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Aprilia SL 750 GT Shiver

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Make Model

Aprilia SL 750 GT Shiver

Year

2009

Engine

Four stroke, longitudinal 90°V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Capacity

749 cc / 45.7 cu-in
Bore x Stroke 92 x 56.4 mm
Cooling System Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio 11.0:1

Induction

Integrated engine management system. Injection with Ride by Wire technology control of the throttle bodies
Exhaust Two in one system in 100% stainless steel with three-way catalytic converter and Lambda probe
Lubrication Dry sump system with separate oil tank
Engine Oil Synthetic, 10-40

Ignition 

Digital electronic, integrated with the injection, two spark plugs per cylinder
Starting Electric
Alternator 450 W @ 6000 rpm.

Max Power

69.3 kW / 95 hp @ 9000 rpm

Max Torque

81 Nm / 8.25 kgf-m / 59.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm

Transmission

6 Speed 
Final Drive Chain Transmission ratio: 16/44
Gear Ratio 1st 36:14 (2.57) / 2nd 32:17 (1.88) / 3rd 30:20 (1.5) / 4th 28:22 (1.27) / 5th 23:26 (0.88) / 6th 24:25 (0.96)
Primary Drive Spur gears, transmission ratio: 60/31 (1.75)
Frame Dismountable steel trellis connected with high strength bolts to aluminium side plates. Dismountable rear frame.

Front Suspension

Ø43 mm upside-down fork.
Front Wheel Travel 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension Aluminium alloy swingarm with reinforcement truss. Hydraulic shock absorber adjustable in spring preload and rebound damping.
Rear Wheel Travel 130 mm / 5.1 in
Front Brakes 2 x Ø320 mm discs, 4 piston caliper

Rear Brakes

Single Ø245 mm disc,  2 piston caliper
Front Wheel In aluminium alloy 3.50 X 17"
Rear Wheel In aluminium alloy 6.00 X 17"

Front Tyre

120/70  ZR17

Rear Tyre

180/5ZR17
Rake 25.9°
Trail 109 mm / 4.17 in
Dimensions

Length 2100 mm / 89 in

Width     800 mm / 31.8 i in (at handlebars)

Height  1135 mm / 44.6 in (at instruments)

Wheelbase 1440 mm / 5.6 in
Seat height 810 mm / 31.6 in

Dry Weight

189 Kg / 445 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

15 Litres / 3.9 US gal

Consumption Average

5.1 L/100 km / 19.7 km/l / 46.3 US mpg

Standing 0 - 100 km/h

4.0 sec
Standing 0 - 140 km/h 6.8 sec
Standing 0 - 200 km/h 17.9 sec
Acceleration 60 - 100 km/h 4.5 sec
Acceleration 60 - 140 km/h 9.7 sec
Acceleration 100 - 140 km/h 5.2 sec
Acceleration 140 - 180 km/h 6.5 sec

Top Speed

210 km/h / 130 mph
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INNOVATIVE, VERSATILE, SPORTY, COMFORTABLE. THE APRILIA SHIVER 750 GT ENTERS THE WORLD OF HALF-FAIRING SPORTS TOURING BIKES WITH THE INTENTION OF STEALING THE SHOW. WITH AN UNPARALLELED TECHNOLOGICAL DESIGN, THE SHIVER 750 GT HAS NO RIVALS IN ITS CATEGORY, AND CAN SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF EVEN THE MOST DEMANDING MOTORCYCLIST. APRILIA SHIVER 750 GT

After bringing a breath of fresh air to the naked bike category, with Shiver Aprilia raises the technological bar once again in the sports touring segment with the Shiver 750 GT, an innovative Sports Tourer, the perfect combination of sports handling, versatility and value in true Aprilia style.

A two-cylinder engine with almost limitless torque, comfortable for two, excellent aerodynamic protection and a chassis that has become a benchmark, are just some of the distinctive features of the Aprilia Shiver 750 GT which, thanks to its dynamic and technological characteristics, is without a doubt a point of reference of the segment, proving once again that Aprilia has what it takes to offer even the most demanding motorcyclists exactly what they want, also with a high technological content.

The equipment of the bike brings the technical level of the segment to new heights, with Aprilia's offer far above that of its competitors. The integral Ride by Wire accelerator, the mapping management controlled by the rider (Sport, Touring and Rain), and the brakes with radial calipers, are truly unique solutions for the sports touring segment and make the Aprilia Shiver 750 GT a sophisticated bike, and a real one-of-a-kind.

The half-fairing gives the Shiver 750 GT the chance to exploit the full versatility of its Naked sister. The added aerodynamic protection in fact, expands the range of use of the Shiver 750 GT notably, making it a "all-round" bike with a complete range of use. From daily commuting, to a trip in the summer, the Shiver 750 GT will meet your needs to perfection, making your rides a pleasure - intuitive, brilliant and safe.

The main characteristics of the Aprilia Shiver 750 GT are:

• 90° V2 engine with four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshaft and liquid cooling;

• ride-by-wire electronic throttle technology with 3 different mappings (Sport, Touring and Rain);

• electronic fuel injection with latest generation injectors;

• mixed gear and chain valve timing;

• modular steel trellis and aluminium side plate frame for high torsional rigidity;

• aluminium swingarm with reinforcement truss and lateral shock absorber;

• 43 mm upside down fork;

• brakes with radial caliper at front;

• latest generation two channel ABS (ABS version only);

The Aprilia Shiver 750 GT comes with the same sophisticated technical package as the Shiver, except for the engine which is a modern 90° V-twin - Euro 3. This engine, the first every mass-produced engine to use the integral Ride By Wire system, made its mark immediately thanks to its dynamic characteristics. Delivering 95 HP, it is not only the most powerful twin in its

Review

Leave it to the Italians to present a new motorcycle with an ambiguous name that invites all sorts of interpretation. Is the Aprilia SL 750 Shiver likely to leave me cold, send a tingly sensation up my spine, or deliver a sharp forearm blow to my head? As it turns out, the Shiver is capable of delivering an expansive variety of responses, as it is one of the most versatile sport bikes available.

It all starts with an unmarked feature on the Shiver (a switchable powerband) that is operated in a wholly non-intuitive way (by pushing the starter button at idle). We have seen and experienced switchable powerbands on various bikes, most notably those from Suzuki, BMW, and Benelli. And, while the different powerbands on other bikes do indeed change the motor’s performance, the modification to the Shiver’s power delivery is so significant that it changes the very character of the motorcycle. This is a good thing.

In the past, Aprilia has relied on the Austrian engine builder Rotax to power its bikes. Given that a company is truly defined by its powerplants—especially in Italy (think Moto Guzzi and Ducati) Aprilia needed to step up and build its own engines to gain entry to the elite club of manufacturers. The liquid-cooled, 4VPC,DOHC, 90-degreeV-twin in the Shiver was “produced entirely in-house”, according to an Aprilia spokesman. The game is on, and Aprilia is now all-in.

First shots are rarely bullseyes. However, the Shiver’s engine is nothing short of spectacular. The V-twin has an extraordinarily wide powerband, and a power delivery that ranges from placid in the Rain mode to cracking in the Sport mode.Truly,the Shiver is a three-in-one motorcycle. All it takes is letting the motor settle down to idle, then by flicking the start button, the digital dash readout cycles through R-T-S (Rain, Touring, and Sport).

With upright, supermoto-lite ergonomics and a tall, hard seat, the Shiver puts you in a sporting mindset instantly. Fire it up, and the sound emitting from the stainless steel exhaust system is throaty and dynamic.

In the Sport mode, the Shiver is a stunning canyon attack vehicle. Nimble does not begin to describe it.

The bike is ultra-responsive to input, so you must ride it precisely. Sloppy riding results in sloppy handling, so bring your A game to this ride. Mid-turn corrections are welcome and accommodated without delay, an especially valuable trait on unfamiliar roads.

A consequence of this responsiveness is the bike’s nervousness at high speed, particularly on roads in less-than-perfect condition; indeed, aggressive riders on ragged roads may want to consider a steering damper to calm things down. It isn’t a suspension issue—the suspension is terrific—it is all about the geometry and the sharp throttle response.

Displacing 750cc, the Shiver certainly doesn’t have liter-bike acceleration. However,the motor does rev quickly for a V-twin, and the front end goes typically light when the throttle is twisted hard. On my first ride, I thought it had poor fuel injection, until I realized I wasn’t as precise with the throttle as the powerband demanded. Once adjusted to the power delivery, I was ready to rocket, and the chassis willingly obliged. Dunlop Qualifiers allow the bike to be heeled over with expected confidence. 

Source Ultimatemotorcycling.com