Yep, Aprilia is offering a hooligan bike in the US to compete with the likes of Ducati’s HyperMotard. Too bad Suzuki has discontinued the SV1000S. They were easily converted to the 03 only naked style and offered tons ‘o fun for very cheap money. But the Aprilia is really priced pretty competitively at $9599.00 Here are some details from the website and their press release-
The concept that revolutionized the world of Supermoto has now engendered the Aprilia Dorsoduro 750. This unique, elite motorcycle applies all of Aprilia’s vast racing experience to just one mission: the offer of pure riding enjoyment. 92 HP and exclusive Tri-Map ride-by-wire technology mean that the lightweight and powerful Dorsoduro 750 can satisfy even the most expert riders in search of a state-of-the-art motorcycle.
…Fueled by five Supermoto World Championships, Aprilia’s new supermotard blends total control and serious technology with extreme road riding fun
NEW YORK, NY – December 5, 2009 – Power slides, jumps, wheelies and full throttle straights are all part of supermoto racing, and with five Supermoto World Championships in the record books, Aprilia is a master at engineering motorcycles that can expertly handle the challenges – and the sport’s inherent thrills. Now, with the U.S. debut of the mid-size 2009 SMV 750 Dorsoduro, the Italian manufacturer offers American riding enthusiasts a lightweight, high-performance 92-hp V-Twin streetbike that combines all the benefits of supermoto styling and riding position with precision handling and race-bred technology. Just as importantly, the Dorsoduro comes standard with an inordinate amount of pure fun.
Lightweight, agile, and powerful, this new addition to Aprilia’s family of sport bikes features the compact, new-generation 90° V-Twin engine for power that rivals or exceeds that of many larger twins. In addition to massive torque and unique style, the Dorsoduro is blessed with abundant racing technology, from a second-generation ride-by-wire throttle to an ultra-rigid mixed steel trellis and aluminum frame and competition-caliber brakes with radial calipers. Rough roads or smooth as glass asphalt, the 2009 Aprilia SMV Dorsoduro begs you to bring it on – and leaves you smiling all the way to the end of the ride.
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