Editing Aprilia Tuono V4 R

{{Motorcycle
|name             = [[Aprilia]] Tuono 1000
|photo=Aprilia-Tuono-V4,-11.jpg
|aka              = Tuono Fighter 1000, Tuono Racer 1000, Tuono 1000R Factory, Tuono 1000R, Tuono R, Tuono 1000 R FACTORY, Tuono V4R, Tuono V4 R, Tuono V4 R APRC, Tuono V4 R ABS, Tuono 1000 R Factory, Tuono 1000 R
|manufacturer     = Aprilia
|parent_company   =
|production       = 2011
|model_year       =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            =
|engine           = Four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      = 13.0:1
|top_speed        = 269.2 km/h / 167.3 mph
|power            =
|torque           =
|fuel_system      =
|ignition         = Magneti Marelli digital electronic [[ignition system]] integrated in engine control system, with one [[spark plug]] per cylinder and "stick-coil" type coils Electric.
|spark_plug       =
|battery          =
|transmission     = 6 Speed
|frame            = Aluminum dual beam chassis with pressed and cast sheet elements. Sachs steering damper.
|suspension       =Front: Sachs upside down front fork with Ø43 mm stanchions. Low profile forged aluminum [[caliper]] mountings for radial calipers. Completely adjustable spring preload and [[hydraulic]] compression and rebound damping. <br>
Rear: Double braced aluminum swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Sachs piggy back monoshock with completely adjustable: spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkage.
|brakes           =Front: 2x Ø320 mm floating stainless steel discs with lightweight stainless steel [[rotor]] with 6 studs. Brembo radial [[calipers]] with 4 horizontally opposed Ø32 mm pistons. Sintered pads. Axial pump [[master cylinder]] and metal braided [[brake]] hoses. <br>Rear: Single Ø220 mm diameter disc, Brembo floating caliper with two Ø32 mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose
|front_tire       = {{tire|120/70 ZR17}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|190/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 200/55 ZR 17)}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        = 1435 mm / 56.8 in
|length           =
|width            =
|height           =
|seat_height      = 840 mm / 33.1 in
|dry_weight       = 179 kg / 395 lbs
|wet_weight       =
|fuel_capacity    = 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal
|oil_capacity     =
|fuel_consumption =
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It could reach a top speed of 269.2 km/h / 167.3 mph.  

==Engine==
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 13.0:1 [[compression ratio]].  

==Drive==
Power was moderated via the Multiplate [[wet clutch]] with mechanical slipper system.  

==Chassis==
It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front [[tire]] and a 190/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 200/55 ZR 17) rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x Ø320 mm floating stainless steel discs with lightweight stainless steel rotor with 6 studs. Brembo radial calipers with 4 horizontally opposed Ø32 mm pistons. Sintered pads. Axial pump master cylinder and metal braided brake hoses. in the front and a Single Ø220 mm diameter disc, Brembo floating caliper with two Ø32 mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose in the rear. The front suspension was a  Sachs upside down front fork with Ø43 mm stanchions. Low profile forged aluminum caliper mountings for radial calipers. Completely adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. while the rear was equipped with a Double braced aluminum swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Sachs piggy back monoshock with completely adjustable: spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkage.. The Tuono V4 R was fitted with a 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 179 kg / 395 lbs. The wheelbase was 1435 mm / 56.8 in long.  
== Photos ==
[[File:Aprilia-Tuono-V4,-11.jpg|600px|Aprilia Tuono 1000]]
[[File:Aprilia-Tuono-V4,-11--3.jpg|600px|Aprilia Tuono 1000]]
[[File:Aprilia-Tuono-V4,-11--1.jpg|600px|Aprilia Tuono 1000]]

== Overview ==
Aprilia Tuono V4 R














FROM THE BIKE WHICH
DOMINATED THE WORLD SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP, APRILIA EXTRACTS THE FIERCEST NAKED
EVER SEEN.

V4
162 HP ENGINE, THE MOST ADVANCED CHASSIS TO ATTACK ANY PATH, APRC ELECTRONIC
MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A "CUSTOMISED" BIKE FOR EVERY RIDING SITUATION.

The
heart racing, soul stirring naked.

After creating the
best superbike
of the new millennium, Aprilia revolutionises
the supersports naked
segment
with its
astonishing new Tuono V4 R.
A bike that
goes beyond the wildest
dreams of even the most hardcore enthusiasts
- the rider who, given the chance, would
use a race bike
just to go for a
coffee.




For riders like these and for those with power in
their veins, Aprilia has created a motorcycle with the
indomitable
spirit of the RSV4
in a
feline body
that is in its element when accelerating and braking
with unimaginable violence,
that eats up curves of
any radius
and
swallows
straights whole.

Characterised by the brazen exhibition of the
V4 65° engine
framed by the brushed
aluminum elements
of the
dual beam frame,
the Tuono V4 is a naked
dressed with the bare necessities
to mount up and instruct according to the rider's capabilities.

Adding yet another touch of aggressiveness is the
aerodynamic new top fairing tipped with two
polyelliptical headlights at the sharp end,
which gives the bike the
unequivocally mean,
daunting stare
that you'd expect from a machine with an incredible
162 horsepower.

Tuono V4 R boasts
power never before
installed on a naked,
obtained by reconfiguring the
RSV4 Factory
APRC SE four V cylinder.

The Tuono V4 R inherits features from the Special
Edition including the
new exhaust system
with
bypass valve,
which is two kilos
lighter than
the system used on the RSV4 R, and
latest generation Ride by Wire
throttle control. Differences from its race track
sibling are closer spacing between the
three first gear ratios
a maximum torque of
110 Nm
on tap
1000 rpm lower.
The Tuono V4 R maintains the family feeling with the
WSBK double title
champion's
tail fairing,
saddle, tank and side panels,
one of the best
examples of made in Italy motorcycle design
in the last decade for its
formal beauty
and functionality ratio.
The racer, because that is what anyone who approaches
a fireball like this one should be called, will be taming this beast from a
riding position
tailored to
create a symbiotic
relationship between the body and the bike,
for
unparalleled feedback
through the
three points of contact -
the saddle, footpegs and handlebars.

Staying in the saddle and gripping the
biconical
handlebar, the rider comes into contact with the
APRC (Aprilia
Performance Ride Control) joystick,
the second generation
electronic dynamics
control package developed by Aprilia
to get as close as possible to the
physical limits of riding: State-of-the-art
in bike dynamics performance controls, a patented
system which
makes the winning Superbike technology available
to any biking enthusiast.
All of this with absolutely simple and intuitive
management which allows the Tuono V4 R to be customised every time the rider
gets on it, making it a truly "tailored" bike for each rider, the desired
performance and the riding conditions.

APRC
is based on an
automotive inertia sensor platform,
with two
gyrometers
and
two accelerometers
allowing the ECU to determine the dynamic state of the
motorcycle
and control engine torque accordingly
to help the rider
exploit the full performance potential of the
bike in all conditions.






The APRC package includes
ATC traction
control
(Aprilia Traction Control),
with eight selectable levels,
which controls
sliding
when
accelerating out of a curve in relation to bank
angle and throttle aperture, AWC
(Aprilia
Wheelie Control),
which helps the rider control
extreme
wheelying by gradually bringing the
front wheel back to the ground, and
AQS
(Aprilia
Quick Shift),
which allows
instantaneous upshifts without closing the throttle or using the clutch.
Completing the suite of four functions is the most exhilarating of all:
ALC (Aprilia Launch
Control).
Simultaneously pressing both buttons on the joystick on the left hand handlebar
arms the system, as confirmed by the specific message on the display. From this
moment on, all 162 horsepower of the beast from Noale are ready to slingshot the
Tuono V4 R
like a missile as soon as the rider releases the
clutch, unleashing the astonishing power onto the tarmac through every available
square millimetre of the 190/50 rear tire.

For every day street riding and for those who
are not yet accustomed to the miracles of the vehicle's dynamics software, Tuono
V4 R offers great satisfaction from a biking hardware point of view.

In fact, the extraordinary new Aprilia naked is equipped with the best
components available on the market:
Brembo brake system
with
radial callipers
and 320 mm floating discs at the front (220 mm at the rear),
aluminum wheels with an all-new design weighing 2 Kg
less than those on the RSV4 R,
Sachs
upside down front fork with 43 mm stanchions coated with
titanium nitride
for reduced friction, and
Sachs
shock absorber with separate
piggy back
nitrogen canister featuring adjustable spring preload,
compression and rebound damping and length, to modify the setup of the bike to
suit different riding styles or for two-up use.





Review

Lets cut to the chase. If you want the best sounding, best
handling, highest performing naked bike then head to an Aprilia store, because
the Tuono V4 APRC is it.

For the life of me I cant work out how Aprilia got this bike through the noise
police to gain ADR compliance but thankfully due either to some bureaucrats
temporary deafness or a loophole for European bikes, it did. This is the best
sounding standard bike on the market. Fire it up of a morning and it makes the
hairs stand up on the back of your neck, not quite the blood curdling and almost
frightening cackle of an open-piped Desmosedici, but still raucous enough to
make you grin like an idiot and have evil thoughts.

Despite possessing a (claimed) 162hp (119kW) at 11,000rpm and sounding like a
manic banshee, the Tuono V4 APRC is anything but frightening. It is actually
very easy to use and not at all threatening. Its light steering and smooth
throttle response makes the Aprilia a doddle to cruise around on.

Get up it and the Aprilia reveals a very serious side to its nature thanks to
its astonishing speed, excellent suspension and superb brakes. This is the naked
bike for track days, no doubt about it.

On the features front, the Tuono holds virtually all the aces. Eight-stage
traction control, wheelie control, launch control, slipper clutch, adaptive
quick-shifter (the harder you ride the quicker it shifts), three power modes,
fully-adjustable suspension, radial calipers, axial master cylinder, steering
damper The electronic aids can all be switched off when the mood for silliness
strikes. The only things missing from the Tuono are ABS and electronically
adjustable suspension.

Where the Tuono does give away some ground to a lot of the opposition is in low
down grunt, where a fewer number of cylinders or much larger capacity is always
going to win the day. That is all forgiven once the revs rise, of course, but
still worth noting for those that prefer to lug engines around at low rpm,
rather than shuffle through the slick gearbox and rev a wailing V-4 motor hard.






In spite of its tiny appearance the Tuono actually proved
quite comfortable for my 178cm frame and the seat surprisingly supple. I dont
think a pillion would be keen on spending too much time on the back, however,
for the rider the accommodations are quite reasonable. The 840mm seat height
would seem quite tall but a slim profile makes putting a foot down at the lights
easy work.

In comparison to the donor RSV4 superbike the engine sits a little lower in a
new chassis and gives away around 18hp up top (longer intake runners to boost
torque, heavier flywheel, different cams) but gains some meaningful extra shove
in low and mid-range response which, combined with shorter gearing, makes the
Tuono spritelier at street speeds compared with its sibling. Slightly different
chassis geometry (rake relaxed by half a degree extending the wheelbase and
trail slightly) makes the Tuono a friendlier street mount and for anything but
track duty, the Tuono is by far a nicer motorcycle to live with than the
superbike. The first three gears are all shorter than its racetrack focussed
cousin which makes the stellar acceleration even more accessible.

The tiny performance loss given away at the extreme upper end of the performance
spectrum at the racetrack are well worth it, given the payback realised in the
real world. In actual fact, I suspect that for most the Tuono would also be the
better track mount with only very fast riders able to extract better performance
from the Superbike than they could manage on the easier-to-ride Tuono.

The only remotely challenging things about the Tuono come from a limited amount
of steering lock, which makes parking and low speed work somewhat of a chore,
and the constant battle in your head between Mr Evil and Mr Sensible. Seriously,
keeping your licence on the Tuono is going to be hard work.

This bike isnt about touring though. Strapping luggage to the machine would be
a headache and highway work would eventually get tiring but then thats not what
naked bikes are about, anyway. Still, if you are looking for a naked bike with a
healthy dose of touring practicality, the ability to take a pillion in relative
comfort and still remain fairly close to pretty much everything else on the road
in the speed stakes, BMWs K1300R is still my top pick of the naked bike
category due to its added practicality with KTM's 990 SMT also a great option
with outrageous fun factor combined with comfort and luggage amenity. If
ultimate racetrack level sporting ability is your prime motivator the Aprilia
will towel those two and any other machine in this category with relative ease.
This really is an open class sportsbike without clothes in a fashion that no
other manufacturer has quite managed.

At $23,790 ride away, the Tuono V4 APRC is not cheap, but it is the benchmark
for naked bike performance and if thats what youre after, go and fire one up
at an Aprilia store, because if you are already leaning towards the Tuono, once
you hear that note I guarantee you will be riding out $23,790 poorer, but much
richer in many other ways.

There are few bikes with this outright level of performance that prove so easy
to use and that is the defining point for me which really makes the Tuono stand
out as a class act.

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{|  class="wikitable"
|- 
!Make Model
|Aprilia Tuono V4 R
|- 
!Year
|2011
|- 
!Engine Type
|Four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
|- 
!Displacement
|998.9 cc / 60.96 cu in
|- 
!Bore X Stroke
|78 x 52.3 mm
|- 
!Compression
|13.0:1
|- 
!Cooling System
|Liquid cooled
|- 
!Induction
|Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. 4 Weber-Marelli Ø48 mm throttle bodies with 4 injectors and latest generation Ride-by-Wire engine management. Choice of three different engine maps selectable by the rider with bike in motion: T (Track), S (Sport), R (Road)
|- 
!Ignition
|Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and "stick-coil" type coils Electric.
|- 
!Starting
|Electric
|- 
!Alternator
|Flywheel mounted 450W alternator with rare earth magnets
|- 
!Lubrication
|Wet sump lubrication system with oil radiator and two oil pumps (lubrication and cooling)
|- 
!Exhaust
|4 into 2 into 1 layout, single oxygen sensor, lateral single silencer with engine management system controlled butterfly valve and integrated trivalent catalytic converter . Euro4
|- 
!Max Power
|120.8 kW / 162 hp @ 11000 rpm
|- 
!Max Torque
|110 Nm / 11.2 kgf-m / 81.1 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm
|- 
!Clutch
|Multiplate wet clutch with mechanical slipper system
|- 
!Transmission
|6 Speed
|- 
!Final Drive
|Chain
|- 
!Final Drive Ratio
|42:16 (2,625)
|- 
!Gear Ratio
|1st: 39:15 (2.600) / 2nd: 33:16 (2.063) / 3rd: 34:20 (1.700) / 4th: 32:22 (1,455) / 5th: 34:26 (1,308) / 6th: 33:27 (1,222)
|- 
!Steering Angle
|24.5°
|- 
!Trail
|105 mm / 4.1 in
|- 
!Frame
|Aluminum dual beam chassis with pressed and cast sheet elements. Sachs steering damper.
|- 
!Front Suspension
|Sachs upside down front fork with Ø43 mm stanchions. Low profile forged aluminum caliper mountings for radial calipers. Completely adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping.
|- 
!Front Wheel Travel
|120 mm / 4.7 mm
|- 
!Rear Suspension
|Double braced aluminum swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Sachs piggy back monoshock with completely adjustable: spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkage.
|- 
!Rear Wheel Travel
|130 mm / 5.1 in
|- 
!Front Brakes
|2x Ø320 mm floating stainless steel discs with lightweight stainless steel rotor with 6 studs. Brembo radial calipers with 4 horizontally opposed Ø32 mm pistons. Sintered pads. Axial pump master cylinder and metal braided brake hoses.
|- 
!Rear Brakes
|Single Ø220 mm diameter disc, Brembo floating caliper with two Ø32 mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose
|- 
!Front Tire
|120/70 ZR17
|- 
!Rear Tire
|190/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 200/55 ZR 17)
|- 
!Dimensions
|Length: 2065 mm / 81.2 in Width: 800 mm / 31.4 in (at the handlebar) Height: 1090 mm / 42.9 in
|- 
!Ground Clearance
|125 mm / 4.9 in
|- 
!Wheelbase
|1435 mm / 56.8 in
|- 
!Seat Height
|840 mm / 33.1 in
|- 
!Dry Weight
|179 kg / 395 lbs
|- 
!Fuel Capacity
|17 Liters / 4.5 US gal
|- 
!Fuel Reserve
|4 Liters / 1.1 US gal
|- 
!Average Consumption
|7 L/100 km / 14.3 km/l / 33.6 US mpg
|- 
!Standing ¼ Mile
|10.8 sec
|- 
!Top Speed
|269.2 km/h / 167.3 mph

|}
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