APRILIA SHIVER 900 User Manual

Shock absorbers
SHOCK ABSORBER
Pos. Description Type Quantity Torque Notes
1 Cyl head, hex. socket upper shock
absorber fastening screw
M10x50 1 50 Nm (36.88 lb ft) Pre-impregnated
screw
2 Cyl head, hex. socket lower shock
absorber fastening screw
M10x59 1 50 Nm (36.88 lb ft) -
Adjusting
The rear suspension consists of a spring-shock
absorber unit connected to the frame by uniball
joints.
To adjust the setting, the shock absorber has an
adjuster screw (1) for adjusting the rebound hy-
draulic braking, a ring nut for adjusting the spring
preload (2) and a locking ring nut (3).
CAUTION
CARRY OUT MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS AT HALF THE
INTERVALS RECOMMENDED IF THE VEHICLE IS USED IN
WET OR DUSTY AREAS, OFF ROAD OR FOR SPORTING
APPLICATIONS.
CHECK AND IF NECESSARY, ADJUST THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER.
THE STANDARD REGULATION OF THE REAR SHOCK AB-
SORBER IS INTENDED TO SATISFY NORMAL TOUR DRIV-
ING CONDITIONS.
IN ANY CASE IT IS POSSIBLE TO INSERT PERSONAL
SETTINGS, DEPENDING ON VEHICLE UTILIZATION.
Suspensions SHIVER 900
SUSP - 316

APRILIA SHIVER 900 Specifications

General

Displacement	896.1 cc
Transmission	6-speed
Rear Brakes	240 mm disc, single-piston caliper
Engine Type	V-Twin, 4-stroke
Power	70 kW (95.2 hp) @ 8, 750 rpm
Torque	90 Nm at 6, 500 rpm
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Front Suspension	Inverted fork with adjustable preload and rebound damping
Rear Suspension	Aluminum swingarm with adjustable rebound and preload
Front Brakes	Dual 320 mm discs, radial 4-piston calipers
ABS	Standard
Traction Control	Adjustable traction control
Ride Modes	Sport, Touring, Rain
Seat Height	810 mm
Wheelbase	1, 460 mm
Fuel Capacity	15 liters
Dry Weight	199 kg (439 lbs)