Aprilia Tuono v4R Factory

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So, Thursday night at the track I am talking to the owner of a Tuono v4R for about 20 minutes, discussing various things and taking some advice since I'm going to upgrade my V60 to the V4... been wanting the V4 version for at least three years.

He tells me to wait because for sure there is a Factory edition coming with all the upgrades I'd want anyways. I'm like... damn that could be a while if ever, but I'll take it into consideration... and like that, I meant it. I'm going to wait for a Factory edition.

Then I log into the Aprilia forums this morning while it's pouring rain, and what do I find?

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Not only do they have one that they just showed in Europe, but it has:

- tailpiece with the RSV4 look and better seat / fabric
- updated engine (unknown what exactly)
- updated, higher-capacity tank
- variable intake horns like the RSV4 Factory
- lightweight wheels
- ABS brakes? (confirmed)
- Factory badging and bodywork
- updated electronics / tcs / abs?
- Ohlins suspension front and rear
- carbon fibre fenders and other pieces

The v4r ripped a hole in pretty well everything they put it up against including some full-on supersports... imagine what this bike with more midrange, more top-end, better handling, better suspension, better seat and much improved looks is going to do... especially if the rumour that it has ABS is true?

Trust me, I'll have my money ready the second they start taking pre-orders.
 
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I read somewhat recently that Aprilia had this planned. Awesome looking bike (as is the RSV4) but we both know it's not going to sell worth a darn over here. Not so bad considering it'll stay unique, but hopefully parts will remain somewhat easy to get.
 
I've seen four RSV4s and one Tuono v4 at Calabogie on the same day. Coupled with how may are likely to be on the street vs. track, I think you may under-estimate their selling power... also had two 1199 Panigales last week. :)
 
Hrm, apparently this bike DOES have ABS. There was an ABS sticker somewhere on it and if you look at the rear brake master, it's plainly apparent that it's not a standard master. :)
 
Why is Aprilia always so lazy with the Tuono design? Its an RSV4 with some bodywork removed, its not executed in any thoughtful fashion at all from a design perspective. I'd probably consider buying one if they made it look different from an RSV4 like Ducati did with the SF.
 
Because that's what Aprilia wants - their full-on factory race-replica in an upright superbike format.

Who else makes one... nobody.
 
Its a subjective opinion about the styling... its an ugly bike. Its uninspired.

As for a full-on race replica with upright seating, I don't know if anyone makes that specifically (or how close the Tuono is to the RSV)... but the big boys in the naked market are all wicked bikes.
 
mmmnaked said:
Its a subjective opinion about the styling... its an ugly bike. Its uninspired.
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While I don't really agree with you, I do agree that it looks like a crashed repli-racer. But in a very real way - that's the point.
 
My issue with it is also styling. great bike tho.
 
Chaos said:
The Ducati Streetfighter is close, no?
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The motor is in the crank 150hp range (135whp?), whereas one magazine got 154 at the wheel out of the 2012 T4R. Other than that, not really as the Tuono's frame is in another league. See comparos for more information... but this version is a whole new animal compared to the standard T4R.
 
My next bike is going to be an ape for sure. Love that bike. It stands out in a crowd. I always want bikes that are rare or look different. Too many of the same bikes out there. Akros on the ape for sure. I still think the bike is sexy, love the frame. It looks better than the previous model, but not as hot as the Duc streetfighter. However it will smoke the duc on the street and track
 
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Have you ridden the SF? That big twin lends itself extremely well to a naked hooligan bike. I'd take it over a 4cyl any day of the week.
 
Have you ridden a modern V4 superbike? If you want a hooligan, get a KTM Super Duke. Or better yet, a supermoto.
 
I have a super duke R, can't possibly ask for a better hooligan machine.

Yeah its not putting down 160rwhp but its insanely good fun. Its a nervous bike though.
 
I love my KTM 950 SM, but it's so darn tall.
Now this new Tuono V4 get's my blood boiling! I read about it in a magazine test by Jason Thorpe...he is the reason I bought my KTM (he has one and after numerous discussions I bought one)....he had awesome stuff to say about the APRC version....but it didn't have ABS. Now if this new one does, hot dang!

But I hae heard tales of people waiting months upon months for Piaggio Group to get parts to Aprilia riders in Canada. They better remedy that situation.

PS- I love ugly bikes!
 
FYI not only has my 07 been reliable, I haven't had to wait for parts yet. Rear bulb, inner mirror housing and signal cover were $40. A friend of mine had his Tuono v4r stolen in South Bay CA and it was found because the ECU won't start without the original key... damage was substantial - new frame for a V4R was $1050 and is apparently shipping straight out... insurance company is going to fix it.

I think that one is mostly put to bed. Had to wait 8 business days for my Tokico caliper rebuild kit for my 08 Gixxer and another four for the caliper clips. So far, Aprilia 2, Suzuki 0 on the availability front, I'd say.
 
Shaman said:
I think that one is mostly put to bed. Had to wait 8 business days for my Tokico caliper rebuild kit for my 08 Gixxer and another four for the caliper clips. So far, Aprilia 2, Suzuki 0 on the availability front, I'd say.
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+1. I never had that experience. The one time I had to wait a long while for my Tuono to be back from the shop was because a part was being rebuilt by a 3rd party and NOT because of Aprilia parts availability.
 
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+1. I never had that experience. The one time I had to wait a long while for my Tuono to be back from the shop was because a part was being rebuilt by a 3rd party and NOT because of Aprilia parts availability.
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Parts availability from the local dealer was no worse than expected:
Call dealer, give part number. If in stock, yay! if not, it goes on stock order so 1-2 weeks. This was a year ago and I can imagine it's only gotten better rather than worse.

Suzuki on the other hand...parts comming in on stock orders had a much longer wait time.

If you're thinking of going Aprilia, parts availability is well and truely much less of an issue now.
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