Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 (2017-18)

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The Aprilia SMV 900 Dorsoduro is a motorcycle that was produced from 2017 to 2018. It features a four-stroke, longitudinal 90 degrees V-twin engine with a capacity of 896.1 cc. Its 100% stainless steel 2-in-1 exhaust system includes a three-way catalytic converter and an oxygen sensor. The bike’s engine management system integrates injection with 3-map ride-by-wire throttle valve opening management system, with the rider able to switch between Sport, Touring and Rain modes. The maximum power output of the Dorsoduro is 70.0 kW / 95.2 hp at 8750 rpm, and it has a compression ratio of 11.0:1.

The bike’s frame is a modular tubular steel frame, fastened to aluminum side plates by high-strength bolts. The bike’s front suspension features upside-down fork, while the rear suspension is an aluminum alloy swingarm with hydraulic shock absorber.

The front brakes are two stainless floating discs, measuring 320mm each, with radial, four-piston callipers, while the rear brake is a single 240mm disc with a single piston calliper. The bike’s wheels are made of aluminum alloy, with the front wheel measuring 3.5 x 17 and the rear wheel measuring 6.00 x 17, and are complemented by 120/70 ZR17 front tyres and 180/55 ZR17 rear tyres. The Dorsoduro has a dry weight of 186kg and can hold up to 12 litres (3.17 US gal) of fuel.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Aprilia SMV 900 Dorsoduro

Year: 2017 – 18


Engine: Four stroke, longitudinal 90 degreesV twin, DOHC, with mixed gear/chain timing system,4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 896.1 cc / 54.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 92 x 67.4 mm
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Lubrication: Wet sump
Exhaust: 100% stainless steel 2-in-1 with 3-way catalytic converter and oxygen sensor
Induction: Integrated engine management system. Injection with 3-map Ride- by-wire throttle valve opening management (Sport, Touring, Rain)
Ignition: Digital electronic, integrated with the injection
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 70.0 kW / 95.2 hp @ 8750 rpm
Max Torque: 90.0 Nm / 9.17 kg-m @ 6500 rpm
Clutch: Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically operated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain

Gear Ratio: 1st 14/36 (2.57) 2nd 17/32 (1.88) 3rd 20/30 (1.5) 4th 22/28 (1.27) 5th 23/26 (1.13) 6th 24/25 (1.04)
Primary Drive: Straight cut gears, drive ratio: 38/71 (1.87)
Secondary Drive: Chain-driven
Frame: Modular tubular steel frame fastened to aluminum side plates by high strength bolts. Dismountable rear frame
Front Suspension: Upside-down fork, stanchions 41 mm. Adjustable hydraulic rebound damping and spring preload.
Front Wheel Travel: 160 mm / 6.3 in
Rear Suspension: Aluminum alloy swingarm. Hydraulic shock absorber with adjustable extension and spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 160 mm / 6.3 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 320 mm discs, stainless floating discs. Radial, four-piston callipers. Metal braided brake hose
Rear Brakes: Single 240 mm disc, Single piston calliper. Metal braided line.
Wheels: Aluminium alloy
Front Wheel: 3.5 x 17
Rear Wheel: 6.00 x 17
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Rake: 26 degrees
Trail: 108 mm / 4.2 in
Dimensions: Length 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width 905 mm / 35.6 in Height 1100 mm / 43.3 in
Wheelbase: 1500 mm / 59.0 in
Seat height: 870 mm / 34.2 in

Dry Weight: 186 kg / 409 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 12 Litres / 3.17 US gal

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