The Italian motorcycle manufacturer, Aprilia, Aprilia launches Dorsoduro supermoto newer generation of 1200. Variants was highest in the breed Dorsoduro is claimed as new reference in the maxi motard class.
As reported by autoevolution.com, Monday (8 / 11), Aprilia launched the new supermoto on the mat EICMA International Motorcycle Show 2010 which took place in Milan, Italy, November 2 to 7.
Sources in the manufacturer's call, Dorsoduro 1200 using the model framework as well as Ducati Trellis.
While Moto.it called Dorsoduro 1200 carrying the 1200 cc engine, the V-twin with four valves per cylinder, DOHC, electronic fuel injection and fitted. Engine cooling system using liquid oxygen.
Claimed that big machine capable of spraying power 130 horsepower at 8700 rpm and maximum torque of 115, two Newton meters (Nm) at 7200 rpm. Engine throttle control system uses a system of drive-by-wire, a result bursts of air and fuel into the combustion chamber more perfect place
Especially as a cigarette lighter burning, motor that uses dual spark plugs. So that power is more powerful produced.Power generated at the wheels through a transmission channel into six levels of acceleration.
Braking system uses brake discs Brembo radial calliper model dual wheels front and single disc rear wheel. However, Aprilia offers devices Antilock Brake System (ABS) with Aprilia plus Traction Control (ATC).
Interestingly, ATC device that offers three levels of traction control which is adjusted with the motor dynamics and desires of the rider.
Another advantage offered three choices Dorsoduro 1200 is driving style. All three are sports, touring, and rain.Sport can be selected when the motorcycle rider wants extreme driving style with great energy. While touring to choose if they want a more relaxed driving style for touring.
The rain can be selected when the driver crossed the wet road or in the rain but still want the motor power being at the top or the range of 100 horsepower.
Some updates done to the body. Starting from the matching paint on the tail fairing, frame two colors, and dual exhaust head with a black cover. Also the addition of new features ranging from using a caliper Brembo braking system, hydraulic clutch, Ride by Wire with three characters drive (rain, touring and sport) and Matrix indicator panel with computerized systems.
In addition, Aprilia has also added an additional feature options (optional) ABS braking system and Aprilia Traction Control (ATC) in order to increase security. When functioning, ATC provides three traction settings as desired choice riders.
The following Technical Specifications Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200:
* The new engine double cylinder with a slope of 90 °, four valves per cylinder, DOHC, liquid-cooled two spark plugs and ignition system
* Three choices drive from Ride by Wire technology (Sport, Touring and Rain)
* Electronic fuel injection (EFI);
* Mixed gear / chain valve timing system;
* System settings exhaust with catalytic converter and oxygen sensor;
* Ranga modular style with super light weight steel materials make optimal stiffness
* Handle Aluminum seat;
* Aluminum swing arm with shock-style lateral;
* Front fork with 43 mm upside shock that can be arranged and design piggy-back monoshock at the rear;
* Racing braking system from Brembo with radial caliper.