Motorcycle specifications ApriliaSHIVER 750 SL 2011 A penchant for provocation

despite a few teething problems with its Ride-by-wire system, the Shiver has not given up, and has now undergone its first evolution. Nothing really transcendent, but just a touch more sporty to attract the market's good graces. The market has unfairly shunned it, because the SL 750 has a lot to offer. For 2010, the technical side of the bike can be summed up as the adoption of petal brake discs, a different handlebar bend, and the abolition of the beautiful footpegs in favor of more conventional elements (like the ones on the front of the bike).(the rear ones are ugly), redesigned tank scoops, slightly sportier ergonomics and a 5 mm lower seat. What's most noticeable, and confirms the sporty trend, are the aggressive new colors and the racy little fork that adorns the headlamp.

there aren't many 750 twin roadsters on the market. Ducati tried its hand at it with the 750 monster... with mixed success; Aprilia has come up with some hard-hitting arguments that could well change a lot of things in the tough mid-size roadster category. The thorniest issue is the plethora of models on the market. The 750 Shiver will therefore have to put forward some serious arguments to earn a place among the Monsters, Hornets and other tenors of the segment.

the first super-important technical criterion is the engine. In this category, it's crucial for a mill to be rich in sensations, or to have enough power to have fun while guaranteeing performance. With its compact 90° twin, the Shiver promises both. The new twin features all the latest technology (dual ignition, dual ACT, multi-valve, liquid cooling, super-small footprint, super-square dimensions, half-chain/half-gear timing), and even throttle management control. Until now, only 2 motorcycles, sportbikes, were entitled to this - the R6 and the R1 version 2007 . Surprising, and certainly an appreciable plus when it comes to exploiting this engine's full potential.

Knowing that an SV 650 produces 74 horsepower and a Monster 800 S2R 77, you might have thought that the Shiver's 75 and a half would give you 80-85 horsepower. Not so! Aprilia defends its engine-building credentials with a superb 95 hp. Just think, that's almost as many watts as a Ducati 748; and with 8.25 mkg, this little machine has more torque than the 749... and most 750s on the market. Here's a worthy competitor for the new Z 750, especially as its chassis seems to live up to the claims of its engine.

modern roadster parts cycles are no longer the envy of hypersports. Ten years ago, the number of motorcycles equipped with inverted forks was barely higher than the number of points on your driving license. As for radial brake calipers, they were only seen on GP 500s. Today, all sports bikes are fitted with these features, and the trend is spreading to roadsters. The 750 Shiver belongs to this clan. Its chassis is designed to offer more than just the best: inverted forks and radial calipers (as mentioned above), tubular-section frame connected to aluminum plates, reinforced swingarm... Sounds good.

For Aprilia, the Shiver's performance had better be flawless, as the roadster's unmistakable aesthetics make our mouths water. You can tell a lot of work has gone into the design. Streamlined, with a scarab-like stare, chiselled hips and stylized rump with Doom-esque exhausts, the Shiver has not chosen to be quiet. And just as well - with an engine like this, you don't want to be.

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