Aprilia Tuono 1000 Racing 07-08 Anyone got one?

[Mountlocal1]

What does everyone think of these???? Ohleins front n back and steering damp. Diff wheels etc.. Anyone have one?

[Gremlin]

Ridden the non-factory, bloody amazingly flickable from side to side, it really is difficult to describe how easy it is. Basically, you can flick the bike from side to side before the corner, during, and after it.

It didn't even have 100km on the clock, so this could be incorrect, but the one negative I found was that punch wasn't instant as soon as you cracked the throttle, definite delay between twisting throttle and getting response.

It even turned a sedate mate into quite a zippy person, who didn't realise they were riding at more than the speed limit (unusual for him). Seat may be a little hard, and gripping the tank is very hard (its plastic), but it comes with an ecu set limiter during run in period, and long warranties... very nice bike.

[Cajun]

What does everyone think of these???? Ohleins front n back and steering damp. Diff wheels etc.. Anyone have one?

well its simlar to our rsvr, service limits are every 10,000kms, but bit more expensive than a average jappa service (our 10,000kms cost $300)

ohlins front, rear, steering damper
bremo this bremo that.
oz light weight rims


Its not huge hp in todays standards(be 125-130hp @ rw really) , but being a big vtwin tons of torques on tap, and with the moto-x style bars they are easier to throw around (compared the rsvr),

Downsides - they have rear brake issues, and clutch issues (just needs to be bleed every few 1000kms, a 20sec job)

But on the plus side its got all the bling parts, throw some pipes air filter, and just ride the thing

have a look at http://www.apriliaforum.com for more detailed information

EDIT - forgot to add with the factory r you have to deal with that horrible goldish frame :sick:

[Devil]

What does everyone think of these???? Ohleins front n back and steering damp. Diff wheels etc.. Anyone have one?

Just to clear something up.
The Tuono 1000R is the base model.
The Tuono Factory R is the one you've pictured.

[DMNTD]

Awesome machines but do recommend a -1 front sprocket to wake it up somewhat. Cheapest "horse power" you can buy.
It's a fantastic road bike and no doubt a shyte load of fun at the track!

[QUOTE=Cajun;1659839]well its simlar to our rsvr, service limits are every 10,000kms, but bit more expensive than a average jappa service (our 10,000kms cost $300) QUOTE]
That is true but with a quick bit of math you can see that it pans out well due to fewer services.


[QUOTE=Cajun;1659839]Downsides - they have rear brake issues, and clutch issues (just needs to be bleed every few 1000kms, a 20sec job)
QUOTE]
Yep the rear brake is an arse to bleed but once you have the knack it's no biggy.
Re the clutch...get it rekitted (about $40 from memory) and that issue gets resolved.

[Cajun]

Downsides - they have rear brake issues, and clutch issues (just needs to be bleed every few 1000kms, a 20sec job)

Yep the rear brake is an arse to bleed but once you have the knack it's no biggy.
Re the clutch...get it rekitted (about $40 from memory) and that issue gets resolved.

yeah rear brake no biggy really, just one of those strange quirks they have.

Clutch issues seam to be hit and miss, later models have the bigger jet that fixed earlyer models, but still have same issue, but not hard to crack the master cyldiner nipple once every 1000kms keeps it fine.

[nodrog]

yeah rear brake no biggy really, just one of those strange quirks they have.

Clutch issues seam to be hit and miss, later models have the bigger jet that fixed earlyer models, but still have same issue, but not hard to crack the master cyldiner nipple once every 1000kms keeps it fine.

the clutch issue was to do with a certain batch number of (the earlier) Brembo master cylinders. the aprilia forum had the numbers on there a while ago, do a search and match it to the number stamped into your master cylinder.

[Cajun]

the clutch issue was to do with a certain batch number of (the earlier) Brembo master cylinders. the aprilia forum had the numbers on there a while ago, do a search and match it to the number stamped into your master cylinder.

checked that long time ago its up the dated m/c

[Mountlocal1]

Just to clear something up.
The Tuono 1000R is the base model.
The Tuono Factory R is the one you've pictured.

Yeah it was the Tuono Factory R I was looking at...

[saul]

What does everyone think of these???? Ohleins front n back and steering damp. Diff wheels etc.. Anyone have one?


Yummm love one:sweatdrop:hug:

Standups any one?:whistle:

[Mountlocal1]

Just had a closer look at some pics.. it has bloody carbon fibre freaking everything... That combinded with the ohleins goodies... and THAT motor... :drool::drool::drool::drool:

Im starting to save this minute...

[insomnia01]

Hey there big fella!! I test rode a 04' RSV Mille at Strada M/C awhile ago & there was one of these in, looks like you I reckon ....

[Mountlocal1]

Hey there big fella!! I test rode a 04' RSV Mille at Strada M/C awhile ago & there was one of these in, looks like you I reckon ....

I reckon so too... but am I guna be able to do our 4-5 week NZ tour on it??? Hmmm.... :eek:

[Cajun]

I reckon so too... but am I guna be able to do our 4-5 week NZ tour on it??? Hmmm.... :eek:

yep shouldn't have a problem with the mx style bars be easy throw around, and not as drain as clip-ons, throw a packrack on it and your set, We did a 3 weeks tour SI on our rsvr no real problems

[Mountlocal1]

yep shouldn't have a problem with the mx style bars be easy throw around, and not as drain as clip-ons, throw a packrack on it and your set, We did a 3 weeks tour SI on our rsvr no real problems

Sweeeeeeet.... The other problem.. I think my fuel budget may change between the proposed vfr and the now tuono.... :laugh::no:

[Cajun]

it isn't to bad on fuel if ya surf the torque curve,
once ya start reving it more drinks the juice, fuel light normal comes on around 190, seen it as low as 170 but also not seen it come on until 220

and when fill up when fuel light on, normally only takes 13-14litres

[Mountlocal1]

it isn't to bad on fuel if ya surf the torque curve,
once ya start reving it more drinks the juice, fuel light normal comes on around 190, seen it as low as 170 but also not seen it come on until 220

and when fill up when fuel light on, normally only takes 13-14litres

Hmm.. How many k's did you do down south? What do you estimate your fuel bill at?

["D" FZ1]

What does everyone think of these???? Ohleins front n back and steering damp. Diff wheels etc.. Anyone have one?

Very sexy bike. "RIDE NAKED" :yes:

[Cajun]

Hmm.. How many k's did you do down south? What do you estimate your fuel bill at?

i did figure out the rsvr fuel mileage while ago can't seam to find it at moment but we did about 4500kms fuel bill for the 600 worked out to be $500, rsvr was around similar figure.

[vifferman]

Sweeeeeeet.... The other problem.. I think my fuel budget may change between the proposed vfr and the now tuono.... :laugh::no:
Don't worry about that - I think you've made a good choice. :niceone:
Much as I love my VFR, this will be loads more fun, and more smiles per mile. :yes:

[Mountlocal1]

Don't worry about that - I think you've made a good choice. :niceone:
Much as I love my VFR, this will be loads more fun, and more smiles per mile. :yes:

That was exactly my thinking... As lovley as the VFR'S are they just didn't do it for me.... When I walked into Strada and saw the Tuono I was like Hmmmm... Spent 20 min walking round it.. And it hit me..:gob: I fell in love! Only problem is it is going to take 12 months to save up for it as I want to pay cash and can't access a term deposit that I have:crybaby:... It'l make it worth waiting for tho... :yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes:

[Mountlocal1]

http://www.aprilia.com/modelli/road/modello.asp?id=122 For Pics

http://www.aprilia.com/download_video.asp# Click on the 12mb Tuono Factory Vid :gob:

[Sensei]

Mate has an 03 Factory Tuono & is an excellent model to buy as is the 03RSVR . I like the 03 motors better than the 04 onwards they don't feel as good down low & seem abit peaky up top & have a different slipper clutch setup . To each their own tho . Spent to much on my 03 RSVR to sell it now

[Mountlocal1]

Mate has an 03 Factory Tuono & is an excellent model to buy as is the 03RSVR . I like the 03 motors better than the 04 onwards they don't feel as good down low & seem abit peaky up top & have a different slipper clutch setup . To each their own tho . Spent to much on my 03 RSVR to sell it now

Yeah iI fork out that much cash for a new bike i'l be keeping her forever... And yes I will get burried with her too!!! Dont get any ideas about grave robbing! :Pokey:

[Dazza]

Yeah iI fork out that much cash for a new bike i'l be keeping her forever... And yes I will get burried with her too!!! Dont get any ideas about grave robbing! :Pokey:Where's your plot ? :bleh:

[Mountlocal1]

Where's your plot ? :bleh:

:Pokey::argue::Pokey::argue: Back away from tomb stone..... :niceone:

Am just on the AF1 site pricing up a few extra's... mmmmm bloody easy to spend money on that site!!!! I think freight may be a killer tho... :rolleyes:

[Dazza]

Mates of mine are getting stuff off them quite frequently, bloody good service from these guys. Used to frequent their forum regularly too, a good source of information.:niceone: