Aprilia Shiver 900 — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
896.1cc Liquid-Cooled 90° V-Twin DOHC 8-Valve (Ride-by-Wire) · Source: Aprilia Shiver 900 (2017–2020) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Aprilia Shiver 900 (2017–2020) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2017–2020 Aprilia Shiver 900 (chassis ZD4KH000/ZD4YB000) 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 / 857187 (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: ~282 km (175 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 / 857187 (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 | 896 cc · 95.2 hp @ 8,750 rpm · 90 N·m (66.4 lb-ft) @ 6,500 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 810 mm (31.9 in) · 218 kg (481 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 15 L (4.0 US gal) · ~18.8 km/L → ~282 km (175 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
Stroked to 896cc for 90 Nm midrange punch alongside lighter Kayaba forks, 3-stage traction control, 4.3-inch TFT dash, and signature underseat twin mufflers.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Gear-and-chain cam-driven 90° V-twin takes 3.2 L of full-synthetic SAE 15W-50 JASO MA2 with spin-on filter 857187/HF565, read via the right crankcase sight glass.