SXV / RXV 450 - 550 3.1.

3.1.1.

MAINTENANCE

GENERAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION

TECHNICAL DATA

Aprilia RXV 450 550
DIMENSIONS Max. length Max. width Max. height (front fairing included) Seat height Wheelbase Minimum ground clearance Dry weight ENGINE Model (RXV 450) Model (RXV 550) Type Number of cylinders Total displacement (RXV 450) Total displacement (RXV 550) Bore/stroke (RXV 450) Bore/stroke (RXV 550) Compression ratio (RXV 450) Compression ratio (RXV 550) Starting Engine idling rpm Clutch Lubricating system Air filter Cooling system TRANSMISSION Type CAPACITIES Fuel (including reserve) Fuel reserve Engine oil Fork oil Coolant Seat GEAR RATIOS Ratio 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th DRIVE CHAIN Type Primary 22/56 = 1: 2.545
2240 mm (88.19 in.) 830 mm (32.68 in.) 1250 mm (49.21 in.) 950 mm (37.40 in) 1485 mm (58.46 in.) 320 mm (12.60 in.) 123 kg (271.12 lb) 45RX 55RX twin-cylinder, 4-stroke with 4 valves per cylinder, single overhead camshaft cu. cm (27.40 cu in). 553 cu. cm (33.75 cu in). 76 mm x 49.5 mm (2.99 in x 1.95 in) 80 mm x 55.0 mm (3.15 in x 2.16 in) 13 0.5 12.5 0.5 electric rpm Multiplate in oil bath. Double separate lubrication with external reservoir with dry filter cartridge liquid-cooled
mechanical, 5 gears with foot control on the left side of the engine 7.5 l (1.98 gal) 2.2 l (0.58 gal) 1.3 l (0.34 gal) 100 mm (3.94 in.) of air (per leg, measured without spring and compressed rod) 1.1 l (0.29 gal) (50% water + 50% coolant with ethylene glycol) 1 Secondary 12/31 = 1: 2.583 13/25 = 1: 1.923 15/23 = 1: 1.533 19/24 = 1: 1.263 21/22 = 1: 1.047 Final ratio 15/48 = 1: 3.200 Total ratio 1 : 21.: 15.: 12.: 10.: 8.533

with master link

SXV / RXV 450 - 550
FUEL SYSTEM Type Throttle (RXV 450) Throttle (RXV 550) FUEL SYSTEM Fuel FRAME Type SUSPENSIONS Front Travel Rear Wheel stroke BRAKES Front Rear WHEEL RIMS Type Front Rear FRONT TYRE Type Inflating pressure REAR TYRE Type Inflating pressure IGNITION Type SPARK PLUGS Standard Spark plug electrode gap Resistance ELECTRIC SYSTEM Battery Auxiliary fuses Generator (with permanent magnet) BULBS Low beam High beam Front parking light Turn indicators bulb Number plate light Rear parking lights/Stoplight Instrument panel lights WARNING LIGHTS Gear in neutral Engine oil pressure Engine control system Fuel reserve High beam Turn indicators Red line
electronic injection 38 mm (1.49 in) 40 mm (1.57 in)
premium grade unleaded petrol, min. O.N. 95 (RON) and 85 (MON). Aluminium stanchion and steel tubes trellis
telescopic 45 mm ( 1.77 in) fork with hydraulic operation 298.5 mm (11.75 in) swinging arm and hydraulic adjustable monoshock 300 mm (11.81 in) (usable)
disc brake 270 mm ( 10.63 in), with hydraulic transmission disc brake 240 mm ( 9.45 in), with hydraulic transmission spoke-type 1.60 x 21" 2.15 x 18" 90/54R 100 kPa (1.0 bar) 140/70R 110 kPa (1.1 bar)
Digital, electronic NGK CR8EB 0.7 0.8 mm (0.028 0.031 in.) 5 k 12 V 6 Ah 5 A, 15 A, 20 A 12 V 350 W
12 V 55 W 12 V 60 W 12 V 3 W With micro lamps 12 V 5 W LED LED
LED LED LED LED LED LED LED

Aprilia SXV 450 550

DIMENSIONS Max. length Max. width Max. height (front fairing included) Seat height Wheelbase Minimum ground clearance Dry weight ENGINE Model (SXV 450) Model (SXV 550) Type Number of cylinders Total displacement (SXV 450) Total displacement (SXV 550) Bore/stroke (SXV 450) Bore/stroke (SXV 550) Compression ratio (SXV 450) Compression ratio (SXV 550) Starting Engine idling rpm Clutch Lubricating system Air filter Cooling system TRANSMISSION Type CAPACITIES Fuel (including reserve) Fuel reserve Engine oil Fork oil Coolant Seat SXV 450 GEAR RATIOS Ratio Primary 1st 22/56 = 1: 2.545 2nd 3rd 4th 5th SXV 550 GEAR RATIOS Ratio Primary 1st 22/56 = 1: 2.545 2nd 3rd 4th 5th DRIVE CHAIN Type
2165 mm (85.23 in.) 815 mm (32.08 in.) 1170 mm (46.06 in.) 880 mm (34.64 in.) 1470 mm (57.87 in.) 270 mm (10.63 in.) 125 kg (275.58 lb) 45SX 55SX twin-cylinder, 4-stroke with 4 valves per cylinder, single overhead camshaft cu. cm (27.40 cu in). 553 cu. cm (33.75 cu in). 76 mm x 49.5 mm (2.99 in x 1.95 in) 80 mm x 55.0 mm (3.15 in x 2.16 in) 130.5 12.50.5 electric rpm Multiplate in oil bath. Double separate lubrication with external reservoir with dry filter cartridge liquid-cooled mechanical, 5 gears with foot control on the left side of the engine

7.5 l (1.98 gal) 2.2 l (0.58 gal) 1.3 l (0.34 gal) 125 mm (4.92 in.) of air (per leg, measured without spring and compressed rod) 1.1 l (0.29 gal) (50% water + 50% coolant with ethylene glycol) 1 Secondary 13/30 = 1: 2.307 15/27 = 1: 1.800 16/23 = 1: 1.437 20/23 = 1: 1.150 21/21 = 1: 1.000 Secondary 13/30 = 1: 2.307 15/27 = 1: 1.800 16/23 = 1: 1.437 20/23 = 1: 1.150 21/21 = 1: 1.000 Final ratio 15/46 = 1: 3.067 Total ratio 1 : 18.: 14.: 11.: 8.: 7.806 Total ratio 1 : 16.: 13.: 10.: 8.: 7.318
Final ratio 16/46 = 1: 2.875
endless (with no connection link) with sealed links
FUEL SYSTEM Type Throttle (SXV 450) Throttle (SXV 550) FUEL SYSTEM Fuel FRAME Type SUSPENSIONS Front Travel Rear Wheel stroke BRAKES Front Rear WHEEL RIMS Type Front Rear FRONT TYRE Type Inflating pressure REAR TYRE Type Inflating pressure IGNITION Type SPARK PLUGS Standard Spark plug electrode gap Resistance ELECTRIC SYSTEM Battery Auxiliary fuses Generator (with permanent magnet) BULBS Low beam High beam Front parking light Turn indicators bulb Number plate light Rear parking lights/Stoplight Instrument panel lights WARNING LIGHTS Gear in neutral Engine oil pressure Engine control system Fuel reserve High beam Turn indicators Red line
telescopic 48 mm ( 1.89 in) fork with hydraulic operation 275 mm (10.83 in.) swinging arm and hydraulic adjustable monoshock 252 mm (9.92 in) (usable)
disc brake 320 mm ( 12.60 in), with hydraulic transmission disc brake 240 mm ( 9.45 in), with hydraulic transmission spoke-type 3.50 x 17" 5.50 x 17" 120/70 ZR17 (58W) 180 kPa (1.8 bar) 180/55 ZR17 (73W) 200 kPa (2.0 bar)

Engine 450 - 550 2.1.

2.1.1.

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

ENGINE 450

ENGINE Model (SXV 450) Model (RXV 450) Type Number of cylinders Total displacement Bore/stroke Compression ratio Idling speed Valve timing (SXV 450) Intake opens at Intake closes at Exhaust opens at Exhaust closes at Valve timing (RXV 450) Intake opens at Intake closes at Exhaust opens at Exhaust closes at Intake valve clearance Exhaust valve clearance Ignition Starting Spark advance Air filter Clutch Type Driving plates 1 Driving plates 2 Clutch plates Clutch springs Lubricating system Type Oil filter Engine oil quantity Cooling system Type Water pump 45SX 45RX Twin-cylinder, 4-stroke with 4 valves, single overhead camshaft cu. cm (27.40 cu in). 76 mm x 49.5 mm (2.99 in x 1.95 in) () 0.5 (1800 2000) 100 rpm 18 BTDC 48 ABDC 49 BBDC 15 ATDC 18 BTDC 30 ABDC 31 BBDC 19 ATDC 0.07 0.12 mm (0.0027 0.0047 in) 0.17 0.22 mm (0.0067 0.0087 in) Digital, electronic Electric starter Variable, controlled by CDI With dry filter cartridge Multiplate, wet clutch with control on the left side of the handlebar # plates: 2 Thickness: 1.5 mm (0.059 in) # plates: 5 Thickness: 2 mm (0.079 in) # plates: 8 Thickness: 2.75 mm (0.108 in) Uncompressed length: xxxx mm (xxx in) # springs: 6 Gearbox splash lubrication with special fluid; engine forced lubrication with scavenge pump and external reservoir Paper type After overhaul, 1400 cu.cm (0.37 gal) (0.31 UKgal) Periodic oil change: 1300 cu.cm (0.34 gal) (0.28 UKgal) Liquid Centrifugal pump with single intake Reduction ratio: 44/22

SXV450 TRANSMISSION Gear ratios Ratio Primary 1st 22/56 = 1: 2.545 2nd 3rd 4th 5th RXV450 TRANSMISSION Gear ratios Ratio Primary 1st 22/56 = 1: 2.545 2nd 3rd 4th 5th FUEL SYSTEM Type Throttle FUEL Fuel SPARK PLUGS Standard Spark plug electrode gap Resistance ELECTRIC SYSTEM Generator (with permanent magnet) Starter motor

Engine 450 - 550

Secondary 12/30 = 1: 2.307 15/27 = 1: 1.800 16/23 = 1: 1.437 20/23 = 1: 1.150 21/21 = 1: 1.000
Final ratio 15/48 = 1: 3.067
Total ratio 1 : 18.: 14.: 11.: 8.: 7.806
Secondary 12/31 = 1: 2.583 13/25 = 1: 1.923 15/23 = 1: 1.533 19/24 = 1: 1.263 21/22 = 1: 1.047 Electronic injection 38 mm (1.49 in)
Final ratio 15/48 = 1: 3.200
Total ratio 1 : 21.: 15.: 12.: 10.: 8.533
Premium-grade unleaded petrol, minimum octane rating 95 (RON) and 85 (MON), as per DIN 51 607. NGK CR8EB 0.7 0.8 mm (0.028 0.031 in.) 5 K 12 V 350 W 12 V 480 W

ENGINE 550

ENGINE Model (SXV 550) Model (RXV 550) Type Number of cylinders Total displacement Bore/stroke Compression ratio Idling speed Valve timing (SXV 550) Intake opens at Intake closes at Exhaust opens at Exhaust closes at Valve timing (RXV 550) Intake opens at Intake closes at Exhaust opens at Exhaust closes at Intake valve clearance Exhaust valve clearance Ignition Starting Spark advance Air filter 55SX 55RX Twin-cylinder, 4-stroke with 4 valves, single overhead camshaft cu. cm (33.75 cu in). 80 mm x 55.0 mm (3.15 in x 2.16 in) (12.) 0.5 (1800 2000) 100 rpm 18 BTDC 48 ABDC 49 BBDC 15 ATDC 18 BTDC 30 ABDC 31 BBDC 19 ATDC 0.07 0.12 mm (0.0027 0.0047 in) 0.17 0.22 mm (0.0067 0.0087 in) Digital, electronic Electric starter Variable, controlled by CDI With dry filter cartridge
Clutch Type Driving plates 1 Driving plates 2 Clutch plates Clutch springs Lubricating system Type Oil filter Engine oil quantity Cooling system Type Water pump SXV550 TRANSMISSION Gear ratios Ratio Primary 1st 22/56 = 1: 2.545 2nd 3rd 4th 5th RXV550 TRANSMISSION Gear ratios Ratio Primary 1st 22/56 = 1: 2.545 2nd 3rd 4th 5th FUEL SYSTEM Type Throttle FUEL Fuel SPARK PLUGS Standard Spark plug electrode gap Resistance ELECTRIC SYSTEM Generator (with permanent magnet) Starter motor
Multiplate, wet clutch with control on the left side of the handlebar # plates: 2 Thickness: 1.5 mm (0.059 in) # plates: 5 Thickness: 2 mm (0.079 in) # plates: 8 Thickness: 2.75 mm (0.108 in) Uncompressed length: 46 mm (1.81 in) # springs: 6 Gearbox splash lubrication with special fluid; engine forced lubrication with scavenge pump and external reservoir Paper type After overhaul, 1400 cu.cm (0.37 gal) (0.31 UKgal) Periodic oil change: 1300 cu.cm (0.34 gal) (0.28 UKgal) After overhaul, 1400 cu.cm (0.37 gal) (0.31 UKgal) Liquid Centrifugal pump with single intake Reduction ratio: 44/22 Secondary 12/30 = 1: 2.307 15/27 = 1: 1.800 16/23 = 1: 1.437 20/23 = 1: 1.150 21/21 = 1: 1.000 Final ratio 15/48 = 1: 2.875 Total ratio 1 : 16.: 13.: 10.: 8.: 7.318

Secondary 12/31 = 1: 2.583 13/25 = 1: 1.923 15/23 = 1: 1.533 19/24 = 1: 1.263 21/22 = 1: 1.047 Electronic injection 40 mm (1.57 in)

MAINTENANCE

3.1.3. REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART

SXV / RXV 450 - 550

REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART FOR VEHICLES IN ORIGINAL VERSION (DERATED) FOR ROAD USE WARNING Have the indicated operations performed by an Aprilia dealer or authorised service centre or the warranty will become null and void. WARNING Halve maintenance intervals if you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions, on rough road surfaces or when the vehicle is used in competitions. After running-in 500 km (311 mi) Every 3000 km (1864 mi) Every 6000 km (3728 mi) Every 9000 km (5592 mi) Every 12000 km (7456 mi) -
Parts Changing engine oil and the engine oil filter Check gearbox fluid level Changing gearbox fluid Check oil lines condition and position Changing spark plugs Checking and adjusting valve clearance Check engine retaining bolts tightening Change pistons and piston rings Checking valve for wear Check clutch plates for wear Checking clutch spring length Check cylinder barrel for wear Check (visually) gudgeon pin circlip groove for wear Check camshafts for wear (visually) Change camshaft bearings Checking valve spring length Check spring washers for wear Check valve head wobbling Check valve guides for wear Check rocker arm rollers radial play Measure drive chain stretch Check chain tensioner teeth for wear (visually) Check connecting rod bearings Check complete gearbox for wear Check fuel lines condition and position Balance cylinders Check throttle unit screws tightening Check fluid level and system sealing Check exhaust system sealing and alignment Check control cables condition, position, smoothness, lubrication Check and adjust clutch control
After running-in 500 km (311 mi)
Parts Clean air box and change filter Check brake fluid, disc and pad wear Check brake lines condition and sealing Check brake system screws tightening Check shock absorber and fork sealing and operation Clean dust seals Bleed fork legs Check swinging arm support Check steering bearings adjustment Check tightening of screws on fork plates and fork bottom end, wheel shaft nuts and bolts, swinging arm support shaft, shock absorber shafts Check spokes tension and rim flatness Check tyres condition and pressure Check chain joint (RXV), sealed link (SXV), chain rear sprocket and chain guide for wear Lubricating the chain Checking wheel bearings play

Every 3000 km (1864 mi)

Every 6000 km (3728 mi) -
Every 9000 km (5592 mi) -
Every 12000 km (7456 mi) -
REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART FOR VEHICLES IN OPEN VERSION FOR SPORT USE (HOBBY PURPOSES) End of running-in (6 hours) Every 30 hours Every 60 hours Every 90 hours Every 120 hours -
Parts Changing engine oil and the engine oil filter Check gearbox fluid level Changing gearbox fluid Check oil lines condition and position Changing spark plugs Checking and adjusting valve clearance Check engine retaining bolts tightening Change pistons and piston rings Checking valve for wear Check clutch plates for wear Checking clutch spring length Check cylinder barrel for wear Check (visually) gudgeon pin circlip groove for wear Check camshafts for wear (visually) Change camshaft bearings Checking valve spring length Check spring washers for wear Check valve head wobbling Check valve guides for wear Check rocker arm rollers radial play Measure drive chain stretch Check chain tensioner teeth for wear (visually) Check connecting rod bearings Check complete gearbox for wear Check fuel lines condition and position Balance cylinders Check throttle unit screws tightening Check fluid level and system sealing Check exhaust system sealing and alignment Check control cables condition, position, smoothness, lubrication Check and adjust clutch control Clean air box and change filter Check brake fluid, disc and pad wear Check brake lines condition and sealing Check brake system screws tightening

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End of running-in (6 hours)
Parts Check shock absorber and fork sealing and operation Clean dust seals Bleed fork legs Check swinging arm support Check steering bearings adjustment Check tightening of screws on fork plates and fork bottom end, wheel shaft nuts and bolts, swinging arm support shaft, shock absorber shafts Check spokes tension and rim flatness Check tyres condition and pressure Check chain joint (RXV), sealed link (SXV), chain rear sprocket and chain guide for wear Lubricating the chain Checking wheel bearings play

Every 30 hours

Every 60 hours -

Every 90 hours -

Every 120 hours -

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REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART FOR VEHICLES IN OPEN VERSION FOR SPORT USE (COMPETITIVE PURPOSES) End of running-in (6 hours) Every 30 hours Every 60 hours Every 90 hours Every 120 hours -

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