An Aprilia Shiver 900 would flip my head over numerous trendy bikes, regardless that it was discontinued round 2020, and it did not obtain many updates within the years previous that.
I wished one for so long as I can keep in mind, too, because it simply slipped into the A2 laws in Europe, which I used to be compelled to abide by on the time. However it wasn’t meant to be, and when the mannequin was discontinued, I compelled myself to neglect about it.
However then murmurs of a brand new Shiver-based idea bike—the Zongshen Cyclone RA9—as a three way partnership between Piaggio and Cyclone emerged in 2021. On the time, they have been finally extra of a tease.
However now, it is actual—the Shiver 900 is again. Sadly, there is a catch.
See, the brand new Shiver 900 will solely be manufactured and bought in China. To make issues worse, it hasn’t advanced very a lot because it was discontinued about 5 years in the past. The truth is, you could actually examine the brand new mannequin to identify any variations, however there are some. The brand new model of the Shiver 900 will function new aspect panels, an up to date LED model of the unique headlight design, and a keyless ignition.
The dual-cylinder bike phase has moved ahead loads for the reason that Shiver 900 was final in dealerships, and it is exhibiting its age. The bike will put out 94 hp and 66 lb-ft of torque, because it did in its final iteration. It is going to additionally weigh 485 lbs. It will not be low-cost both, not when in comparison with different bikes obtainable within the Chinese language market.
A price ticket of 68,800 yuan ($9,500) makes me marvel who’s going to purchase this bike when you might have choices like CFMoto’s 800NK obtainable for the equal of $6,150. The CFMoto additionally comes with extra trendy expertise, a 100 hp energy output, and a 410 pound curb weight. I imply, what the Shiver 900 may have going for it’s that it will be an unique European model in a international market, and it will be less expensive than the opposite Aprilias supplied in China. However is it an excellent deal, extra usually talking? That, I do not know.
The actual query is, if Aprilia introduced this barely up to date Shiver 900 to the US, would anybody truly purchase one right here? Tell us your ideas within the feedback.
