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Those aprilia engineers must be part time musicians...even the 660 sounds pretty darn good
 
The ride is still fresh in my mind, and I get little flashbacks...the way the tuono felt was pretty impressive, on some bikes when you get hard on the gas, they do a shimmy-shake, or there's this slight weave as they accelerate when the weight transfers to the rear...not the aprilia...it felt completely planted the entire time, like an arrow, it just went wherever the front wheel was pointed.
 
For the former/current owners on here, how did ya'll find it for like 500km days? Longer day rides?

I know the new v4 'touring' model has slightly higher handlebars...but I would love your thoughts
 
bigpoppa said:
For the former/current owners on here, how did ya'll find it for like 500km days? Longer day rides?

I know the new v4 'touring' model has slightly higher handlebars...but I would love your thoughts
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@Katatonic iirc
 
bigpoppa said:
For the former/current owners on here, how did ya'll find it for like 500km days? Longer day rides?

I know the new v4 'touring' model has slightly higher handlebars...but I would love your thoughts
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400-500kms was the comfortable "doable" days on the Tuono. Mind you, I had taller bars on mine and actually, I've never ridden a Tuono with stock bars.
Seat was very comfortable. The limiting factor was the 200km fuel tank.
The longest day I ever did on mine was about 700kms and I wouldn't do it again. 500 max per day, but that could be done for a week straight without issue.

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Mine was a stock 2016 factory. added a top box for convenience but no comfort mods.
I've done trips up camping, and one long trip to east coast 2 summers ago. did about 4-500kms per day.
also regularly commmuted to Kitchener from Stouffville for work. ~300kms without issues.

I do have an iron butt though. I've gone through many bikes and never had a huge issue with comfort while touring.
but by comparison it has been more comfortable than SS bikes obviously: zx6r, gsxr1000, and also better than 2006 speed triple.
I find the 690 SMCR comfier but lacking wind protection.
new one with the higher bars and lower pegs might tie it.
 
killvino said:
Mine was a stock 2016 factory. added a top box for convenience but no comfort mods.
I've done trips up camping, and one long trip to east coast 2 summers ago. did about 4-500kms per day.
also regularly commmuted to Kitchener from Stouffville for work. ~300kms without issues.

I do have an iron butt though. I've gone through many bikes and never had a huge issue with comfort while touring.
but by comparison it has been more comfortable than SS bikes obviously: zx6r, gsxr1000, and also better than 2006 speed triple.
I find the 690 SMCR comfier but lacking wind protection.
new one with the higher bars and lower pegs might tie it.
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yeah I hear the new v4 has higher bars, but the pegs might be the same?
 
bigpoppa said:
yeah I hear the new v4 has higher bars, but the pegs might be the same?
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the non-factory has higher bars, lower pegs, comfier seat, taller windscreen and grab bars + possible saddlebags
 
bigpoppa said:
passenger footpegs are lower, but rider pegs are the same as before I think
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Good catch, kept reading it as rider. My mistake
 
Wind Shear said:
Are you sure you don't just miss the superduke, but don't want to admit it was a mistake selling it?
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I dont think it was a mistake selling it at the time, I had health issues come up, and it was either get something more comfortable, or stop riding for good.

As it later turned out, the health issues and bikes had no correlation, so eventually I got healthy and am now in the market for a fun naked again.

But you cant ride a bike for 3 years and not notice its flaws, which is why the 1290 hasnt been on my radar this time around.

I almost bought the new street triple RS, but getting the feeling triumph is either too popular or too slow logistically. None of the dealers in the province had the model/color combo I wanted, finally found one that did, but apparently when a bike comes with cruise control stock, it doesnt actually come with cruise control, and they have to order the switchgear, that may or may not take 2 months to arrive and then have to be installed, so thats out.

Also almost bought a pikes peak ducati but that v4 doesnt sound like the one from noale, I also dont like the goofy beak or the cheesy #1 painted on the sides. 🤷‍♂️
In the real world, my AT does 90% of what that ducati does, but looks stylish while doing it and doesnt cost 40k out the door.
 
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bigpoppa said:
I dont think it was a mistake selling it at the time, I had health issues come up, and it was either get something more comfortable, or stop riding for good.

As it later turned out, the health issues and bikes had no correlation, so eventually I got healthy and am now in the market for a fun naked again.

But you cant ride a bike for 3 years and not notice its flaws, which is why the 1290 hasnt been on my radar this time around.

I almost bought the new street triple RS, but getting the feeling triumph is either too popular or too slow logistically. None of the dealers in the province had the model/color combo I wanted, finally found one that did, but apparently when a bike comes with cruise control stock, it doesnt actually come with cruise control, and they have to order the switchgear, that may or may not take 2 months to arrive and then have to be installed, so thats out.

Also almost bought a pikes peak ducati but I dont like the goofy beak or the cheesy #1 painted on the sides.
In the real world, my AT does 90% of what that ducati does, but looks stylish while doing it and doesnt cost 40k out the door.
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what flaws with the SD? I'm in the opposite boat, had tuono v4, regret selling it a bit and now thinking about the SD for more useable torque for daily riding and a change.
 
killvino said:
what flaws with the SD? I'm in the opposite boat, had tuono v4, regret selling it a bit and now thinking about the SD for more useable torque for daily riding and a change.
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The bike has a harsh angry vibey character. It also doesnt sound as good as anything from italy. The ergos are pretty good, especially for bigger guys, and yes torque is everywhere.

There is a fine balance between character and refinement, some manufacturers can pull it off(aprilia?) but I dont think KTM is about that.

If they were fighters, the SDR would be mike tyson, just brutal, harsh, aggressive, intimidating and kind of insane.
Whereas the tuono would be Ali. Finnese, and charisma all day.

They're both killers, who achieve the same goal, but do it in a completely different way.
 
I see the Aprilia 660 is off the list. Did you ride it? Impressions?
 
LBV said:
I see the Aprilia 660 is off the list. Did you ride it? Impressions?
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Nah have not ridden it yet, if I do I’ll lyk
 
sburns said:
Yes we are, and you know every time I saw your bike I was like drooling.
Damit, why keep telling me this, I didn't know DCT allowed manual as well... :unsure:
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Remind me at the next burger meetup, if you want to test ride it lmk
 
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