Modular tubular steel frame fastened to
aluminium side plates by high strength bolts. Removable rear aluminium
subframe
Front Suspension
Ψ43 mm Sachs upside-down front fork with fully
adjustable compression and rebound damping and spring preload.
Front Wheel Travel
160 mm / 6.2 in
Rear Suspension
Aluminium alloy swingarm Piggy-back design Sachs
hydraulic shock absorber with
fully adjustable compression and rebound damping and spring preload.
Rear Wheel Travel
155 mm / 6.1 in
Front Brakes
2 x Ψ320 mm stainless steel floating discs.
Radial calipers with four pistons
Rear Brakes
Single Ψ240 mm, single piston caliper, metal
braided brake pipe
Wheels
Aluminium alloy
Front Tyre
120/70 -ZR17
Rear Tyre
180/55 -ZR17
Dimensions
Length 2216 mm / 8732 in
Width 905 mm / 35.6 in handlebar
Height 1185 mm / 46.6 in at instrument panel
Seat height
870 mm / 34.2 in
Dry Weight
212 kg / 409 lbs
Fuel Capacity
12
Litres / 3.17 gal
Average Consumption
5.9 L/100 km / 17.0 km/l / 40 US mpg
Standing
Ό Mile
11.5 sec
Top Speed
230.2 km/h / 143 mph
For 2012, the bike gets new colour
schemes, high-spec Brembo brakes with radial-mount callipers, improved hydraulic
clutch, ride-by-wire technology, three different engine maps (which alter power
delivery to suit riding conditions) and a Matrix instrument panel with on
board computer. Anti-lock brakes (ABS) and Aprilia Traction Control (ATC) are
optional extras.
NO COMPROMISES FOR A BIKE WITH NOTHING BUT PURE FUN IN ITS
SIGHTS EXPLOSIVELY POWERFUL, EXTREMELY AGILE AND PERFORMANCE-FOCUSED, THIS
EXCLUSIVE TWIN-CYLINDER MOTARD HAS BEEN CREATED TO SATISFY EVEN THE MOST
DISCERNING OF RIDERS WHO DEMAND THE BEST IN A BIKE.
With 277 GP wins, Aprilia is the most successful racing
brand in the history of the Motorcycle GP World Championship. On September 26,
2010, Max Biaggi secured the world SBK riders' championship in the saddle of his
RSV4 with still a round to go before the end of the season. The following
weekend at Magny Cours - the last round in the season - Aprilia also clinched
the world constructors' championship, winning both races and racking up the 45th
world title in the brand's history. Building on unique expertise and skills
gathered in the world of racing, Aprilia continues to evolve its large-capacity,
high-performance range. Dorsoduro 1200 is a heady cocktail of power, agility and
precision -which is synonymous with pure fun in a motorcycle.
Extreme, powerful and exhilarating like nothing else in
its class, the new Dorsoduro 1200 simply represents the best that a maximotard
has to offer a rider in terms of performance, precision and excitement.
A new record-breaking twin cylinder engine in a light and nimble chassis. With
its sleek forms, broad handlebars, superb attention to detail and premium
componentry, this motorcycle represents the zenith of the twin-cylinder
maximotard class. Dorsoduro 1200 is an explosive cocktail of horsepower, agility
and precision. An extreme bike that takes the concept of fun riding - introduced
by the Dorsoduro 750 and enjoyed by countless riders around the world - to the
next level.
Dorsoduro 1200 is the new benchmark in the maxi motard class. Aprilia Dorsoduro
1200 is a bike that multiplies the basic concepts of the Motard to the nth power
to satisfy even the most demanding riders - riders who accept no compromise in
their pursuit of the best.
Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 combines power and agility,
sportiness and essentiality, bringing together the best aspects of the street
sports bike and Supermoto genres. The result is the distilled essence of
performance and technology, to reward the rider with unparalleled riding
pleasure and fun. This is a unique, special and elite bike, which complements
the skills of the rider and takes them to extraordinary new levels.
With the perfect riding position for total control, a
powerful 130 hp engine and an incredibly nimble, class-beating chassis in true
Aprilia tradition, the Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 is the kind of bike that just begs
you to twist open the throttle. A bike that is unbeatable in the bends - like
all Dorsoduros - that also offers the high power performance of a genuine sports
machine.
Superlative mechanicals and perfection in terms of chassis design are the
hallmarks of all Aprilia machines, and the same is naturally true of the
Dorsoduro 1200 which, in addition, also boasts extremely sporty and
sophisticated looks, outstanding new levels of finish and trim, and levels of
agility and smoothness never experienced before on a twin this size.
Powerful, agile and smooth, the Dorsoduro 1200 is powered
by the all-new latest generation twin-cylinder engine, with the most advanced
technology in the segment. The boisterous 90° V2 unleashes 130 hp of
record-breaking power. True to Aprilia tradition, the chassis layout is simply
without par in its class.
With essential lines oozing pure personality, the unmistakeable design of the
new Dorsoduro 1200 makes it stand out in any crowd. The finish and trim set new
standards for exclusiveness, with details such as the painted tail fairing, the
two-tone frame and the dual exhaust with black heat shields.
The wind deflector and hand guards offer enhanced wind
protection on a bike that is not just nimble in the bends, but is also capable
of significant speed. Naturally, the Dorsoduro boasts class-beating technical
solutions, too. Radial Brembo callipers, hydraulic clutch, Ride by Wire with 3
different engine maps and the Matrix instrument panel with on board computer are
all elements setting the Dorsoduro apart as a unique and exclusive project. The
Dorsoduro is also available with ABS and Aprilia Traction Control (ATC), for
total fun in total safety.
The unique
characteristics of the Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 in detail:
New 90° V-twin engine with four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshaft,
liquid cooling and twin spark ignition;
Triple map Ride by Wire technology (with Sport, Touring and Rain maps)
Electronic fuel
injection;
Mixed gear/chain valve timing system;
Exhaust system with three-way catalytic converter and oxygen sensor;
Ultralight modular frame made from tubular steel trellis/aluminium castings
offering outstanding torsional stiffness;
Aluminium saddle mount;
Aluminium swingarm with lateral shock absorber;
Fully adjustable 43 mm upside-down front fork and piggy-back design rear
monoshock;
Brembo racing brake system with radial callipers.
DESIGN
Dorsoduro 1200 is a radical, outrageously agile and sporty bike. It makes no
concessions whatsoever for ornamentation or for anything not directly functional
in achieving total performance and riding pleasure. This is why all
body parts are cut down to the bare minimum; just like a proper race machine,
the Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 eliminates anything that is of no use to the rider.
No frills, for a bike that prefers to put its superlative mechanicals and
componentry on show instead. Every detail is minimalised and focused on pure
function, such as the all-new hand guards and the motard-style race number
panel, which also offers wind protection at higher speeds.
These elements
complement the pure design of the Dorsoduro 1200 perfectly, with an outstanding
attention to detail evident in features such as the two-tone paintwork of the
frame, the tail fairing colour-coded with the rest of the body elements and the
new dual exhaust with black heat shields. Even the 15 litre fuel tank is
perfectly integrated into the sleek forms of the Dorsoduro 1200.
Dorsoduro 1200 a bike with the soul of a pure motard racer. The ultra-narrow mid
section of the bike - the area that interacts most with the movements of the
rider's body when riding hard - emphasises the extreme compactness of the bike
itself. The rider becomes an integral part of the machine and can move freely in
the slender and perfectly straight saddle to dominate the brutal power of the
engine in all situations. None of the typical acrobatics of the motard style are
beyond the reach of this bike.
THE 1200 cc V90 ENGINE: THE STATE OF THE ART IN TWIN CYLINDER TECHNOLOGY
The Aprilia V90 is a completely new design. It is a modern, technologically
advanced unit with a highly oversquare cylinder geometry for a markedly sporty
temperament and smooth power delivery. Every internal element of the Dorsoduro
1200 has been designed to optimise power delivery and make full use of the
incredible 130 hp unleashed by the engine at 8700 rpm. Every single detail is
conceived to complement the outrageously acrobatic character of the bike.
The main characteristics of this ultra-sophisticated engine are as follows:
90° V-twin architecture;
Triple map Ride by Wire technology (with Sport, Touring and Rain maps)
Highly oversquare bore/stroke ratio;
Offset cylinders for maximum lateral compactness;
Four valves per cylinder;
Double overhead camshafts driven by a mixed chain/gear valve timing system;
Twin spark ignition for smooth but full-bore power delivery;
Electronic fuel injection with dual throttle bodies;
Stick-coils integrated in spark plug boots;
Three-way catalytic converter with oxygen sensor;
Hydraulically operated clutch.
The latest generation injection system uses micro-nebuliser injectors. In
conjunction with optimised fluid dynamics, this solution ensures ideal
combustion, for an engine that is not only powerful but also extremely clean.
Twin spark ignition also contributes to cleaner emissions, as well as ensuring
totally smooth power delivery.
With sophisticated electronic engine management, the Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 is
the new benchmark for technology and performance in its class. Aprilia was the
first manufacturer to believe in the potential of Ride by Wire, a highly
sophisticated technology that helps the rider extract every ounce of performance
from the motorcycle. The electronic throttle management system used in the
Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 represents the current state of the art. Even more
precise and sophisticated maps ensure optimised engine management, keeping the
engine in the perfect conditions to deliver maximum acceleration at all times
for a riding experience unlike anything you've ever seen before. This solution
also ensures smoother, fuller power delivery at low and medium engine speeds,
for optimised engine efficiency even in low load, partial throttle conditions.
With its triple maps (Rain, Touring and Sport), the bike has three distinct
personalities that the rider can choose from at any time to suit every possible
condition and preference. Simply close the throttle and press a button to choose
the desired setting.
SPORT: extreme, for when you want to put yourself to the test with immediate and
direct explosive power.
TOURING: smooth, for making full use of the shattering power of the 1200 cc
engine in all conditions.
RAIN: balanced, with power reigned in to 100 hp for
maximum fun even in poor grip or wet conditions.
With its state-of-art technology, the Aprilia V90 unleashes class-beating levels
of power. No other maxi motard comes close to the performance of the Dorsoduro
1200: with 130 hp at 8,700 rpm and a maximum torque of 115 Nm at 7,200 rpm, this
engine sets new records for the motard genre. To further emphasise the
performance of the engine, a new 2-into-1-into-2 exhaust system has been
designed specifically for the bike. Made entirely from stainless steel, the
generous internal volume of the system ensures a spine-tingling and distinctive
sound.
THE FRAME: FEATHER-LIGHT BUT ULTRA-STIFF
Aprilia bikes have always been considered as the benchmark for chassis
excellence by those in the know. And true to tradition, Dorsoduro 1200 is one of
the most effective, best balanced bikes in its class. While tailored for total
riding fun, as with all Aprilia bikes, the chassis layout of the Dorsoduro also
earns respect for its formidable dynamic balance. With the Dorsoduro,
extreme agility does mean a nervous temperament, and its highly effective
chassis layout ensures total precision and a sensation of being directly
connected to the front wheel. And this is something that can only be said of
very few motards out they. The mixed frame design, constructed with a sturdy
tubular steel trellis mated to lateral aluminium plates, is highly acclaimed by
both enthusiasts and experts alike, while the aluminium saddle mount contributes
to lightening the bike. The product of Aprilia's experience in the world
Supermoto championship, the frame offers perfect balance in terms of stiffness
to deliver supreme handling, even with the explosive power of the new 1200 cc
V90.
The lateral and steeply raked position of the rear shock
absorber is a precise engineering choice, determined after testing numerous
different configurations. This solution frees up precious space for the
generously sized exhaust headers, which are needed to fully exploit the
potential of the 1200 cc engine. This made it possible to optimise the layout of
the exhaust system without adding unnecessarily to the length of the bike, while
also protecting the shock absorber - a vital component in its own right - from
high temperatures.
SUSPENSION: PERFORMANCE UNDER CONTROL
The suspension of the Dorsoduro 1200 has been designed to fully exploit the
incredible performance of the engine and offer the best solutions that anyone
could ever desire in an extreme motard. The 43 mm Sachs upside-down fork with
shell-cast calliper brackets features adjustable spring preload and hydraulic
compression and rebound damping. In addition to permitting total adjustability,
this extremely sophisticated component offers class-beating progressiveness and
a full 160 mm of wheel travel, in perfect keeping with the supermoto riding
style.
The side-mounted Sachs gas shock absorber with separate
canister is
pivoted directly onto the swingarm in a cantilever configuration and features
adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. A
component allowing experienced riders to explore the full potential of the
bike's performance, even on the track. The rear wheel stroke is 155mm, again in
line with the supermoto philosophy that aims for an effective, controlled
suspension but with a long stroke.
BRAKES: RACING TECHNOLOGY - ALSO AVAILABLE WITH ABS
The Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 adopts the state of the art in brake technology: at
the front are 4-piston radial Brembo callipers gripping 320 mm floating discs.
The 240 mm rear disc is also braked by a Brembo calliper - in this case a single
piston unit.
Both the front and rear brake systems employ aeronautical grade metal braided
hoses, which eliminate the undesirable pressure fluctuations of conventional
hoses for maximum braking precision and truly class-beating stopping
performance.
Dorsoduro 1200 is also available with a two-channel ABS system, which can be
deactivated by the user directly from the instrument panel. This ABS system is
specifically calibrated to let the rider fully exploit the power of the brakes
and the grip of the tyres in the dry, so as not to detract from the immense fun
of this bike.
The Dorsoduro 1200 is also the only maxi-motard available
today with Aprilia Traction Control (ATC): an exclusive traction control system
working in conjunction with the sophisticated ABS system, which allows the rider
to make full use of the performance of the exuberant 1200 cc engine, to tackle
even the most challenging terrain and most difficult conditions in safety. When
active, the system offers three different selectable traction control levels.
- Level 1: for an extreme riding experience and maximum
fun and
adrenaline, when curbing the incredible power of the engine is the last thing on
your mind.
- Level 2: for total control in all terrain conditions and maximum thrill
factor.
- Level 3: ideal for tackling challenging conditions, such as slippery roads
where grip is poor.
COMPONENTRY: TOP OF THE CLASS
Motards are by definition essential or even spartan. This, however, does not
mean having to do without class-beating premium content. Aprilia moves the bar
even higher for its rivals with top class features and components. The following
list contains only the main features offered:
- Matrix instrument panel: the mixed digital-analogue instrument panel receives
information via the CAN line and, with its own dedicated event log memory, is an
integral part of the self-diagnostic system. The ultra-compact unit boasts a
modern design and is extremely light. All functions are accessible from a
control on the handlebar. The LED backlight - white for the analogue area and
red for the digital display - has three different brightness settings.
- The anodised aluminium tapered handlebar is an
unequivocal reference to competition supermoto bikes. An incredibly light
component, designed to guarantee top dynamic control of the bike.
- Hydraulically operated clutch. Ensuring consistently precise engagement and
exemplary smoothness, the clutch is self-adjusting and, as a result,
maintenance-free.