Anyone got a SXV 550?

Valver · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Karma :

Or had a go on one? Seriously interested in what this machine is like to live with. Love the thought of a twin for a change instead of pesky old singles.

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Kiss_My_Rs · Scooby Slapper Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Karma :

Also go for the 450 over the 550 Thumbs Up

Great piece of engineering.
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

As I've mentioned before, seem overweight with a rather smooth powerdelivery. Haven't ridden one myself, but know those that have raced them (road, not supermoto racing).
Overweight probably won't worry most people, and the long-revving sewing-machine engine may be a bonus in a lot of situations, but just seems to lose out on a lot of the reasons I'd want a stupid-supermoto for.

If you want something different, consider a 300cc+ 2 stroke for seriously light weight road fun.

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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Valver · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Karma :

I had road average speed being pegged at more like 80mph in my neck of the woods so more like 2400miles Thumbs Up

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Kiss_My_Rs · Scooby Slapper Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Karma :

End of the day its a competition race bike. So you should expect to service it frequently.

A lot of people seem to forget what these bikes are designed for.
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Valver · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Karma :

Kiss_My_Rs · Scooby Slapper Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Karma :

Best place to ask is over at VD as quite a number of people on there use them on the road.

Genral consensors is the 450 is the better/stronger out the two for road.

If your prepared to look after it and im sure you are then go for it.

When i go for my next bike there is two that are in the front line.

SXV450
FS650

But they will be used mainly on the track, with the odd mile or two on the road.
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Owners manual for the SVX is here:-

https://www.servicemotoguzzi.com/public/lumAprilia/RXV%20SXV%20450-550/854029%20RXV-SXV%20450-550%20UK-NL%202007.pdf

Service schedule starts at page 151. Engine oil and filter (and also the seperate gearbox oil) is down to be changed at 3000km 3 / hours . The 9000km / 90 hour service is basically an engine rebuild (new pistons and rings for example. The mileage based service intervalvs are for road use. The first time based intervals are for "hobby sport" use. For race use the major service (ie, engine rebuild) is at 45 hours use, with the oil change at 3 hours use.

All the best

Keith
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AusAndy · L Plate Warrior Joined: 02 Mar 2008 Karma :

we have a riding mate that had one. I reckon they are one of the best looking dirtbikes ive seen, the rear swingarm is a work of art... BUT.. we met up at a shop on a ride and i watched as he filled it up, to the brim with petrol, after less than 20 km, ( i think about 15) he topped up again at a last stop before a long stretch, and it took 1.7 litres, i was amazed, add to this, i was able to see noticeable wear on his back tyre in that distance ( i am not joking, numerous witnesses) over the next 30 km, the indicators fell off, but the dealer did recommend a different set before off road riding... when we finished our first day of a 3 day ride (398 km) he went to check his air filter, which appeared to be exactly the same as the unit in my 6hp Briggs and stratton lawn mower, only to find it had sucked a hole in the filter...

I was dissapointed for him, as i reckon they seem like a great thing... granted it was the first of a model, so teething issues should be expected... but the dealer now no longer offers a waranty with them and will not be re stocking, which is a shame and with refinement and development, i think they will be a complete animal.
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chrisstone · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 20 Mar 2008 Karma :

they are fast and the lightest thing on the market service not that bad if can do it yourself
but there is nothing else to compare with speed and power except for sports bike there that good look mine pics in gallery
i ve had mine from new on the road and race track and it shocks the hell out of sports bikes

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chrisstone · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 20 Mar 2008 Karma :

had husaberg good bike shit to start sometimes but know where near the sxv in real terms power and ride or brakes but good bike
i had supermoto for years ive got
tdr 250
cr500
xr650 which have just sold
sxv 550
i tried the new ktm & husky but they just dont compare
ok sxv a bit more expensive to run but just so much more worth it.