Shiver - US mag test

[goodhawk]

One of the US Mags ( cycle world ?) has test of the Aprilia Shiver , which I have some interest in -- they give its weight as 495 lb with fuel ( and not very much fuel) - gawd, isn't that what the FZ 1 weighs, only a little less than the 1200 GS with more than a gallon more fuel ?

wonder if they checked their scale ?

[scott-sts]

Yeah, I read that too.  Strange because the Falco, Tuono and Mille are quite light.  I guess it's the trellis frame?

[Phenix_Rider]

It struck me as odd also.  The Shiver weighs 75 lbs or so more than the 650R, and only makes something like 10HP more out of 100cc more engine.

[Rincewind]

I guess it's the trellis frame?

The Ducati 696 Monster (w/trellis frame) was a lighter-weight competitor used as an example in the article.  I don't think it was the frame that "porked-out" the Aprilia.  

I found that paragraph about weight surprising as well, as so many other articles seem to praise the Shiver for its light weight.  

[Weaselette]

Hunh, seems there's a disconnect. My manual lists the Shiver's "kerb weight" weight at 463 pounds and the dry weight at 416 pounds. It FEELS light to me!

[goodhawk]

one possible answer - Shiver weight - I read the frame and engine cases are actually sized for a new, upcoming 1200 version . . .?  lottsa wasted space, to use a 1200 block fer 750 cc . .  IF that's true , 500 lbs fer a 1200 . . . ??

[mr moto]

How to make a very cool looking bike instantly ugly , just tack on a bloody horrible half fairing .   http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2008/10/2009-aprilia-shiver-750-gt-gai.html#more

[Hickey]

Actually, I like the GT better than the standard Shiver.

[mr moto]

clicky da linky, and scroll down for video from the INTERMOT show of some of the new models .
http://www.motorevue.com/site/un-carenage-pour-la-mana-et-la-shiver-35625.html

[rockinjc]

I sat on one liked the ergos and the general size of the bike but I think I would...

Wait for the Factory version!  

[Rincewind]

The GT looks kind of like an Italian Bandit.  I like it, not so much for the fairing design, but for the added practicality.

[Hickey]

More pics of the GT:

[EricJ]

I like it.   I would like to see the rear end of it, it looks like the pipes tuck up under the seat. Pretty smooth.

[Rincewind]

I like it.   I would like to see the rear end of it, it looks like the pipes tuck up under the seat. Pretty smooth.

The rear and underseat pipes look to be identical to the Shiver.  Probably looks a lot like this from the back.

[EricJ]

Thanks Rincewind!  I like it even more.  

[Phenix_Rider]

The GT looks a lot like an '06 Z750S.  I like it- except for the bobbed tail and stepped seat- just don't understand that.  And my usual gripe with nakeds- the mirrors mounted so high up from the bars are useless if you lean forward at all.  They should be mounted on that mini fairing: forward and lower.  I don't need mirrors 2" from my face.

[Hickey]

There is another problem with that bike as a sport touring mount.  It carries less than 4 gallons of fuel.  Unless they made the tank bigger on the GT than the standard Shiver, which I doubt very much.

[Weaselette]

That's the only thing I hate about mine. There are many places we have ridden that are going to be problematic for me unless I siphon fuel from my husband's Capo Nord. *sigh*

[atypical1]

What's the range?


james

[Weaselette]

Effectively 120-140 miles, riding like a grownup   I get between 45-55 mpg in touring mode; I had a Honda 919 that was closer to 200 mile range, so the Shiver suffers in comparison, tho' in every other regard it is a kick in the pants to ride.