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This is APRILIA DORSODURO 1200 ,twin-cylinder fans needn’t fret, as the 1197cc Dorsoduro steps in to fill that void.


The Dorsoduro's new V-Twin packs the grunt we wished the 750 had.

The 750cc Shiver and Dorsoduro are very appealing in their own right, yet performance from their three-quarter-liter V-Twins have been a little underwhelming. But after years of rumors about larger-displacement version of the same engine, Aprilia has finally delivered with the Dorsoduro 1200.


The Max Dorso has already been introduced in Europe, and our correspondent Tor Sagen brought back a glowing review you can read here. Although no lightweight (at a stated 457 lbs dry), the Dorso 12 comes to the party with a claimed 130 crankshaft horses to give it midrange grunt the 750 can’t approach. The big Dorso’s appeal is also expanded with high-end features like traction control and optional ABS.Engine and transmission Switch unitAprilia's profilation of this bike
Explosively powerful, extremely agile and performance-focused, this exclusive twin-cylinder motard has been created to satisfy even the most discerning of riders who demand the best in a bike.

General information
Model: Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200
Year: 2011
Category: Super motard
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Engine and transmission
Displacement: 1197.00 ccm (73.04 cubic inches)
Engine type: V2, four-stroke
Engine details: Longitudinal 90° V-twin
Power: 128.74 HP (94.0 kW)) @ 8700 RPM
Torque: 115.00 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
Compression: 12.0:1
Bore x stroke: 106.0 x 67.8 mm (4.2 x 2.7 inches)
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel system: Injection. Integrated engine management system. Injection system with triple map Ride by Wire throttle management: Sport (S), Touring (T), Rain (R)
Fuel control: DOHC
Ignition: Digital electronic, integrated in the fuel injection system.
Lubrication system: Wet sump.
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type,
final drive: Chain
Clutch: Hydraulically operated multi-plate wet clutch.
Driveline: Primary drive: Straight cut gears, drive ratio: 40/69. Final drive: Chain. Drive ratio: 16/40.
Exhaust system: 100% stainless steel 2-into-2 exhaust system with dual catalytic converters and oxygen sensor.
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type: Modular tubular steel frame fastened to aluminium side plates by high strength bolts. Removable rear aluminium subframe
Rake (fork angle): 27.3°
Trail: 118 mm (4.6 inches)
Front suspension: Sachs upside-down front fork with fully adjustable compression and rebound damping and spring preload. Wheel travel 160 mm.
Rear suspension: Aluminium alloy swingarm Piggy-back design Sachs hydraulic shock absorber with fully adjustable compression and rebound damping and spring preload. Wheel travel 155 mm.
Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions: 180/55-ZR17
Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 240 mm (9.4 inches)
Wheels: Aluminium alloy Front: 3.50 X 17´ Rear: 6.00 x 17´
Physical measures and capacities
Seat height: 870 mm (34.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length: 2,248 mm (88.5 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,528 mm (60.2 inches)
Fuel capacity: 15.00 litres (3.96 gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity: 3.50 litres (0.92 gallons)
Other specifications
Starter: Electric
Color options: Black, white
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“The Dorsoduro 1200 is all I ever wanted from the 750 that wasn’t there,” said Sagen after his ride. “The 1200 engine has got all that full richness I always look for in V-Twins. That sorted, the bike is now 100% pure fun.”

Just as intriguing, this new 1200cc V-Twin will surely find its way into other Aprilia models. We anticipate a Shiver 1200 to be unveiled during 2011, and it’s possible the new powerplant may find its way into a pseudo adventure-tourer like Ducati’s weird but successful Multistrada.