Funday Monday Part III (Aprilia Shiver SL750)

**Ocean1** · 2nd January 2009, 20:10

Originally Posted by James Deuce

The Shiver has the best riding position I've ever tried on a bike, bar none. But that probably says more how the ergos suited my somatype than anything.

Cheers. When the time comes I'll apply my somatype to said Shiver.

Originally Posted by James Deuce

I like small engines. 750cc is my upper maximum for a bike I'd buy and own. I am thinking very hard about a "certain" 950 at the moment having said that though.

I think capacity is not, of itself, a usefull measure of a bike. Based on an admittedly smallish sample I find I prefer bigger capacity engines, the higher tuned medium sized engines seem, to me, to require a riding style I find doesn't suit me.

950 eh?

**Hitcher** · 2nd January 2009, 21:29

Originally Posted by James Deuce

Shiver GT

What's Italian for yummy?

**James Deuce** · 2nd January 2009, 21:49

Bella would do!

**nudemetalz** · 2nd January 2009, 21:55

Originally Posted by James Deuce

I like small engines. 750cc is my upper maximum for a bike I'd buy and own. I am thinking very hard about a "certain" 950 at the moment having said that though.

ha ha but "that 950" is less powerful than the 750 Shiver anyway

Good on you, Mr Hitcher for seeing the V-twin way and the Italian light.
Nice write-up too !!

**James Deuce** · 2nd January 2009, 22:28

Originally Posted by nudemetalz

ha ha but "that 950" is less powerful than the 750 Shiver anyway

Good on you, Mr Hitcher for seeing the V-twin way and the Italian light.
Nice write-up too !!

It's the same hp, but hugely more torque.

**nudemetalz** · 2nd January 2009, 22:30

Originally Posted by James Deuce

It's the same hp, but hugely more torque.

and more styley IMO, but then I'm biased.....

**James Deuce** · 2nd January 2009, 22:31

I think you may have the wrong bike in mind

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**nudemetalz** · 2nd January 2009, 22:34

ohhh,...not the "940"....... oops

The only 950 I can think of is the MM...

**mashman** · 3rd January 2009, 07:39

Originally Posted by James Deuce

The Buell 1125R isn't related to the RSV engine at all. It's all new, and a completely different V angle at 72 degrees vs 60 for the RSV.

Heh, I know, I was just having a mini drool at Rotax reliability and some extra torque and bonking horsey ponies...

For some reason Aprilia seem to be bucking the trend of lighter and more powerful. With the Shiver supposedly replacing the Tuono they have dropped ponies, granted there's less displacement, but somehow they've made it heavier than the Tuono... Why??? Is this a case of "futureproofing" the product!!!

In the meantime the supposed specs for the 1200 http://www.engines.piaggio.com/bank/4/165.pdf

**Okey Dokey** · 3rd January 2009, 08:30

Great write up with an OUTSTANDING introduction. Super stuff, Hitcher.

I've received the impression from your previous posts that you are very fond of your FJR. This Italian must have really impressed you if it has made you consider setting aside the current bike.

**nudemetalz** · 3rd January 2009, 09:55

Originally Posted by mashman

Heh, I know, I was just having a mini drool at Rotax reliability and some extra torque and bonking horsey ponies...

For some reason Aprilia seem to be bucking the trend of lighter and more powerful. With the Shiver supposedly replacing the Tuono they have dropped ponies, granted there's less displacement, but somehow they've made it heavier than the Tuono... Why??? Is this a case of "futureproofing" the product!!!

In the meantime the supposed specs for the 1200 http://www.engines.piaggio.com/bank/4/165.pdf

Interesting that the 750 has a flatter power and torque curve than the 1200 !!!

**2_SL0** · 3rd January 2009, 10:09

I love the Shiver, it is one of the bikes I will be testing in the very near future, however I struggle with its lack of tune ability in the suspension. But do I really need that option is the question?