Combining the SBK-spec electronics package of the 2011 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE with the suspension and other components from the cheaper Aprilia RSV4 R, this 2011 Aprilia Tuono V4R has two things neither of its fully-faired siblings do: its wheels are 2kg lighter than those on the RSV4 R and it now develops its maximum torque of 81lb/ft 1,000rpm lower, now at 9,000rpm. Of course it also ditches the fairing, gains a larger pillion seat and a set of flat handlebars.
Tuono V4 drops maximum power from 180bhp on the RSV4 to 162bhp here while torque falls 4lb/ft, yet is delivered 1,000rpm lower. The Tuono weighs in identically to the RSV4 Factory at 179kg (dry). The Tuono’s brake discs remain at 320mm in diameter, however the radial Brembo brake calipers are no longer monoblocks. The Tuono’s unique 43mm USD Showa forks and remote-reservoir nitrogen Showa shock are both fully adjustable.
Gary Mason, Rob Frost, Shakey, they were all fricking nuts…That french vid of theres on the TLR, R1, 916,Firestorm, Blade, Zx-9r, SRAD 750 and 600 was just mental…It actually gave me the horn who cun.tish they were riding…
