Aprilia Shiver 900 vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Aprilia Shiver 900 vs Yamaha Fz25. 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. Yamaha Fz25: 20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Aprilia Shiver 900
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
90 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
215 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
214 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
95 hp @ 8,750 rpm
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
90 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
215 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish)
130 km/h
Weight
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 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
Yamaha Fz25
7.5/10
"A genuinely solid commuter that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Strong resale value retention
+Low running costs
Cons
−Vibes above 7,000rpm
−Rear suspension often neglected
−Highway cruising feels strained
Top 10 Accessories
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