APRILIA SHIVER 750 (2010 - on) Review

Year: 2017

Annual servicing cost: £400

Low set weight, ride modes

Year: 2014

Annual servicing cost: £900

The Aprilia Shiver 750 is one of the better values in motorcycling for the mature beginner or advanced-beginner riders. It is very well specced and built in addition to being relatively feature rich yet simple and straightforward. Though a bit on the heavy and tall side for the class (and thus possibly a handful for smaller new riders), the 3 throttle-mapped rider modes provide an excellent learning platform for the inexperienced to intermediate rider. Rain mode cuts enough power/torque (25% - 30%) to build in significant safety margin for those learning precise throttle control in all conditions. Touring mode provides access to full power and torque but with a relaxed mapping that works well in traffic, while sport mode will reward precise throttle control with responsiveness that suggests a familial relationship to its bigger brother (the Tuono 1000) and is perfect for open roads or the track. The mapping is so distinct that buying a Shiver is almost like buying three different bikes at once.

Buying experience: Bought a 3 year old model with 3500 miles for US$5250 from a private seller. I got a deal.

Year: 2011

It is a fun ride. Bike only likes low vapor pressure type race gas when OAT is above 85 degree F. Otherwise it will leave you stranded with severe vapor lock issues or scary lurching rides. To avoid cost of 100 Octane (98 does not work as well) race gas in places like Arizona or Florida you can add Kerosene to the regular 91-93 fill but power will be lowered somewhat after it sits in there (wont go over 100mph). Otherwise Xylene , 2 cycle oil and Acetone bought in bulk when on discount is your only hope. I started having an oil leak and I think it might be because of Acetone use.

Version: 2013

Year: 2013

Annual servicing cost: £100

Grin making machine, pokey engine with fairly sharp handling that will get you from A to B with a smile on your mush and without cramp, achey wrists or a bad back. I use it for a daily commute, for fun and for heading off with the missus, it does it all, yes after an hour or so numb bum can be an issue but there are no serious drawbacks in pushing on, or long rides, can get 120 miles out of a tank which is good going.

Buying experience: Bought from a local dealer who had ridden it to Assen for the Superbikes race, so I got a very nearly new bike for substantially less than a brand shiny new one. Well happy.

I have ridden fast bikes, fun bikes and big heavy cruisers. My last bike was a Honda Deauville, don't judge me a bike accident left me with back trouble and the big soft Deauville was great. But my back is getting better and although I had plans to upgrade next year I borrowed a shiver while mine was being serviced, Stupidly. The shover is a bike that would never appeal to me, too hard and sporty, too naked, too Italian. I love it, from the first ride I enjoyed the torque, the response and the feedback, it was fun. Each ride brings a big stupid grin to my face, the riding position is upright, and even my 6'4"'s are comfortable, no leg cramps, no wrist pain and no back pain. The handling is good, not nervous or fidgety but planted and willing to do what you it too. Best of all is the engine, you honestly can't beat a torquey twin, don't get me wrong I loved my old ZZR1100 but this is different it a lovely smooth eager pull round most of the rev range. This is a great bike, its not going to lose you your license either, you can have a big grin on your face every day, very good package.

Went down from a sportsbike to an all-rounder for commuting in all weathers. Whilst the differences in performance were to be expected, the poor handling has been a real surprise. My bike is virtually new but has a Jerky throttle response and the handling on the front has no feeling and is very light. Make sure you test ride before you buy one - I stupidly didn't. Whilst it has handled long trips with no problem it is actually the commuting which has been disappointing.

Love it; having had many a bike from all genres I think I’ve settled on a bike to suit my every need. On normal road surfaces it handles the bumps incredibly well when I get somewhere I feel I’ve ridden there as opposed to bounced there as can be the case on some very track orientated modern bikes. The engine and multiple mapping modes are new to me but I’m loving choices. It corners beautifully and inspires confidence whatever the situation. If I had to find a niggle it would be that filling it up is slow as the fuel pump nozzle only goes in a very short way and the fuel light is coming on too early I sometimes have the light come on and then get less than 10L in(maybe I’m doing it wrong). Ace bike though.

As soon as I saw the new style I loved it and wanted it. One the most perfect bikes I have rode great value for money. The finish is only let down by the decals on the rear panels. The three modes on the engine are easy to select.I love the sport mode it makes the bike so keen.The rain mode is a real safety bonus and it softens the power to allow safe cornering in dodgy conditions. I use it all year round to commute and fun rides the finish has stood up well to the last winter. Is there anything I would change? Yes just give the rear panels a better finish with decals and that's it.

just bought the new shiver after passing my test 2 weeks ago. I wanted something with a bit of poke and not a sports bike and the shiver has delivered. Plenty of usable power thats very predictable, great first big bike!!