Driving report: Aprilia SMV 750 Dorsoduro Factory

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Driving report: Aprilia SMV 750 Dorsoduro Factory

Driving report: between supermoto and street sweeper

SMV 750 Dorsoduro Factory

With a clever modular system and fine new components Aprilia turns its 750 supermoto into a top street sweeper.

Smallest asphalt meanders cut wildly through the rock somewhere in the French pre-Alps. As if made for the Aprilia Dorsuduro Factory. Compared to the standard version, it shines with better spring elements, a new seat and various carbon parts. The front fender, ignition lock cover and radiator trim are made of lightweight carbon fiber.

Bend, straighten, intermediate sprint. Makes a lot of fun to romp through this area. The 750 gratefully accepts course corrections, for example when the tightest bends close or the radius is misjudged. However, as is typical for super-motor bikes, the Aprilia tends to drive outside when exiting a curve. The Dunlop Qualifier on a wide six-inch rim gently rubs down to the edge of the tire.

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Driving report: Aprilia SMV 750 Dorsoduro Factory

Driving report: between supermoto and street sweeper
SMV 750 Dorsoduro Factory

Noticed

positive

  • Driving pleasure is immense, for the class up to 10,000 euros it is just outstanding
  • Costs: € 800 extra for the standard version seems absolutely fine
  • Engine: set-up, sound and feeling good
  • Sitting position loose, raised, relaxed

negative

  • Range: tank capacity a meager 12 liters
  • Everyday suitability: luggage storage difficult, little space for a passenger
  • ABS will not be offered until later

Technical specifications


Aprilia

Factory feature: Fully adjustable Sachs mono shock with expansion tank.

Engine:
Water-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke 90-degree V-engine, two overhead, gear / chain-driven camshafts, four valves per cylinder, bucket tappets, wet sump lubrication, injection, Ø 52 mm, regulated catalytic converter, 450 W alternator, 12 V / 10 battery Ah, hydraulically operated multi-disc oil bath clutch, six-speed gearbox, O-ring chain, secondary ratio 46:16.
Bore x stroke 92.0 x 56.4 mm
Displacement 750 cm3
Compression ratio 11.0: 1
rated capacity 67.3 kW (92 hp) at 8750 rpm
Max. Torque 82 Nm at 4500 rpm

Landing gear:
Steel tubular frame with screwed cast aluminum parts, up-side-down fork, Ø 43 mm, adjustable spring base, rebound and compression damping, two-arm swing arm made of aluminum, suspension strut, directly hinged, adjustable spring base, rebound and compression damping, double disc brake at the front, Ø 320 mm , Four-piston fixed calipers, rear disc brake, Ø 240 mm, single-piston floating caliper.
Cast aluminum wheels 3.50 x 17; 6.00 x 17
Tires 120/70 ZR 17; 180/55 ZR 17

Mass and weight:
Wheelbase 1505 mm, steering head angle 66.1 degrees, caster 108 mm, spring travel f / h 160/150 mm, empty weight 206 kg, permissible total weight 400 kg, tank capacity 12 liters.
guarantee two years
colour black
Price including additional costs 9990 euros

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