Can you ride the Aprilia SXV 550 on an A2 licence?

Yes, you can ride the Aprilia SXV 550 (2007 onwards) on an A2 motorbike licence. However, you will need to fit a restrictor kit to reduce its power output and make it A2 licence compliant!

Aprilia SXV 550 (2007 onwards) motorcycle

Aprilia SXV 550 (2007 onwards)

If you are looking for a lightweight supermoto bike that is capable of track racing, the Aprilia SXV 550 might be a good choice for you. It is a powerful motorcycle that offers crazy performance and on top of that, it looks really good. Unfortunately, it has a small tank and its seat is uncomfortable even on short rides.

The Aprilia SXV 550 is one of those motorcycles that are A2 legal with a restrictor kit installed. However, it is not recommended to ride the bike with your A2 licence. Because of its lower weight and high power output, you will have to restrict the bike way below the 35kW limit. This will reduce its horsepower significantly and make it nearly useless considering its main purpose – fun.

A2 Licence Compliance

The Aprilia SXV 550 is a 549cc A2-friendly bike. It has a power output of 53 kW (70 bhp), which exceeds the 35 kW (47 bhp) limit needed for an A2 licence. The bike has to be restricted by at least 33.9% to become A2 licence compliant.


You will need a restrictor to ride the Aprilia SXV 550 on an A2 motorbike licence. See the restrictor kits section to check out what restrictors are available for the Aprilia SXV 550.

TitleSpec
ManufacturerAprilia
CategoryDual-Sport
Supermoto
Engine typeV-Twin
Engine strokes4-Stroke
Engine size549cc
Power output53 kW
Torque output40 ft-lb
Top speed95 mph
Horsepower70 bhp
Weight138 kg
Seat height918 mm
Front tyre size120/70-17
Rear tyre size180/55-17
Fuel tank size7.8 litres
Fuel tank range80 miles
Fuel consumption55 mpg
Oil capacity1.3 litres
Annual road tax£80
Price£8,000
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