Road Test Update

Road Test Update

APRILIA SHIVER 750 TRI-MAP

In our road test of the Aprilia Shiver 750 (October, 2008), we failed to mention the Tn-Map feature of its ride-by-wire electronic-throttlecontrol system. We were unaware that pressing the starter button with the engine running and the throttle fully closed toggles between three performance modes: Sport, Touring and Rain. We've since tested the Touring and Rain modes on the dyno and street. While Rain dramati cally reduces power and response, Touring is smoother and more linear than Sport all the while providing identical full-throttle power output.

Don Canet