For 2009, Aprilia decided to enlarge their success area from supermoto (SXV) and enduro (RXV) to motocross with the new MXV 4.5 model. Don’t be fooled by the bike’s similar looks as Aprilia spent a lot of time modifying the platform in order to prove efficient for motocross riding. The frame and fuel tank suffered radical changes, while the engine has been worked on from airbox to exhaust.

Aprilia MXV 4.5 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 15 July 2009 13:50 EST.

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