Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 2017 vs. Aprilia Shiver 900 2017

Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 2017

Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 2017

Aprilia Shiver 900 2017

Aprilia Shiver 900 2017

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Overview - Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 2017 vs Aprilia Shiver 900 2017

The Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 2017 and the Aprilia Shiver 900 2017 are both impressive motorcycles with similar technical specifications. They both have a V engine type, producing 95.2 HP of power and 90 Nm of torque. They also have the same fuel system, injection, and the same number of cylinders, 2. Additionally, they both have liquid cooling and a displacement of 896.1 ccm.

In terms of suspension, the Dorsoduro 900 has an upside-down telescopic fork front suspension from Kayaba, with a travel of 160 mm and adjustment options for preload and rebound. The rear suspension is a swing arm with a monoshock from Sachs, also with a travel of 160 mm and adjustment options for preload and rebound. The rear suspension is made of aluminum. On the other hand, the Shiver 900 has a front suspension from Kayaba with a travel of 120 mm and adjustment options for preload and rebound. The rear suspension is also a swing arm with a monoshock from Sachs, with a travel of 130 mm and adjustment options for preload. The rear suspension is also made of aluminum.

Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 2017

Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 2017

Both motorcycles have a steel frame with a tubular frame type. They also have double disk front brakes with a diameter of 320 mm and four pistons. The brakes use radial technology. In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both motorcycles have ABS, riding modes, ride by wire, and traction control.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Dorsoduro 900 has a front tire width of 120 mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The rear tire width is 180 mm and the diameter is 17 inches as well. The wheelbase is 1505 mm and the seat height is 870 mm. The fuel tank capacity is 11.5 liters. On the other hand, the Shiver 900 has the same front and rear tire dimensions as the Dorsoduro 900. However, it has a slightly shorter wheelbase of 1440 mm and a lower seat height of 800 mm. The fuel tank capacity is larger at 15 liters.

In terms of strengths, the Dorsoduro 900 has a powerful engine with well-tuned electronics, disengageable traction control, good brakes with disengageable ABS, stable handling, a unique look, and an active seating position. On the other hand, the Shiver 900 has a sophisticated engine with a good ride-by-wire set-up, disengageable traction control, stable handling, a timeless look, a comfortable seating position, and powerful, well-dosed brakes.

Aprilia Shiver 900 2017

Aprilia Shiver 900 2017

However, the Dorsoduro 900 does have some weaknesses. It has a relatively high weight and a poorly readable rev counter. On the other hand, the Shiver 900 has a rev range that ends at just under 9000 rpm and its handling could be better.

In conclusion, both the Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 2017 and the Aprilia Shiver 900 2017 are impressive motorcycles with similar technical specifications. They have their own strengths and weaknesses, but overall, they offer powerful engines, advanced rider assistance systems, and stable handling. The choice between the two may come down to personal preferences in terms of seating position, aesthetics, and specific riding needs.

Technical Specifications Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 2017 compared to Aprilia Shiver 900 2017

Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 2017
Aprilia Shiver 900 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeV
BoreBore92 mmBore92 mm
StrokeStroke67.4 mmStroke67.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power95.2 HPEngine power95.2 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,750 rpm
TorqueTorque90 NmTorque90 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11 Compression Ratio11
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
DegreesDegrees90 Degrees90
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement896.1 ccmDisplacement896.1 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandKayabaBrandKayaba
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel160 mmTravel120 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandSachsBrandSachs
TravelTravel160 mmTravel130 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,120 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,505 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height870 mmSeat Height800 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity11.5 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 2017

Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 2017

The Dorsoduro 900 can do everything better than its predecessor, the Dorsoduro 750. The electronics with adjustable modes, ABS and traction control work flawlessly, and the engine now also has the necessary punch from below that makes a two-cylinder supermoto so much fun. Thanks to the high seating position, it is agile enough, but always remains stable and precise. The look is only slightly changed from the Dorso 750, but since the competition has given up in unison, the Dorsoduro 900 is the last of its kind and thus the only supermoto funbike on the market.

Powerful engine with well-tuned electronics

disengageable traction control

good brakes with disengageable ABS

stable handling

unique look

active seating position

Relatively high weight

poorly readable rev counter

Aprilia Shiver 900 2017

Aprilia Shiver 900 2017

As we all know, there's life in the old dog yet not all two-cylinder engines in the Aprilia range have fallen victim to the Euro4 standard, the mid-range lives on - and how! The Shiver 900 not only has more torque thanks to increased displacement, but also an excellently tuned ride-by-wire system. Added to this are further electronic features such as three mappings as well as adjustable and disengageable traction control and ABS. The timeless look hardly changes, but a colour TFT display is now used for the most modern demands.

Sophisticated engine with good ride-by-wire set-up

disengageable traction control

stable handling

timeless look

comfortable seating position

powerful, well-dosed brakes.

Rev range ends at just under 9000 rpm

handling could be better

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 vs Aprilia Shiver 900

There are a few key differences between a Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 2017 and a Aprilia Shiver 900 2017. It takes less time to sell a Aprilia Shiver 900 with 89 days compared to 128 days for the Aprilia Dorsoduro 900. Since model year 2017 1000PS.de editors have written 5 reviews for the Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 and 6 reviews for the Aprilia Shiver 900 since model year 2017. The first review for the Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 was published on 11/11/2016 and now has more than 63,100 views. This compares to more than 66,700 views for the first review on Aprilia Shiver 900 published on 10/08/2017.

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