Europeans have eaten up mid-sized streetfighters like the Honda Hornet and Kawasaki Z750. Aprilia hopes to capitalize on this trend with the new Shiver 750.Our friends describe the Aprilia Shiver as "simple and stress-free to ride" but the 750 Twin can get up and go. Controlling the power delivery from the Aprilia Shiver's V-Twin motor in a new 'ride-by-wire' fuel injection system.The Aprilia Shiver 750 is an agile ride, with its 417-lb weight not holding back its handling capabilities.MCN predicts the new Shiver will be more than a match for its fellow Italian rival the Ducati S2R, but its popular Japanese competitors may be a different story.
Aprilia produces everything from scooters to superbikes, but will the mid-sized Shiver 750 be a hit for the Italian marque? Unveiled at last year's Milan bike show, the Shiver 750 will be available on European showrooms in mid-JuneGeneral information
Model:
Aprilia SL 750 Shiver
Year:
2007
Category:
Naked bike
Rating:
68.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Engine and transmission
Displacement:
749.90 ccm (45.76 cubic inches)
Engine type:
Twin
Stroke:
4
Power:
95.00 HP (69.3 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque:
8.25 Nm (0.8 kgf-m or 6.1 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Compression:
11.0:1
Bore x stroke:
92.0 x 56.4 mm (3.6 x 2.2 inches)
Fuel system:
Injection. Integrated engine management system. Injection with Ride by Wire technology control of the throttle bodies
Valves per cylinder:
4
Ignition:
Digital electronic, integrated with the injection
Starter:
Electric
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Cooling system:
Liquid
Gearbox:
6-speed
Transmission typefinal drive:
Chain
Clutch:
Multi-plate in oil bath, hydraulically operated.
Physical measures
Dry weight:
189.0 kg (416.7 pounds)
Seat height:
810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height:
1,135 mm (44.7 inches)
Overall length:
2,265 mm (89.2 inches)
Overall width:
800 mm (31.5 inches)
Wheelbase:
1,440 mm (56.7 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Frame type:
Modular steel trellis connected with high strength bolts to cast aluminium side plates. Modular steel trellis connected with high strength bolts to cast aluminium side plates. Detachable rear sub frame.
Rake (fork angle):
25.7°
Trail:
109 mm (4.3 inches)
Front suspension:
43 mm upside-down fork.
Front suspension travel:
120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension:
Aluminium alloy swingarm with reinforcement truss. Hydraulic shock absorber adjustable in spring preload and rebound damping
Rear suspension travel:
130 mm (5.1 inches)
Front tyre dimensions:
120/70-17
Rear tyre dimensions:
180/55-17
Front brakes:
Double disc. Double stainless steel floating disc (Ø 320 mm ) with four piston radially mounted calipers. Metal braided brake line
Front brakes diameter:
320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes:
Single disc. Stainless steel disc (Æ 245 mm) with single piston caliper. Metal braided brake line.
Rear brakes diameter:
245 mm (9.6 inches)
Exhaust system:
Two in one system in 100% stainless steel with three-way catalytic converter and Lambda probe
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio:
0.5026 HP/kg
Other specifications
Fuel capacity:
15.00 litres (3.96 gallons)
Further information
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