Die Antwort auf die Superduke und auf die Hypermotard!



Aprilia insiders have confirmed it's working on a range of 1200cc bikes based on a bigger version of the new Shiver's 750 V-twin.

The motor will be stretched from 749cc to 1149cc by increasing the bore and stroke from 92mm x 56.4mm to 104mm x 67.6mm, adding up to a power output of should be over 130bhp.

The new motor will be used in several machines, including a bigger version of the Shiver and a completely new road-going supermoto.

The firm has been inundated with requests for a road-going version of the SXV450 V-twin supermoto, but the small engine is too highly tuned to be used for long-distance road use - it would simply need rebuilding too often. Therefore the firm is turning to its new Shiver V-twin - in both 750 and 1200 form - to power a road-going SXV-style machine, which will be a direct competitor to Ducati's Hypermotard.
Other new models confirmed by our insider include a half-faired version of the Shiver, while a faired version of the new Mana, complete with its revolutionary automatic gearbox, is also on the cards.

Aprilia has also confirmed that testing on its new 1000cc superbike is well under way, with the prototype proving fast and reliable in track tests.



This is the first picture of Aprilia’s new V-twin supermoto motorcycle– aimed at taking the fight to Ducati’s Hypermotard.

The Aprilia clay model you see here is set to be turned into a production V-twin supermoto bike by the end of this year, and will make its public debut at the Milan show in November.

Initially, the motorcycle will be powered by a retuned version of the Aprilia Shiver’s 750cc DOHC V-twin, making slightly under 100bhp. However, the firm is also working on a 1200cc version due to be launched in late 2008, which will have well over 100bhp, making it the most powerful supermoto in the world.

The supermoto shares the same frame as the Aprilia Shiver, combined with new forks and a longer rear shock to give it more ground clearance. A flat, motocross-style seat and tank and wide, flat bars give it a real supermoto feel.

In MCN today, Wednesday June 13, 2007, we speak to market expert Paul Ingram about how the new Aprilia Supermoto motorcycle should sell in the UK, and speak to an Aprilia insider.

Also etz brauch ich mal einer Guten Faker hier bitte und zwar folgendes!

Das zweite Bild ganz oben bitte mit SXV Kotflügel und SXV Lichtmaske! danke

Mal schaun ob sie uns allen dann besser gefällt! Das erste bild ist einfach nur hässlich! Das zweite einfach faszinierend!