Test: Aprilia Shiver 900
Refreshed this year, the naked Shiver is sure to delight fans of these Italian bikes, but also attract new ones. Why? There are several reasons, perhaps it is best to start with who this classic machine is actually intended for; who are the potential buyers. I'm not taking a big risk if I write that these are experienced motorcyclists (mostly men) who chase each other alone or in pairs on winding country roads, and they have enough just over 80 'horses'the Tuono from the same house is too edgy and wild for them, and the Dorsoduro 900 goes too far into the supermoto category. But still too Shiver she's not a gentle kitty, but she can be a wild cat when she rides harder - in fact, she knows the brand's athletic genes.
Comfortable sports
Not only on winding back roads where a relaxed ride and a wide saddle are suitable for long rides, the passenger will not groan in discomfort - the new Aprilia will impress those who like it with a modified or increased engine (896 cc) from the Shiver 750, they will be suitable for day trips. On weekends - mountain turns. That being said, you'll enjoy a choice of three power modes (Tour, Sport, Rain), a three-stage rear wheel slip control system, and a pair of under-seat exhaust pipes knocked out, finishing with fancy satellite dish-style dials - if you add blue tooth connectivity to your phone. , but you can also connect to, say, Luna with a little prank through the exhaust pipes. Well, Aprilia didn't joke around with the TFT system armature, carried over from the Tuono and RSV models, which is transparent in modern style, but, unfortunately, without a fuel gauge. Some will also rumble from the weight of the bike, but this is not felt while riding.
Basic data
Test model cost: 9.499 €
Technical information
engine: two-cylinder, four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 896 cm3
Power: 70 kW (95 hp) at 8.750 volts / min
Torque: 90 Nm at 6.500 rpm
Energy transfer: six-speed gearbox, chain
Frame: steel pipe
brakes: Front 320mm disc with four-stroke caliper, rear 240mm disc with two-piston caliper, ABS
Suspension: front fork diameter 41 mm, rear swingarm with shock absorber
Tires: 120/70 17, 180/55 17
Growth: 810 mm
Fuel tank: 15
Wheelbase: 1.465 mm
Weight: 218 kg
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final grade
The Refreshed Shiver is a compromise motorcycle, suitable for both trips for two and everyday tasks in the city.
