Aprilia presents the new Dorsoduro 1200 MY 2012

Destined for those who love strong sensations, the new one Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 MY2012 arrived behind dealer windows in conjunction with the international press launch held on roads of the Etna Park. In the spectacular natural setting of the highest active volcano in Europe, the Piaggio Group presented its first novelty 2012 on a route that, starting from Viagrande, connect the Etna park Alcantara River Park to return to the starting point after 160 km e 2500 meters of altitude difference.

They took turns on this challenging path ninety-three journalists coming from the specialized newspapers of the main European markets, which over the years four days of testing were able to test the dynamic qualities of Dorsoduro 1200 MY2012 in most changing climatic conditions, aggravated by the presence of volcanic sand that fell following a recent eruption.

A test bed that allowed journalists to verify the effectiveness of active safety devices present on the Dorsoduro 1200 MY2012, equipped as standard with ABS and the latest evolution of ATC (Aprilia Traction Control) which agrees to the methods of use of the system ride by wire a traction control response, and therefore of the consequent return of driving torque following loss of adhesion, personalized on the three levels Sport, Touring and Rain.

This function, covered by patent, proved to be providential on the treacherous pavements of Etna's roads, giving the rider an unparalleled feeling of safety and driving fun. On the sinuous path the Dorsoduro 1200 MY2012 also highlighted a clear improvement in terms of handling and driving agility, thanks to new split three-spoke wheels (-2,3 kg) which they reduced the inertia of 15.4% on the front wheel e 22% on the rear.

Two years after its first appearance, the V2 made in Aprilia of the Dorsoduro 1200 remains the record holder in the category with over 130 hp at 8.700 rpm and a maximum torque of 115 Nm at 7.200 rpm This very powerful engine, which boasts smaller dimensions than the 750cc version, pulsates in a frame of mixed type, made by combining a sturdy steel trellis with aluminum side plates. Same material also for seat post, than with the new wheels with three split spokes and one-piece rear license plate holder they stop the balance at 209 kg in running order, 3 kg less than the previous version.

The excellence of the components in terms of brakes and suspensions has been confirmed. The braking system is made up of Brembo radial calipers with four pistons that act on 320 mm floating discs while at the rear the disco has a diameter of 240 mm and is braked by a single-piston Brembo caliper. The stability of the structure is guaranteed by the new calibrations apply to fork a 43mm Sachs upside down stanchions, adjustable in spring preload and hydraulic brake in compression and rebound, equipped with a reference smoothness e a160mm travel. At the rear there is one Sachs gas lateral shock absorber with separate reservoir pivoted directly to the swingarm according to the cantilever scheme, adjustable in the spring preload and in the hydraulics both in compression and in extension with a maximum stroke equal to 155 mm.

The new Model year 2012 is immediately recognizable by the new liveries, Glam White e Aprilia black which underline its sportiness like the new one front fender in carbon weave. The catalog of accessories is rich and allows you to enhance the racing soul of the Dorsoduro with i Arrow high performance silencers, anti-hopping clutch e several carbon parts. Aprilia but he hasn't forgotten them needs of motorcyclists dedicating a series of accessories to the Dorsoduro 1200 Touring like side bags and tank e rear trunk.

The new Dorsoduro 1200 MY2012 is already available on the Italian market in only version equipped with ABS and ATC at the competitive price of 10.990 € FC VAT included.