История модели
Спортивный мотоцикл «Aprilia RS 125» был запущен в серийное производство в 1992 году. Этот мотоцикл эволюция Aprilia Futura, последний потомок AF1 125.
Мотоцикл Aprilia RS 125
Первая модель мотоциклов Aprilia RS 125 носила название «Extrema» и указывалась с аббревиатурой «R». Он был оснащен двигателем Rotax 123 который мог развить мощность в 34 л.с., а так же регулируемой системой зажиганием, с передней телескопической гидравлической вилкой «MARZOCCHI» и задним регулируемым амортизатором «SACHS». Лишь первая модель Aprilia RS 125 была оснащена тормозной системой легендарной золотой коллекции.
Он сразу полюбился мотолюбителям за эффектный агрессивный дизайн. Недаром многими он признан самым красивым байком своего класса всех времён и народов. На протяжении всего времени Aprilia RS 125 претерпевала значительные изменения (замена двигателя Rotax 123 на Rotax 122, изменения системы зажигания, замена тормозной системы «Brembo» на «Grimeca», о чем свидетельствует выпушенных 5 модельных рядов.
В 2011 году (на рынок попала лишь в 2013 году) модель была значительно модернизирована, снабжена четырехтактным двигателем, но поступила в серию уже с новым индексом – RS4 125.
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Данная модель не пользовалась уже тем ажиотажным спросом среди желающих приобрести легендарный 2-тактный мотоцикл. Причин понижения спроса множество: это и четырехтактный маломощный мотор, и различные доработки двигателя по EURO3. Но для нашего отечественного вторичного моторынка ещё долгое время останутся востребованными и актуальными все предыдущие модификации «Aprilia RS 125».
A chassis architecture worthy of the Aprilia tradition
The performance provided by the new engine is perfectly matched to an ultra-fine chassis architecture, easy to ride and intuitive, but at the same time incredibly high performance that, in the best Aprilia tradition, is simply unrivalled in the category. In fact, the mixed steel trellis/aluminium plates frame provides standard-setting stiffness, defines an extremely compact bike and ensures that it is capable of catering to fledgling riders with no problem, as well as enhancing the riding skills of more expert and discerning bikers. This makes flowing routes a favourite playground for the Shiver 900.
The structure of Shiver 900 draws from all the proverbial Aprilia chassis architecture know-how, as well as their experience on tracks all over the world. The trellis upper part in steel tubing is connected to wide spread aluminium lateral plates using special, high-resistance bolts. The combination formed by these elements forms an extremely stiff and lightweight frame, an rational and excellent solution for reining in all the horses of the new Aprilia V90.
The contained longitudinal development of the engine has led to obtaining an agile bike, a feature that also benefits from the choice to position the shock absorber laterally. Thanks to this solution, space was created for the exhaust manifolds that have a shape and volume calibrated to perfection in order to get the best performance from the engine. This has allowed for an optimum exhaust manifold layout, without having a significant impact on the length of the bike and without thermally stressing a fundamental riding element like the shock absorber.
The aluminium alloy swingarm with stiffening truss boasts stiffness values at the top of its category and it is sized to withstand the asymmetrical stress due to the lateral positioning of the shock absorber.
Aprilia Shiver 900 adopts a new Kayaba fork, with hydraulics adjustable in extension and spring preload, almost a half kilo lighter than the one mounted on the first version, with 41 mm stanchions with chill cast feet to support the radial callipers. The 130 mm travel lets you smoothly tackle urban and mountain routes. The two steering yoke plates are made of forged aluminium.
The rear shock absorber, mounted on the side, is pivoted directly to the swingarm, following the cantilever layout and it is adjustable in spring preload and hydraulic rebound. Rear wheel travel is 130 mm.
The sporty, three-spoked wheel rims are also new, inspired by the standard Aprilia Tuono V4 wheels and contributors to containing the weight, reducing the front by 0.9 kg and the rear by 1.3 kg. This leads to a drastic reduction of the gyroscopic effect and therefore greater agility for the bike, improved suspension functionality thanks to the reduction of unsprung masses and quicker acceleration. The new wheel rims are shod with 120/70 tyres on the front and 180/55 on the rear.
The braking system, equipped with two-channel ABS, implements radial callipers to highlight the sportiness of the project and 320 mm discs on the front. On the rear, a 240 mm disc is gripped by a single-piston calliper.
Both the front and rear systems have metal braided brake lines derived from the aeronautic sector, which eliminate the annoying buffering effect of conventional lines and guarantee maximum braking precision.
Power and torque
You may assume the V-twin motor will be lumpy and aggressive but in reality noting could be further from the truth and the Shiver’s engine is remarkably smooth. Feeling a lot like an SV650 on steroids (which is no bad thing) it revs cleanly and has lots of lovely mid-range drive. It really is a very pleasant engine to use and with 93bhp and 66.4ft.lb of torque on offer (it can be restricted to A2-legal if required) is peppy enough to thrill while not being over-the-top or too aggressive. That said, its smooth nature does make it a touch forgettable and when you see the spec of its chassis and the Aprilia name on the tank you kind of expect it to have a bit more fire in its belly. If you want to add a touch of spice, altering the gearing is thoroughly recommended.
What about the Shiver’s other competition?
For a motorcycle that’s been on the market for a decade, I’ve seen very few Aprilia Shivers on the road. One reason for that is the strong competition it faces. It had some very worthy and less expensive competitors when it was a 750. Things aren’t much easier now that it’s in the 900 class.
The competition starts with the fellow Italian, the Ducati Monster 821, though the Aprilia undercuts it on price. The very appealing Triumph Street Triple R, which unlike the Ducati also matches the Aprilia’s TFT dash, is $1,000 more expensive than the Aprilia but provides more power. The new Kawasaki Z900 we’ve been riding this summer is less sophisticated but is more powerful and less expensive. Then there’s the perennial bang-for-the-buck favorite in the 900 class, the Yamaha FZ-09, with an MSRP of $8,999. I’ve ridden most of those bikes and there’s not a bad one in the bunch. That kind of competition is enough to send a shiver down the Aprilia’s spine, except that the Shiver doesn’t have a spine. Trellis frame, you know.
Ten years ago, I wrote that the Shiver’s headlight looked like it had been designed by Salvador Dalí when he tired of painting melting clocks. Today, it looks a lot more conventional than it did back then. Photo by Kevin Wing.
Of course the other big reason you don’t see a lot of Aprilias on the road, especially Shivers and Dorsoduros, is because the company just doesn’t have as big a footprint in North America as those other manufacturers. While the Piaggio group has been working steadily over this past decade to improve its dealership coverage, you still probably don’t have a neighborhood Aprilia shop, especially if you don’t live in a major market.
With its lower price, bump in power and the TFT dash, the new Shiver 900 makes a compelling case against its direct V-twin competition, the Ducati Monster. Its ergonomics and user-friendly power mean you could easily commute to work through traffic all week and happily burn your entire weekend on a sport-touring blitz through the mountains. This class of bikes is one I’m naturally drawn to, and if you feel the same, I can tell you without hesitation that 10 years after the original Shiver, the upgraded 900 is an even more worthy option to consider.
But I’m still not convinced about the name.
Yakıt Tasarrufu İçin Neler Yapılmalı ?
Benzin ve mazot fiyatları günden güne artış gösterirken, cebinizdeki parayı korumanın bir yolu da yakıt verimliliğini arttırarak tasarruf sağlamaktan geçiyor.
Peki yakıt tasarrufu nasıl sağlanır? Yazımızda yakıta daha az para harcamanızı sağlayacak, yapılması gereken başlıca ipuçlarından bahsedeceğiz.
1. Lastik hava basınçlarını düzenli olarak kontrol edin.
Aprilia Shiver 900 Motosikletinizin Havası Düzenli Kontrol lastikler yakıt tüketimini %5’e kadar azaltabilir.
Lastikler ayda ortalama 1 PSI basınç kaybeder ve bu değer soğuk hava, beton zemin vb. faktörler nedeniyle artabilir.
Havası düşük lastikler sürüş esnasında sürtünme katsayısını %10’a kadar arttırabilir ayrıca sürüş zevkinizi bozabilir. Lastik basıncını ayda en az 1 kere kontrol etmenizde fayda var.
2.Motosikletinizin bakımlarını düzenli yapın.
Motor yağını, hava filtresini ve bujileri düzenli olarak değiştirmeniz hem yakıt tasarrufu hem de aracınızın uzun ömürlü olması açısından oldukça önemlidir. Aprilia Shiver 900 Motorunuza ait kitapçıktaki bakım periyotlarını aksatmamaya özen gösterin. Eğer çok tozlu, çamurlu arazilerde kullanıyorsanız hava filtresini daha sık kontrol etmekte fayda var.
3.Gereksiz ağırlıklardan kurtulun.
Ortalama bir araba için ekstra 50kg ağırlık %1-2 oranında yakıt tüketimi demek oluyor. Bu durumda motosiklet için ağırlığın önemi 6-7 kat daha artmakta. Aprilia Shiver 900 motorunuzun Arka çantanızda ve yan çantalarda gereksiz yük taşıyorsanız, şehir içi kullanımı gibi yan çantaya ihtiyacınız olmadığı durumlarda evde bırakarak hem yakıttan tasarruf edebilir hem de trafikte daha rahat edebilirsiniz.
4.Kullanım alışkanlıklarınızı gözden geçirin.
Aprilia Shiver 900 ile Ani hızlanma, yüksek devirlerde sürüş demek yüksek tüketim demek.
Kalkış esnasında gaza daha nazik davranıp vitesleri doğru zamanda artırarak yakıt tasarrufu sağlayabilirsiniz.
Motosiklet yakıt tüketimini etkileyen 7 önemli bilgi!
- Sürücüden Kaynaklanan Gereksiz Harcama,
- Motoru rölantide ısıtmak yakıt tüketimini arttırır,
- Akan trafiğin hızına uyulmadığı için,
- Hava koşulları yakıt tüketimini sanıldığından daha fazla etkiler,
- Yokuş inerken kesinlikle vitesi boşa atmayın.
- Bujilerin ayarsız, bozuk ve pis oluşu yakıt tüketimini arttırır.
- Motosiklet bakımının düzenli yaptırılmaması yakıt tüketimini arttırır.
Aprilia Shiver 900 Design
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Aprilia Shiver and Dorsoduro 900 – official video by Aprilia Official
The overall design of the Shiver 900 may well be categorized as a naked-sport, but it clearly borrows from the realm of the Supermoto machines for some of its looks. It starts out right up front with a cut-down front fender mounted to the inverted forks’ shoes with uprights to protect the exposed inner fork tube from deposits that would damage the seals in the stanchions.
The symmetrical, tri-spoke wheels add to the stunt-bike look while conforming to the norm for sport bikes in general. A minimal headlight housing carries the cyclops headlight and mounts the LED turn signals on short standoffs to complete the forward lighting.
One of the major improvements with this year-model is found in the instrumentation; namely, the 4.3-inch, color Thin-Film Transistor display. It’s the very same unit used on the Tuono 1100 V4 and RSV4 models, and it brings the same level of functionality with an ambient-light sensor that allows the display to shift its colors and contrasts for maximum visibility under any conditions. If that isn’t enough electronic fandanglery for you, it also comes stock with the MIA system that wirelessly networks with your smartphone to further expand your options.
The four-gallon fuel tank starts the flyline out in a sporty fashion with a flat deck and flanges up top that flow forward to meet the new cheek fairings and form a bit of a knee pocket where the tank tapers down to meet the narrow waist. The seat rests at 32 inches off the ground – tiptoe country for shorter riders – but the steep drop to the saddle and short hop up to the p-pad keeps the profile looking nice and sporty. A set of J.C. handles and subframe-mount, fold-up footpegs finish out the passenger’s amenities. At the tip of the tail, a compact taillight takes care of business with turn signals and a tag mount out on the short, newly designed mudguard.
Time For Some Highway Riding
It was cold, but I knew I needed to go test out the Shiver 900 on the highway. I had my gear on, three-layer Cordura jacket, Cordura pants, and new gloves. I set out to see what this naked sport bike feels like on the highway.
The Shiver 900 did not disappoint on the highway.
I set the bike to sport mode and set out on Stoney Trail, the ring road that goes around the city of Calgary.
The motorcycle was extremely smooth in its acceleration. I was pleasantly surprised at how well the Shiver 900 feels on the highway. The wind is very present as one would expect on a bike without a windshield; however, the design of the bike seems to reduce the amount of wind in the helmet area. It was not unpleasant or overly turbulent to ride at highway speeds.
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Passing a tractor-trailer was not a problem. I felt confident and the motorcycle has no issues with power in the low end, the mid-range, and at the top end. The Shiver does very well in all situations.
Aprilia Shiver 900 (2017 – 2020) Price
The Shiver 750 arrived in 2010 and was replaced by the Shiver 900 in 2017. If you want the 750 you can pick one up for as low as £3000 but you are probably better off paying about £2000 extra and buying a Shiver 900 instead. Not only will it be newer and therefore less likely to have any issues, it performs significantly better than the 750 due to its bigger capacity motor. Prices for the Shiver 900 start at £5000 for a bike with a fair few miles in its clocks (£4500 in a private sale) but if you shop around you can get one with a very low mileage (less than 5000, often less than 3000) for just £5500. Ideally find one of these in a dealership and do a bit of haggling. The absolute top-end is £8000 for a brand new 2020 bike with (hardly…) used 2020 models going for £6000.
She Said
My wife and fellow motorcycle writer, Allyn Hinton, says, “That was an interesting way to go on the competitor. I might have gone with the Kawasaki Z900 or the Yamaha MT-10. Aprilia didn’t just slap a new engine in the Shiver for the update in 2018. The bike has a new chassis and new suspension, so we have a whole new riding experience in the Shiver 900. Power delivery is super smooth, and suspension is adjustable now, so you can tailor it to your needs. The new instrument display is easy to read, and overall, the bike is very rider-friendly. If I have to give it a label, I’ll call it an everyday bike, so make it your commuter ride and you can’t go wrong.”
ТОП-7 лучших максискутеров
При выборе моделей для нашего рейтинга мы постарались отобрать наиболее доступные модели, зарекомендовавшие себя с хорошей стороны, по оптимальной цене и отзывам пользователей. В их число вошли максискутеры следующих марок:
- Yamaha T Max 530 SX;
- BMW C650 GT;
- Honda 750 integra;
- Aprilia SRV 850;
- Suzuki SkyWave 650 Burgman;
- Gilera GP800;
- SYM MAXSYM 600i ABS.
Yamaha T Max 530SX
Благодаря относительно небольшому весу, скутер может развивать скорость от 160 до 180 км/ч. Мощные тормоза позволяют сделать почти мгновенную остановку даже на максимальной скорости, а радиус разворота составляет не более 2,8 м. Бензобак вмещает до 15 литров топлива, а расход не превышает 5-5,5 л на расстояние в 100 км. Запуск происходит автоматически, через кнопку электрозапуска.
| Число цилиндров | 2 |
| Количество клапанов | 4 |
| Размеры, мм (ДхШхВ) | 2200х775х1475 |
| Вес, кг | 217 |
Стоимость от 518150 до 764153 рублей.
Плюсы
- сочетание динамики, комфорта и управляемости;
- качество сборки;
- очень чувствительные тормоза;
- запас хода более 250 км без дозаправок на скорости 110-120 км/ч;
- ветрозащита на любой скорости;
- удобные зеркала;
- уверенная разгонная динамика;
- прочный пластик, выдерживающий падения.
Минусы
- дорожные неровности ощущаются из-за малого размера колес;
- высокая стоимость;
- в России не продается;
- подвеска низкая не для наших дорог;
- высокая стоимость ремонта и обслуживания;
- на первых поколениях ямаха т max 500 требует внимания бензонасос, который перегревается и выходит из строя, если ездить с практически пустым бензобаком;
- при езде по пробкам расход бензина ощутимо возрастает;
- требовательность к качеству топлива.
максискутер Yamaha T Max 530SX
BMW C650 GT
Модель подходит для езды в городе и за ее пределами. Двигатель с мощностью в 44 кВт (60 л.с.) дает преимущество на приличных расстояниях. Продуманные технологии порадуют пользователей, в число которых входят стояночный тормоз с интегрированием управления в подножку, центральный замок и электрорегулируемое ветровое стекло.
Конструкционные особенности
Как отмечает автор подробного видеообзора камрад Дядя Макс на своём канале, детектор поразительно напоминает Teknetics G2.
По другим данным он является копией Fisher Gold Bug.
Трёхсоставная штанга. Верхняя часть S-образная, с развитым подлокотником, устойчивыми стационарными сошками и блоком управления. Нижняя часть — телескопическая, из двух колен с большим диапазоном регулировок и пружинными клипсами. Штанга под катушку из пластика, со стандартной втулкой под сенсор с двумя ушками. Комплектная катушка — Double D размером 11 дюймов.
В комплекте идут проводные наушники, сумка для переноски и инструкция.
Прибор оснащён монохромным LCD-дисплеем с индикацией числа VDI (метка на шкале дискриминации) и глубины — две большие цифры по центру, из органов управления — два потенциометра и три «плёночные» кнопки — минус и плюс, кнопка пинпоинтер/баланс грунта.
Схема VLF, рабочая частота 19 kHz — неплохая заявка на монетник.
Интересная особенность — два кабельных ввода для наушников — под 3.5 мм и под 6.31 мм.
Aprilia Shiver 900 Competitors
Ya know, Aprilia puts out a solid product in the Shiver 900, so in the interest of comparing apples to apples, I grabbed another Eye-Tie ride for my head-to-head, the Ducati Hypermotard 950. As usual, Ducati makes an aesthetically pleasing presentation, though I could do without the bird’s beak if I’m honest. Duc also keeps to a more off-road-tastic look that incorporates a bench-type seat that is sure to allow for a more robust array of body English possibilities to further enable the stunt riders out there, not that they need any more encouragement. No matter how you slice it though, both bikes just seem to scream funtimes.
The Hypermotard pulls ahead a little in the suspension area with fully-adjustable Marzocchi stems up front, though it runs the same Sachs monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping out back, so the advantage is slight. In the brakes, Duc pulls ahead once more with Bosch Cornering ABS versus the vanilla Aprilia ABS. Ducati keeps up the pressure with a slight edge in displacement in its 937 cc, L-twin Testastretta mill, and that translates into 114 horsepower and 71 pound-feet to outperform the Aprilia.
It gets worse for Aprilia; the Hypermotard adds a wheelie control feature on top of the traction control and riding modes features to top the electronics ranking. As usual, there’s a tradeoff, and for the Hypermotard it comes at the checkout counter. The Duc rolls for $13,295 MSRP, and that’s a significant price difference that puts it in a higher price bracket.
Aprilia Shiver 900 Chassis
The frame in the Shiver 900 is a composite construction that starts out with a steel-tubing Trellis design at the steering head. It is bolted to aluminum lateral plates supporting the swingarm pivots, and the engine is a stressed member that completes the structure in a bid to keep frame weight to a minimum. As for the swingarm itself, its an aluminum-alloy yoke with a stiffening truss for extra strength.
Up front, a set of lighter 41 mm Kayaba usd forks take care of business with adjustable rebound damping and spring preload, and in the rear, a Sachs monoshock matches those adjustments. Suspension travel measures in at 4.72 inches (120 mm) and 5.11 inches (130 mm) front and rear, respectively.
Cast aluminum, Tuono-inspired wheels round out the rolling chassis, and they eliminate about two pounds from the front rim and 2.86 pounds from the rear. ZR-rated rubber lines the rims in a 120/70 and 180/55 aspect ratio, and that’s the highest speed rating you’ll find on a street bike so you can be confident that they’ll handle anything you throw at it, up to and including stunt riding.
Dual, 320 mm front discs are clamped by four-piston, radial-mount calipers with a 240 mm wave-cut disc and single-pot anchor out back. Plus, the Shiver comes stock with a twin-channel, switchable ABS feature that serves as the first layer of electronic safety net for the rider.
| Front suspension/ Wheel travel: | Kayaba upside-down forks, 41 mm fork body. Adjustable preload and hydraulic and rebound damping/ 4.7 inches (120 mm) |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension/ Wheel travel: | Double sided aluminum alloy swingarm. Sachs monoshock absorber with adjustable preload and rebound damping/ 5.1 inches (130 mm) |
| Front brake: | 320 mm floating double disc with aluminum carrier. Radial mounted, four pistons per calipers with steel braided brake lines. |
| Rear brake: | 240 mm wave stainless steel disc. Single piston caliper. Steel braided brake lines. |
| Front wheel: | 6” x 17” cast aluminum alloy wheel, with 3 double spokes. |
| Rear wheel: | 3.5” x 17” cast aluminum alloy wheel with 3 double spokes. |
| Front Tire: | 180/55 ZR 17 |
| Rear Tire: | 120/70 ZR 17 |
Engine, gearbox and exhaust
As the name suggests, the Shiver 750’s engine was treated to a capacity hike to 896cc through a longer stroke within the 90-degree V-twin’s barrels when it became the Shiver 900 and to go with this a few internal mods were also applied. Nothing that drastic, just sensible changes that also saw the clutch’s lever effort reduced by 15%, the fuelling improved and the motor’s midrange and peak torque boosted by 7ft.lb. The peak power remains the same, mainly to allow it to still be made A2-legal via an ECU re-map, which is easily reversed once you gain a full A-licence. In terms of reliability there have been a few factory upgrades, so ideally go for one with a service history from an Aprilia dealer, and listen out for any rattles from the cam chain tensioner. It’s not a common issue or one that is hard to fix so isn’t too concerning. The service intervals on the Shiver are every 6000 miles with the valve-clearances at 12,000 mile intervals. It’s not a particularly expensive job but you do need to keep on top of them as the exhaust valve gaps can close up, which has the potential to damage the valves if left unchecked. The gearbox is robust on the Shiver and so is the exhaust system, although quite a few owners upgrade it for aftermarket cans. If you choose to do this be aware that the odd slotted ends on the OE cans are there for a reason. Owners complained that the Shiver 750 made their clothing smell of fumes as the vacuum created behind the bike causes exhaust gasses to be sucked backwards, hence the reason the 900’s pipes have side exits. To be fair this is more a fashion-conscious Italian rider issue than a British rider one…
Max: Cool Story About Bros, Bro
Say twin brothers were born to parents short of the substantial financial resources required to support the product of their three-minute romp under the bleachers at a Molly Hatchet concert. After an examination of their limited means, the parents had no choice but to put their newborn crotchfruit up for adoption. Both boys were scooped up quickly, but by separate couples living on opposite seaboards.
Brother Shiv grew up on the East Coast. He studied hard, got good grades, lettered in track (middle distance runner), and while not the life of the party, he was popular enough to be chosen prom king. He worked weekends at the movie theater to save money for college, applied himself, and graduated.
He now works at an investment firm and hosts a poker night where he pours decent scotch. Shiv is your fun-but-responsible friend, the one you call when you want to grab a drink after work and unwind. Did I mention that Shiv also owns a small pickup and has offered to help you move?
The other brother, Durso, grew up out West. He studied hard, got good grades, lettered in track as a sprinter, and was not only the prom king, he was always the life of the party. He worked at the movie theater on weekends to save money for Natty Ice and a bitchin’ Camaro, and still works there today, although now he “knows a guy if you need a little weed.”
Durso is the friend that everyone has a story about, and they all start with, “Remember that one time when Durso was super high?”
Photo: Angelica Rubalcaba Photo: Angelica Rubalcaba Photo: Angelica Rubalcaba
His responsibilities, if you can call them that, are making sure everyone’s got a shot of tequila and hooking you up with the hot blonde at the bar. He will need to borrow a couple bucks to pay for the tequila though.
This probably sounds like the plot of a shitty movie starring Lindsey Lohan’s brother (playing both roles) but it’s the best way for me to explain the differences between the two 900 V-Twin offerings from Aprilia. With the same powerplant and tune, one would think that they’d be damn near identical—but it turns out that the similarities end with the motor.
You already know what I thought about the Dodo (and if you don’t, click your way on over to that article), so on to the Shiver.
My first ride on it was a bitterly cold, nighttime romp up to The Wall, making me fully appreciate Aprilia’s naming of the motorcycle. No wind protection, no heated grips, but the exhaust did keep my rump warm. I didn’t experience the buffeting Surj complained about, but I have about three inches on him.
I’m taller, too.
Everything seems to be a bit crisper on the Shiver. Less suspension travel means less squat on acceleration and less dive under braking. The combination of tighter boingers and sportier riding position is noticeable in the corners too.
From initial turn-in to the inevitable power wheelies on exit, the action arrives just a fraction of a second quicker.
In fact, the only thing that Shiver is less eager to do than the Dodo is lighting up the fuel light. It doesn’t have a life-changing amount of additional range, but I did get to stop one less time on the Berryessa route I ran with the Dodo a couple weeks earlier.
Aprilia offers some basic luggage for the Shiver, making it the more logical machine for whenever space in my garage opens up for a borderline-impractical motorcycle. Of course, logic is not really on the front burner when considering ATFATT (all the fun, all the time) motorcycles.
The Shiver is a little more grown up than the Dodo, and I mean that in the best way possible. Shiv won’t take you to an outright raging, Friday night into Saturday morning kegger like his long lost twin brother. He’s about responsible fun, like a Super Bowl party, or a couple of early-evening beers followed by a reasonable bedtime—got work in the morning, after all.
That workaday description might sound like I still prefer the Dodo, but as a guy who feels his age a bit more every day, I’m starting to appreciate slightly more low-key fun.
Max “The Camera Adds Three Inches” Klein is the SF chapter Director of the AFM, and surprised us all by being the reasonable, sensible voice in our review of the Shiver, especially alongside Editor “If It Ain’t Got a Topcase, It Ain’t Shit.”
Suzuki GSX-S750 & Aprilia Shiver 900
This story originally appeared in our March 2018 issue, which you can read in all its original high-res glory here.
Aprilia Shiver 900 (2017 – 2020) spec
Original price | £7999 |
Current price range | £4500-£6500 |
Capacity | 896.1cc |
Bore x Stroke | 92×67.4mm |
Engine layout | V-twin |
Engine details | DOHC, 8v, liquid-cooled |
Power | 93bhp (70kW) @ 8750rpm |
Torque | 66.4 lb-ft (90Nm) @ 6500rpm |
Top speed | 125mph |
Transmission | 6 speed, chain final drive |
Average fuel consumption | 46mpg |
Tank size | 15 litres |
Max range to empty (theoretical) | 151 miles |
Reserve capacity | 30 miles |
Rider aids | Three-level traction control, ABS, three power modes |
Frame | Tubular steel trellis with cast aluminium sections |
Front suspension | 41mm KYB inverted forks |
Front suspension adjustment | Adjustable rebound and spring preload |
Rear suspension | KYB monoshock |
Rear suspension adjustment | Adjustable spring preload |
Front brake | 2 x 320mm discs, four-piston calipers. ABS |
Rear brake | 240mm disc, one-piston caliper |
Front tyre | 120/70 – ZR17 |
Rear tyre | 180/55 – ZR17 |
Rake/Trail | 25.9°/ 109mm |
Dimensions | 2130mm x 810mm x 1110mm (LxWxH) |
Wheelbase | 1465mm |
Ground clearance | n/a |
Seat height | 810mm |
Kerb weight | 218kg (dry) |
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