Aprilia Tuono 1000R

Aprilia RSV Tuono
Manufacturer	Aprilia
Production	2002-2005
Predecessor
Successor
Class	naked bike
Engine	BRP-Rotax V990, 997,62 cc 60° V-twin, 4-stroke, liquid cooled
Top speed
Power	92hp @ 9500 rpm
Torque	10.3Nm ftlbf @ 7250 rpm
Transmission	6-speed, chain drive
Suspension	Front: 43mm fully adjustable Showa Upside-down (USD) forks, rear: fully adjustable Boge monoshock
Brakes	front: Dual 320mm disc with conventionally mounted Brembo calipers, rear: single disc
Tires	Tubeless radial, front: 120/70 ZR 17, rear: 190/50 ZR 17
Rake trail
Wheelbase	1415mm
Length
Width
Height
Seat height	820mm
Dry weight	185kg
Wet weight
Fuel capacity	22L
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The Aprilia Tuono is a naked bike motorcycle manufactured by Aprilia from 2002 through 2008. It is based heavily upon the Aprilia RSV Mille and its successor, the Aprilia RSV1000R superbike with which is shares its engine, gearbox, frame and, partly, its suspension.

2002 Aprilia Tuono R Limited

Following the 2001 Bologna Motor Show, the Aprilia Tuono made its debut in a series of 200 individually numbered bikes. Called the Tuono R Limited and in hindsight being a proof of concept for the future RSV Tuono Factory, it had the 94.9hp engine of the RSV Mille R, a gold colored frame and was built solely out of high end materials such as carbon fiber, kevlar and titanium. Specs included Öhlins Racing suspension, OZ forged alloy wheels, Brembo 4-pad brake calipers and an Aprilia Racing titanium exhaust system with matching EEPROM.

2002 - 2005 RSV Tuono (Tuono Fighter for 2003)

The roots of the RSV Tuono lie with the 1998 - 2003 RSV Mille superbike. The original 2003 Tuono Fighter uses the 2002 Mille frame, engine, suspension and brakes. The majority of parts are interchangeable between Mille and Tuono models up until the introduction of the RSV1000R which replaced the Mille. One minor difference is that the RSV Tuono is fitted with a steering damper as standard whereas the RSV Mille is not. Reason for this is to avoid potential speed wobble under full acceleration. The center of gravity is shifted to the rear due to the rider sitting more upright because of the motorcross style handlebars atop high machined ergal risers. The main difference is the lack of significant bodywork (fairings). The Tuono Fighter (2003) and RSV Tuono (2004-05) all share the same frame-mounted bikini fairing and body covers, either in plastic for the base model or carbon fibre for the Racing and R models.

The RSV Tuono uses the Austrian built BRP-Rotax 'V990' 60° V-Twin engine which can also be found in numerous other Aprilia models. It sports dual overhead cams, double balance shafts, 4 valves per cylinder, electronic fuel injection, twin spark ignition. In the RSV Tuono, the V990 delivers 92hp @ 9500 rpm and 10.3Nm ftlbf @ 7250 rpm. Its fuel tank will hold 18 litres and can cover up 280 km before you start walking in highway riding. Fuel consumption jumps significantly in line with throttle use.

2004 Aprilia RSV Tuono in 'Nero Darkness' paint scheme

2004 - 2005 RSV Tuono Factory

The RSV Tuono Factory is a high spec model based upon the Aprilia RSV Mille R. Compared to the standard RSV Tuono it has increased engine performance (94.9hp @ 9500 rpm), forged alloy wheels, gold anodized Öhlins Racing front forks, fully adjustable Öhlins Racing rear monoshock, a fully adjustable Öhlins Racing steering damper, radially mounted Brembo brake calipers and it extensively uses carbon fiber parts for weight reduction.

2006 - 2008 Tuono 1000 R

Aprilia Tuono 1000 R
Manufacturer	Aprilia
Production	2006-2008
Predecessor	Aprilia RSV Tuono
Successor
Class	naked bike
Engine	BRP-Rotax V990, 997,62 cc 60° V-twin, 4-stroke, liquid cooled
Top speed	limited to 249km/h
Power	102hp @ 9500 rpm
Torque	10.9Nm ftlbf @ 8500 rpm
Transmission	6-speed, chain drive
Suspension	Front: 43mm fully adjustable Showa Upside-down (USD) forks, rear: Sachs monoshock with adjustable preload and inbound damping
Brakes	front: Dual 320mm disc with radially mounted Brembo calipers, rear: single disc
Tires	Tubeless radial, front: 120/70 ZR 17, rear: 190/50 ZR 17
Rake trail
Wheelbase	1415mm
Length
Width
Height
Seat height	830mm
Dry weight	185kg
Wet weight
Fuel capacity	18L
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The 2nd generation Tuono, the Tuono 1000 R, is based upon the 2004 - 2008 Aprilia RSV1000R superbike. One technical difference between the Tuono 1000 R and the RSV1000R is that the latter has a rear shock providing control of both inbound- and outbound damping, as well as preload control. The Tuono 1000 R only provides control of preload and inbound damping. This directy implies that the stock Tuono is less usable as a track bike when compared to the Mille. However, since the parts between the two are interchangeable and abundant this should not hinder anyone wanting to use the Tuono as a track bike to change to rear shock.

Furthermore, the Tuono 1000 R has an electronically limited top speed of 249km/h. Apart from this, other differences are purely cosmetical and comprise of the lack of a full fairing, a superbike handlebar instead of clip-ons and different paint schemes. Like the first generation Tuono, the Tuono 1000 R also employs a steering damper as standard.

The BRP-Rotax 'V990' 60° V-Twin engine was upgraded significantly when compared to the first generation Tuono: different gear ratios (close ratio with longer first gear), larger throttle bodies, minor cosmetic changes and an increase in power output to 102hp @ 9500 rpm. Torque increased to 10.9Nm ftlbf @ 8500 rpm.

The 2006 - 2008 Aprilia Tuono is offered in two versions: the Tuono 1000 R is the standard version, based upon the Aprilia RSV1000R. The Tuono 1000 R Factory is Aprilia's flagship naked bike, which uses parts also used on the RSV1000R Factory.

2006 - 2008 Tuono 1000 R Factory

The Tuono 1000 R Factory comes with fully adjustable Öhlins Racing rear monoshock and front forks, adjustable Öhlins steering damper, blue- or gold-painted (depending on model year) forged aluminum wheels, a frame finished in gold, and extensive use of carbon fiber parts. The use of carbon fiber explains the weight difference of 4kg between the two version in favour of the Factory model.

External links

• Aprilia Tuono 1000 R and Tuono 1000 R Factory official site
• Motorcycle.com 2006 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R review
• Aprilia Tuono 1000 Parts Microfiche