Motorcycle specifications Aprilia900 Shiver 2020 A corner of anger

Although the Shiver 750 wasn't a runaway success, Aprilia isn't abandoning its mid-size roadster. Quite the contrary: it's beefing it up in displacement. The current episode is called the 900 Shiver, and allows the Italian brand to once again attempt to make lightning contact with the battle of the mid-size segment.

yamaha MT-09 and Kawasaki Z 900 hold the main positions, thanks to their impressive cubic capacity and sales figures. In Noale, time allowed us to ask the right questions, and then give the Shiver what it needed to get back up to speed.

Let's start with the engine. To achieve a cubic capacity of 896 cm3, the piston stroke was increased by 11 mm, without altering the bore. With the generous volume now offered by the combustion chambers, how much more horsepower does this twin give us? Well... none. The 95-horse hara has not changed. On the other hand, the salad is not the same in terms of pulling power. Torque rises from 8.25 to 9.17 mkg. Maximum power and torque are obtained earlier, at 8750 and 6500 rpm respectively. The result is more generous acceleration and a little extra thrill.

The ride-by-wire system (which suffered a setback when first introduced) has been retained, in an optimized, simplified version that's 500 grams lighter. Aprilia has taken the opportunity to revise the lubrication system, install a new engine management unit, and offer the security of traction control.
For young riders, the Shiver will still be available with a clamping kit to upgrade to A2.

The Shiver's silhouette has changed. Less high-pitched, less ethereal, less boyish, a little more provocative, it still retains a memory of the 2000s fashion with its under-seat silencers. Except that they've become rounder. The 900 Shiver clearly wants to show that it's a new generation, with an engine cowling that fills out its belly better, a good layer of extra black on the swingarm and engine, albeit with pungent red cylinder head covers, redesigned sides and gills, and finally a brand-new instrument cluster. Using TFT technology, it boasts a beautiful color screen, with a wealth of information. The dashboard will flatter the eye and the rider, not to mention the fact that it comes directly from the new RSV4 1000 RR and Tuono V4 1100 RR. There's nothing worse ;-).

When the Shiver 750 came out, it didn't look like much on the chassis front, with its mix of aluminum plates and tubular steel trellis. Aprilia has kept it, as well as the aluminum swingarm. However, it has been fitted with a new 41 mm Kayaba inverted fork, half a kilo lighter, with adjustable rebound and preload. This is followed by new 3-spoke wheels to underline the sporty style and lighten the balance. The front wheel loses 900 grams and the rear 1300 grams. a weight saving of 2.2 kilos on unsprung mass, which will significantly boost the machine's agility.
As for the brakes, we've lost the perimeter petals on the discs, but not the equipment. Two 320 mm discs with 4-piston calipers at the front + 1 240 mm disc with single-piston caliper at the rear + 2-channel ABS.

The second volume of the Shiver promises to have more bite than the first. More displacement to offer more drive than muscle, a more belligerent appearance, enhanced dynamic performance and electronics that are enriched without going overboard. Let's not forget Aprilia's multimedia platform with Bluetooth connectivity available as an option, along with carbon, aluminum and other touring components. However, chasing after the MT, Z, Monster and GSX-S will not be an easy task. The 900 Shiver must take its chances, and make its mark as well as please.

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