2018 Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 Review | MC Commute

[@82phalanX]

The sound with an aftermarket pipe fitted is epic..

[@blubaru73]

I'll never get sick of that little snicker Zack does with the whoolies and back ins! Keep it up!

[@kwahoo5746]

For rest of the world: 36 MPG = 6.5 litres per 100km

[@LLG47]

Adik that is pretty poor, I wonder why.

[@officebear4637]

Ahahah my car uses up less than that.

[@LLG47]

Taylor St. Pierre I feel like you can get a bike that wheelies, and can do at least 50mpg+

[@Chris675R]

well, it's better than the 2008 model. Mine needed 8-9 litres, that's a range of 120-130km per tank. But on a motorcycle I don't care about fuel consumption, it's about the experience

[@haphazrds250]

For the rest of the world: 36 MPG = terrible

[@LutherFPV]

i'd love to see a mc commute of the Husqvarna 701 supermoto

[@xzistpo]

+1

[@wholesome4028]

dobbi luther saw one of those in person for the first time recently at my nearest dealer, such a beautiful bike

[@LutherFPV]

Daniel Baldi, yup absolutely gorgeous!

[@Buccafurno]

+1

[@deanspencer7519]

KTM 790 please, What do you think?

[@afletra]

performance is a let down, but...damn, I really like how it looks. pretty handsome bike!

[@GETUPANDGO]

Agreed!

[@iTxip]

Thats Euro4 for you, bigger heavier more muffled exhaust and no actual extra power

[@afletra]

@iTxip I think it's not just about Euro4 because a lot of Euro4 bikes out there can have a relatively compact muffler and maintain their power. it's just maybe aprilia make this bike this way. I think the dual/double undertail muffler also have a significant effect in this, that's just a really inefficient design, thus never been used to any modern performance motorcycle (i.e sportbike, superbike) anymore.

[@iTxip]

I had a 2010 shiver with the Euro3 muffler, took it off for dual Arrow cans, 9.5Kg (20+ pounds) of weight loss right there, the newer more restricted can will be even heavier. Now I have a tuono factory, twice the power, twice the cylinders, less weight and +1000000 eargasm every single time I open the throttle

[@iTxip]

Yep 2016 1100 Factory. Zero problems, bike is a dream, just use original filters (NEVER use in a V4 any oil filter that is not aprilia original, thats a sure way of fucking your engine, and its just 5-10€ more than a cheap one, i bet my ass that most people that have had problems with a V4 is for not using original filters) and change fluids at the recommended intervals. Too much power?? Depens on what you ride now, definitely too much for a beginner, if you ride something in the 100hp zone just be aware of what you ride and be extra smooth until you grow familiar with it. It does have a shitload of power, but its very linear and pulls from down low too so while being very powerful its also very predictable. If you are buying a brand new one just use the break-in period to grow familiar with it, and try to do those miles in the twisities not in a straight highway, a proper break-in needs progressive ups and downs through its rev range, it even says that in the manual (NOT going at the same gear and same speed on the motorway to get the X miles done quickly) another benefit of doing the break in in twisty roads, by the time you are done with it you will feel confident with the bike Mine is the 2015-2016 model so it doesnt have the blipper for downshifts or the new TFT display, but I always liked analog tachs, and it was also 1000€ cheaper than the new model soooo win some lose some LOL

[@bolivardigriz8847]

I like how you signal your lane changes, Zack! Keep doing these commute videos. It gives me another little thing to look forward to when I'm stuck for career purposes in the Ice Station Zebra conditions of the NJSR.

[@DuckButter81]

Love this channel!! Every vid is super chill and fun to watch!! Keep up the great work fellas! 👍🏻

[@Chris675R]

I had a 2008 750 Dorsoduro, luckily this model had no ABS, so it was lighter. The exhaust is one of the heaviest I've ever seen. It has 12 kilos (26 pounds)! that is tremendous. Also the weight is pretty high in the bike, since it's a undertail. So the effect on the handling was really positive after replacing the exhausts with a 9kilo (19 pound) lighter one. I really liked the bike, nice v-twin, good sound, beautiful looks, great handling, but the lean angle was pretty limited due to low mounted footrests. That was the biggest flaw in my opinion otherwise a pretty good bike.

[@frankeichhorn7979]

Chris#55 I can't wait to buy one for my A2 lisence!

[@Chris675R]

Frank Eichhorn You'll have lot's of fun with this bike ;-) Also the cliche of unreliable Aprilia's isn't true anymore, they are quite good.

[@oso1165]

Chris#55 no they're not lol

[@Chris675R]

Oso 11 Well if you're not working at a Aprilia workshop this statement is pretty meaningless

[@iTxip]

never had any trouble with the 2 aprilias i have owned, on the other hand i had a Suzuki that was a nightmare. Most of the terror stories you hear are from people with the old 2 strokes without proper maintenance, and some very early models of the V4 engine, the pre-APRC engines. The twins and V4 they make today are proven and tested

[@franciscomendoza1168]

Excellent report as always Zach. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@heinzmuller1616]

Been waiting so long for this MC Commute

[@le_kakis]

Awesome variety of bikes on Mc commute! Keep them coming! 👌👌

[@conradc9700]

Awesome! If you do the Shiver 900, that’d be a great comparison for people who are up in the air about which one they’d want. Love your mc commutes. It’s because of your mc commute, it helped pick the mt-09(fz-09) as my new bike.

[@JasonYergin]

Same here.

[@BlockHead805]

I bought the MT09, but the MC commute vid was very poor.

[@foil666]

"Weren't supermotos a thing?" Oh boy, that hit me right in the feels.

[@253gaming8]

The muffler is so heavy. I switched to GPR race with a cat delete. Plenty of power now and it sounds incredible. Also switched to a DNA air filter. Night and day difference.

[@WStar4Life]

I did the same but with an Arrow exhaust, arrow delete (made for 750 but works and was cheaper than the GPR) and BMC filter

[@andrewdok]

As for the tinny sounding exhaust, if it's the same as the Tuono, the exhaust flap is closed in neutral but once in gear it's open. That could be why it sounds bad in the parking lot.

[@AakarshanB]

Waiting for vitpilen mc commute. Probably soon?!

[@vq37vhr12]

Aakarshan Bhagat duke 690

[@AlphaRoom1]

Yes but Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen too

[@AakarshanB]

Vq37 VHR i know they're basically the same motorcycle but imo duke 690 doesn't look half as good as the vitpilen. I would get the vitpilen over the 690 anyday even with the overpriced tag and watching Zack riding it around like a hooligan would make the day for most of us.

[@AlphaRoom1]

There is a video with ari reviewing it.

[@angry_z_rider4275]

They are hanger queens man. My buddy had his 600 miles was in the shop 5 times not counting servicing. Traded for a z900

[@GIGABACHI]

Good work, Mr. Zack👍. Lovely bike but a tad heavy. My worst gripe about it's the minuscule fuel tank. It needs at least 4.5-5.0 gallons to make it a daily. Even tho it's a 900 WHY DO ALL Aprilias get HORRIBLE fuel economy ? 😣

[@pg.travels]

For anyone using imperial, 36 American MPG = 43 MPG

[@RyukoTR]

I say MC Commute on either the CRF or R9T Pure. Good job Zach can't wait for the next one 👌🏿

[@bradkizer9961]

As always another great review. Thanks!

[@kylehyatt1214]

Tiny tank + no fuel gauge is no good. That said, this was the second bike I ever rode around LA and I loved it. As a tall/big guy it felt like a super fun and competent beginner bike. Super easy to ride.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

12L (3.2 gal) is ridiculous.

[@bb82bird]

Love all of your guys videos, keep it up!

[@michelebianchetti3471]

Try the Shiver!! I'm going to buy one and I really would like to know your opinion!

[@namir1782]

I bought it 2 days ago mate buy it you wont regret it !

[@michelebianchetti3471]

we are youtubers Thank's bro 👊 I'm still a little undecided about the Shiver 900 Vs Mt-07 (I know that they are in different categories but I have to get them restricted due to licence in Europe and they are comparable), they are both good bike's but I can't really decide!

[@Chris675R]

Michele Bianchetti If you still want to ride the same bike after the limited 2 years, definitely get the Shiver. The suspension is way better on the Shiver, also the brakes. Everything is sportier even the ergonomics. The MT-07 is a great beginner bike. But if you have more experience and want to go faster it limits your fun because of the soft suspension and dull brakes. I'm a mechanic at Yamaha/Triumph and lot's of customers traded their MT-07 in for a MT-09 or a Street Triple after 1-2 years.

[@stro8003]

Michele Bianchetti If you have no experiance at all, i'd say go for the mt07. The shiver is a really heavy bike, difficult to handle at low speeds and expensive. If you have the a2 license, i would advise you to get something even smaller, a 400 or 500 ccm bike. After two years, you could upgrade to a better bike than the shiver, which by that time will also be a lot cheaper. Thats my sincere opinion as someone who bought a shiver 750 restricted to 48 hp as a first bike. The shiver is not a good beginner bike at all!

[@Surpriseify]

So abit in the same boat as Michele... But im kinda onboard with the Honda CB650F, 91 hp, 4 cylinders bit cheaper than the shiver (also cool looking), but also abit more than the MT/SV650. I also need to restrict my bike. edit: Also important to say that i am not a beginner rider (whilst still having much to learn as we all do)

[@blackbarry]

Nice one as usual. Did you guys ever do the Yamaha XJ6? Am looking to buy one

[@quelanlancaster1209]

I think it would be cool to see a good solid review of the Yamaha FJ-09. I’ve heard good things and bad things about it, but none of them seemed to be from credible sources.

[@beanburnham01]

Quelan Lancaster I love my FJ-09 and I've fixed everything that people complain about. Ohlins suspension, exhaust with a remap, new screen. For the MSRP it was the best option for me. Is the s1000xr or superduke GT better? Sure but I can't afford those

[@adithyaravikumar9623]

Please do the shiver 900. To tall for me xD. Keep up the great work Zack :)

[@E2Moto]

How's the reliability of the Dorso 900? I prefer it over the Hypermotard so far, and it could highly become my 3rd bike (currently own a DRZ400SM and 2017 SV650).

[@positivelysteve]

Any chance we could get the Guzzi V7 or the Caponord Rally? Love those Italians

[@Joric78]

The Dorsoduro series has always been underpowered and overweight compared to other supermoto offerings. Really more of a supermoto styled commuter. No surprise the 1200 morphed in to an adventure bike. I'm sure they are nice enough bikes, but the styling just promises more excitement than the package delivers.

[@jakaberdajs730]

Its a supermotard not a sumo... Big difference...

[@recpro7847]

I think I need this bike. I have a Gen 2 Tuono Factory... been thinking about an SM.. kinda heavy, but if I can still get wheelies out of it I'm good. Lil partial to Aprilias

[@batfitch]

I'd get a hypermotard instead, but a cool bike nonetheless.

[@jakaberdajs4378]

Well this is basicly a hypermotard... Its just by aprilia

[@OAK_MTN]

@@jakaberdajs4378 and half price

[@vasilisvks1448]

No where near the price cost of buying and servicing as a Ducati. Keep in mind not everyone has the same amount of money. Hypermotard is awesome but the dorsoduro is pure value for money as far as I've seen

[@TubeSocksMalone]

I'm buying a Supermoto soon. I love Aprilia and own Japanese as well but Aprilia is amazing. I do my daily commutes on an RSV4 RF hahaha at any given moment I can go rip in the twisities even on my way home from work.

[@Andreas-x1g]

How do you clutch wheelie this thing . I get it up on first gear only with gas but when I am in 2nd and try to clutch wheelie I just can’t get it up

[@AustenARW]

You should review the white DRZ on the end.

[@allukoira]

I'd appreciate to see the 2018 mt-07 in mc commute

[@johna6968]

Great commute as always. Bike looks a hoot but resale value and reliability always concern me with this model

[@sergeiyoel9142]

The ktm supermoto is called 690 Smcr, the Duke is a naked street bike. I own the smcr and I love it, it has very good brembo brakes

[@gavin6259]

Good work as always Zach. Let’s see a Ducati 950 and bmw 1000xr on the commute

[@ChristopherdeKlerk]

Please do a commute with the Dorsoduro 1200

[@TheBawalumihidito]

Which MC Commute episode did the part of the motorcycle he was riding broke off and he had to fix it?

[@BlueRage]

Multi-moto is what the designer of this bike called it. It's definitely not a supermoto. The weight of it is all down low tho, so it's a great canyon carver and it's natural environment is the twisties.

[@wwdavis8989]

Id love to see you on a triumph rocket III

[@edgeyt1]

Isn't the Rocket being dropped because of Euro4?

[@wwdavis8989]

Ed Wilson no idea on that one i have a 2017 that i love. And would like to see someone who has way more skill at riding than me take it on

[@bolivardigriz8847]

The Rocket III Touring I demo'd a few years back was surprisingly easy to handle for something that heavy. Very predictable, and that torque monster locomotive engine actually helps. If you're practiced at the basics of proper riding techniqe, ie. countersteering, etc. it isn't scary at all. And if it is discontinued, maybe I can get one of my own at a lower price!

[@paulgeraghty4566]

i enjoyed the vid many thx - be interested to see how it performs in the twisties - canyons etc given its weight - there were some issues with the 750-apart from the small petrol tank - poor headlamp strength - turning circle- would you say these have been rectified ? thx

[@Schlum99]

Love the look of this bike, but the weight and small tank are somewhat of a deal killer.

[@anthonycaldi7056]

Look like you are haveing no problem getting the wheel up. Are you in touring mode at those times? Many of the reviews on this bike say that it not really good for wheelies. What are your thoughts on that? I’m between this Aprilia Dorsoduro and the Ducati Hypermotard. The Ducati edges it out no doubt, but the price difference makes me wonder if it’s worth it.

[@AquaLoki]

How to watch a "MC Commute" video > Click on video, skip to 12:00, smile, return to start and watch whole thing.

[@nickcoulter973]

Have we seen Zach on the z900rs yet? I saw one at the dealership yesterday, and I want to know what you guys think of it.

[@MrLuigiFercotti]

Some reviewer said he didn't think this bike would wheelie easily. Zack had no problem.

[@lostraordinari2252]

Please do a mc commute with the redshift sm!!!

[@Sol_Invictus98]

Would love if you'd review the shiver 900. Think it would be a nice comparison.

[@saidnobodyever711]

How about a Moto Guzzi? Don't remember seeing one on MC commute yet..

[@nevillebowman8419]

Love to see a review of the Motus. Haven't seen real riders take on the other American bike...

[@95ducati916]

I am looking at one of these . Dealer gave me 1k off . Is the seat comfortable?? That always worries me ! Also am looking at the Tuono V4 again . Had one already Nd was thinking of another 2018 . This would be my only bike and I am worried about the mileage on the tank

[@lfreece2]

Any plans to ride the new cb1000r? I'd like to know what you think of it.

[@chester5276]

I wanna see an Alta commute.

[@hadybanksgaming1038]

Do a Africa Twin Adventure Sport review and please make a comparison between the normal AT to the AS AT.

[@luisregner391]

MC Commute with the Vitpilen please!!! But I also would like to see more videos with small bikes. I'm about yo buy muy first motorcycle, and I would love to see an educated opinion on things like a KTM 390 Duke or a CBR300. Thanks!

[@kingsqueak2221]

The limited range actually stopped me looking at the 750 as well. Super annoying having a small tank cap.

[@markmurphy5390]

Nice bike I'm debating buying one to run alongside my l8 gixer 1000

[@MarcosDiegos]

Great job bro nice wheelies

[@ricardoabreu69]

Does it have quickshifter????

[@tusharjamwal]

you also get a really nice TFT dash on the 390 Duke!!

[@Mushu88]

Was gonna get this until I got a better deal on a FZ10, yes performance on this is a let down but it was such a nice ride.

[@clarklimbaugh822]

I would like to see you review the Honda cbr650f or any of those larger 650-ish "starter bikes"

[@ThroughFallenEyes]

would love to see a video of the shiver 900 and ducati scrambler 1100

[@evanstone7688]

Ride the crf and ruckus for the next commute, you could definetly have fun on those !

[@trentgerein4907]

I'd love to see something on the VMAX. Interesting bike, but it doesn't seem to get a good deal of coverage.

[@joakimjaderas5355]

I love the mc commute. I want to see the mt/FZ 10 (sp or not) and the s1000r. And mayby the s1000xr. keep up the good work.

[@albertosbrolla8424]

Where do you work? Nice review!👍

[@disekjoumoer]

But the 1200, mmmmhhhh, what a bike. An absolute monster.

[@dmasterson12]

cringed when you said 485 lbs.

[@vq37vhr12]

D_ Baggington supermoto should be 250lb max

[@ElvisRocking1]

said who?

[@jayw900]

Right? That's nearly as heavy as my first cruiser.

[@10fantic]

Heavier than my 1290r :(

[@mattstrunk5006]

Vq37 VHR Meh, that bike is packing 900ccs though. If it were a 300 then 250lb might be reasonable. Although it is still 35lbs heavier than Ducati's 939.

[@rustman888]

Could the Alta do the MC commute?

[@MarcosDiegos]

What city is this bro?

[@dizi17]

love the series zack. keep up the good work ! do you think we can get a commute with a tracer 700 ?

[@SuperstarPecanbar]

Love these videos!

[@ChronicTHCBlaze]

Mc commute a KTM 390 duke.

[@levigoodare1116]

Could you test the new 2018 Honda cb300r?

[@DannyRooks]

2018 Commuter Bike Showdown

[@MDHenry4]

Sorry everybody loves the TFT display but black and white or white and black? 1989 called and wants their tac back

[@strengthbuild]

Two bikes I can't wait to see your thoughts on: the Kawasaki z900rs and the Ducati Scrambler 1100

[@parko1965]

Zack for a stock throaty twin sound try the XDiavel S if you can, you won't be disappointed.

[@chadmajor6564]

How is this more versatile than the Husky 701sm?

[@jayw900]

I mean, 36 mpg is decent but 80 per tank till the light comes on is crap. Granted i'm used to cruisers but still.

[@JasonYergin]

Yeah.... pretty much anything on two wheels should be able to do better than that.

[@paulgroen6902]

Could you do a Moto Morini Corsaro ZZ?

[@ImLeuff]

We want to see the Ruckus. Everyone wants to see the Ruckus. (also CRFs)

[@trevorchampney3805]

Alta commute, please!

[@MRT.7957]

Africa Twin deserves a commute

[@FingersRides]

I Love mine. Great bike.

[@utacity]

when will duke790 review hit?

[@nicolasramirezamado7342]

just downshifting to back it in ?

[@airdoctor1251]

Same cc as a nuda 900r but has 20% less power ? and similarly 20-30% more weight. Just shows that the nuda had some much more potential before it became history.

[@armsupwithlawrence]

Air Doctor the nuda Was a parallel twin... The dorsoduro is a V twin. Kinda like comparing apples with oranges

[@factoryrider9537]

Lorenz Muttenthaler I agree you shouldn't compare those two especialy because they were built with a different purpose in mind, one being a naked with supermoto styling and the other one being more a supermoto with naked bike styling and ergonomics, that being said my next bike will actually be a Nuda :D

[@airdoctor1251]

So now a parallel twin is supposed to make more power than a V twin? What is your point? That v twin should be making more power , considering it is 7 years younger than the 2011 nuda's engine. Also that 210 kgs weight , just why so much weight ? Sorry I was comparing an apple to a potato. Dorsoduro is the potato here , it needs to be peeled off , cut into fingers and fried into french fries , don't forget the salt. Which means the bike needs a lot of work out to be done to even be remotely as good as the nuda out of the box. They should have just left the 1200 dorsoduro instead of ending it.

[@identiticrisis]

The Shiver and Dorsoduro 750 (first shown off in 2007!) share the same platform as the later Dorsoduro 1200 and Caponord (engine cases, gearbox and cast aluminium frame). The front mild steel trellis frame section is subtly different on all bikes, the swingarm is common to both Dorsos and the Capo whilst the Shiver gets a unique item. Aprilias also are generally a little more stout than other, less well-built marques. But look at the architecture of the 750: massively oversquare, huge valves, giant tapered throttle bodies with short runners etc. it looks as though it could have been developed into something like a 749 / 749R even. Inside info states they had much tastier versions on the testbed. The economic downturn in 2008 could have killed off most of Piaggio's ambitions across its portfolio, leading only to conservatism . It was also one of the first engines they developed themselves, and it brought with it some relatively new features - e.g. it was only the second road-going engine to have "ride by wire" throttle, perhaps they decided to play it safe. This 900 is unfortunately yet more conservatism - save for a few useful friction reduction steps and a tweaked primary drive / clutch, it is little more than a 750 with a longer stroke. The heads, cams, exhaust, intake etc. are all identical - and it makes the same 80 ish ponies at the rear wheel unsurprisingly as a result. The extra midrange grunt is wholly welcomed, of course, especially in a roadster. The weight, then, comes from the platform - it had to be scalable to create a large 1200 cc tourer and still be modular and efficient on a production line with limited space. The frame, gearbox and cases are large and tough enough for a 1200, but constitute unwanted bulk for the 750 and 900. It could be argued the oversquare design of the 750 was necessary in order to be able to share cases with the 1200 in the first place. It's possible Aprilia could engineer a lighter gearbox and swingarm, use exotic materials in parts of the cases, use higher strength steels in the trellis (so as to need less material) and do something about that massive exhaust in order to create something a little more lithe. However, I personally think this platform will remain as it is. Hopefully the 1200s will be made to conform to Euro4 spec somehow, but without changes in the heads etc. for emissions, the cams will likely also be no wilder even then. I also believe Aprilia will focus on a new family of engines for the more "hyper" side of things - indeed they are working on a pair of bikes (an "enduro" and a "Tuono-like") using a new 600cc twin cylinder engine as the basis. Descriptions even hint at a "parallel" layout; maybe the new platform will be "modular" in some way, too. It's worth remembering that the Nuda was a BMW F800 underneath, so a bit of an odd-ball all around - entirely to its credit.

[@airdoctor1251]

"It's worth remembering that the Nuda was a BMW F800 underneath, so a bit of an odd-ball all around - entirely to its credit." true but the nuda somehow in 98cc manages to get 25 more hp(to the rear wheel) and is much lighter than the f800. But smaller fuel tank. +20 nM torque too.

[@Roadified]

Great video. Other than visuals, I wouldn't call this bike a supermoto.

[@HotrodsMotorcycling]

I'd like to see a commute video on the H2SX SE

[@kennh.3321]

Since all those CRFs are sitting around perhaps you could find a CRF 250L Rally for a commute.

[@thedogstar287]

Please review the 2018 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster

[@ColinsMarine]

Hi Zach, How about an Ducati XDiavel S review?

[@AkaAndyKnuckles]

Neat wheelies!

[@jedr.3494]

Can you please do a video that features a new updated 2018 Suzuki gsx-s 750!?!?!!

[@elithegreat6463]

That letter "a" looks dopey