APRILIA SXV 450 - 2008 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 having chosen one of its products. We have compiled 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 find yourself in
harmony with your new vehicle, and ride it fully satisfied for a long time. This booklet forms an integral part of the vehicle; should the vehicle be sold, it
must be transferred to the new owner.
SXV 450-550
Ed. 03 2008

Ed. 03 2008

Theinstructionsgiveninthismanualareintendedtoprovideaclear,simpleguidetousingyourvehicle;italsodescribesroutinemaintenanceprocedures
and regular checks that should be carried out on the vehicle at an Aprilia Dealer or Authorised Workshop. The booklet also contains instructions for
simple repairs. Any operations not specifically described in this booklet require the use of special tools and/or particular technical knowledge: for these
operations, please take your vehicle to an Aprilia Dealer or Authorised Workshop.
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Personal safety
Failure to completely observe these instructions will result in serious risk of personal
injury.
Safeguarding the environment
Sections marked with this symbol indicate the correct use of the vehicle to prevent dam-
aging the environment.
Vehicle intactness
The incomplete or non-observance of these regulations leads to the risk of serious
damage to the vehicle and sometimes even the invalidity of the guarantee
The symbols illustrated above are very important. They are used to highlight parts of the
booklet that should be read with particular care. The different symbols are used to make
each topic in the manual simple and quick to locate. Before starting the engine, read this
booklet carefully, particularly the "SAFE RIDING" section. Your safety as well as other's
does not only depend on the quickness of your reflexes and agility, but also on how well
youknow yourvehicle, thestate ofmaintenance ofthe vehicleitself andyour knowledge
of the rules for SAFE RIDING. For your safety, get to know your vehicle well so as to
safely ride and master it given any riding condition. IMPORTANT This booklet is an
integral part of the vehicle, and must be handed over to the new owner in the event of
sale.
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INDEX
GENERAL RULES....................................................................... 7
Carbon monoxide.................................................................. 8
Fuel....................................................................................... 8
Hot components.................................................................... 9
Coolant.................................................................................. 9
Used engine oil and gearbox oil............................................ 10
Brake and clutch fluid............................................................ 10
Battery hydrogen gas and electrolyte.................................... 11
Reporting of defects that affect safety................................... 11
VEHICLE...................................................................................... 15
Arrangement of the main components...................................... 16
Dashboard................................................................................ 19
Analog instrument panel........................................................... 19
Light unit................................................................................... 20
Digital lcd display...................................................................... 22
Key switch................................................................................. 27
Locking the steering wheel.................................................... 28
Horn button............................................................................... 28
Switch direction indicators........................................................ 29
High/low beam selector............................................................. 29
Start-up button.......................................................................... 30
Engine stop switch.................................................................... 30
Manual starter control............................................................... 31
Opening the saddle............................................................... 31
USE.............................................................................................. 33
Checks...................................................................................... 34
Refuelling.................................................................................. 36
Rear shock absorbers adjustment............................................ 38
Front fork adjustment................................................................ 40
Running in................................................................................. 41
Starting up the engine............................................................... 42
Difficult start up......................................................................... 45
Stopping the engine.................................................................. 46
Stand......................................................................................... 47
Safe driving............................................................................... 48
Load.......................................................................................... 52
MAINTENANCE........................................................................... 53
Engine oil level.......................................................................... 54
Engine oil change.................................................................. 56
Gearbox oil level....................................................................... 57
Tyres......................................................................................... 60
Spark plug dismantlement........................................................ 62
Removing the air filter............................................................... 65
Cooling fluid level...................................................................... 66
Checking the brake oil level...................................................... 69
Battery....................................................................................... 76
Fuses........................................................................................ 77
Lamps....................................................................................... 81
Front light group........................................................................ 81
Headlight adjustment............................................................. 83
Front and rear disc brake.......................................................... 84
Periods of inactivity................................................................... 86
Cleaning the vehicle.................................................................. 88
Transport................................................................................... 91
Chain backlash check........................................................... 91
Chain backlash adjustment................................................... 92
Checking wear of chain, front and rear sprockets................. 92
Chain lubrication and cleaning.............................................. 93
TECHNICAL DATA...................................................................... 95
PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE............................................... 103
Scheduled maintenance table................................................... 104
SPECIAL FITTINGS..................................................................... 125
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