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Touring with a Tuono?

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Thanks for the advise Shaman.

I've had the Aprilia gel seat on since the first week I owned the bike. I'm also already running a brembo 19rcs master on the bike. I looked into the tanks but the cost is prohibitive especially since the dollar is weak.
I've already been through a fried stator, not a big deal.
My bike has been well used and had held up well in my opinion.
 
Seems like you've run the gauntlet already, then! Heh

The new seat is apparently better than the gel seat, FYI

Like many Italian parts, the stator is sourced from another company and they have changed brands, from Mitsubishi to Kokusan IIRC. I did a quick check and the new part # is 2D000049 which is stator + flywheel assembly, around $250 USD. If yours goes again, it's a permanent fix apparently.
 
I'm happy with my set up. I changed the master because I wanted the brake feel to match my track bike. So I used the same master.

The only thing the bike lacks is some bling factor. I need some fancy ohlins and carbon bits so I can pose along side the Ducati crowd. But unfortunately I don't have a Ducati bling budget.
 
BTW the review of the Tuono is done by Boris from Bike Me! He has his own review website: http://www.bikeme.tv/

Hell of a guy, lots of people have had drinks with Boris and have stories for every outing... lol He used to work for MCN.

He did a quick and dirty review of the new Tuono and RSV4:

[video=youtube;u6BPTRQwGig]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6BPTRQwGig[/video]

He's done some skit reviews, too.
 
The new Tuono is one of my favorite bikes and I'd love to own one. However, the only riding I really do is touring so giving up the comfort of my Multistrada for the brutish fun of the Tuono is probably not going to happen. If Aprilia drops the V4 into the Caponord I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
 
I agree, I don't really know why they haven't. I mean, the 'nord has a great engine but it doesn't measure up... and one would think that the tooling etc. would be more costly than just adapting the V4 with some torque-targetted work for head + cams. One would think that a 150hp engine with 85lb/ft from low to 11,000 rpm would make a sweet sport-touring configuration.
 
I've ridden the Caponord. It's a great bike. Super comfortable. Very plush ride. Great do everything bike. It would make a great touring rig for those that make comfort for the long haul a priority. The engine is powerful enough for most. Just doesn't match the spec sheet of its competitors. But within the touring segment how many actually would use the additional HP?

I'll suffer the Tuono for the long haul just so that I have the right weapon when I get to the goods bits of road.
 
Oh I agree, but it's the spec that keeps people from buying it. I don't think they are right, just that it's how it goes. :)
 
I have used mine on a couple of multi-day trips without any issues. In my case, I used a tank bag and a backpack for my stuff and a "airhawk" seat for the longer days.
The fuel consumption is an issue, I had to stop every 180kms or so.
Amazing bike.

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I got 214km out of my new RSV4 before the low fuel light went on, the 2013 is good for about 185. Same fuel tank, 20hp more to play with and yet better milage. Was able to shove only 12L into the tank, so that means between 5-6L is left for reserve. So 250km+ isn't a problem for the 2016 RSV4. They really have done some good things with these new bikes - don't know if the 1100 shares the trait, however. Just reporting on it.
 
The new BMW S1000XR and Ducati Multi put out some pretty serious power. I saw a recent S1000XR review and they dyno'd it at 150 hp at the wheel. The Duc was about 20 HP shy on that. From what I hear the Caponord's semi active suspension puts the Ducati Skyhook to shame it just needs that V4.


Shaman, as the resident Aprilia expert please let us know if you ever hear rumours about that sweet motor in the Caponord.;)
 
Shaman said:
I got 214km out of my new RSV4 before the low fuel light went on, the 2013 is good for about 185. Same fuel tank, 20hp more to play with and yet better milage. Was able to shove only 12L into the tank, so that means between 5-6L is left for reserve. So 250km+ isn't a problem for the 2016 RSV4. They really have done some good things with these new bikes - don't know if the 1100 shares the trait, however. Just reporting on it.
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I am running Aprilia's race ECU with a Slip-on.

In track mode, around our country roads (many stop signs) , I get 145kms before the fuel light comes on.
In sport mode, in longer, easy runs I get around 175kms before the light. another 40+ in the reserve.

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Hrm. I get significantly better milage for my 2013 RSV4, 185km to reserve with race ecu and a -1 front sprocket (520 conversion). Don't know what to say, but I do have a double-bubble screen and of course, the full fairing.
 
veteq said:
I am running Aprilia's race ECU with a Slip-on.

In track mode, around our country roads (many stop signs) , I get 145kms before the fuel light comes on.
In sport mode, in longer, easy runs I get around 175kms before the light. another 40+ in the reserve.

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Same experience. With the slip on and matching tune.
This is pretty much average.
 
Wow... that's the kind of range I used to get on my Radian with the juice-box fuel tank
 
I've done all sorts of touring on my Tuono V2. I use a 52L Ventura tail pack and if I need more space, I have some smallish saddlebags + tank bag that I use. I have never considered getting hard luggage for this bike as the racks (ex, Givi) look atrocious when the bags are not on. Meanwhile, the Ventura rack is very unobtrusive when riding without luggage.

My setup:

 
I could get 200 km easy on mine when cruising. I only use the bike for spirited ride/track, don't like it for touring. I rather trail my bike than ride it for long distance. If I had extra money I would buy the German for touring. It has everything I need for long distance rides.


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GixxerL2 said:
I could get 200 km easy on mine when cruising. I only use the bike for spirited ride/track, don't like it for touring. I rather trail my bike than ride it for long distance. If I had extra money I would buy the German for touring. It has everything I need for long distance rides.


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If only German was a sexy sounding as Italian. The accent the God of Thunder speaks in whilst bellowing its song is something unmatched.
 
If I can go to Ottawa and back on an RS125, I'm sure touring on an Tuono isn't a problem. And it probably won't seize 3/4 of the way to North Bay like mine. :lmao:Might get better fuel economy, too. The RS is pretty bad for a 125 if you're doing 140+ kph.
 
Louder said:
If only German was a sexy sounding as Italian. The accent the God of Thunder speaks in whilst bellowing its song is something unmatched.
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Ha..ha..ha..for sure nothing beats that V4 sound, not even the Ducs. Wait until you replace it with aftermarket exhaust and your neighbors will start throwing eggs at your house. It's the closest you get to what MotoGP bikes sound like.

IMO this bike like to be ridden hard like a porn star so if you like knee dragging then this bike is for you. I just find the German is more comfortable for long distance trip. For me it's all about functionality but since I can only afford one bike then Tuono it is.
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