Aprilia Motorcycle ; Dorsoduro 1200

Explosively powerful, extremely agile and performance-focused, this exclusive twin-cylinder motard has been created to satisfy even the most discerning of riders who demand the best in a bike. A totally personalisable riding experience with triple-map ride by wire. Dorsoduro 1200 is also available with abs and atc-aprilia traction control. Building on unique expertise and skills gathered in the world of racing, Aprilia continues to evolve its large-capacity, high-performance range. Dorsoduro 1200 is a heady cocktail of power, agility and precision - which is synonymous with pure fun in a motorcycle.About price, versions of the Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 are expected to cost € 11 690 for the first, € 12 890 for the second, equipped with traction control and ABS (the latter will not be available on the basic version ). This is the Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 we tested in Andalusia. On motorways, but also on small roads particularly villainous, with a very changeable grip able to reveal the effectiveness of ATC traction control and ABS.
Right off idle, the engine carburates cleanly with minimal vibration. Bottom-end power is robust with upwards of 60 lb-ft of torque from just over 4000 revs. This makes it quite easy to lift the front wheel off the ground in first or second gear. Peak torque of 72.78 lb-ft arrives at 7600 rpm and the torque curve remains flat even as the engine closes in on redline (9600 rpm). Both final drive gearing and the internal gear sequence work well to maximize acceleration yet gearing isn’t so short that you feel like the engine is going to be revving excessively in top gear, even at triple-digit speeds.
With its essential lines oozing pure personality, the unmistakable design of the new Dorsoduro 1200 makes it stand out in any crowd. The finish and trim set new standards for exclusiveness, with details such as the painted tail fairing, the two-tone frame and the dual exhaust with black heat shields. The wind deflector and hand guards offer enhanced wind protection on a bike that is not just nimble in the bends, but is also capable of significant speed.