Aprilia Shiver 900 vs Suzuki Gsr750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Aprilia Shiver 900 vs Suzuki Gsr750. Aprilia Shiver 900: 95 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 215 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Suzuki Gsr750: 106 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 213 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer did not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Aprilia Shiver 900
Suzuki Gsr750
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
106 hp
Torque (Nm)
90 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
215 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
214 kg
213 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
95 hp @ 8,750 rpm
106 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
90 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
80 Nm @ 7,200 rpm
Top Speed
215 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish)
220 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer did not officially publish a top speed figure)
Weight
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
213 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Aprilia Shiver 900
7.8/10
"Brilliant bike, but buy with eyes wide open."
Pros
+Addictive V-twin character
+Semi-active suspension works brilliantly
+Stunning Italian styling
Cons
−Electronics reliability concerns
−Service costs sting hard
−Thin dealer network coverage
Suzuki Gsr750
8.2/10
"Arguably the best value used naked middleweight you can buy today."
Pros
+GSX-R750 engine heritage
+Bulletproof long-term reliability
+Exceptional value used market
Cons
−Soft suspension needs upgrading
−Zero rider aids standard
−Header corrosion common issue
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