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Oft times a manufacturer must make compromises in the name of cost containment. One such acquiescence to the bottom line for Aprilia is to equip the vast majority of it’s street bike with the same currently popular 6” rear wheel. Aprilia does this so they can buy in bulk, one rear wheel, and mount it on all of its models. The problem with this is that, while a good choice for it’s larger displacement models, it’s a compromise on the smaller, less powerful versions. My 2008 Shiver SL750 came with this wide wheel and the accompanying big rubber footprint (180/50).

For those of you who would say, what’s the big deal? You’ve got more rubber, that will give you more traction.