2008Aprilia Dorsoduro 750

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The 2008 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 is a sport-oriented middleweight designed for riders seeking versatile performance and aggressive styling. Powered by a 749cc V-twin engine producing 90 horsepower, it combines nimble handling with sufficient torque for spirited riding. Best known for its distinctive retro-modern design and approachable power delivery, it suits experienced riders wanting character without extreme demands.

Capacity: 749.9 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 186.0 kg
Seat height: 870 mm
Power: 90.3 HP (66.4 kW) @ 8750 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail40%

Cornering93%

City riding78%

Daily riding55%

Touring32%

Two-up35%

Track65%

Best for: Built for aggressive backroad carving, tight urban attack, and thrilling cornering rather than covering long distances or hauling gear.
Built for: A raw, playful hooligan machine that rewards an active riding style with sharp steering and strong midrange punch from its 90hp V90 twin.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for riders seeking plush long-haul comfort, wind protection, or serious off-road capability.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 870mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with tip-toe one foot on the 2008 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750, with a relaxed knee angle of around 140 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 749.9 ccm
Power: 90.3 HP (66.4 kW) @ 8750 RPM
Torque: 82.0 Nm (8.4 kgf-m)
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.4855 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 92.0 x 56.4 mm
Compression: 11.0:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Electronics type them, integrated with the injection.
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: To humid Carter

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Hydraulically operated multi-plate wet clutch.

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1505 mm
Overall length: 2216 mm
Overall width: 905 mm
Overall height: 1185 mm
Seat height: 870 mm
Dry weight: 186.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 12.00 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Decomposable attice in steel connected with bolts to high resistance to lateral slabs in aluminum.
Front suspension: 43 mm upside-down fork. 160 mm wheel travel.
Rear suspension: Forcellone in aluminum alloy. Adjustable hydraulic shock-absorber in extension and I precarico motivating force. Excursion rotates 160 milimeter
Front wheel travel: 160 mm
Rear wheel travel: 160 mm
Rake (fork angle): 26.0°
Trail: 108 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Pliers to four pistoncini. Tube brake in treccia metallic.
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Double disc. Clamp to single pistoncino. Tube brake in treccia metallic.
Rear brakes diameter: 240 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-17
Rear tyre: 180/55-17

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2008	2009	2011	2012	2013
Capacity	750 cc	750 cc	750 cc	750 cc	750 cc
Dry weight	186 kg	186 kg	186 kg	186 kg	186 kg
Seat height	870 mm	870 mm	870 mm	870 mm	870 mm
Fuel capacity	12 L	12 L	12 L	12 L	12 L