[catch2otwo]

well never ridden the superduke but i own an aprilia shiver. the dorso is basically a shiver with a couple suspension and cosmetic upgrades. I would buy the KTM. my shiver along with other shiver owners have experienced nothing but problems. Mine has been back in the shop twice within the first month i bought it. My starter is fried at the moment and who knows how long aprilia will take to get a new one. some on the ape forum have waited as long as 3 weeks.

I am sure by the time the dorso comes out, most of these problems will be sorted, but a direct comparison between it and the KTM, the ape doesnt stand a chance. but just based on my experience with the Shiver id never buy the dorso, kinda wish right now i looked at the superduke or hyper instead of buying the shiver....

 

[catch2otwo]

the dorso and the shiver are basically the same bike but with a different front fender/headlight assembly. the frames are the same i believe but it does has upgraded suspension and the rear gear is a 46 rather then a 44. but i agree, comparing it to a superduke is kind of comparing an orange to a tangerine. kinda the same kind of bike but not really

 

[catch2otwo]

i think what it comes down to is what kind of riding you are doing. the ktm with its big hp will be useless if your bobbing and weaving in heavy city traffic. the dorso will be much funner to ride. but if your a track day junkie then the super duke will have you turning hot laps. Alot of times potential buyers are jaded by performance numbers alone.