FIRST LOOK
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2017 Aprilia Shiver
2017 Aprilia Shiver 900
J
ust like the Dorsoduro, the
Aprilia Shiver will get the
brand new DOHC, 900cc
V-twin motor for next year, giving
it a claimed 95 horsepower and
66 lb-ft of torque accessed by
the Ride-by-Wire throttle.
The chassis gets a new Kay-
aba 41mm fork that has rebound
damping and preload adjustment
with 5.1 inches of travel; the
rear shock is also rebound and
preload adjustable and provides
5.1 inches of travel.
The Shiver gets the Aprilia
traction control system, a first for
the model, and the bike will also
be fitted with a new 4.3-inch TFT
screen in the dash that allows
connectivity to your smartphone
via the Aprilia Multimedia Plat-
form (AMP), which provides the
data related to incoming/active
calls on the screen, as well as
information related to the use of
an intercom or any audio files
being played.
Aesthetically, the Shiver is far
more aggressive than before
with new bodywork and colors,
redesigned exhaust mufflers,
fuel tank covers, side panels,
tail fairing and front fender. The
mufflers are in the original posi-
tion, but the end of the silencer
is shorter and directed upward.
The exhaust flow is now directed
downward and to the side in or-
der to prevent interference with
the passenger and to guarantee
greater comfort. CN
