Motorcycle USA: 2010 Aprilia SXV 5.5 First Ride (With Video)

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2010 Aprilia SXV 5.5 First Ride
Adam Waheed

Have you ever envisioned riding a top AMA Motocross team’s pumped-up and highly-tuned race bike on road rubber? Well now you can. And legally in all 50 U.S. states! Say hello to the Aprilia SXV 5.5 motorcycle. The $9499 SXV 5.5 is the Italian motorcycle manufacturer’s top-shelf Supermoto racer cloaked in full street-legal attire and seemingly designed to break every single traffic law in existence. Don’t say we didn’t warn you…
 
Lift the bike off its odd-functioning, but aesthetically pleasing spring-loaded kickstand and its remarkable how light the machine feels. Much less, in fact, than its already low fully-fueled, ready-to-ride 313-lb curb weight leads you to believe.
 
Straddle its ultra-tall 36.1-inch seat one notices just how similar the cockpit feels to the aforementioned moto bikes, only just a hair wider. Similarities to the dirt world continue with a seat that is long and narrow and offers virtually zero support, making it painful to sit atop for even one fuel tank’s worth of gas.
 
Reach out to the Magura-sourced aluminum handlebar and your body is plied in an upright and commanding position, similar to what a rider would prefer if they were going to blitz around a Supercross track. The cleated metal footpegs provide a large platform to work from and are mounted low on the frame, equating to a relaxed foot position. The footpeg-to-seat-to-handlebar geometry is well proportioned, allowing you to comfortably ride the bike while standing when the seat eventually wears your rear end out.

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[Mr Sunshine]

WANT!!!

[sammyseaman]

This bike is un-rideable on the freeway? Great! I hate the feckin' freeway  

[Stevecr]

Omg! I so need it

[birdrunner]

I've been lusting after the D/S version, but they are  highly tuned, and require a lot of attention.

[Albie]

I don't know what he's talking about, mine is just as unbearable to ride at low speeds cause of all the heat generated! You will roast your nads sitting at a light! I gave up and and just converted mine into a track bike. The 690 is a much better street tard.