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Aprilia SMV 750 Dorsoduro
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Make Model |
Aprilia SMV 750 Dorsoduro |
Year |
2011 |
Engine |
Four stroke, longitudinal 90°V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
Capacity |
749.9 cc / 45.7 cu-in |
Bore x Stroke |
92 x 56.4 mm |
Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
Exhaust | 2 into 1 exhaust system in 100% stainless steel with three-way catalytic converter and lambda probe |
Lubrication | Wet sump |
Induction |
Integrated engine management system. Latest generation 3 maps (Sport, Touring, Rain) Ride-by-Wire throttle management. |
Ignition |
Digital electronic, integrated with the injection, two spark plugs per cylinder |
Starting | Electric |
Max Power |
67.3 kW /
92 hp @ 8750 rpm
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Max Torque |
82 Nm / 8.36 kgf-m / 60.4 lb/ft / @ 4500 rpm |
Clutch | Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically operated |
Transmission |
6 Speed |
Final Drive | Chain |
Gear Ratio | 1st 36:14 (2.57) / 2nd 32:17 (1.88) / 3rd 30:20 (1.5) / 4th 28:22 (1.27) / 5th 23:/26 (0.88) / 6th 24:25 (0.96) |
Frame | Modular steal trellis secured to albumin side plates by high steal bolts. |
Front Suspension |
Ø43 mm Upside-down fork. |
Front Wheel Travel | 167 mm / 6.5 in |
Rear Suspension |
Aluminium alloy swingarm with reinforcement truss. Hydraulic shock absorber adjustable in spring preload and rebound damping. |
Rear Wheel Travel | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
Front Brakes |
2 x Ø320 mm discs, 4 piston caliper |
Rear Brakes |
Single Ø240 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
Wheels | Aluminium alloy |
Front Wheel |
3.5 x 17 |
Rear Wheel |
6.00 x 17 |
Front Tyre |
120/70 ZR17 |
Rear Tyre |
190/55 ZR17 |
Dimensions |
Length 2216 mm / 8732 in |
Seat height | 870 mm / 34.2 in |
Dry Weight |
186 kg / 409 lbs |
Fuel Capacity |
12 Litres / 3.17 US gal |
Consumption Average |
5.3 L/100 km / 18.8 km/l / 44.2 US mpg |
Standing 0 - 100 km/h | 3.9 sec |
Standing 0 - 140 km/h | 7.1 sec |
Standing ¼ Mile |
12.8 sec |
Acceleration 60-100 km/h | 4.5 sec |
Acceleration 60-140 km/h | 9.5 sec |
Acceleration 100-140 km/h | 7.1 sec |
Top Speed |
202.9 km/h / 126 mph |
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A UNIQUE MOTORCYCLE WITH AN UNMISTAKABLE CHARACTER,
DEVELOPED FROM APRILIA'S RACING EXPERIENCE WITH A SINGLE-MINDED GOAL: TO OFFER
TOTAL RIDER ENJOYMENT. 92 HORSEPOWER AND EXCLUSIVE TRI MAP RIDE BY WIRE
TECHNOLOGY IN A LIGHTWEIGHT, HIGH PERFORMANCE BIKE CREATED TO COMPLEMENT THE
SKILLS OF EVEN THE MOST DARING RIDERS AND ALSO AVAILABLE WITH ABS.
APRILIA DORSODURO 750
Developed in collaboration with the Aprilia Racing Division - which has
thirty-seven world championships under its belt - Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 has been
created by fusing the best characteristics of a sports bike with the best that a
racing super-motard has to offer. The result is the concentrated essence of
performance and technology, a genuinely special, extreme and elite bike that can
make any rider feel like a pro.
Light, agile and powerful, Dorsoduro 750 is powered by a latest generation
engine and boasts the most advanced technology in its class. Through the use of
state of art electronic engine management, Aprilia's compact 90° V-twin delivers
blistering performance unmatched by any of its rivals, with an incredible
specific power output of 122.6 hp/litre and a maximum torque of 82 Nm at just
4500 rpm.
True to Aprilia tradition, the chassis architecture
is unparalleled in its class. After the acclaimed debut of the mixed
trellis/aluminium frame on the ultra-specialised SXV, the application of the
layout in the Dorsoduro establishes it a hallmark feature of Aprilia motards,
offering levels of directional agility, reactivity and steering precision far
beyond the reach of any rival.
The essentially designed Aprilia Dorsoduro boasts only the best in terms of
componentry, technical specifications and finish. Four-piston radial callipers,
wave discs, a hydraulic wet clutch, adjustable suspension front and rear,
"Tri-Map" ride by wire and the Matrix instrument panel with on board computer
all contribute to making the Dorsoduro a truly unique product.
The concept that revolutionised the world of Supermoto has now engendered the
Aprilia Dorsoduro 750. This unique, elite motorcycle applies all of Aprilia’s
vast racing experience to just one mission: the offer of pure riding enjoyment.
92 HP and exclusive Tri-Map ride-by-wire technology mean that the lightweight
and powerful Dorsoduro 750 can satisfy even the most expert riders in search of
a state-of-the-art motorcycle.
Aprilia has certainly made its mark since entering
the world of supermotard racing: 4 world titles since 2004 clearly demonstrate
the superiority of the Aprilia off-road concept. Now Aprilia has taken its
success story one step further with the Aprilia Dorsoduro 750, the machine that
sets completely new standards for the road-going supermotard market. The
Dorsoduro is Aprilia’s first 750 cc supermotard, with a level of performance and
equipment that places it in direct competition with far bigger machines. Unlike
its more expensive rivals, however, the Dorsoduro gives you an unbeatable
combination of performance and equipment for its price. The Aprilia Dorsoduro is
an ideal motorcycle for advanced riders in search of total performance. But
thanks to its 750 cc engine, advanced electronic engine management system and
selectable triple mapping, it also adapts perfectly to the needs of less
experienced riders, and represents an intelligent access to the world of fun
motorcycling.
The Dorsoduro is made for pure enjoyment, and creates a perfect symbiosis
between man and machine, especially when ridden solo. The Aprilia Dorsoduro 750
has been developed in close collaboration with Aprilia Racing (the department of
Aprilia responsible for thirty-seven world titles in all, and five in 2007
alone, including four in Moto GP’s 125 and 250 cc classes and one in the
Supermotard World Championship). The result is a bike that combines the best of
supersport and supermoto racing technology. The Aprilia Dorsoduro gives you
absolute riding pleasure and fun. A distillation of performance and technology,
the Dorsoduro is a special, extreme, and elite motorcycle, capable of elevating
its rider to motorcycling excellence.
The lightweight, agile, and powerful Dorsoduro is
driven by a new generation of engine incorporating the most advanced technical
solutions found on any bike of its kind. Thanks to advanced electronic engine
management, Aprilia’s compact 90° V twin delivers superb performance, well
beyond the reach of its rivals. Specific power is 122.6 HP/litre and maximum
torque is 82 Nm at only 4,500 rpm.
As you would expect from Aprilia, the chassis is unique in the supermotard
segment. Having achieved amazing results on the super-specialist SXV, Aprilia’s
mixed trellis and aluminium frame is now one of the most distinctive features of
the Dorsoduro, giving it the sort of directional control, responsiveness and
precision the competition cannot hope to achieve.
Despite its essential design, the Aprilia Dorsoduro boasts the highest level of
components, technical equipment and finish. Four piston radial calipers, wave
discs, a hydraulic wet clutch, adjustable front and rear suspension, Tri-Map
ride-by-wire engine management and a Matrix instrument display with on-board
computer are just some of the many items that make the Dorsoduro unique.
The unique characteristics of the Aprilia 750 Dorsoduro in detail:
" 90° V2 engine, four valves, double overhead camshaft, liquid cooling;
" second generation "Tri-Map" Ride by Wire technology;
" electronic fuel injection with state of the art injectors;
" Mixed gear/chain timing system;
" ultralight modular trellis/aluminium frame with superlative torsional
stiffness;
" aluminium swingarm with lateral shock absorber;
" fully adjustable 43mm upside down fork;
" radial front brake callipers working in conjunction with 320 mm Wave discs;
" 25 kW version for newly qualified riders;
" latest generation 2-channel Continental ABS;
DESIGN: STYLE AT THE SERVICE OF FUN
On the Aprilia Dorsoduro 750, the minimal and aggressively styled top structure
frames the visually spectacular mechanicals, which become an integral part of
the design. The Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 has been designed around the rider to
create a radical, outrageously agile and sporty bike, in which every individual
element is geared precisely for maximum riding pleasure. All outer bodywork has
been pared down to the absolute bare minimum; just like on a racing bike,
anything that is not essential for performance has been stripped away, while the
front race number panel has been retained to emphasise the bike's close ties
with the racing world.
The narrow mid section of the bike - the area that interacts most with the
movements of the rider's body when riding hard - emphasises the extreme
compactness of the bike. Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 is incredibly slender and agile,
allowing the rider to feel immediately at one with the machine. After a few
short metres, you already feel as if the bike is an extension of your body. This
result has been achieved by Aprilia's engineers by designing a long, flat saddle
- a configuration borrowed straight from racing - that allows the rider to
assume the most effective riding position at all times and allows ample freedom
of movement for tackling tight turns.
The compact, curvy tail fairing also envelops the
dual exhaust: a solution that not only creates a really aggressive design feel,
but also excellent symmetry in the proportions and weight distribution. The hand
guards, derived from the Supermoto SXV, display a sleek style and effectively
protect the levers against any accidental contact.
ENGINE: A STATE OF THE ART TWIN
Aprilia's 750 cc 90° V-twin has been extensively revised and now features new
maps developed specifically to emphasise the fiery temperament of the Dorsoduro.
This optimisation exercise has touched upon numerous aspects of the 749.9 cc
engine (with bore and stroke of 92 and 56.4 mm respectively), and the resulting
mechanical and electronic improvements make this twin cylinder engine a
benchmark not only for its capacity class, but also for its larger engined
rivals.
The advanced electronic engine management system establishes the Aprilia
Dorsoduro 750 as the new benchmark in terms of both technology and performance.
Dorsoduro features second generation electronic throttle control, with "Tri-Map"
management.
Selectable directly by the rider from a handlebar mounted control, even with the
bike in motion (but with a closed throttle - for greater safety), the three
options - Sport, Touring and Rain - radically alter the character of the
Dorsoduro, with aggressive, immediate response in Sport mode, gentler power
delivery in Touring mode, which is ideal for everyday use, and extremely safe
power delivery, tailored for poor grip conditions, in Rain mode.
The "Tri-Map" Ride by Wire electronic throttle also ensures more fluid, more
uniform power delivery as throttle valve aperture is controlled with more
precision. Throttle valve aperture is determined on the basis of a number of
parameters, including engine speed, gear selected, air flow, throttle grip
aperture angle and aperture rate, and temperature.
Whatever the map selected, engine torque delivery is optimised for the best
possible performance during acceleration and pickup, resulting in an
extraordinarily rewarding and fun riding experience.
The exhaust is made entirely from stainless steel, with manifolds converging
into a single undersaddle silencer with twin tailpipes. The generous volume of
the silencer lets the engine breathe freely for optimum performance.
The advanced electronic and engineering technology used allow Aprilia's twin
cylinder engine to pump out 92 hp at 8750 rpm, and a maximum torque of 82 Nm at
4500 rpm: values that put the Dorsoduro in direct competition with bikes of a
much higher engine capacity.
As soon as it hits the showrooms, the Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 is also available as
a detuned version for newly qualified riders, with power limited to 25 kW (or 35
kW in Spain). Ride By Wire throttle management means that power does not have to
be cut over the entire rev range, as occurs with less advanced bikes, so the
power delivery is exactly the same as it is on the full-power version, up until
the maximum power limit is reached. As a result, the Dorsoduro 750 offers better
acceleration than the equivalent 25 kW versions of its rivals, for a much more
rewarding riding experience.
CHASSIS: TOTAL BALANCE
Aprilia bikes have always been considered as the benchmark for chassis
excellence. And true to tradition, Dorsoduro 750 is one of the most effective,
best balanced bikes in its class. The new Dorsoduro is easy and intuitive to
ride, yet still delivers mind-bending performance. This machine is designed to
be ridden at the limit in any conditions, allowing the rider to turn on a dime
and blast out of bends with the throttle wide open. This is made possible by the
incredibly responsive chassis architecture, which has been designed with
particular focus on ergonomics, allowing the Dorsoduro 750 to adapt perfectly to
any rider and letting all users access the extreme potential of this pure fun
machine in any situation.
The chassis exploits the most of the notable expertise acquired by Aprilia
during competitions, fully drawing on the experience gained on the mixed
structures used in the Supermoto world championship. The upper narrow tubular
steel trellis section is connected to the generously sized lateral aluminium
plates by special high strength bolts. The result is an extremely stiff, light
structure and the best solution possible for reigning in the exuberant power of
the Aprilia V90, with looks that conveys lightness, ultra-advanced technology
and Italian style.
Ongoing collaboration between the powertrain engineers and the chassis engineers
has produced optimised solutions in terms of technical content and performance,
and resulted in mechanicals that are integrated perfectly into the frame. The
architecture chosen for the Aprilia twin, which is optimised for longitudinal
compactness, made it possible to create a rational, effective frame and, as a
result, a bike that is incredibly agile and reactive.
The lateral and substantially raked position of the shock absorber freed up lots
of precious space for an optimised exhaust manifold geometry without influencing
the length of the bike or exposing the shock absorber itself to thermal stress.
The aluminium swingarm is sized to support the asymmetric stress caused by the
lateral positioning of the shock absorber. This component has been specifically
conceived for the needs of a super-motard like the Dorsoduro 750 and responds
ideally to requisites for torsional stiffness and elasticity, which are
indispensable for precise wheel placement and to ensure communicative feedback
in transitory conditions.
SUSPENSION: EFFECTIVE ON ALL SURFACES
Defining the optimum suspension configuration has always been a point of pride
for Aprilia's engineers and test team. The 43 mm upside down fork, with
shell-cast brackets supporting radial callipers, features adjustable spring
preload and hydraulic rebound damping. This is a highly sophisticated unit
offering class-leading progressiveness and generous wheel travel (160 mm), in
keeping with the philosophy of the motard genre. Both steering yokes are forged
elements, while the upper yoke is also anodised, confirming the outstanding
level of finish on the Dorsoduro.
The lateral shock absorber is pivoted directly onto the swingarm in a cantilever
layout, and features adjustable spring preload and hydraulic rebound damping;
rear wheel travel is 160mm - this is also in keeping with the philosophy of the
motard, which demands suspension that is effective and controlled, but also
offers ample wheel travel.
BRAKES: RACING TECHNOLOGY
The Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 boasts the best braking technology available today.
The front brake system, with 4-piston radial callipers, is the most advanced of
its kind in its segment. The lightweight 320 mm floating wave discs ensure
shorter stopping times, while their extreme looks, which are in perfect keeping
with the overall style of the Dorsoduro, visually express the aggressive power
of the braking system.
The 240mm rear disc is also of the "Wave" type and is braked via a single piston
calliper. Both the front and rear systems have metal braided braking pipes,
derived from the aeronautic sector, which eliminate the undesirable pressure
fluctuations of conventional pipes and guarantee maximum braking accuracy.
On the Dorsoduro 750, safety is further enhanced by a sophisticated 2-channel
Continental ABS system. This ABS system is specifically calibrated to let the
rider fully exploit the power of the brakes and the grip of the tyres in the
dry, so as not to detract from the immense fun of this bike.
COMPONENTS
Supermotards are essential by definition - sometimes even spartan. But this
doesn't mean sacrificing class-leading content and painstaking attention to
detail. Aprilia stands apart from its rivals by offering superlative standard
equipment:
- Matrix instrument panel: the mixed type (analogue/digital), it receives all
the information from the CAN line and becomes an integral and crucial part of
the self-diagnosis system as it is fitted with memory. Particularly compact,
with a modern design and considerably reduced weight. All the functions are
commutable and easily accessed through a command on the handlebar. The LED
lighting (white in the analogue area and red in the digital one) can be adjusted
to three levels.
- Anodised aluminium tapered handlebar: It brings quite clearly to mind those of
the competitive superbikes. An incredibly light component, designed to guarantee
top dynamic control of the bike.
- Hydraulically operated clutch: it allows precise braking every time, along
with smooth exemplary control and handy self-adjustment (without the need for
any maintenance).
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