2018 Aprilia Shiver 900 and 2018 Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 First Ride Review | Ultimate Motorcycling

During the press introduction for the 2018 Aprilia Shiver 900 and Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 in Ventura, California, Senior Editor Nic de Sena had the opportunity to take both machines out for a spin on some of California's finest twisty roads.

This year, Aprilia has updated both machines with several critical updates that modernize the platforms, while also keeping them both at extremely competitive price points within their classes. The 2018 Aprilia Shiver 900 comes in at $9399 and the 2018 Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 has an MSRP of $10,999.

While both models offer radically different experiences, there are many shared components, namely, the newly updated 896cc V-twin offers a claimed 95 hp @ 8750 rpm and 66 ft/lbs @ 6500 rpm that shines in either platform. The engine has three modes: Sport, Touring and Rain (70% power), which administer power with a crisp and accurate response.

Aside from that, the Shiver 900 and Dorsoduro 900 now share an electronics package with adjustable ABS and Traction Control, thanks to an updated Magneti Marelli 7SM ECU - the same ECU found in the top-spec Tuono and RSV4 lines. Additionally, a full-color TFT display is shared between the bikes.

To keep up with the times and some cases, stay ahead of its competition, both machines offer adjustable suspension. Not fully adjustable, but far more customization than some of the more affordably priced machines in this class.

Though this isn't a complete redesign of either machine, the updates have brought these bikes onto equal footing with their respective competitors in many regards. The Shiver 900 is a poised, capable, and incredibly satisfying naked sport bike, while the Dorsoduro 900 speaks to the hooligan in all of us, without going over the top and remains an approachable machine.

Ultimate Motorcycling has quite a bit of experience on these roads, which made for a great event, as Senior Editor Nic de Sena was able to flog both machines and share his first impressions.

Stop by www.ultimatemotorcycling.com and check our full text review of the 2018 Aprilia Shiver 900 - https://goo.gl/7upaed and the 2018 Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 - https://goo.gl/XxKUzZ

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