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Aprilia SMV 750 Dorsoduro
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Make Model |
Aprilia SMV 750 Dorsoduro |
Year |
2014 |
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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THE UNIQUE AND DISTINCTIVE DORSODURO 750 APPLIES APRILIA’S VAST
RACING EXPERIENCE TO JUST ONE MISSION: TO OFFER PURE RIDING
ENJOYMENT. 92 HP AND EXCLUSIVE TRI-MAP RIDE-BY-WIRE TECHNOLOGY
MEAN THAT THIS LIGHTWEIGHT AND POWERFUL MOTORCYCLE CAN SATISFY
EVEN THE MOST EXPERT RIDERS IN SEARCH OF A STATE-OF-THE-ART
MOTORCYCLE. NOW THE DORSODURO 750 IS AVAILABLE WITH ABS TOO!
Developed in close collaboration with Aprilia Racing (the
department of Aprilia responsible for thirty-seven world
titles), the Dorsoduro 750 combines the best technology from the
worlds of supersports and racing supermotards. The result is a
distillation of performance and technology, a special, extreme,
and elite motorcycle that is capable of elevating its rider to
motorcycling excellence.
The lightweight, agile, and powerful Dorsoduro 750 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.
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90° V twin engine with four-valve heads, double overhead cam and
liquid cooling;
- Tri-Map second generation ride-by-wire technology;
- Electronic fuel injection with the latest generation
injectors;
- Mixed gear and chain timing drive;
- Modular steel trellis and aluminium alloy frame for extremely
light weight and high torsional rigidity;
- Aluminium alloy swingarm with laterally offset monoshock;
- Fully adjustable 43 mm upside down fork;
- Radial front brake calipers combined with 320 mm wave discs;
- Also available in a restricted 25 kW version;
- Latest generation Continental two channel ABS;
DESIGN: CONCEIVED TO THRILL
The minimal and aggressive bodywork of the Aprilia Dorsoduro 750
adds the perfect finishing touches to the advanced motorcycle
technology that forms the basis of its design. The Dorsoduro 750
is built around the rider. That is why, on this radical, daring
and sporting machine everything contributes effectively to
maximum riding pleasure. Plastic body panels have been reduced
to a minimum for this very reason. As with top competition
machines, anything that does not improve performance has been
eliminated. Only the place for a number has been left to
emphasis the bike’s close ties with the world of racing.
The middle of the bike, the area most important to rider
movement under competitive riding conditions,shows just how
compact this design really is. The Aprilia Dorsoduro 750is
incredibly slender and agile and enters into instant symbiosis
with its rider. Only a few metres on this amazing machine are
enough to feel completely at one with it. Aprilia’s design team
have achieved this impressive result by giving the Dorsoduro a
long, flat seat, derived directly from the world of racing,
allowing the rider to find the most effective position at all
times.
The sleek, compact tail houses a twinned exhaust, a solution
that not only gives the bike a mean, aggressive look but also
achieves perfect symmetry and ideal weight distribution. The
hand guards are derived from those of the SXV supermotard and,
despite their streamlined look, offer effective protection
against accidental impacts with the control levers.
ENGINE: A STATE-OF-THE-ART TWIN
Numerous improvements have been made to the Aprilia 750 cc, 90°
V twin engine, which now features mapping specially developed to
bring out the Dorsoduro’s aggressive character.
Improvements have been made to various areas of the 749.9 cc
engine with its bore and stroke of 92 x 56.4 mm. As a result the
electronic and mechanical content of this V twin engine sets new
standards not only for engines of this size but for many far
larger units too.
The electronic engine management on the Dorsoduro 750’s engine
leads the field in technology and performance.The
Dorsodurofeatures a second generation electronic throttle with
Tri-Map selectable triple mapping.
Three performance modes, Sport, Touring and Rain, can be
selected from a switch on the handlebars (with the throttle
closed for safety reasons). The Dorsoduro changes its character
radically, depending on what mode you select. Sport mode gives
you aggressive instant power; Touring mode gives you a smoother
action, better suited to relaxed long distance riding; and Rain
mode gives you ultimate safety slippery surfaces.
The Tri-Map electronic throttle also means smoother, more
consistent power thanks to more accurate and precise throttle
control based on parameters including engine speed, gear
selection, air flow, throttle position and temperature.
Whatever mapping you select, the engine is always ready to
deliver the best possible performance in terms of acceleration
and rev range,giving you an amazingly satisfying and
entertaining ride.
The exhaust is made entirely from stainless steel. The collector
pipes meet in a single silencer under the seat before splitting
again into two tail pipes. The large volume of the exhaust
system also aids engine breathing and boosts efficiency.
Thanks to its advanced electronic and mechanical technology, the
Aprilia V twin engine develops 92 HP at 8,750 rpm and a maximum
torque of 82 Nm at 4,500 rpm. These figures enable the Dorsoduro
to compete directly with motorcycles powered by far bigger
engines.
The Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 is also available, right from its
introduction, in a restricted 25 kW version. The use of a
ride-by-wire electronic throttle has allowed Aprilia to avoid
cutting power right across the range, as happens with less
advanced restricted versions. Instead, the power curve of the
restricted Dorsoduro is identical to that of its full-power
sister right up to the point where the permitted power limit is
reached. The 25 kW Dorsoduro 750 therefore delivers far superior
acceleration to the equivalent models of the competition, to the
benefit of riding satisfaction and pleasure.
FRAME: PERFECT BALANCE
Aprilia motorcycles have always been acclaimed for the excellent
chassis designs. The Dorsoduro 750is no exception, thanks to a
chassis that makes it the best balanced and most effective bike
of its type. The new Dorsoduro is easy and intuitive to ride
despite its blistering performance. It is designed to be ridden
at the limit under all conditions, to perform extreme power
slides, and to blast out of bends under full power. The secret
lies in an ultra-responsive chassis, whose ergonomics suit
riders of all statures and allow you to “take it to the limit”
and enjoy the thrills of a motorcycle built for pure
entertainment.
The frame incorporates all of Aprilia’s vast racing experience,
and makes full use of the latest mixed steel and aluminium
designs derived from the world of Supermotard World Championship
racing. The top half of the frame is a tubular steel trellis.
This is secured to generous aluminium side members by special
high strength bolts. The resulting structure is extremely rigid
and lightweight,and provides the best possible means of
harnessing the exuberant power of the Aprilia V90 engine while
still communicating a strong impression of lightness, high
technology and Italian style.
Continuous co-operation between engine and frame designers has
led to the perfection of high-tech, performance-oriented
solutions and to total integration between engine and frame. The
intelligent design solutions applied to Aprilia’s V twin engine
have made it shorter than ever, permitting the development of a
rational and efficient frame and a superbly agile and incredibly
responsive motorcycle.
The lateral position and acute angle of the rear monoshock has
freed up the space needed to ensure optimum exhaust geometry
without any increase in the bike’s overall length, and without
subjecting the monoshock to thermal stress. The aluminium
swingarm is robust enough to withstand the asymmetric stresses
generated by the lateral positioning of the rear suspension. The
swingarm has been specially developed to satisfy the needs of a
supermotard like the Dorsoduro 750, and combines excellent
torsional rigidity with the elasticity needed for precision
under acceleration and intuitive control under changing
conditions.
SUSPENSION: EFFECTIVE ON ALL SURFACES
Optimum suspension setup has always been one of the strong
points of the Aprilia design and testing team. The 43 mm upside
down fork features shell-cast bottom outers with radial calipers
mountings, and offers adjustments for spring preload and rebound
damping.This sophisticated fork offers a superb sliding action
and a wheel travel of 160 mm in line with the latest trends in
supermotard racing.Both yokes are forged, and the top yoke is
also anodised to match the Dorsoduro’s high level of finish.
The laterally offset monoshock pivots directly on the swingarm
in a cantilever configuration, and is also adjustable in spring
preload and rebound damping. Rear wheel travel is 160 mm, again
in keeping the requirements of a top level supermotard, on which
effective, controlled long stroke suspension is a must.
BRAKES: RACING TECHNOLOGY
The Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 is equipped with the best braking
technology currently available. The front brakes feature
4-piston radial calipers, state-of-the-art for the motard
market. The lightweight, 320 mm wave discs ensure shorter than
ever stopping distances. The bike’s aggressive stopping power is
emphasised by the mean look of the braking system, in keeping
with the Dorsoduro’s overall styling.
The rear brakes incorporate another wave disc, 240 mm in
diameter this time, plus a single piston caliper. Both the front
and rear brakes are fitted with aeronautical type metal braided
brake lines to eliminate the sponginess associated with
conventional rubber hoses and to deliver maximum braking
precision.
A sophisticated two channel Continental ABS system provides
maximum active safety on the Dorsoduro 750. The ABS controller
is specially calibrated to make full use of the Dorsoduro’s
impressive braking power and tyre grip on dry surfaces. Riders
can therefore still enjoy this amazing “fun bike” to the full.
COMPONENTS
Supermotards are always no-frills machines, and sometimes quite
spartan. This, however, does not mean having to do without top
quality components and attention to detail. Here too Aprilia
stands apart from the competition by adopting a level of
equipment worthy of a true market leader:
· Matrix instrumentation. The mixed analog/digital instrument
cluster receives data over a CAN line and incorporates a memory
that forms an integral part of the diagnostics system. The
ultra-compact instruments feature a modern design and are
extremely light in weight. All functions can be accessed and
controlled from the handlebars. The LED backlighting is white in
the analog area and red in the digital area, and can be adjusted
to three levels of brightness;
· Dual taper anodised aluminium handlebars exactly like those
fitted to Aprilia’s racing supermotards. This super-lightweight
component is specially designed for optimum dynamic control;
· Hydraulically operated clutch for a consistently precise
action and exceptional smoothness. The clutch is also
self-adjusting and completely maintenance free.
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