MD not too long ago had the possibility to check the Aprilia Tuono V4 Manufacturing unit. Our check unit was a 2023 mannequin , which is similar to the 2024 mannequin (aside from colours and graphics). The bike final obtained vital modifications within the 2021 mannequin 12 months.
The Tuono V4 is an icon of kinds. It has gained shootout-after-shootout evaluating giant displacement bare bikes in opposition to each other. Solely not too long ago has extra highly effective competitors emerged, comparable to Ducati’s Streetfighter V4 S and KTM’s new 1390 Tremendous Duke. After all, at this level we’re speaking about totally ridiculous ranges of horsepower, and the Tuono V4 “makes do” fairly properly with its claimed 173 horsepower from the 1,077cc V4.
The Tuono shares a lot of its chassis with the pure Superbike sibling, the RSV4. The Manufacturing unit model we examined will get trick Ohlins Good EC 2.0 semi-active suspension. Being an up-market Aprilia, you rightly count on the most recent and best digital aids knowledgeable by an IMU. Wheelie management, traction management, varied experience modes (all the way in which from a rain-friendly smooth throttle to an aggressive one) and, in fact, ABS are all on the menu, and all adjustable to the rider’s preferences. This can be a advanced machine however, for probably the most half, navigating via the menus managed on the left hand grip is intuitive.
A really efficient, and optimistic quickshifter can also be commonplace, and the six-speed gearbox was pleasant in use, and by no means gave us any points.
Ergonomics are on the aggressive aspect for a contemporary bare, however the attain to the bars and the reasonably excessive foot pegs should not uncomfortable, even on longer rides. Your mileage might fluctuate in case your top or your inseam is far totally different from our editor’s 5’11” body. Wind safety is great for the category (most nakeds have zero wind safety), however don’t count on the small display screen to do way more than hold wind strain off your chest.
The entrance brakes are sturdy and supply good really feel. They’re four-pot Brembos, however, curiously, not the very best spec Stylema items.
As you may count on from a motorbike as dialed-in as this one, throttle response is nearly excellent … in every single place and in each experience mode. That’s an excellent factor, for positive, and significantly when you have got the thrust supplied by the most effective engines ever made out there on a manufacturing motorbike.
The torque curve is broad, so you may go away a cease gentle and exit a nook with nice authority, and nonetheless rev-out the engine into the stratosphere (if you’re courageous sufficient) the place the ability simply appears to proceed constructing all the way in which to redline.
We rode the bike on the road and likewise took it to a monitor day. The inventory Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tires can deal with something an aggressive rider can throw at them on the road, and held up properly on the monitor day. The rear tire is a fats 200 part.
The most recent Ohlins semi-active suspension is a marvel. Adjustment choices appear nearly infinite, and you’ll select from pre-configured settings (for street or monitor, as an example) or dial-in your individual guide settings. When you get the suspension the place you need it, it ought to fit your job fairly properly, from street to trace.
The Tuono V4 established itself as an icon within the Tremendous-naked class for good cause. That engine is just not solely highly effective, controllable and filled with character, the sounds it emits are wonderful. If the sound your bike makes doesn’t contribute considerably to the enjoyment of your experience, you actually should not aboard a Tuono V4. Nevertheless it is likely to be the dealing with that stands out, nonetheless.
After you have your suspension dialed in (admittedly, with so many choices on the Ohlins items, this will take a while), the large Tuono has an excellent balanced really feel about it, good suggestions in corners, and nice stability. The entire bundle simply feels extremely refined.
In brief, the Tuono V4 Manufacturing unit, in addition to its inexpensive Normal model are confirmed to be entertaining for even probably the most expert pilots. We all know of at the least one skilled journalist with knowledgeable expertise on a motorbike who purchased one.
The Aprilia Tuono V4 Manufacturing unit carries a U.S. MSRP of $19,599. Take a look at Aprilia’s site for extra particulars and specs.
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