Aprilia SL 750 Shiver vs Honda CB750 Hornet (2024)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia SL 750 Shiverstacks up against the Honda CB750 Hornet. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia SL 750 ShiverHonda CB750 Hornet
Model year20072024
Price
Engine750 cc755 cc
Horsepower95 hp
Torque8 Nm74 Nm
Weight189 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Double stainless steel floating disc (Ø 320 mm ) with four piston radially mounted calipers. Metal braided brake lineDouble disc. ABS. Nissin radial mount 4 piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle disc. Stainless steel disc (Æ 245 mm) with single piston caliper. Metal braided brake line.Single disc. ABS Single-piston caliper.
Tires120/70-17 / 180/55-17 120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

Aprilia SL 750 Shiver vs Honda CB750 Hornet — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia SL 750 Shiver and the Honda CB750 Hornet usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia SL 750 Shiver brings 95 hp in a 189 kg package, while the Honda CB750 Hornet counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: