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2008 Aprilia SXV 5.5 Review

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giganto · 12-08-2008, 03:28 PM

I want one. Its what my tired XR600 thinks itself to be when excited.
..P. Hilton is no doubt august, sober, and above all pragmatic, on her days off from the mill, accomplishing household chores, balancing the checkbook, weeding the yard.
Nice article.

mscuddy · 12-08-2008, 03:53 PM

When's Obami gonna get with the stem cell research? Way cool bike, hope spare parts don't come from Cosmopolitan Motors and Unice the nasty parts lady who needs a gross dozen of anything before she'll order it. Where are my leg braces? Gotta get rid of the Go-Devil now I guess...

Kevin_Duke · 12-08-2008, 04:50 PM

Thanks, giganto! I hope I was in some way convey how entertaining the SXV is.

As for you, Cuddy, you're almost as entertaining!

acecycleins · 12-09-2008, 06:39 AM

"let the more practical riders buy a V-Strom."

Hey Ken!- Think Duke was referring to you? The way you ride I wouldn't call you practical- frugal maybe, practical- hardly.

seruzawa · 12-09-2008, 07:14 AM

Sounds like just the ticket. (ba da bing!)

BTW does anyone have any feedback on the hours-between-rebuilds of these V-twin 'Prillers? I'd hate to spend 10K for a bike that needed a rebuild every year.

Kenneth_Moore · 12-09-2008, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acecycleins

"let the more practical riders buy a V-Strom."

Hey Ken!- Think Duke was referring to you? The way you ride I wouldn't call you practical- frugal maybe, practical- hardly.

"Frugal: is just a nice veneer on "broke."

Honestly, this bike wouldn't appeal to me except as a third or fourth. I like the Vee because it's BIG in every physical respect, but still handles well and goes fast. It's roomier than Mike's Ultra, I look over everything but the biggest SUVs and trucks, and there's all that bodywork, dash, and windscreen out front. Backseat, saddlebags; I'm adding a DVD player for the kid this Christmas for those longer rides. I'm sure the 5.5 would outrun the Vee with equal riders, but the Vee's power and torque are plenty big too (for me, anyway). It certainly won't compete for the riders who are buying Stroms to go off pavement; they might as well get a dirt bike. Duke is right; I doubt they'll be moving Strom riders over.

So, now that they have a "5.5" version, are they going to be putting out Service Packs between model years?

The_AirHawk · 12-09-2008, 08:34 AM

I know one guy who has had one going on two years, problem (and rebuild) free, with a little-bit of everything thrown in - thrashing it, daily commute, pleasure, etc (last I had heard). I also know one guy that barely got to enjoy it 'cuz it spent more time in the shop than out, 'til he got 'Prilla to buy it back via Lemon Law.

So, 50/50 chance empirically you'll be P.O.'d you bought it?

jmdonald · 12-09-2008, 09:52 AM

Another stellar review along with another bike I want. Keep up the good work.

Kevin_Duke · 12-09-2008, 11:27 AM

Aprilia of Thousand Oaks tells me there were some issues with 2007 models (starters; engine case misalignment), but these issues have been addressed and they have had no troubles with 2008 bikes. Valve inspections are supposed to be at 5600 miles. They said the engine should have a top-end rebuild after 90 hours. Frequent oil changes are recommended (every 1900 miles), so that might be key in enabling this motor to last.

12-08-2008, 03:17 PM	#1
administrator Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On My Bike Posts: 0	2008 Aprilia SXV 5.5 Review Original Article: 2008 Aprilia SXV 5.5 Review Please discuss the Motorcycle.com article 2008 Aprilia SXV 5.5 Review in our Motorcycle Forums below. Use the reply button to let others know your comments or feedback on the article. Constructive criticism is always appreciated, along with your thoughts and personal opinions on the bikes and products we have tested.

12-08-2008, 03:28 PM	#2
giganto Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 153	..pragmatic.. I want one. Its what my tired XR600 thinks itself to be when excited. ..P. Hilton is no doubt august, sober, and above all pragmatic, on her days off from the mill, accomplishing household chores, balancing the checkbook, weeding the yard. Nice article.

12-08-2008, 03:53 PM	#3
mscuddy MODERATOR X Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Next to my still checkin the temp. Posts: 4,566	When's Obami gonna get with the stem cell research? Way cool bike, hope spare parts don't come from Cosmopolitan Motors and Unice the nasty parts lady who needs a gross dozen of anything before she'll order it. Where are my leg braces? Gotta get rid of the Go-Devil now I guess... __________________ On Any Sunday, like the tail of a kite, Flying and dancing in the wind. I'd like to break the string and drift out of sight I may not pass this way again.. I'm Flyin'

12-09-2008, 06:39 AM	#5
acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 2,783	"let the more practical riders buy a V-Strom." Hey Ken!- Think Duke was referring to you? The way you ride I wouldn't call you practical- frugal maybe, practical- hardly. __________________ Do you really understand what the term insurance means? Insurance: a form of risk management primarily used to hedge against the risk of a contingent loss. Health insurance is risk vs loss Mr Obama! What you're selling is a lifestyle product to be taxed- A$$hat!

12-09-2008, 07:14 AM	#6
seruzawa Balrog of Morgoth Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 13,540	Sounds like just the ticket. (ba da bing!) BTW does anyone have any feedback on the hours-between-rebuilds of these V-twin 'Prillers? I'd hate to spend 10K for a bike that needed a rebuild every year. __________________ These N*****, they're getting pretty uppity these days and that's a problem for us since they've got something now they never had before, the political pull to back up their uppityness. Now we've got to do something about this, we've got to give them a little something, just enough to quiet them down, not enough to make a difference. -LBJ, Father of the Great Society

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12-08-2008, 04:50 PM	#4
Kevin_Duke Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 568	Thanks, giganto! I hope I was in some way convey how entertaining the SXV is. As for you, Cuddy, you're almost as entertaining!

12-09-2008, 08:34 AM	#8
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Egypt; in the State of DeNile....... Posts: 7,509	I know one guy who has had one going on two years, problem (and rebuild) free, with a little-bit of everything thrown in - thrashing it, daily commute, pleasure, etc (last I had heard). I also know one guy that barely got to enjoy it 'cuz it spent more time in the shop than out, 'til he got 'Prilla to buy it back via Lemon Law. So, 50/50 chance empirically you'll be P.O.'d you bought it? __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend *Tuez L'Homme Blanc* Kill Whitey Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear Gustatus Similis Pullus Tastes like Chicken Arbeit macht frei, you Nazi SOB's Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now.........

12-09-2008, 09:52 AM	#9
jmdonald Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 66	Another stellar review along with another bike I want. Keep up the good work.

12-09-2008, 11:27 AM	#10
Kevin_Duke Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 568	Aprilia of Thousand Oaks tells me there were some issues with 2007 models (starters; engine case misalignment), but these issues have been addressed and they have had no troubles with 2008 bikes. Valve inspections are supposed to be at 5600 miles. They said the engine should have a top-end rebuild after 90 hours. Frequent oil changes are recommended (every 1900 miles), so that might be key in enabling this motor to last.