Okay, so it looks like an out-and-out sport bike. But with the optional fairing and semi-rigid saddle bags, that would make it a sport touring bike, right? I’m dreaming . . . saw Susan Carpenter’s LA Times piece on the fabulously sexy machine, and it was love at first sight. 750 cc liquid-cooled V-twin, weighing in at just over 400 pounds. The competition is, supposedly, Triumph’s Street Triple, Ducati’s Monster 696, and Suzuki’s SV650. But for me, if I could choose, I’d have a hard time deciding between the Italians: The Guzzi Breva 750, the Ducati ST3, and the Shiver.
June 28, 2008
Aprilia’s SL 750 Shiver Sport maybe Tourer?
by Carla King in Motorcycling for Everyone | 3 Comments
What would be really useful, but probably pie-in-the-sky, is to know where one can test ride, or better yet rent such a machine!
But that is ok, I am happy having to limit my choices between a couple of Ducatis and Guzzi!
So can you tell me which motorbike did you find the best Duccati or Suzuki.
Yes!! Yes yes yes!! I saw this bike at Beemer’s and More (local Fort Collins, CO BMW dealer and service). The Shiver. I was ordering a new helmet and almost walked out with a new bike. I did not ride my BMW F650GS that day, so I didn’t have the gear to take the Shiver for a test ride (yes, they do allow test rides) but I decided I would come back. The shop told me they were getting some stock lowered seats in July! Yeah yeah. I couldn’t help but make sure my new helmet matched my F650 AND the orange-dreamy Shiver too.
Great blog! I think I’ll go buy your book.