After three years as a concept and trade fair bike, the Aprilia Shiver 900 officially back – but exclusively for the Chinese market.
And not under a new label or with a major rebranding, but clearly as what it once was: an Aprilia Shiver 900.
Aprilia Shiver 900
Piaggio and its Chinese partner Zongshen are bringing the naked bike back onto the road with a few updates – minimally revised visually and technically, but at its core it remains the same. The V2 engine remains as before 896 cc, delivers 95 hp at just under 9.000 rpm and brings 90 Nm at 6.500 rpm on the street.
Tried-and-tested technology with small updates
The Suspension still comes from KYB, With 120 mm front suspension travel and 130mm rear, the total weight is 220 kg ready to driveHowever, what is new is a LED headlights with matching indicators , and a Keyless system, i.e. keyless access.
There is also ABS and traction control, both depending on the lean angle – supplied by the supplier Continental. three Driving modes for engine management are also retained.
Not a bargain in terms of price
What's surprising: The price. The new Shiver 900 is launching in China. about 10.000 € to the start – for a bike with a rather moderate Performance and without a major technological revolution it's already a statement.
The combination of weight, performance and price was already a reason why the Shiver 900 could no longer compete in Europe – especially compared to the more modern Aprilia 660 modelsthat are lighter and cheaper at the same time.
Return to Europe? Rather unlikely
Whether the Shiver 900 will find its way back to the European market is currently unclear – and, to be honest, rather unlikely. Last time, it was already too heavy, too underpowered, and too expensive for many. Moreover, stricter Euro 5 standards additionally represent an obstacle.
The return to China is therefore more of a "second chance" in a market that is perhaps a little less uncompromising when it comes to specifications and weight. All further information on the return of the Aprilia Shiver 900 can be found in the video. Image and video credits/source: Zongshen | This content was created using AI and reviewed by an editor.
