliable. Sold it as parts started getting scarce.
I found my way here because I saw one for sale locally, i never knew aprillia made a dirtbike/sm prior to seeing that post a few days ago. I already have a YZ450FX sm but this aprillia sounds amazing and looks amazing. I’m still wrestling with the thought of buying it or not…
Another cool video idea for you - the Benelli Tornado tre 900 and 1130 another classic Italian sports bike that never got much recognition due to reliability issues and failures in wsbk racing. My dad owns one and it's beautiful 👍
As usual, can't guarantee anything, but thanks for the idea!
I now have a RXV450 to go along with the SXV450.
Kinda weird how these things happen...
It's not a problem... We call it "passion" :))
I see you used my video. Thanks for the credit. I'd like to point out they're very reliable once fixed. As I had over 40,000 kms on my SXV 550 when I accidentally overheated it and blew the headgasket due to loss of coolant, because I didnt use the proper spacer for the exhaust header and it melted the coolant hose, that was entirely my fault. Most of their issues are from the early models, which because of the recession in 2008, completely killed the already dwindling market. For being the first engine Aprilia made in house, they didn't buy from Rotax, at least for their dirt bike line, I'd say they did a good job, just poor execution. Also I'll point out, they were not expensive, at least in America, as the price of a new aprilia was actually VERY close to the price of a new DRZ suzuki and much less than a comparable KTM. I have 8 of these bikes now, and even more in spare parts.
I would also like to point out, I own a DRZ400SM and the piston rings wore so fast that it had burned all its oil and then broke the rings which locked up the engine, leaving me stranded, at only 17,000 kms. So take that for what its worth.
I'm glad you had an overall good experience, and wow... That's a lot of XVs :)) It is a shame that they got such a bad rep for reliability, I would have loved to see them give it a second shot. They had a lot of cool things going on for a first gen product.
How’s the mosquitos?
Weird mine does not blow up or have tons of problems are setting everything up right. Had it almost 5 years now and don’t plan on selling it. It’s too unique. The sound alone is intoxicating and the feel you get riding it is so far from any other bike I’ve ridden.
Finally someone in the comment section that knows what they are talking about. Let everyone else be delusional I’ll keep buying them for cheap and fixing them right.
@@Mr.Sxv550hey man, im looking to buy one as well, with 10 to 20k already run, what changes should i make to make her reliable after buying?
amazing videos.
Do you have a pipe on your bike and did you have to reprogram the fuel management for the pipe
Sxv is a perfect machine.
Motorsport has gotten to the point where it’s bad for consumers because it stifles innovation.
I wasn’t excited when Triumph announced they were getting into MX racing because due to all the regulations you just know that the bikes are going to be KTMs but green.
2007 Ktm 950 smr super reliable super low maintenance and super fun.
I have exactly this bike and i absolutely love it! Really a do it all sumo. (For streetriding.)
I rode my buddies sxv550, super aggressive machine, super fun.
I bet it is!
Just picked up my 07 SXV450 today. Needs ALOT of TLC but I finally own my dream Supermoto.
Wish me luck😊
Good luck! *you’ll need it *
@@KRANKiT thank you. It’s bike #6 of the collection so it will be a slow burn. Back when I was racing in England. The Aprilia SuperTeens class ran what was known as “RRV450” that were built by Ian Newton of BeIN Competition. They were incredible to look at and even rode alongside some on certain free practice sessions throught the season. I really wish I couldve bought one then. They are so bespoke, parts for them are like trying to find Rocking Horse shit hahaha
My dream bike is an RSV4 RF and my 2nd is an SXV. I csn proudly say I now have both in my stable. Which is such an accomplishment for me personally.
Now comes the task to build to the standard that is suitable/feasible.
I appreciate you putting the video together and it brings enthusiasts like us together. Keep up the good work dude!!!
@@heymanmotorsports49 Thanks!
I have a SXV450… they are fine, the maintenance is nowhere as bad as people say.
I'm glad yours isn't too big of a pain! I'm sure it's a hoot to ride!
@@KRANKiT It’s good fun, I changed the injection system and gearing, the thing lights up the rear wheel a lot better now 🤣
Nice video dude!! what do you think about swm 500sm good value, good engine, i think it'd be a good idea to talk about it.
I don't know enough about it to have an opinion yet
I went through 3 starters and it still refused to start below 5C, but I still wish I hadn't sold it.
iv always wanted one of these but over here they are as rare as rocking horse s#@t!!!
Can anyone tell me what the rxv450 2006 and the rxv550 2006 is worth
I want one but I need it to do 125 of and on can Tney reach that speed withnohg maxing rpm
With the right gearing it will easily do that
Appreciate replay
Many of the most advanced bikes from the 1920s-1940s had similarly extreme maintenance schedules. Because the appearance of modern bikes being much different, were not as advanced as youd think.
Back in the late 70's (or early 80's?) Yamaha tried to race a twin cylinder 125 in international motocross but the FIM would not allow a bike with more than one cylinder to compete. Puch won a world championship with Harry Everts racing a twin carb Puch - but the FIM banned the concept soon after... The ban on multiple cylinder bikes is not a shot against Aprilla per say, it's a regulatory agency over regulating a sport - that's what they do.. Did the designers/engineers at Aprilla not get the memo?
ducati about to get that lick back
They were supermodels: Beautiful, fast, and amazing, til they break - which happens often - not cheap - no parts availability - better be rich - REALLY RICH to make it your race bike. Bergs were expensive, KTMs were expensive, but aprilia? Fooookin Expensive. Parts now? unobtanium! Still - SO LOVELY and fast
It’s the definition of a guilty pleasure :)) although you have to be a bit of a masochist to put up with it, what a reward though
Mine got to 13,000km....I wouldn't call that 'often'.
My rebuild, all of the parts were straight off the shelf in Sydney Australia. I know some parts have become harder to get though
Sometimes I think Aprilia are an actively evil company. I'm a man, I have eyes, so obviously I'd want an Italian bike. Alas, I live on the Baltic coast, we have sand and salt in the (usually strong) wind all through the year, so obviously Ducati and MV are out, and Aprilia... they always almost make sense. But then you look at what exactly that 'almost' is and think- A Panonia with a WSK trailer would probably work better.
Sad that its so unreliable, its such an awsome looking bike😢
yeah other than it blows up all the time.. my dad was demo ing one and it didnt even make it to the riding spot lol
that's rough
You gotta be trolling dude. No way any manufacturer would make a bike that unreliable 😂
@@benmanning4340 he probably got a "faulty unit" if you will, the rest were better obviously but far from good
Why can't Honda et al build a V-Twin supermoto that would be reliable and relatively less expensive to maintain compared to the SXV? They could, and if it were no more expensive than, say, a Husky 701, it would sell big.
That would be an interesting proposition... Although to be fair, with how much Honda is afraid of taking any risks these days, I don't see it happening... though it could be cool
To have built a bike that has been banned because it is too fast, doesn't seem like a bad marketing stunt.
I mean ... that’s a lot of money wasted ...
USA bans everything :D
Audi 200, Audi Quattro in general
Turbo engines in NASCAR
Nissan Skyline R32 and R34
Aprilia SXV series
Only bike to ever beat the Suzuki DRZ400sm in a race....
Maybe in a straight line, my BiGboRe FulL bOlToN DRZ wAlKs EvErYtHiNg In ThE cAnYoNs!!!!!!! Or whatever they're telling new riders these days.. 😂😂
I have an Sxv 550 for sale in NY. Hit me up. The only reason I am selling is I had an injury and surgery that will make riding this bike too difficult to enjoy.
I'm sorry to hear that... I would take you up on your offer if I didn't leave half way around the globe :)
So it was good, but far from great. Got it.
It had its pros and cons
lol im in usa, every one of these ive ever seen has blown up, or being sold with under 2000miles that ALREADY had a rebuild.
i dont care how good ppl think this bike was, they are trash, how is a bike good if they constantly blow up?
i would never even consider this bike
It’s a race bike, Ktm/husqvarna makes a 450 SMR that your gonna have to rebuild eventually or it will blow up too, and this aprilia is making the most hp out of all the SM/enduros at around 60-70hp higher compression etc, it’s not junk you just have to be more on top of things, I’m a huge rotax fan
@@NudaMan race bike? no. can be raced yes.
sxv450/550 were/are street legal in ca, and 450smr are not.. sooo your comparison is off a bit
One man’s trash is another man’s race sumo.,😂
Did it not race in Supermoto races before banned? The aprilia lol, it’s whatever man I’m not gonna sit here and defend two euro companies
Early ones had multiple issues. I think almost all had potential assembly issues. They can be reliable if you understand what you're dealing with. I'm always told rx7s are massively unreliable too but I've been racing them for 26 years and only ever had one failure on track (split fpr line causing lean out).
It's disingenuous for the AMA to talk about cutting costs four years after they quadrupled costs by ramming those ridiculous four strokes down everyone's throats. All hail KTM for keeping the two stroke alive and well. I was waiting for the next version of the XV series to buy one for street use. Version one had some obvious issues.
There are million cylinder for million bikes which all of you put in same room and all are inherently same exact bike
Except rxv/sxv
Misinformation abounds! A properly tuned and set up aprilia sxv 550 with a competent pilot is a very reliable motorcycle. Most of the poor reliability claims were made by owners who got a bike that they were not equipped to handle. It's a temperamental machine for sure and it requires greater skill to maintain, but if you can handle it, there are many examples where owners get 29k kilometers without an engine tear down. Unfortunately, it is true that parts are very difficult to source nowadays, which is a shame because the APE XV SM platform is a truly special motorcycle and a great thrill to ride and hear running.
Well said! I get this all the time as well as I ride 2 strokes. Any bike can be reliable as long as you maintain it and look after it. 👍
The AMA has been fucking itself for years. When the changed the superbike rules 10 or 12 years ago to a more stock bike for racing, I stopped watching and never came back. When you own bikes more modified than those being raced, it becomes a joke. The only reason Harley is even in AMA racing is because the idiotic decision made by the AMA leadership. Wayne Rainy is trying to change the serious back to the old days, but World Superbike is such a higher level than AMA. The Europeans love their motorcycle racing.
Sometimes racing politics do suck ...
It looks l8ke an expensive klx lol
Promo'SM
first ;)
The husqvarna was first with the Nuda , not a v, but a twin ( bmw engine, Rotax).. a dirtbike is NOT a supermotor.
The Nuda came out in 2011, way after this ... Also, the Nuda isn't exactly a supermoto...
@@KRANKiT Well then I'm wrong, is it a streetfighter,? It was and is a fucking good bike. It is not a dirtbike. Just like the xv is not :)
@@stevendegoodmojosmet4034 the Nuda is a naked bike basically. It is inspired from a supermoto, but for all intents and purposes it’s a naked bike. In the video I was talking about the XV series, which included the SXV, which was a supermoto. There was also an “enduro” in the form of the RXV and a motocross bike, the MXV. But all were based on the same “XV” platform.
@@stevendegoodmojosmet4034the nuda is by no means a true supermoto, it falls into the same category as the hypermotard and dorsoduro. The sxv is raw and has no rider aids just like a sumo should be👍
aprilia non la vede proprio la kavasaki.tutti i Motard sono monocilindrici,durano un anno.aprilia e ducati hanno introdotto il bicilindrico ad iniezione.un altro pianeta.