2010 Aprilia Dorsoduro Factory
The Aprilia Dorsoduro stirred up the
maxi supermoto segment, but the Dorsoduro Factory
goes further. A refined bike, even lighter and more
efficient, whose mission is "fun". A real
standard special, a concentration of performance and
technology.
The word "Factory" is never
used just by chance in Aprilia. In the language of
the enthusiasts it refers to elite bikes fitted out
with the best technology and made with the best materials.
Light, agile, powerful, the Dorsoduro Factory doesn't
belie its name; it's heart is the latest 750 dual
cylinder and it boasts technical solutions unique
for this segment. Thanks to the advanced electronic
management, the compact Aprilia 90° V twin engine
offers extremely high performance levels, similar
to those of much bigger engines.
The chassis, as becomes the Aprilia tradition, is
without rivals in this category. The Dorsoduro Factory
exploits the technology that Aprilia has developed,
dominating the Supermoto competitions with the incredible
SXV that won 5 world championships between 2004 and
2008.
The chassis, with its tubular frame and aluminium
structure, is one of the distinctive elements of the
Dorsoduro Factory - a common thread that unites the
highly specialised Aprilia racing models with the
most exciting twin cylinder supermoto on the market.
With its essential design, characterised by the
considerable use of carbon fibre for the top structure,
Aprilia Dorsoduro Factory boasts components, technical
fittings and trim features of the highest levels.
Brembo 4-piston radial callipers, Wave discs, oil-bath
hydraulic clutch, fully adjustable gas-operated single
shock absorber with separate tank, a sophisticated
multi-adjustable fork, Ride by Wire “Tri-Map”
and Matrix instrument panel with on-board computer
- these are the elements that help to make this bike
unique.
The details of the special Aprilia Dorsoduro
Factory features:
- Carbon fibre top structure (ducts, ignition unit
cover, front mudguard);
- Special graphics with red chassis, black plate,
exclusive saddle and black exhaust covers;
- 90° V2 engine, four valves, double overhead
camshaft, liquid cooling;
- Second generation Ride by Wire “Tri-Map”
technology;
- Modular tubular frame/aluminium chassis - ultralight
and with excellent torsional rigidity;
- Aluminium swingarm with multi-adjustable gas-operated
lateral shock absorber;
- Multi-adjustable 43mm upside down fork;
- Brembo front brake callipers with radial connection,
combined with 320mm Wave discs.
Design: Funstyle
The simple, elegant dress never veils but highlights
the technical elements (chassis and engine) of the
Dorsoduro Factory, turning the particularly aggressive
aesthetics into one of its strong points. The new
colours and carbon fibre top structure underline the
sporty nature of a project that proudly shares the
Factory name with the sportiest Aprilia bikes. Aprilia
Dorsoduro Factory is incredibly sleek and agile, managing
to create an immediate harmony with the rider. The
long, flat saddle facilitates those rider movements
typical of the supermoto; the Dorsoduro Factory backs
up the rider at all times. The compact, curvy tail
fairing also envelops the dual exhaust: a solution
that not only creates a really aggressive design feel,
but also excellent symmetry in the proportions and
weight distribution. The hand guards, derived from
the Supermoto SXV, display a sleek style and effectively
protect the levers against any accidental contact.
Engine: Funtwin
The Aprilia 750 90° V twin engine represents
the current state of the art for this type of motor
drive. The electronic management is the cream of this
engine, which uses a second generation Ride by Wire
system equipped with triple mapping.
The three options - Sport, Touring and Rain - can
be selected while actually riding, thanks to a gas
closed command on the handlebar; they radically modify
the character of the Dorsoduro Factory, offering an
aggressive, immediate response in Sport mode, more
gentle (ideal for tourism) in Touring mode, and extremely
safe (even in conditions of poor road-holding) in
Rain mode. Thanks to the electronic and mechanical
technology used, the Aprilia dual cylinder reaches
92hp at 8,750 rpm and a maximum torque of 82 Nm at
4,500 rpm: values that put the Dorsoduro in direct
competition with bikes of a much higher engine capacity.
There is also a special version of the Dorsoduro
Factory for newly qualified riders, limited to 25
kW. The electronic throttle grip management system
(Ride By Wire) avoids the need to reduce power delivery
over the whole supply range (as happens on less advanced
models), maintaining exactly the same delivery as
for its full-power “sibling”, up to the
maximum allowed level. In this way, the Aprilia Dorsoduro
Factory offers an improved acceleration performance
compared with the equivalent 25 kW versions of the
competitors, ensuring non-stop riding pleasure.
Chassis: Funbalance
Aprilia bikes have always been considered a point
of reference for the excellence of their chassis.
The Dorsoduro Factory certainly doesn't belie this
tradition. On the contrary, its sophisticated suspension
systems and racing brakes emphasise it, making it
the most effective and well-balanced maxi supermoto
on the market.
Everything about this bike has been designed to
aid the rider during heavy handling. The agile, light
chassis was designed with an eye to ergonomics, so
the Dorsoduro Factory is perfect for any rider, allowing
them all to take full advantage, in every situation,
of the high limits of a real fun-to-ride bike.
The chassis exploits the most of the notable expertise
acquired by Aprilia during competitions, fully drawing
on the experience gained on the mixed structures used
in the Supermoto world championship. The upper part,
with its tubular steel frame, is joined to the large,
aluminium side plates through special high-resistance
bolts. The resulting structure is extremely rigid
yet light - the best solution for curbing the pounding
power of the Aprilia twin cylinder engine.
The lateral, strongly tilting position of the new
gas-operated shock absorber leaves plenty of precious
space to obtain the optimal conformation of the exhaust
manifolds, without altering the length of the bike
and without applying any thermal stress to the shock
absorber itself. The aluminium swingarm is sized to
support the asymmetric stress caused by the lateral
positioning of the shock absorber. It was purposely
conceived for a supermoto like the Aprilia Dorsoduro,
and sums up the need for torsional rigidity and elasticity
- elements essential for obtaining precise support
and the right riding feeling in the transitory phases.
Suspsnsion: Funfeeling
The suspension area of the Dorsoduro Factory is entirely
new. The Sachs 43mm upside down fork with shell-cast
brackets to support the radial callipers features
adjustable spring preload and hydraulic brake rebound
damping. It's a highly sophisticated element which,
apart from offering endless adjustment possibilities,
also ensures optimal smoothness and a travel (160mm)
in line with the supermoto philosophy. Both steering
plates are forged, and the upper one is also anodised
to confirm the excellent level of the Dorsoduro trim
features.
The new gas-operated lateral shock absorber with
separate tank is directly pivoted to the swingarm,
as per the cantilever layout, with adjustable spring
preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping.
It's a highly sophisticated element which allows more
experienced riders to reach top bike performance levels,
even on the race track.
The rear wheel stroke is 160mm, again in line with
the supermoto philosophy that aims for an effective,
controlled suspension but with a long stroke.
Brakes: Funbraking
The best of current braking technology can be found
on the Aprilia Dorsoduro Factory: the front system
uses the new Brembo 4 piston radial callipers. The
320mm floating “Wave” discs are really
lightweight, ensuring shorter stopping times and emphasising
the aggressive braking style with a supersports look,
in keeping with the overall Dorsoduro appearance.
The 240mm rear disc is also of the “Wave”
type and is braked via a single piston calliper. Both
the front and rear systems use metal braided brake
pipes derived from the aeronautical sector which eliminate
the irritating "lung" effect of the conventional
pipes, ensuring the maximum braking precision.
Components
The supermoto bikes are essential, sometimes even
spartan. But this doesn't mean you have to renounce
top class contents or painstaking attention to detail.
Also in this case, Aprilia stands out from its competitors
with class-leading fittings:
- CARBON FIBRE TOP STRUCTURE: Like the best Aprilia
Factory bikes, also the Dorsoduro makes great use
of carbon fibre for both mudguards, the ducts and
the key unit fairing. A choice that further underlines
the bike's elegance.
- MATRIX INSTRUMENT PANEL: of the mixed type (analogue-digital),
it receives all the information from the CAN line
and becomes an integral part of the self-diagnosis
system as it is fitted with memory.Particularly
compact, with a modern design and considerably reduced
weight. All the functions are commutable and easily
accessed via a command on the handlebar. The LED
lighting (white in the analogue area and red in
the digital one) can be adjusted to three levels.
- BICONICAL SECTION ALUMINIUM HANDLEBARS: It brings
quite clearly to mind those of the competitive superbikes.
An incredibly light component, designed to guarantee
top dynamic bike control.
- HYDRAULICALLY OPERATED CLUTCH: It allows precise
braking every time, along with smooth exemplary
command and handy self-adjustment (without the need
for any maintenance).
APRILIA DORSODURO
Aprilia Dorsoduro has demonstrated a new way of interpreting
the maxi supermoto bikes. A philosophy based on performance,
design and versatility, that has fully met all the
enthusiasts' expectations.
Also for 2010, Aprilia Dorsoduro is the benchmark
for production supermoto bikes, joining the Dorsoduro
Factory version to form a complete range of maxi supermoto
bikes for every type of rider.
The Ride by Wire technology with triple mapping,
the effective, precise suspension system, the perfect
chassis: together they make up a bike that's above
all exciting, capable of any acrobatics but also of
satisfying riders of varying skill levels. These unique
features hide the key to the success of the Aprilia
Dorsoduro.
The 90° V twin-cylinder engine is now a point
of reference for bikes of average engine capacity.
Highly advanced solutions like the mixed chain/gear
timing system, or the integral Ride by Wire system
with triple mapping, make this engine a perfect blend
of usability and performance.
The rider has “three bikes in one”: aggressive
when using the Sport map, exuberant but manageable
with the Touring map, or especially smooth with the
Rain map (useful in conditions of poor road-holding).
The 92HP reached at 8,750 rpm ensure a performance
level equal to that of other bikes with a much greater
engine capacity, with the added advantage of being
able to choose the right power delivery at the right
time.
Also available in the restricted 25 kW version, the
Aprilia Dorsoduro is ideal for newly qualified riders
as well. The entirely electronic management and Ride
by Wire system avoid the need to reduce power delivery
over the whole supply range, so the restricted Dorsoduro
maintains exactly the same gas response characteristics
as the full power version. An important factor that
doesn't penalise riding pleasure compared with the
“full power” model.
The chassis structure chosen for the Dorsoduro clearly
echoes the one used in competitions, while the suspension
is precise and smooth, with values optimised on the
basis of the thousands of km travelled on both road
and track. In any case, the shock absorber also offers
the possibility to adjust the preload and hydraulic
rebound, to fine tune the setting in relation to the
specific needs of each individual rider.
The brakes are another jewel in the crown of the
Dorsoduro, the front system with radial callipers
and wave discs ensuring powerful, effective braking
even in the hardest conditions, like for example on
go-kart tracks (a typical use for these bikes).
The Aprilia Dorsoduro is also available with the
latest generation ABS system. It's a 2-channel system,
purposely designed for sporting use and therefore
allowing you to take full advantage of the bike's
potential, even when braking (but with optimal grip
conditions).
Aprilia Dorsoduro shares a particularly rich selection
of standard fittings with the Dorsoduro Factory, raising
it above its direct competitors.
- MATRIX INSTRUMENT PANEL the mixed type (analogue/digital),
it receives all the information from the CAN line
and becomes an integral and crucial part of the
self-diagnosis system as it is fitted with memory.Particularly
compact, with a modern design and considerably reduced
weight. All the functions are commutable and easily
accessed through a command on the handlebar. The
LED lighting (white in the analogue area and red
in the digital one) can be adjusted to three levels.
- BICONICAL SECTION ALUMINIUM HANDLEBAR: It brings
quite clearly to mind those of the competitive superbikes.
An incredibly light component, designed to guarantee
top dynamic control of the bike.
- HYDRAULICALLY OPERATED CLUTCH: it allows precise
braking every time, along with smooth exemplary
control and handy self-adjustment (without the need
for any maintenance).
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