APRILIA Dorsoduro 750 (2007-2008) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Aprilia Dorsoduro was a line of V-twin powered motorcycles part of the Supermotard class produced by Aprilia since 2008. The line comprised three models: the standard 750cc model, the later 1200cc version, and the final 900cc model.

The Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 was unveiled in 2007 at the EICMA show in Milan, Germany. The bike was based on the successful Shiver 750, which shared the frame and engine but came with different suspension settings.

All the models in the range appeared similar but had a few common parts. In addition, the bikes were named after the Dorsoduro region of Venice, whose name translates to hard ridge.

The bike was released into the market in 2008 as a first foray into the maxi-moto class. Unlike Aprilia's supermoto designs, the Dorsoduro had features common to touring and standard motorcycles, like optional ABS and adjustable throttle mapping.

Aesthetically, the motorcycle packed standard features, like a small front cowl with a single headlight unit, a high-mounted front fender, a one-piece dual seat, an under-seat-mounted exhaust system, and 12-spoke alloy wheels.

As for the power figures, the 2008 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 had installed a 749cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin power unit that delivered an output power of 92 hp at 8,750 rpm and 81 Nm (60 lb-ft) torque at 4,500 rpm.