Built around Aprilia's super motard motorcycle platform, the 2018 Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 features a 900 cc (54.9 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 95.2 HP (69.5 kW) at 8,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 90 Nm (66.4 lb-ft) at 6,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 105.8 HP per liter and a 2,550 rpm working window between peak torque (6,200 rpm) and peak power (8,750 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Dorsoduro 900 measures 186 kg (410 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.51 HP/kg (1.95 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 870 mm (34.3 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,505 mm (59.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Aprilia archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2017 to 2022, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
105.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.51 HP/kg (1.95 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,200–8,750 rpm
Standover Height
870 mm (34.3 in)
Engine
Displacement900.0 ccm (54.92 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV90 longitudinal 90° V twin.
Power95.2 HP (69.5 kW)) @ 8750 RPM
Torque90.0 Nm (9.2 kgf-m or 66.4 ft.lbs) @ 6200 RPM
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