2008 Aprilia Shiver 750 Photo Gallery

Our overseas chums at MCN deliver another evaluation of European two-wheeled finery with this motorcycle report on Aprilia's playful Shiver 750. See what we thought about this bike during our 2008 Aprilia Shiver 750 First Ride.

Europeans have eaten up mid-sized streetfighters like the Honda Hornet and Kawasaki Z750. Aprilia hopes to capitalize on this trend with the new Shiver 750.

The powerful Brembo binders on the Shiver are a nice touch.

Controlling the power delivery from the Aprilia Shiver's V-Twin motor in a new 'ride-by-wire' fuel injection system.

The Shiver's LCD display includes a gear position indicator.

Unveiled at last year's Milan bike show, the Shiver 750 will be available on European showrooms in mid-June.

2008 Aprilia Shiver 750

The Shiver has a lot to live up to. In recent times the quality and reliability of Aprilia's motorcycles has gone through the roof.

The Aprilia Shiver 750 is an agile ride, with its 417-lb weight not holding back its handling capabilities.

Our friends describe the Aprilia Shiver as "simple and stress-free to ride" but the 750 Twin can get up and go.

MCN predicts the new Shiver will be more than a match for its fellow Italian rival the Ducati S2R, but its popular Japanese competitors may be a different story.

Aprilia produces everything from scooters to superbikes, but will the mid-sized Shiver 750 be a hit for Italian marque?

With its rubber-topped pegs, a comfortable, natural riding position, compliant suspension and the V-Twin motor gently burbling beneath you, the Shiver is simple and stress-free to ride.