Aprilia's 2009 Shiver 750 GT
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HERE'S THE first picture and full specs of the 2009 Aprilia Shiver 750 GT.
The motorcycle gets a cosmetic makeover for next year, ABS and claimed improved mid-range performance making it ideal for everyday biking.
Looks pretty good, too.
Engine: Aprilia V90 Four stroke longitudinal 90° V twin. Liquid cooling. Double overhead camshaft with mixed gear/chain drive; four valves per cylinder
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 crank: 8.25 kgm at 7000 rpm
Fuel system: Integrated engine management system. Injection with Ride by 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
Gearbox: six speed
Clutch Multi-plate in oil bath, hydraulically operated
Final drive: Chain
Frame: Modular steel trellis connected with high strength bolts to aluminium side plates. Detachable rear frame
Front suspension: 43 mm upside-down fork. 120 mm wheel travel.
Rear suspension: Aluminium alloy swingarm with reinforcement truss. Hydraulic shock absorber adjustable in spring preload and rebound damping. Wheel travel: 130 mm.
Brakes Front: Double 320 mm stainless steel floating disc. Four piston radial calipers.Metal braided brake line.
Rear: 245 mm stainless steel disc. Single piston caliper. Metal braided brake line.
2-channel Continental ABS system
Wheels: In aluminium alloy Front: 3.50 X 17" Rear: 6.00 X 17"
Tyres: 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°
Tank capacity 16 litres
