Aprilia SL 750 Shiver / Shiver 750 GT — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
749.9cc Liquid-Cooled 90° V-Twin DOHC 8-Valve · Source: Aprilia SL 750 Shiver / Shiver 750 GT (2007–2016) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Aprilia SL 750 Shiver / Shiver 750 GT (2007–2016) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2007–2016 Aprilia SL 750 Shiver / Shiver 750 GT (chassis ZD4RA000) requires 3 L (3.17 US qt) of SAE 15W-50 (JASO MA2, API SN Full Synthetic 10W-50) engine oil for a drain-only change and 3.2 L (3.38 US qt) with filter service (82960R / HF565). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 230 kPa / 2.30 bar / 33 PSI front (120/70 ZR17 (58W)) and 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI rear (180/55 ZR17 (73W)), paired with 2× NGK CR7EKB spark plug(s) and a YTX12-BS battery.
Drain only: 3 L (3.17 US qt)
R 250 kPa (2.50 bar)
Est. Range: ~278 km (173 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 15W-50 (Alt: SAE 5W-40 (V4)) · JASO MA2 · API SN Full Synthetic 10W-50 |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 3 L (3.17 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 3.2 L (3.38 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 3.5 L (3.70 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 82960R / HF565 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold bike upright on level ground 3–5 min after warm shutdown; read crankcase sight glass |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 25 N·m (18.4 lb-ft / 2.55 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 120/70 ZR17 (58W) · Rear: 180/55 ZR17 (73W) (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 230 kPa / 2.30 bar / 33 PSI Rear: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 280 kPa / 2.80 bar / 41 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK CR7EKB × 2 (Gap: 0.7–0.8 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTX12-BS (12V 10.0Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 525 Heavy-Duty X-Ring Chain — Maintain 25–35 mm slack and lubricate regularly |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · OAT ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 750 cc · 95 hp @ 9,000 rpm · 81 N·m (59.7 lb-ft) @ 7,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 800 mm (31.5 in) · 210 kg (463 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 15 L (4.0 US gal) · ~18.5 km/L → ~278 km (173 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 10,000 km / 10,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 20,000 km / 20,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 20,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
World’s first production motorcycle with factory tri-map Ride-by-Wire throttle, refreshed in 2010 with wave rotors, narrower saddle, and revised footpeg ergonomics.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Requires 3.2 L of SAE 15W-50 JASO MA2 synthetic oil with filter HF565 plus periodic DOT 4 flushes in the hydraulic clutch slave circuit.