Aprilia Shiver 900 2017 vs. Yamaha MT-07 2018

Aprilia Shiver 900 2017

Aprilia Shiver 900 2017

Yamaha MT-07 2018

Yamaha MT-07 2018

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Overview - Aprilia Shiver 900 2017 vs Yamaha MT-07 2018

The Aprilia Shiver 900 2017 and the Yamaha MT-07 2018 are both naked bikes that offer a thrilling riding experience.

In terms of engine power, the Aprilia Shiver 900 takes the lead with 95.2 HP compared to the Yamaha MT-07's 75 HP. The Aprilia also has a higher torque of 90 Nm compared to the Yamaha's 68 Nm. Both bikes have a 2-cylinder engine and liquid cooling system, ensuring optimal performance.

When it comes to suspension, the Aprilia Shiver 900 is equipped with an Upside-Down telescopic fork, providing a smooth and controlled ride. The Yamaha MT-07, on the other hand, has a telescopic fork, which may not offer the same level of performance as the Aprilia's suspension.

Aprilia Shiver 900 2017

Aprilia Shiver 900 2017

In terms of chassis, both bikes have a steel frame, ensuring stability and durability. The Aprilia Shiver 900 has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1440 mm compared to the Yamaha MT-07's 1400 mm. This may contribute to the Aprilia's stable handling.

Both bikes have double disk brakes at the front, ensuring powerful and reliable stopping power. The Aprilia Shiver 900 has a front tyre width of 120 mm and a rear tyre width of 180 mm, while the Yamaha MT-07 has the same tyre dimensions. Both bikes have a 17-inch front and rear tyre diameter.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Yamaha MT-07 is lighter with a kerb weight of 179 kg compared to the Aprilia Shiver 900's 210 kg. The Yamaha also has a slightly smaller fuel tank capacity of 14 liters compared to the Aprilia's 15 liters. The seat height of the Yamaha MT-07 is 805 mm, while the Aprilia Shiver 900 has a slightly lower seat height of 800 mm.

Yamaha MT-07 2018

Yamaha MT-07 2018

In terms of strengths, the Aprilia Shiver 900 offers a sophisticated engine with a good ride-by-wire set-up, disengageable traction control, stable handling, a timeless look, comfortable seating position, and powerful, well-dosed brakes. The Yamaha MT-07 has an extremely agile engine, very light handling, low weight, an aggressively angular look, powerful brakes, a comfortable seating position, and a throaty sound.

However, the Aprilia Shiver 900 has some weaknesses, including a rev range that ends at just under 9000 rpm and handling that could be better. The Yamaha MT-07 has a chassis that is a little soft, footrests that drag quickly, some cheap plastic parts, a boring telescopic fork, and instruments that could be easier to read.

In conclusion, both the Aprilia Shiver 900 2017 and the Yamaha MT-07 2018 offer exciting riding experiences with their own set of strengths and weaknesses. The Aprilia has a more powerful engine and better suspension, while the Yamaha is lighter and has a more aggressive look. Ultimately, the choice between the two will depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.

Technical Specifications Aprilia Shiver 900 2017 compared to Yamaha MT-07 2018

Aprilia Shiver 900 2017
Yamaha MT-07 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore92 mmBore80 mm
StrokeStroke67.4 mmStroke68.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power95.2 HPEngine power75 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque90 NmTorque68 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11 Compression Ratio11.5
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement896.1 ccmDisplacement689 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

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
LengthLength2,120 mmLength2,085 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,400 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height800 mmSeat Height805 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight210 kgKerb Weight179 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Yamaha MT-07 2018

Yamaha MT-07 2018

The MT-07 is an incredible fun machine that is extremely sporty to ride. The brakes pack a punch, the handling is superb and the engine is currently by far the most agile power unit in this class - and even above. The light handling fits in perfectly and the aggressive design with its many corners and edges is also appealing. Only the chassis makes the typically good compromise between comfort and sport and should probably remind you that the affordable MT-07 also has a lot to offer beginners.

Extremely agile engine

very light handling

low weight

aggressively angular look

powerful brakes

comfortable seating position

throaty sound

Chassis a little soft

footrests drag quickly

some cheap plastic parts

boring telescopic fork

instruments could be easier to read.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Aprilia Shiver 900 vs Yamaha MT-07

There are a few key differences between a Aprilia Shiver 900 2017 and a Yamaha MT-07 2018. It takes less time to sell a Yamaha MT-07 with 54 days compared to 89 days for the Aprilia Shiver 900. Since model year 2017 1000PS.de editors have written 6 reviews for the Aprilia Shiver 900 and 69 reviews for the Yamaha MT-07 since model year 2013. The first review for the Aprilia Shiver 900 was published on 10/08/2017 and now has more than 66,700 views. This compares to more than 12,600 views for the first review on Yamaha MT-07 published on 04/11/2013.

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