APRILIA SXV 550 User Manual

Congratulations on your new SXV.
This innovative motorcycle is designed to provide high performance and great fun under all usage conditions - in other words, with an intent to
revolutionise the concept of supermotard motorcycles. Aprilia's first and foremost commitment is to build motorcycles with high technological content,
that are extremely safe to ride and will retain their value over time.
IMPORTANT NOTICE ON VEHICLE USE AND LEGAL WARRANTY
Aprilia SXV motorcycles have been conceived and designed for race-track and off-road competitions. As a result, they meet the rules and class
requirements currently adopted by major international motorcycling associations. Having the motorcycle serviced at the recommended intervals as
specified in the maintenance charts provided in this manual is critical to avoiding premature wear and severe failures.
To preserve motorcycle performance and avoid severe damage, have the recommended maintenance procedures performed by Authorised Aprilia
Dealers or Service Centres or - at the track - by a qualified mechanic.
The SXV come in a derated version which can be legally used on public roads and is covered by a legal warranty. In order to maintain the warranty,
the recommended maintenance must be performed at the specified intervals by Authorised Aprilia Dealers or Service Centres and each service must
be recorded in the warranty booklet.
Please note that these motorcycles are not suitable for road use. Gear ratios, cooling system, suspension set-up, braking system and engine power
delivery are designed and tuned up for racing, and the operating conditions encountered in competitions differ greatly from those experienced when
riding on public roads. Below is a short non-exhaustive list of typical operating conditions that may lead to severe engine damage: long stops at traffic
lights, motorway trips with the engine steadily running at maximum rpm, or drafting vehicles.
Any changes or modifications to the motorcycle, especially performance enhancing modifications, will make the motorcycle illegal to ride on public roads
and void the legal warranty. A modified motorcycle may be used for racing in organised races approved by competent authorities.
For your own safety, use only genuine Aprilia parts and accessories. Aprilia disclaims all liabilities for the event non-genuine parts are used and for
resulting damage.
APRILIA WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU
for choosing one of its products. We have drawn up this booklet to provide a comprehensive overview of your vehicle's quality features. Please read it
carefully before riding the vehicle for the first time. It contains information, tips and precautions for using your vehicle. It also describes features, details
and devices to assure you that you have made the right choice. We believe that if you follow our suggestions, you will soon get to know your new vehicle
well and will use it for a long time at full satisfaction. This booklet is an integral part of the vehicle, and should the vehicle be sold, it must be transferred
to the new owner.
Gefeliciteerd met de aankoop van de nieuwe SXV.
Het is een motor die de manier van opvatten van supermotard motoren radicaal wil veranderen. Het is een innovatief voertuig, en het is in staat hoge
prestaties en plezier in alle gebruiksomstandigheden te garanderen. De primaire doelstelling van Aprilia is dan ook het realiseren van motoren met een
hoge technologische inhoud, die buitengewoon veilig zijn en in staat zijn om mettertijd hun waarde te behouden.
Ed. 03 2008