Aprilia SXV 5.5 VDB Replica vs Aprilia SXV 550 (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia SXV 5.5 VDB Replicastacks up against the Aprilia SXV 550. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia SXV 5.5 VDB ReplicaAprilia SXV 550
Model year20082008
Price
Engine549 cc549 cc
Seat height36 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity2.2 L2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. radial caliper
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. floating caliper
Tires120/70-17 / 180/55-17 120/70-17 / 180/55-17

Aprilia SXV 5.5 VDB Replica vs Aprilia SXV 550 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia SXV 5.5 VDB Replica and the Aprilia SXV 550 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia SXV 5.5 VDB Replica brings its published horsepower, while the Aprilia SXV 550 counters with its own power figure.

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: