The Aprilia Shiver 750 is a standard motorcycle manufactured by Italian manufacturer Aprilia. The motorcycle incorporates the first Ride by Wire Technology on a production motorcycle and a 90° V-twin engine.[1][2][3]

Aprilia SL750 Shiver
ManufacturerAprilia
Production2007–2016
SuccessorAprilia Shiver 900
ClassNaked bike
Engine749.9 cc (45.76 cu in)
Bore / stroke92.0 mm × 56.4 mm (3.62 in × 2.22 in)
Power94 bhp (70 kW; 95 PS) @ 9,000 rpm
57 kW (77 hp) (rear wheel) [1]
Torque60 lb⋅ft (81 N⋅m) @ 8,500 rpm
SuspensionFront: 43 mm inverted cartridge fork
Rear: Hydraulic shock absorber adjustable in spring preload and rebound damping
TiresFront: 120/70 ZR17
Rear: 180/55 ZR17
Wheelbase1,440 mm (56.7 in)
DimensionsL: 2,265 mm (89.2 in)
W: 800 mm (31.5 in)
H: 1,135 mm (44.7 in)
Seat height810 mm (31.9 in)
Weight189 kg (417 lb) [2] (dry)
220 kg (490 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity16 L (3.5 imp gal; 4.2 US gal)

The Shiver is also available as a partially faired option known as the Shiver 750 GT, which was launched in 2009.[4] The instrument panel features comprehensive gauges including a gear indicator. The 'Ride by Wire' electronic throttle has three available power settings, referred to as Sport, Touring and Rain. Sport mode is normal, with maximum power and torque; Touring mode scales back the responsiveness; Rain mode reduces torque by 25%.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Aprilia Shiver 750 - BEST USED BIKES". Cycle World. November 11, 2016. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
  2. ^ a b Kodack, Anthony (May 28, 2007). "2008 Aprilia SL 750 Shiver". Top Speed. Retrieved December 13, 2016.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ Aprilia Website
  4. ^ Ash, Kevin (5 August 2009). "Aprilia Shiver GT review". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 14 November 2009.
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