GAS GAS EC Raid 450 vs Aprilia MXV 4.5 (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the GAS GAS EC Raid 450stacks up against the Aprilia MXV 4.5. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecGAS GAS EC Raid 450Aprilia MXV 4.5
Model year20142013
Price
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight123 kg
Seat height37 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity8.5 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. Lightweight stainless steel floating disc with Nissin floating caliper.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single-piston caliper. Single disc. Stainless steel disc with Nissin floating caliper
Tires90/90-21 / 140/80-18 80/100-21 / 110/90-19

GAS GAS EC Raid 450 vs Aprilia MXV 4.5 — which should you buy?

Picking between the GAS GAS EC Raid 450 and the Aprilia MXV 4.5 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the GAS GAS EC Raid 450 brings its published horsepower in a 123 kg package, while the Aprilia MXV 4.5 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: