This Easyrider motorcycle concept has been developed by bike designer Roberto Vernile in collaboration with Aprilia, and is a new concept based on the theme of personalisation and characteristic design. The Easyrider concept is designed to be a production bike that takes advantage of the strong image of Italian motorcycles and that can adapt to new styles.

It’s based on the Aprilia Shiver and is made with a completely adjustable chassis where the rider can move the seat, handlebars and foot pegs. The trellis frame has various parts, linked by modular connections that enable this flexibility. The entire set-up of the riding position can be adjusted in various phases so that each individual rider can choose between sportier or more upright positions. The passenger seat adapts to the rider, and is made from Technogel with stow-away footpegs.

The Easyrider model would have Aprilia’s ride-by-wire traction control, and the fuel tank is integrated with the front brake and the adjustable parts mean that it can adapt to various storage needs as well, including helmet space, navigation systems, or a larger airbox. The front of the bike is made from perspex and can be adjusted in height and angle, and can be removed and substituted by a smaller windshield for sports riding.

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This Aprilia rendering shows a semi-naked sports bike inspired by the Aprilia Shiver, which the artist has called the RSL 750 Cuvert, and which is more interesting for what it says about the future motorcycle market than the model itself. This year we’ve seen the return of an important acronym in the bike sector: the CBR600F.

The Japanese can almost see into the future it seems, and could be readying themselves for the decline of powerful superbike models, and the return of mid-size sports bikes. The latter haven’t exactly been enjoying a heyday of late, but with the industry in crisis, the world economy still jittery and a change in motorcycle culture, these kinds of sports bikes could make a comeback. In the early 2000’s we saw the market push for what we have come to now - race-oriented, powerful superbikes at the expense of gentler road going models.

The idea of building a new 600F off the back of a naked bike such as the Hornet was widely discussed, and it looks like the concept has reached market acceptance. After all, you get decent performance out of an engine that isn’t over-the-top and at a reasonable price. Not everyone likes naked bikes, but the nakeds of today easily have a similar performance to the sports bikes of a few years ago. And if you want a faired or semi-faired version?

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The new Aprilia Shiver has Ride by Wire technology, an improved ergonomical design and new sports look as just some of the features of the 2010 Shiver model. Keeping its 750 cc engine, it has new wave brake discs and Sport, Touring and Rain settings, as part of a project that intends to improve the riding feel and style of the bike. With new footpegs, a slimmer saddle and changed handlebar position, the Aprilia Shiver is now more comfortable to ride with greater sports feel.

Features include:

* V2 90° engine with four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshaft and liquid cooling;
* Integral Ride-by-Wire tri-map technology developed for competitions;
* Modular trellis/aluminium frame with significant torsional rigidity;
* Aluminium swingarm with stiffener brace and lateral shock absorber;
* 43mm upside down fork;
* Racing brakes with radial calipers and 320mm Wave discs
* New more protective top fairing
* New lower and slimmer saddle
* New racing style rider/passenger footpegs

For all the 2010 Shiver specs and images, see after the jump.

Aprilia Shiver 750 my 2010

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Aprilia live at EICMA has some impressive models to show off, including the RSV4 R, which is the undisputed queen of the stand. It appears along with the new Dorsoduro Factory (more on that later), the new Shiver and the little RS in Biaggi Replica livery. Oh, and of course a few Aprilia girls to keep you happy.

Aprilia live at EICMA

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The 2010 Aprilia Shiver will have its debut at the EICMA along with the Dorsoduro Factory (pics to come), in what is a facelift for the model to revive flagging sales. It has new fairing, slimmer and lower seat, new paint scheme, black cast frame with red trellis and lowered bars to give a more dynamic sports ride.

The 2010 Aprilia Shiver keeps its 750 cc engine with 95 hp at 9,000 rpm and 81 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm. Ride by Wire technology with the three modes of Sport, Touring and Rain will obviously feature, while new wavy disc brakes give an added technological element for 2010. ABS should also be available, and the same 43mm upside-down fork will be maintained. More details and pics to come at the official EICMA presentation.

Aprilia Shiver 750 2010

Source | Omnimoto

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Together with the Mana 850 GT and the Guzzi Stelvio 1200 4V NTX, the Aprilia Shiver 750 GT has also debuted in the Dolomite mountains. Below we give you the full gallery of the Shiver and its video.

The Aprilia Shiver is sold for 8,600 euros and 9,200 euros for the ABS version. The bike is a two-cylinder V 750cc with electronic ignition and liquid cooled. It has second generation “Ride by Wire” acceleration that allows for the three different modes of Sport, Touring and Rain.

The disc braking system has radial calipers and the chassis is a steel trellis frame that allows for long trips and sports style riding. Other features include two storage units and a 12V outlet, making the Shiver a modern and technological sport touring model, with the option of being a daily commute bike as well.

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Here’s a full gallery of the lovely Aprilia Shiver 750 GT, including the 750 GT ABS version. This sports tourer is designed for full rider control and optimal power delivery. See our previous post for the Shiver technical specs, and a look at the Aprilia Shiver 750 GT video.

Aprilia Shiver 750 GT ABS

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After the success of Aprilia’s Shiver, the company has decided to explore its project even further. So after the revolutionary naked with a twin cylinder at 750 cubic centimetres, the guys from Aprilia have outdone themselves with a Shiver 750GT sport touring.

This is another excellent example from Aprilia of a sports bike with some impressive technology, while remaining faithful to the purity of a naked bike. The new Shiver GT will play its cards effectively, with the twin cylinder having plenty of room for a passenger without compromising on aerodynamics.

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The guys over at SuperBike Italia are teasing us again with their work - here’s the trailer of the latest dvd with the 600 Supersport comparison: testing of the lovely Ducati 1098R, and the Aprilia Shiver on the Costa Azzurra.

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At the Dorsoduro presentation in Rome, Aprilia has released details of its new 1200cc V-twin model. In big news from Noale both a 1200cc Shiver and Dorsoduro have been confirmed. Departing with the 1200 already in mind, the same motorcycles and frames will be used, but with the new V-twin.

It is currently unclear as to whether there will be a double or two single launches of the new models, but one is set to be released as a 2009 version. The information was had from factory sources and includes these images, seen on the next page the Dorsoduro.

Thanks to Tor Sagen for the news.

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