At a glance

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$12,995. Shiver’s 90-degree V-twin engine is smoother than narrower-angle V-engines from Aprilia and the bang for buck is off the hook given the riding aids now included.

Exhaust generates excessive heat around the rider’s legs on hot days; 15-litre tank might cause range anxiety on longer rides; feels heavier than the 189kg mentioned in the specs.

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