Aprilia SXV 4.5 VDB Replica vs Highland 450 SM (2008)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia SXV 4.5 VDB Replicastacks up against the Highland 450 SM. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Aprilia SXV 4.5 VDB Replica | Highland 450 SM |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2008 | 2007 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 449 cc | 449 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 56 hp |
| Torque | — | 51 Nm |
| Weight | — | 103 kg |
| Seat height | 36 mm | 39 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.1 L | 1.9 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Bremo |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. bremo |
| Tires | 120/70-17 / 180/55-17 | — |
Aprilia SXV 4.5 VDB Replica vs Highland 450 SM — which should you buy?
Picking between the Aprilia SXV 4.5 VDB Replica and the Highland 450 SM usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia SXV 4.5 VDB Replica brings its published horsepower, while the Highland 450 SM counters with 56 hp at 103 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: