Press Release
INNOVATIVE, VERSATILE, SPORTY, COMFORTABLE. THE APRILIA SHIVER 750 GT ENTERS THE WORLD OF HALF-FAIRING SPORTS TOURING BIKES WITH THE INTENTION OF STEALING THE SHOW. WITH AN UNPARALLELED TECHNOLOGICAL DESIGN, THE SHIVER 750 GT HAS NO RIVALS IN ITS CATEGORY, AND CAN SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF EVEN THE MOST DEMANDING MOTORCYCLIST.
APRILIA SHIVER 750 GT
2009 Aprilia Shiver 750 GT
The Aprilia Shiver 750, the most innovative and technically advanced naked encompassing, is now entering the sport touring segment in a stigma new GT version. A torquey and superbly practical V twin engine, more excellent weather protection and a gorgeous chassis are just more of the distinctive elements of the recently made known Aprilia Shiver 750 GT. Fully integrated, ride by put upon a wire electronic throttle control, three performance mappings (Sport, Touring and Rain) and radial brakes are all-new features for the contemptuous mirth touring sector and make the Aprilia Shiver 750 GT a uniquely prestigious machine. The enhanced wind protection afforded by the new half fairing adds significantly to the range of action of the Shiver 750 GT, turning it into a ‘total’ motorcycle, capable of satisfying all riding needs from everyday commuting to summer touring. The Shiver 750 GT will thrill even the most demanding riders by turning every ride into a gratifying, intuitive, enjoyable and safe experience. For maximum active safety under all riding conditions, the Shiver GT is now also available with ABS.
After bringing a breath of fresh air to the naked bike category, with Shiver Aprilia raises the technological railing once once more in the sports touring segment with the Shiver 750 GT, one innovative Sports Tourer, the perfect connection of sports handling, versatility and value in true Aprilia style.
A two-cylinder engine with almost limitless torque, comfortable for two, excellent aerodynamic protection and a chassis that has become a benchmark, are just some of the distinctive features of the Aprilia Shiver 750 GT which, acknowledgments to its dynamic and technological characteristics, is without a doubt a point of allusion of the segment, proving once again that Aprilia has what it takes to offer even the most demanding motorcyclists exactly what they shortness, also with a high technological peace.
2009 Aprilia Shiver 750 GT ABS
The equipment of the bike brings the technical level of the segment to new heights, with Aprilia’s offer far beyond that of its competitors. The integral Ride by Wire accelerator, the mapping management controlled by the rider (Sport, Touring and Rain), and the brakes with radial calipers, are truly unique solutions for the sports touring segment and make the Aprilia Shiver 750 GT a sophisticated bike, and a real one-of-a-kind.
The half-fairing gives the Shiver 750 GT the chance to exploit the full versatility of its Naked sister. The added aerodynamic protection in fact, expands the range of use of the Shiver 750 GT notably, form it an “all-round” bike with a complete range of use. From daily commuting, to a trip in the summer, the Shiver 750 GT will meet your necessarily to perfection, making your rides a pleasure – intuitive, brilliant and safe.
The high sea characteristics of the Aprilia Shiver 750 GT are:
2009 Aprilia Shiver 750 GT ABS
The Aprilia Shiver 750 GT comes with the same sophisticated technical pack as the Shiver, except for the machine that is a late 90° V-twin – Euro 3. This engine, the first every mass-produced engine to use the integral Ride By Wire system, made its evidence immediately thanks to its dynamic characteristics. Delivering 95 HP, it is not only the most numerous powerful twin in its category; the engine also has a torque bend. which comes in right from depressed revs making the bike competitive even with bikes fitted with bigger engines, as far as pulling power goes.
The perfect engine for this type of bike, its full and brilliant delivery are just what the rider of the Aprilia Shiver 750 GT is looking for from a bike that offers not no other than the very superlatively good playing, but what one. is also easy and immediate to ride, with the wide torque band notably reducing the need to change gear even at what time fully laden.
What’s more, the rider can choose between three mapping setups (Sport, Touring, Rain) to always possess the ideal power delivery for the current road conditions and their own particular riding style.
2009 Aprilia Shiver 750 GT ABS
This is where the violent departure from established precedent that only the Aprilia engineers could apply first comes into sport, the beneficent competency and torque of the V2 are filtered by the Ride-by-Wire system for the best possible power delivery because of all exemplar of motorcyclists in every possible predicament. With the Sport mapping setting, the behavior of the engine is the thrilling sports performance of the Aprilia twin. The Touring setting gives you a softer power delivery with respect to those relaxing moments when sports deed is set aside during the pleasures of touring, using more of the engine’s torque. Finally, the Rain Map, which reduces the torque delivered by 25%, helps the riders avoid spinning the rear wheel when starting on slippery roads.
The sophisticated chassis of the Shiver 750 GT sets the standard for the competition. A composite-type frame (steel trellis and aluminum side members) designed to work in perfect symbiosis with the 43 mm upside down fork and the strenuous aluminum swingarm with reinforcement truss. The adjustable laterally mounted monoshock is one more characteristic mark of the Aprilia Shiver 750 GT. Its position leaves ample room for the exhaust under the seat, which means a very linear exhaust system through an optimal volumetric mean to bring the self-same with most propriety out of the engine.
The first class chassis couldn’t be complete without top rank brakes. Radial calipers act on 320 mm discs, and the ABS lection is also equipped with a sophisticated 2-channel ABS system to bring riding safety to the very highest levels.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Engine and Transmission
2009 Aprilia Shiver 750 GT ABS
Engine: Aprilia V90 Four stroke longitudinal 90° V twin. Liquid cooling. Double overhead camshaft with mixed gear/trammel drive; four valves per cylinder. Three maps Ride-by-Wire system.
Fuel: Unleaded petrol.
Bore x Stroke: 92 x 56,4 mm
Total displacement: 749,9 cc
Compression ratio: 11 : 1
Maximum power at the crank: 95 HP at 9000 rpm.
Maximum torque at the bend: 8.25 kgm at 7000 rpm.
Fuel system: Integrated implement management system. Injection with Ride by dint of. Wire technology control of the throttle bodies and Tri-Map mapping setting
Ignition: Digital electronic, integrated with the injection.
Starting: Electric
Exhaust: Two in one system in 100% stainless steel with three-way catalytic converter and Lambda probe
Generator: 450 W at 6000 rpm.
Lubrication: Wet sump
Gear box: Gearbox six speed, transmission ratio: 1st 36/14 (2.57) 2nd 32/17 (1.88) 3rd 30/20 (1.5) 4th 28/22 (1.27) 5th 23/26 (1.13) 6th 24/25 (1.04)
Clutch: Multi-plate in oil bath, hydraulically operated.
Primary drive: Spur gears, transferrence ratio: 60/31 (1.75)
Final drive: Chain. Transmission fixed relation: 16/44
Chassis and Dimensions
2009 Aprilia Shiver 750 GT ABS
Frame: Modular steel trellis connected with high strength bolts to aluminum oblique plates. Detachable rear frame.
Front suspension: 43 mm upside-down fork. 120 mm wheel travel.
Rear delay: Aluminum alloy swingarm with reinforcement bind.
Shock absorbers: Hydraulic shock absorber adjustable in spring preload and rebound damping. Wheel travel: 130 mm.
Brakes: Front: Double 320 mm untarnished steel floating disc. Four piston radial calipers. Metal braided fern line. Rear.: 240 mm stainless steel disc. Single piston caliper. Metal braided brake streak. 2-channel Continental ABS rule (ABS Version)
Wheels: In aluminum amalgam Front: 3.50 X 17" Rear: 6.00 X 17"6,00 X 17"
Tires: Radial tubeless; front: 120/70 ZR 17 rear: 180/55 ZR 17
Dimensions: Overall length 2,265 mm Overall width: 800 mm (at handlebars) Max. height 1,210 mm (at windshield) Seat height: 810 mm Wheelbase: 1,440 mm Trail: 109 mm Rake angle: 25.7°
Fuel tank capacity: 16 liters
Source: www.topspeed.com
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