The Aprilia Shiver 750, also called SL 750 Shiver, is a naked sports motorcycle built by the Italian maker Aprilia from 2007 to 2016. It uses a 749 cc 90-degree V-twin and was among the first production motorcycles with a ride-by-wire throttle.
Aprilia Shiver 750 at a glance
| Production | 2007–2016 |
|---|---|
| Shown | November 2006 at EICMA in Milan |
| Engine | 749 cc 90-degree V-twin, two overhead camshafts |
| Power and torque | 95 hp at 9,000 rpm; 81 Nm at 8,500 rpm |
| Frame | aluminium twin-beam frame |
| Weight | 189 kg dry |
| Suspension | 43 mm inverted fork at the front, both ends adjustable |
| Throttle | ride-by-wire with three settings: Sport, Touring and Rain |
| Shiver 750 GT | partly faired version, launched in 2009 and built until 2013 |
The figures come from the Italian page; English Wikipedia describes the bike more briefly and gives no power figures.
History of the Aprilia Shiver 750
The Shiver was shown in November 2006 at EICMA in Milan and went on sale for 2007. It was among the first bikes to carry Aprilia’s Ride by Wire technology: the throttle grip, accelerator and throttle bodies are managed electronically through a control unit that changes the engine map according to three modes chosen by the rider.
The Sport mode gives maximum power and torque, Touring reduces the response of the throttle, and Rain reduces torque by 25%, according to English Wikipedia. The instrument panel has a full set of gauges, including a gear indicator.
A partly faired version, the Shiver 750 GT, was launched in 2009 and produced until 2013. The Shiver also provided the engine and frame of the first Dorsoduro, the SMV 750 supermotard, which differed in suspension and tuning.
Design and features
- Engine: a 749 cc 90-degree V-twin with double overhead camshafts.
- Ride by Wire: electronic throttle with Sport, Touring and Rain settings.
- Frame: aluminium twin-beam, with a dry weight of 189 kg.
- Suspension: a 43 mm inverted fork and a rear shock, both adjustable.
Aprilia Shiver 750 versions
- Shiver 750 (2007–2016): the naked bike.
- Shiver 750 GT (2009–2013): the partly faired version.
More Aprilia motorcycles are in our Aprilia collection, for example the Dorsoduro, which shared the Shiver’s engine and frame, and the Mana 850.
Aprilia Shiver 750 questions and answers
When was the Aprilia Shiver 750 built?
From 2007 to 2016.
How powerful is it?
95 hp at 9,000 rpm and 81 Nm of torque at 8,500 rpm, according to the Italian page.
What is Ride by Wire?
An electronic throttle: the grip, accelerator and throttle bodies are controlled electronically, with three settings, Sport, Touring and Rain.
What is the Shiver 750 GT?
A partly faired version launched in 2009 and built until 2013.
Which other Aprilia shares its engine?
The first Dorsoduro, the SMV 750, used the Shiver’s engine and frame.
Video: Aprilia Shiver 750 ABS | Preview+Sound Test | 1080P HD
Video by Mark Around The World on YouTube.
Sources
- Aprilia SL750 Shiver, English Wikipedia: ride-by-wire modes, GT version
- Aprilia Shiver 750, Italian Wikipedia: production dates, engine, frame, weight
- Aprilia Dorsoduro, English Wikipedia: relation between Shiver and Dorsoduro
