Aprilia MXV 4.5 vs Sherco SM 450i Black Panther (2013)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia MXV 4.5stacks up against the Sherco SM 450i Black Panther. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Aprilia MXV 4.5 | Sherco SM 450i Black Panther |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2013 | 2012 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 449 cc | 449 cc |
| Weight | — | 109 kg |
| Seat height | 38 mm | 35 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 4-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Lightweight stainless steel floating disc with Nissin floating caliper. | Single disc. Bremo |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Stainless steel disc with Nissin floating caliper | Single disc. bremo |
| Tires | 80/100-21 / 110/90-19 | 3.50-17 / 5.00-17 |
Aprilia MXV 4.5 vs Sherco SM 450i Black Panther — which should you buy?
Picking between the Aprilia MXV 4.5 and the Sherco SM 450i Black Panther usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia MXV 4.5 brings its published horsepower, while the Sherco SM 450i Black Panther counters with its own power figure at 109 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: