Dorsoduro 1200 2012 model test: even more explosive !

It is at the foot of the Etna volcano, in Sicily, that Aprilia brought together the European press to (re) discover one of its most sulphurous models: the Dorsoduro 1200. What are the few modifications made in 2012 to this? maxi supermoto ? Test.

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 tech. Sheet

Engine
Type	90 ° V-twin, 4-stroke, liquid cooled
Displacement	1197 cc
Bore x stroke	106 × 67.8 mm
Distribution	4 valves per cylinder, double overhead camshaft
Volumetric ratio	12 to 1
Food	Electronic injection "Ride by Wire", three mapping modes (Sport, Touring, Rain)
Max power	Free World: 130h (96 kW) at 8,700 rpm
Max torque	Free World: 115 Nm (11.7 kgm) at 7,200 rpm
Generator	450 W at 6,000 rpm
Exhaust	2-in-1 equipped with a double catalyst and a lambda probe
Transmission
Clutch	Multi-disc in oil bath
Ordered	Hydraulic
Gearbox	6 reports
Primary reduction	40/69
1st	14/36
2nd	17/32
3rd	20/30
4th	22/28
5th	23/26
6th	24/25
Final reduction	16/40
Final drive	By chain
Cycle part
Frame	Double aluminum beam
Front suspension	Sachs 43mm inverted fork, adjustable for compression, rebound and preload
Suspension Ar	Sachs hydraulic shock absorber adjustable in compression, rebound and preload
Front travel	160 mm
Travel Ar	155 mm
Front brake	Dual 320 mm floating disc, Brembo 4 piston calipers
Ar brake	Single 220 mm disc, Brembo caliper
Front rim	Three split sticks, aluminum alloy, 3.50 x 17 "
Rim Ar	Three split sticks, aluminum alloy, 6.00 x 17 "
Front tire	120/70 ZR 17
Tire Ar	180/55 ZR 17
Dimensions, weight, capacities
Length	2,248 mm
Width	925 mm on the handlebars
Height	1,205 mm to the dashboard
Wheelbase	1,528 mm
Caster angle	27.3 °
Hunt	118 mm
Saddle height	870 mm
Dry weight	207 kg (ATC-ABS: 211 kg)
Fuel tank	15 liters
Instrumentation
Dash console	Speed, tachometer, odometer, gear engaged, clock, ATC mode, engine T °, ​​average and maximum speeds, 1 daily trip, instantaneous and average consumption, reserve indicator and trip on reserve, stand indicator light (!)
Commercial information
Availability	April 2012
Colors	Red "Fluo" or White "Glam"
Price	€ 9,999 (ATC-ABS + € 1,000)
Guarantee	2 years, unlimited mileage

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