Aprilia SL750 Shiver

[limbimtimwim]

but one that tracks true irrespective of the worst that Wainuiomata's Coast Rd can dish up, and provides a full measure of comfort while doing so.

I agree with everything but this. I rode one today. I had enjoyed the ride to the Wainui hill, but going up there at an almost licence suspending speed (Or maybe beyond, wasn't looking too close at that) I had the Shiver all tied in knots. It got upset badly by mid corner bumps. So after that big let down I turned it around and went back, figuring I'd get a fright on the coast road. I baited a WRX up the wainui side of hill but I didn't have the confidence in the bike to even try and keep up with it down the other side.

But it is better than what Suzuki threw on the SV650.

It made me realise how incredibly well the RSV-R I rode on Monday had coped. And it was damp.

I was smiling A LOT when took it back, and maybe that is what matters.

[idleidolidyll]

i liked the shiver; it was a wild thing

the power band was too narrow for me though

it'd be a step back from the 950sm; same weight, similar horsepower way less torque spread

great price though

[sinned]

I was told when in TSS last Saturday that I didn't need the 1000cc of a speed triple and the Shiver was the bike for me. Very nice bike and great name but I will stay with the SpeedyT. The option of switching to a low power map sounds like a good feature - the S3 could do with that for city riding. It could be called the anti-wheely feature.

[James Deuce]

I agree with everything but this. I rode one today. I had enjoyed the ride to the Wainui hill, but going up there at an almost licence suspending speed (Or maybe beyond, wasn't looking too close at that) I had the Shiver all tied in knots. It got upset badly by mid corner bumps. So after that big let down I turned it around and went back, figuring I'd get a fright on the coast road. I baited a WRX up the wainui side of hill but I didn't have the confidence in the bike to even try and keep up with it down the other side.

But it is better than what Suzuki threw on the SV650.

It made me realise how incredibly well the RSV-R I rode on Monday had coped. And it was damp.

I was smiling A LOT when took it back, and maybe that is what matters.

I think someone needs to learn some finesse.

The RSV-R didn't work for me under 160 km/hr.

Couldn't own one as a road bike because I'd die in a fiery Police chase.

[limbimtimwim]

I think someone needs to learn some finesse.

Yeah. The DR-Z could get a wobble on if one hit a dip or bump mid corner, but it was so light it wasn't an issue. And yeah, I learnt how to mitigate it. 'Finesse it' even. My point was, to ride it enjoyable quick it felt too much like hard work.

The RSV-R didn't work for me under 160 km/hr. Couldn't own one as a road bike because I'd die in a fiery Police chase.

I thought it did fun wheelies. I felt like a hero every time the front came up. So easy and so gentle about it. I don't normally have the stomach for it, but the RSV begged for it. Good times.

[SPman]

I felt like a hero every time the front came up. So easy and so gentle about it. I don't normally have the stomach for it, but the RSV begged for it. Good times.

The Falco I rode was like that - luverly

[James Deuce]

I thought it did fun wheelies. I felt like a hero every time the front came up. So easy and so gentle about it. I don't normally have the stomach for it, but the RSV begged for it. Good times.

When I looked at the top speed on the MFD I took the RSV back to the shop. I'd had it two days of a week long loan. When you are wheelying on the exit of downhill corners a hospital pass is hours away.

[limbimtimwim]

I'm looking forward to the Dorsoduro though. That should be just right.