| General |
| Year | 2008 | 2007 - 08 |
| Model | SL 750 Shiver | - |
| Make Model | Aprilia SL 750 Shiver | Kawasaki KLE 650 Versys |
| Dimensions |
| Height (in.) | 44.7 | - |
| Height (mm) | 1135 | - |
| Length (in.) | 89.2 | - |
| Seat Height (in.) | 31.9 | - |
| Length (mm) | 2265 | - |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 56.7 | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1440 | - |
| Width (in.) | 31.5 | - |
| Width (mm) | 800 | - |
| Seat Height (mm) | 810 | - |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 31.9 in | 840 mm / 33.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1440 mm / 56.7 in | 1415 mm / 55.7 in |
| Height | 1135 mm / 44.7 in (at instruments) | 1315.7 mm / 51.8 in |
| Length | 2265 mm / 89.2 in | 2126 mm / 83.7 in |
| Width | 800 mm / 31.5 in (at handlebars) | 840 mm / 33.1 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 4.23 | - |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 16 | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 210 | - |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 463 | - |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 417 | - |
| Dry Weight | 189 kg / 417 lbs | 181 kg / 399 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 19 Litres / 5.0 gal |
| Wet Weight | 210 kg / 463 lbs | - |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 224.3 km/h / 139.5 mph | 197 km/h / 122.4 mph |
| Max Power | 69.3 kW / 95 hp @ 9000 rpm | 47 kW / 64 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 81 Nm / 8.25 kgf-m / 59.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 61 Nm / 6,2 kgf-m @ 6800 rpm |
| Standing Start 0-1000 m | 23.5 sec / 204.6 km/h / 127.1 mph | 25.7 sec / 178.2 km/h |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 12.3 sec / 176.2 km/h / 109.4 mph | 13.1 sec / 160.4 km/h |
| Engine |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 92 x 56.4 | - |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.62 x 2.22 | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 45.76 | - |
| Displacement (cc) | 749.9 | - |
| Engine Type | 90° longitudinal V-twin, four-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | - |
| Displacement | 749.9 cc / 45.76 cu-in | 650 cc / 39.6 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, longitudinal 90°V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 92 x 56.4 mm | 83 X 60mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Engine Maps / Power Modes | Three selectable modes: Sport, Touring and Rain | - |
| Engine Oil Specification | Synthetic, 10-40 | - |
| Exhaust | Two in one system in 100% stainless steel with three-way catalytic converter and Lambda probe | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.1 L/100 km / 19.7 km/l / 46.3 US mpg | 19.3 km/lit |
| Fuel Induction | Integrated electronic engine management system with fuel injection, ride-by-wire electronic throttle control and Tri-Map triple mapping. | Fuel injection: Ø38 mm |
| Ignition | Digital electronic, integrated with the injection, two spark plugs per cylinder | Digital CBI |
| Lubrication | Wet sump lubrication system | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Hydraulically operated multi-plate wet clutch | - |
| Final Drive | Chain Transmission ratio: 16/44 | Chain |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 36:14 (2.57) / 2nd 32:17 (1.88) / 3rd 30:20 (1.50) / 4th 28:22 (1.27) / 5th 24:25 (0.96) / 6th 23:26 (0.88) | - |
| Primary Drive | Spur gears, transmission ratio: 60/31 (1.75) | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Trail (in.) | 4.3 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 109 | - |
| Fork Tube Size (in.) | 1.69 | - |
| Fork Tube Size (mm) | 43 | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 120 | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 4.7 | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 5.1 | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 130 | - |
| Frame Type | Dismountable steel trellis connected with high strength bolts to aluminium side plates. Dismountable rear frame. | Diamond, high-tensile steel |
| Suspension - Front | ø43 mm upside-down fork. | 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with stepless (right-side) adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload |
| Suspension - Rear | Aluminium alloy swingarm with reinforcement truss. Hydraulic shock absorber adjustable in spring preload and rebound damping. | Offset laydown single-shock with 13-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preload |
| Rake | 25.7° | 25° |
| Trail | 109 mm / 4.3 in | 110 mm / 4.3 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 130 mm / 5.1 in | - |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | 450 W @ 6000 rpm. | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 245 | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 9.65 | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 320 | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 12.60 | - |
| Brakes - Front | Twin Ø320 mm stainless steel floating discs with four-piston radial calipers, using opposed pistons of 32 mm and 37 mm diameters. Metal braided brake lines. | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single Ø245 mm stainless steel disc with single-piston caliper and metal braided brake line. | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 180/55 ZR17 | 160/60ZR17M |
| Wheels - Front | In aluminium alloy 3.50 X 17" | - |
| Wheels - Rear | In aluminium alloy 6.00 X 17" | - |