Aprilia Shiver 750 vs Honda CB650F / CB650R: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Aprilia Shiver 750 (2017) and the Honda CB650F / CB650R (2019-2025), using the latest model year of each.

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Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.

Specification	Aprilia Shiver 750 2017 · Sport ABS Remove	Honda CB650F / CB650R 2019-2025 Remove
Category	Naked	Naked
Years	2017	2019-2025
Engine	749.9 ccm (45.76 cubic inches), V2, four-stroke, Longitudinal 90° V-twin, Injection	649cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC 16-valve, Neo Sports Cafe styling
Cylinders	2	4
Displacement	749 cc	649 cc
Power	95 hp @ 9,000 rpmBest	94 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque	80.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpmBest	64 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Transmission	6-speed, Multi-plate in oil bath, hydraulically operated., Chain (final drive)	6-speed manual, chain final drive (optional E-Clutch from 2024)
Final drive	chain	chain
Weight	189 kg (dry)	207 kg (wet)
Seat height	810 mm	810 mm
Fuel capacity	15 L	15.4 LBest
Front suspension	43 mm upside-down fork.	41mm Showa Separate Function Fork (SFF, later SFF-BP from the 2021 model year refresh), 41mm diameter, fully adjustable, ~120mm travel
Rear suspension	Aluminium alloy swingarm with reinforcement truss. Hydraulic shock absorber adjustable in spring preload and rebound damping.	Monoshock, Pro-Link, preload-adjustable, ~128mm travel
Brake system	ABS	Dual-channel ABS, standard
Front brake	Double disc. ABS. Wave disc. Four-piston radial calipers., 320 mm	Dual 320mm floating discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers
Rear brake	Single disc. Wave disc. Single piston caliper. ABS., 240 mm	240mm single disc
Front tire	120/70-ZR17	120/70ZR17
Rear tire	180/55-ZR17	180/55ZR17
Quickshifter	Not available	No
Launch price	Not available	USD 8,899 (US)

Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.