Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200

The Dorsoduro 1200 is all I ever wanted from the 750 that wasn’t there. The 1200 engine has got all that full richness I always look for in V-Twins. That sorted, the bike is now 100% pure fun. The Dorsoduro 1200 is better in every area than the 750, and the traction control prevents serious palpitations exiting the corners with big throttle openings on high lean. Despite the large capacity it feels much smaller than BMW’s HP2 for instance. Compared to a proper supermoto, it’s big and heavy, but surely you knew this already so it’s not a point of complaint. Due to the fact that it’s liquid-cooled and reliable, sturdily built and with useful safety features, I’m inclined to say that the Dorsoduro 1200 might be one of the city commuter’s best choices in 2011.