Motorcycle specifications ApriliaSMV 750 DORSODURO 2016 Appetite comes with Supermotarding

a close technical cousin of the Shiver, the SMV 750 Dorsoduro confirmed the supermotard craze of an era. A truly sporty machine with an even more torque-oriented twin that could give many a machine a run for its money. A toy, a tool, or a mixture of both? Aprilia has taken great care to design a very attractive machine.

this SMV extends the manufacturer's range of action, its displacement positioning it at the heart of the market. Its profile, seductive looks and sporty equipment will appeal not only to enthusiasts of the genre, but also to those who want something bolder than the likes of the 660 XT-X, and lighter than the Ducati Hypermotard and ex-KTM 950 SM. In fact, the latter may be a little worried. The SVM's twin spits out almost as much horsepower as the Shiver 's: 92 bhp at 8,750 rpm - an excellent figure for a twin of this cubage. Maximum torque remains unchanged, at just over 8 mkg at 4,500 rpm. Aprilia has taken care, however, to adapt the mapping to boost mid-range curves, and enable it to deliver more pronounced kicks - all managed by the "Ride By wire" electronic throttle control.

not only will this twin give wings to this Supermot', but the whole machine has everything to provoke envy. The pencil stroke that designed the machine deserves a tip of the hat. You can feel that the designer wanted to rip it up, and from the mudguards to the taillight, you can't help but admire the work. A beautiful Italian that breathes and breathes sport. It's not for nothing that it's shod in Pirelli SuperCorsa. From one end to the other, the parts invite temptation: superb golden rims with slender Y-sticks, petal-shaped brake discs mated to Brembo radial calipers, a violent fork head with aviation hose whiskers, the remarkable SL 750 frame (a steel-tube trellis assembly connected to aluminium plates), a swingarm with a Lord of the Rings swords profile, red cylinder head covers like on some MV-Agusta models, under-seat exhausts with shark gills, and forgotten passenger footrests.... for the pure pleasure of the selfish, of a grinding wheel put in the way in all the virolos and of grated soles.

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