2011 Aprilia Shiver 750 First Look

Aprilia USA announces the return of its Shiver 750 as a 2011 model. This year’s Shiver carries over the same basic features from the predecessor, including its affordable-for-an-Italian-Twin MSRP of $8999, but delivers a sportier ergonomic package. A two-inch narrower seat leads the ergo changes, with Aprilia claiming better bike control from the revised perch. The Shiver’s handlebar position moves forward, with the footpegs placed further back, with the aim to pitch the rider in “a more race-riding position.” A narrower 5.5X17-inch rear wheel replaces the previous 6x17-inch unit, with Aprilia promising improved handling and faster turn-in speed. The Shiver upgrades visually from the 2009 model we tested, care of a short windscreen and wave brake rotors (read the 2009 Aprilia Shiver vs. Ducati Monster 696 Comparison). Unchanged is the 90-degree V-Twin powerplant. The 8-valve design measures a 92 x 56.4mm bore and stroke to reach its 750cc displacement. Power claims are 95 horsepower and 60 lb-ft torque. The 2011 Shiver does feature Aprilia’s Ride by Wire engine mappings, however, as standard feature, with three settings available: Sport, Touring and Rain. The chassis consists of a tubular steel frame and
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aluminum swingarm. Front suspension is a non-adjustable inverted 43mm fork with rear shock adjustable for rebound and preload. Braking comes via dual 320mm front disc and radial mount four-piston calipers. The rear brake is a single 245mm disc with single-piston caliper. The 2011 Shiver will be offered in Aprilia Black or Crowd Silver.