
| Year
(of specifications) |
2011 |
| Engine |
999.6 cc
V-4 cylinder, DOHC |
| Transmission |
6-speed,
chain |
|
Max
speed |
- |
| 0-60
mph |
- |
| Horsepower |
162 hp
@ 11,000 rpm |
| Weight |
179 kgs
/ 394 lbs |
| Seat
height |
840 mm
/ 33 inches |
The Aprilia Tuono V4R is an evil looking high-performance sports
bike which is basically the unfaired version of the Aprilia
RSV4 R.
The Aprilia Tuono V4R boasts power never before installed on
a factory naked bike, obtained by reconfiguring the RSV4 Factory
APRC SE four V cylinder.
The Tuono V4R uses 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 first three gear ratios, and a maximum torque output of
110 Nm on tap 1,000 rpm lower.
The Aprilia Tuono V4R features the same tail fairing, saddle,
tank and side panels as Aprilia's WSBK racing machine.
The Tuono V4R uses the second generation version of Aprilia's
APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control) joystick - an electronic
dynamics control package developed by Aprilia to get as close
as possible to the physical limits of riding. 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 of the Tuono V4R 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).
The Aprilia Tuono V4R also features a range of top-spec chassis
components, including a Brembo brake system with radial callipers
and 320 mm floating discs at the front (220 mm at the rear),
aluminium wheels with an all-new design weighing 2 Kg less than
those on the RSV4R, 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 when carrying a pillion.
Similar and related vehicles:
2010 : Aprilia RSV4 R
2009 : Aprilia RSV4 Factory
2009 : Aprilia SL 750
GT Shiver
2007 : Aprilia Shiver 750

2007 : Aprilia Mana 850
2009 : Aprilia Dorsoduro
750
2005 : Aprilia RS50
2005 : Aprilia RS125
1994 - 2004 : Aprilia RS250
1998 - 2004 : Aprilia RSV Mille
2006 : Aprilia RSVR Nera
2005 : Aprilia RSV-R
2005 : Aprilia RSV
Tuono Factory
2006 : Aprilia Tuono 1000
R
2005 : Aprilia RST1000
Futura
2005 : Aprilia SL1000 Falco
2006 : Aprilia 650 Pegaso
Trail
2005 : Aprilia 650
Pegaso Strada
2009 : Aprilia ETV
1000 Caponord
2009 : Aprilia SXV 450
2009 : Aprilia SXV 550
2009 : Aprilia SX 125
2006 : Aprilia RXV 450
2005 : Aprilia Caponord
2001 : Aprilia Blue Marlin
1995 : Aprilia Moto 6.5
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