The 2012 Shiver GT kept the half-faired touring format over the 750 V-twin, now with the three-map ride-by-wire system whose Rain setting trims…
| MODEL | APRILIA SL 750GT SHIVER 2012 |
| Year | 2012 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, longitudinal 90° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 749 cc / 45.7 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 92 x 56.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 69.3 kW / 95 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 81 Nm / 8.25 kgf-m / 59.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital electronic, integrated with the injection, two spark plugs per cylinder |
| Induction | Integrated engine management, fuel injection with Ride-by-Wire throttle body control |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Dry sump with separate oil tank |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate, hydraulically operated |
| Final Drive | Chain, 16/44 |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Dismountable steel trellis bolted to aluminium side plates, dismountable rear frame |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm upside-down fork, 120 mm / 4.7 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Aluminium alloy swingarm with reinforcement truss, hydraulic shock adjustable for spring preload and rebound, 130 mm / 5.1 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm discs, radial 4-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2100 mm / 82.7 in |
| Overall Width | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Overall Height | 1135 mm / 44.7 in |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 31.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1440 mm / 56.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 189 kg / 417 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.1 L/100 km / 46.3 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h / 130 mph |
The 2012 Shiver GT kept the half-faired touring format over the 750 V-twin, now with the three-map ride-by-wire system whose Rain setting trims torque for slippery roads. Radial front calipers with optional two-channel ABS, two fairing glove boxes (one lockable) and a 12V socket rounded out the practical touches.
