For a 750 it really flies

[Big Dave]

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[nallac]

has it got good suspension?:clap:

[Kevnz]

Save a fortune on tyres

[tri boy]

The swamie's will not be impressed with your adolescent display of their training David.:nono:
Light 1million candles, and meditate for the next 36hr's.(no handed)

[Mully]

Does it make the same sound as George Jetson's car?

[Big Dave]

Does it make the same sound as George Jetson's car?

In 1978 I worked with a storeman who could do the Jetsons's car. Hey Phil - pass me the knife...
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[Big Dave]

The swamie's will not be impressed with your adolescent display of their training David.:nono:
Light 1million candles, and meditate for the next 36hr's.(no handed)

David promissesss to be bad.

[nallac]

Looks like a fun bike BD...:devil2:

[Big Dave]

Looks like a fun bike BD...:devil2:

Sick sick sick sick fun bike.

[nallac]

It obviously brings out the Hoon in you.

[AllanB]

Jeepers - what will it do when Carver gets hold of one!!!!!!!

I wonder who the poor saps are that end up buying the journalists demo bikes :(

[Big Dave]

Jeepers - what will it do when Carver gets hold of one!!!!!!!

I wonder who the poor saps are that end up buying the journalists demo bikes :(

It's properly run in and none of that hijinks stressed the machine. That's the selling point (if there is one) it copes brilliantly - even with my weight. Felt like it didn't go close to bottoming out.

[Big Dave]

It obviously brings out the Hoon in you.

well it's not like it needs a deep incision.

[Mikkel]

The Dorsoduro is a nice bike... just a tad heavy for a proper supermotard is all.


has it got good suspension?:clap:

It's either that or a broken frame...

[Big Dave]

The Dorsoduro is a nice bike... just a tad heavy for a proper supermotard is all.


Only on the spec sheet.

[Mikkel]

Only on the spec sheet.

Don't get me wrong, if there is one thing all motards need it is a 750 V-twin...

The Dorsoduro is more than 170 kgs though, right? (I haven't gone to have a look because I couldn't afford it anyway, and I'd like to remain satisfied with my measly Husky 610sm.)

[Big Dave]

Don't get me wrong, if there is one thing all motards need it is a 750 V-twin...

The Dorsoduro is more than 170 kgs though, right? (I haven't gone to have a look because I couldn't afford it anyway, and I'd like to remain satisfied with my measly Husky 610sm.)

Haven't checked - Co-pilot said - 'jeez it's nimble.'

[Madmax]

wasnt there a supermono with an rg 500 in it
:innocent:

[Mikkel]

Haven't checked - Co-pilot said - 'jeez it's nimble.'

Hmmm, Bikez.com (dunno how reliable they are...) says 186 kgs... that's fairly obese as far as a moto goes. I guess it won't be an issue unless you take it into the rough so to speak.

Don't get me wrong, I would quite simply love to have a "light" supermoto with a 750 ccm V-twin...

[Big Dave]

that's fairly obese as far as a moto goes.


In 'normal' use it's irrelevant anyway. Height of COM and balance are more important.

[Gremlin]

So its finally appearing... any word on its larger sibling?

mmm 250cc more for 10kg... I like my 990sm :devil2:

[Mikkel]

In 'normal' use it's irrelevant anyway. Height of COM and balance are more important.

Indeed, irrelevant until you have to push it uphill for 25 meters because you can't gain traction :yes:

(And yes, I know, it's a motard not a dirtbike... but adventure and all that...)

[Big Dave]

Indeed, irrelevant until you have to push it uphill for 25 meters because you can't gain traction :yes:

(And yes, I know, it's a motard not a dirtbike... but adventure and all that...)

My Buell weighs 195. It's an interesting comparison. I really like the Aprila - and it makes the Buell look good too.

The XB12X does a lot of the stuff the motard does quite well - not as wicked fast, but strong enough, plus it's comfortable, takes a passenger and has good touring potential.

The weight isn't a problem to me.

They all have road tyres - if you iz dumb enough to try and hard case ADV ride on non-knobbys you probably deserve to be pushing it. :-P

[Big Dave]

So its finally appearing... any word on its larger sibling?

mmm 250cc more for 10kg... I like my 990sm :devil2:

No word - but then I haven't asked.

I'd be interested in the bigger 'ergos', but it doesn't really need any more chutzpah for road use.

[boomer]

No word - but then I haven't asked.

I'd be interested in the bigger 'ergos', but it doesn't really need any more chutzpah for road use.


Dave, Dave, Dave Dave..... there's always room for more chutzpah...!


i sometimes wonder when i'll be seeing you wear a dress in public

[Big Dave]

Dave, Dave, Dave Dave..... there's always room for more chutzpah...!

Not for a road bike in the current policing regime. It just becomes a frustration of wasted potential. I have the most fun solo on 60-70hp bikes on the road.

You can pin the throttle and ride the thing instead of just idling everywhere like a big pussy.

[Mikkel]

They all have road tyres - if you iz dumb enough to try and hard case ADV ride on non-knobbys you probably deserve to be pushing it. :-P

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...and never did I say I didn't deserve it...

[carver]

Jeepers - what will it do when Carver gets hold of one!!!!!!!

I wonder who the poor saps are that end up buying the journalists demo bikes :(

it will be tested properly

[Big Dave]

it will be tested properly

Amateur opinions are always welcome.

[carver]

Amateur opinions are always welcome.

your publication stands as proof

[Hitcher]

Don't break it Dave. You won't be able to get any parts for it.

That Aprilia 750 is pretty sweet, eh?

[Big Dave]

Don't break it Dave. You won't be able to get any parts for it.

That Aprilia 750 is pretty sweet, eh?

That's the beauty of it - didn't come close to stressing it. It's a 750 BMX.

Yep - nice donk indeedy. Very even. Modes are nice although I have trouble taking it out of 'sick'.

What are the service costs like?

[nallac]

It's either that or a broken frame...

or a mildly bent one......with popped fork seals.:innocent:

[Hitcher]

I had my first "big" service on Friday. 20,000km service intervals on these 750s. That's an estimated 20,000km, given that the speedo has been intermittent since March. Plugs, air and oil filter, oil, sundries and labour worked out to about $420. At least filters are available...

I only use the S mode on mine.

[Big Dave]

your publication stands as proof

Lol!

Hey - we have outstanding production values and I've hardly been in it.

[carver]

Lol!

Hey - we have outstanding production values and I've hardly been in it.

haha, its good to see you riding it properly

[98tls]

I had my first "big" service on Friday. 20,000km service intervals on these 750s. That's an estimated 20,000km, given that the speedo has been intermittent since March. Plugs, air and oil filter, oil, sundries and labour worked out to about $420. At least filters are available...

I only use the S mode on mine. Much difference between modes H.

[Hitcher]

Much difference between modes H.

Yes. The R (rain) mode flattens it out. It would be a good mode for an inexperienced rider riding the Shiver/Dorso for the first time. T (touring) perks it up a bit and S (sport) is quite edgy and very responsive to the ride-by-wire throttle. Fuel economy in T and S is more or less the same, unless one is caning it, which one does do on occasion.

Did you get the front up on the throttle, Dave, or did you clutch it up? One understands that the Shiver's front can be popped at about 7,000rpm in first.

[Big Dave]

Did you get the front up on the throttle, Dave, or did you clutch it up? One understands that the Shiver's front can be popped at about 7,000rpm in first.

30kph and bang the throttle hard. Cover back brake.

[98tls]

Yes. The R (rain) mode flattens it out. It would be a good mode for an inexperienced rider riding the Shiver/Dorso for the first time. T (touring) perks it up a bit and S (sport) is quite edgy and very responsive to the ride-by-wire throttle. Fuel economy in T and S is more or less the same, unless one is caning it, which one does do on occasion.

Did you get the front up on the throttle, Dave, or did you clutch it up? One understands that the Shiver's front can be popped at about 7,000rpm in first. Cheers,very well xplained.(yea i read BDs mag every month but understand little,im old).

[Big Dave]

Cheers,very well xplained.(yea i read BDs mag every month but understand little,im old).

I'll type slower. :sunny:

[boomer]

I'll type slower. :sunny:

ffs don't ride any slower, you'll fall orf !

[98tls]

I'll type slower. :sunny: :laugh::laugh:Cheers D.That combined with putting me glasses on should help.Actually how bout some $ re free advertising eh lol.A mate deemed it necessary to stick those 'fell outta the mag' stickers on my ute.

[Big Dave]

ffs don't ride any slower, you'll fall orf !

If you're not in my mirrors I can't see you.

[nallac]

If you're not in my mirrors I can't see you.

you short sighted?..

[boomer]

If you're not in my mirrors I can't see you.


The only thing you ever saw in ya mirrors is ya own titties :Punk:

[Big Dave]

you short sighted?..

Edit: He's not that short.