Aprilia Shiver Review: Aprilia SL 750 Shiver 2007
Aprilia Shiver SL 750 Overwiew
A stunning new naked bike has made its debut in the fantastic world of Aprilia. The SL 750 Shiver is agile, powerful, refined and packed with technology. Advanced in performance and design, this is a bike dedicated to riders who want to stand out from the crowd, with sporting Italian style.
A brand new 90° V twin engine, designed and manufactured entirely by Aprilia, an innovative chassis, prestige components and the latest generation of technical solutions are the winning ingredients of the new SL 750 Shiver. This agile yet powerful motorcycle is designed to deliver satisfaction and excitement to all riders, from the novice to the most demanding and experienced. The SL 750 Shiver is the mid-size naked bike you have been waiting for.
Aprilia SL 750 Shiver Specification:
Category: Naked bike / Streetfighter
Engine:
Type: Four stroke longitudinal 90° VTwin, Liquid cooled, Double overhead camshaft with mixed gear/chain drive, Four valves per cylinder.
Fuel: Unleaded petrol.
Bore x stroke: 92mm x 56.4mm
Total displacement: 749.9 cc
Compression ratio: 11 : 1
Maximum power at the crank: 95 HP at 9000 rpm.
Maximum torque at the crank: 8.25 kgm at 7000 rpm.
Fuel system: Integrated engine management system. Injection with Ride by Wire technology control of the throttle bodies
Ignition: Digital electronic, integrated with the injection
Starting: Electric
Exhaust: Two in one system in 100% stainless steel with three-way catalytic converter and Lambda probe
Generator: 450 W at 6000 rpm.
Lubrication: Wet sump
Gearbox: six speed, transmission ratio:
1: 36/14 (2.57)
2: 32/17 (1.88)
3: 30/20 (1.5)
4: 28/22 (1.27)
5: 23/26 (1.130)
6: 24/25 (1.041)
Clutch: Multi-plate in oil bath, hydraulically operated.
Primary drive: Spur gears
Transmission ratio: 60/31 (1.75)
Final drive: Chain
Transmission ratio: 16/44
Chassis:
Frame: Modular steel trellis connected with high strength bolts to cast aluminium side plates. Detachable rear sub frame.
Front suspension: 43 mm upside-down fork. Wheel travel 120 mm.
Rear suspension: Aluminium alloy swingarm with reinforcement truss. Hydraulic shock absorber adjustable in spring preload and rebound damping. Wheel travel 130 mm.
Brakes:
Front: Double stainless steel floating disc (Ø 320 mm ) with four piston radially mounted calipers. Metal braided brake line.
Rear: Stainless steel disc (Æ 245 mm) with single piston caliper. Metal braided brake line.
Wheels: In aluminium alloy
Front: 3.50 X 17″
Rear: 6.00 X 17″
Tyres: Radial tubeless;
Front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear: 180/55 ZR 17
Dimensions:
Overall length: 2265 mm
Overall width: 800 mm (at handlebars)
Overall height: 1135 mm (at instruments)
Seat height: 810 mm
Wheelbase: 1440 mm
Trail: 109 mm
Rake angle: 25.7°
Dry weight: 189 kg
Tank capacity: 15 ltrs