APRILIA’S REDESIGNED SHIVER 750 HITS THE MARKET Aprilia’s 2011 Shiver 750 has been updated with a new sub-frame, thinner rear wheel, a lowered seat height and the addition of a headlight fairing. Powered by an all new 90 degree V2 engine, “Ride By Wire” Technology, let’s see if the Shiver shakes things up. MSRP $8999
YAMAHA ANNOUNCES 2011 LINE UP, INTRODUCES THE FZ 8 Yamaha released its 2011 lineup listing the familiar R1, R6, FZ1 and FZ6R . Joining the Yamaha family in 2011 is the all new FZ 8. A naked, streetfighter styled middleweight, a first for Yamaha. The 779cc engine is liquid cooled with an inline four cylinder, four valve set up and boosts 12.0:1 compression ratio. Combined with the 68.0mm bore and 53.6mm specs, the FZ 8 should have optimum torque for its class. MSRP $8490.