Aprilia SL 750 Shiver vs Suzuki GSX 750 (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia SL 750 Shiverstacks up against the Suzuki GSX 750. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia SL 750 ShiverSuzuki GSX 750
Model year20072001
Price
Engine750 cc750 cc
Horsepower95 hp86 hp
Torque8 Nm67 Nm
Weight189 kg201 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Double stainless steel floating disc (Ø 320 mm ) with four piston radially mounted calipers. Metal braided brake lineDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Stainless steel disc (Æ 245 mm) with single piston caliper. Metal braided brake line.Single disc
Tires120/70-17 / 180/55-17 120/70-ZR17 / 170/60-ZR17

Aprilia SL 750 Shiver vs Suzuki GSX 750 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia SL 750 Shiver and the Suzuki GSX 750 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia SL 750 Shiver brings 95 hp in a 189 kg package, while the Suzuki GSX 750 counters with 86 hp at 201 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: