Aprilia Dosoduro 1200/ABS to come... Owner's manual leaked online

[Rincewind]

Manual can be downloaded here.

Article at HFL.



Tank capacity is up from the 3-gallon on the 750, but only to about 4 gallons.  

[garry]

Hmmm.... I've been waiting for a Futura replacement and thought maybe a retuned RSV4 would be it. Perhaps this 1200cc twin will power a new Futura... Gotta think that Aprilia is going to use that engine in at least two bikes.

[Rincewind]

Hmmm.... I've been waiting for a Futura replacement and thought maybe a retuned RSV4 would be it. Perhaps this 1200cc twin will power a new Futura... Gotta think that Aprilia is going to use that engine in at least two bikes.

Looking at their current line-up, I think a new Futura is unlikely.  In their street line-up, Aprilia is favoring the streetfighters (Tuono), Standards (Shiver - maybe a 1200 Shiver Standard soon?), and Road-Motards (Dosoduro).  The classic sport-touring of the Futura seems to be something of the Past.

[garry]

As you say, perhaps a 1200 Shiver with bags is their ST future.

[Rincewind]

Yep.  Just look at the Shiver GT in Europe.  More like an Italian Bandit 1250 than an old Futura.

[atadaskew]

  The classic sport-touring of the Futura seems to be something of the Past.

Indeed.  The two most recently released ST bikes are the VFR12, and the Duc MS12.
One of these has been received with press and public (sales) adulation, the other not.

Which of these bikes is most like a Futura?...

[kendenton]

That could be a very interesting bike.  I LOVE the looks of the Dorsoduro, and  if they make the bigger version a little more touring friendly (luggage option, better seat) I'd be very interested.

[Rincewind]

That could be a very interesting bike.  I LOVE the looks of the Dorsoduro, and  if they make the bigger version a little more touring friendly (luggage option, better seat) I'd be very interested.

Yeah I agree.  However, that dry weight listed at 467lbs is a bit hefty for this segment, at least compared to a Hypermotard 1100 which is about 100lbs less (!).  

[DogBoy]

I'm guessing the Dosoduro 1200 is better compared to the MTS1200 than the Hypermotard. Still heavier than the Multistrada but close.

[Rincewind]

I'm guessing the Dosoduro 1200 is better compared to the MTS1200 than the Hypermotard. Still heavier than the Multistrada but close.

I don't understand that comparison.  The Dorsoduro is clearly in the same class as the Hypermotard, while the MTS is better classed as a motard-style tourer.

[DogBoy]

I don't understand that comparison.  The Dorsoduro is clearly in the same class as the Hypermotard, while the MTS is better classed as a motard-style tourer.

The Dorsoduro weighs a hundred pounds (nearly 25%) more than the HM and around 20lbs more than the MS1200. The Dorsoduro is roomy where the HM is very compact. They are all long-travel suspension standards non are supermotos. I see a direct comparison between two long-travel suspension standards with a small fairing and water-cooled 1200cc V-twins.

[Rincewind]

More info reported today across the bike press...  big news is the bike's power numbers, and the new Aprilia traction control system.

...the only new details this official one-image release brings are power and torque figures: 136bhp and 85lb/ft. Remember, Aprilia USA doesn’t plan to import the 1200 into North America.

from http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2010/09/aprilia-dorsoduro-1200-giant-supermoto-gets-traction-control/

Several more pics at http://www.motoblog.it/post/25992/anteprima-aprilia-dorsoduro-1200-2011

[kendenton]

Doesn't look too luggage-friendly  

[falconati]

Very sexy, but I'd probably use this in the same way as a Hypermotard, and as suggested earlier - the Ape is larger.  Granted, it puts out a lot more power, but I'm personally fine with the amount of power the Duc produces.

[Rincewind]

Well if HFL is correct, then we won't have to weigh the differences between the two, or worry about luggage, because the Dorso1200 is not being imported here.

[Rincewind]

[falconati]

Needs more exhaust sound!  Why don't manufacturers understand that we want to hear the exhaust?!

Anyway, looks like fun...more fun than a Hyper?  We shall see

[Rincewind]

2011 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 first ride: 'the start of a new era'

By MCN -

First rides & tests

 13 October 2010 10:53

MCN Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves is in Italy riding Aprilia’s new Dorsoduro 1200. This is what he has to say so far:

“This isn’t just any big supermoto, it marks the start of a new era for the Italian firm.  The new Dorsoduro is powered by a brand new, 90-degree V twin 1200cc engine which we think will power a new adventure bike and Shiver-type roadster in the future.



“With a claimed 130bhp it has the legs on the Ducati Hypermotard and KTM 990SMR on paper but on the road the Dorsoduro 1200 is a lot less manic. The power is very friendly and the bike is very easy to ride.

“The UK bikes will come with traction control and ABS as standard although our test bike didn’t have these electronic goodies. It does have the three-way riding modes, though for Rain, Touring and Sport. From what I can tell so far, Touring is the best mode – Rain is too soft and Sport is too aggressive.”


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"Less manic"?

[Rincewind]

Apparently Aprilia has recently hosted a press event for the new 1200.