Bmw R Ninet vs Aprilia Shiver 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R Ninet vs Aprilia Shiver 900. Bmw R Ninet: 110 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 222 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R Ninet
Aprilia Shiver 900
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
90 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
215 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
222 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
110 hp @ 7,750 rpm
95 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
116 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
90 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
215 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish)
Weight
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R Ninet
8.5/10
"A properly sorted R nineT is one of motorcycling's genuine bargains right now."
Pros
+Indestructible boxer engine
+Massive aftermarket support
+Addictive riding character
Cons
−Final drive spline wear
−Early bikes lack TC
−Tires wear quickly
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
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