The heart of the Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 is 90 ź V2 1200cc V-twin engine, which offers the most advanced technology in its class. Superlative and mechanical perfection in terms of chassis design are the hallmarks of all Aprilia machine, and naturally the same applies to Dorsoduro 1200 which, in addition, also offer looks very sporty and sophisticated, exceptional levels of finish and the new pads and the level of agility and finesse never seen before in bed size.
The Dorsoduro 1200 has a class solutions fighting techniques, too. Radial Brembo calipers, hydraulic clutch, Ride by Wire with 3 different engine maps and the Matrix instrument panel with trip computer are all elements that define the Dorsoduro apart as unique and exclusive projects. The Dorsoduro is also available with ABS and traction control Aprilia (ATC) Total for the fun safely.
The most significant characteristics of the Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 in detail:
- 90ź V-twin engine with four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshaft, liquid cooling and twin spark ignition
- Triple map Ride by Wire technology (with Sport, Touring and Rain maps)
- Electronic fuel injection
- Mixed gear/chain valve timing system
- Exhaust system with three-way catalytic converter and oxygen sensor
- Ultralight modular frame made from tubular steel trellis / aluminium castings offering outstanding torsional stiffness
- Aluminium saddle mounting
- Aluminium swingarm with lateral shock absorber
- Fully adjustable 43mm upside-down front fork and piggy-back design rear monoshock
- Brembo racing brake system with radial callipers
- Lighter three-spoke alloy wheel rims (-2 kg)
2012 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 - International Specifications / Technical Details
MSRP Price: See Dealers Pricing
Engine type
Aprilia four-stroke longitudinal 90ź V-twin, liquid cooled, double overhead camshafts with mixed gear/chain timing system and four valves per cylinder.
Fuel Unleaded petrol
Bore and stroke 106 x 67.8
Total engine capacity 1197 cc
Compression ratio 12.0 + 0.5: 1
Maximum power at crankshaft 130 hp (96 kW) at 8,700 rpm
Maximum torque at crankshaft 11.7 Kgm (115 Nm) at 7,200 rpm
Fuel system Integrated engine management system. Injection system with triple map Ride by Wire throttle management: Sport (S), Touring (T), Rain (R)
Ignition Digital electronic ignition integrated with injection system
Starter Electric
Exhaust system 100% stainless steel 2-into-2 exhaust system with dual catalytic converters and oxygen sensor
Alternator 450 W/6000 rpm
Lubrication Wet sump
Gearbox 6 speeds, drive ratio: 14/36, 17/32, 20/30, 22/28, 23/26, 24/25
Clutch Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically operated
Primary drive Straight cut gears, drive ratio: 40/69
Secondary drive Chain. Drive ratio: 16/40
Chassis
Modular tubular steel frame fastened to aluminium side plates by high strength bolts. Removable rear aluminium subframe
Front suspension 43 mm Sachs upside-down front fork with fully adjustable compression and rebound damping and spring preload. Wheel travel 160 mm.
Rear suspension Aluminium alloy swingarm
Piggy-back design Sachs hydraulic shock absorber with fully adjustable compression and rebound damping and spring preload. Wheel travel 155 mm.
Brakes
Front: Dual 320 mm stainless steel floating discs. Brembo four-piston radial callipers. Metal braided brake hose.
Rear: 240 mm stainless steel disc. Single piston Brembo calliper. Metal braided brake hose. Two channel Continental ABS with Aprilia Traction Control (ATC) (specific version)
Wheel rims Three-spoke aluminium alloy rims
Front: 3.50 X 17" Rear: 6.00 x 17"
Tyres Radial tubeless tyres; front: 120/70 ZR 17; rear: 180/55 ZR 17
Dimensions Max. length 2248 mm
Max. width 925 mm (at outer edges of hand guards)
Max. height 1205 mm (at instrument panel brow)
Saddle height 870 mm
Wheelbase 1528 mm
Trail 118 mm
Steering angle 27.3ź
Tank 15 litres (including 3.5 litre reserve)
2012 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 - US Specifications / Technical Details
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See international specifications listed above.
2012 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 - Canada Specifications / Technical Details
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See international specifications listed above.
2012 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 V-twin Engine
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