Aprilia Tuono V4 R APRC MY 2011

[mugwump58]

Yes it's in Greek, yes he needs a shave. Pay attention to the bike will ya

[scottzilla]

That bike is smoking hot.  

[Cablebandit]

 

[Rincewind]

I hope we see it in the States for MY 2012.

[scottzilla]

I bet that bike is a total game changer. Race bike speed & handling with standard bike comfort.
The smart kids will buy this over any freaking Ducati and the old folks will surely die on it.

[Cablebandit]

 the old folks will add hard bags, tall windscreens, handlebar risers, peg lowerers, squishy seats, etc

[Rincewind]

I bet that bike is a total game changer. Race bike speed & handling with standard bike comfort.
The smart kids will buy this over any freaking Ducati and the old folks will surely die on it.

Some of the old folks will be tricked into buying it for the "anti-wheelie" feature.  

[Ralf]

Nice to see the Greeks saving money and putting the EU's subsidies to good use...

[atadaskew]

I bet that bike is a total game changer. Race bike speed & handling with standard bike comfort.

How's dat different from the MV Agusta Brutale 1090R?

[scottzilla]

How's dat different from the MV Agusta Brutale 1090R?

The ape will smoke the Brutale for one.

This new Tuono is very much a stripped down race bike (Like it's predecessor).  Don't throw every bike with an upright seating position into the discussion, they don't belong.  I mean, why not just mention the Monster, Speed Triple and every other naked bike while you're at it?

The Tuono is a game changer.  You no longer have to buy a bike that makes you feel like you've backed your ass into an emply 55 gallon drum to get true performance.

[atadaskew]

The ape will smoke the Brutale for one.

Interesting.
In this thread the reviewers 'complained' that the MV had too much power

http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,63781.0.html

I don't doubt the Aprilia is killer, I'm just wondering if it is just a little better, or really a game changer.  MV also is introducing new electronics tech for 2012.
The 1090 also has a 6 gallon gas tank!

[Rincewind]

The ape will smoke the Brutale for one.

This new Tuono is very much a stripped down race bike (Like it's predecessor).  

If it is like its predecessor, how is it a game changer?    Granted I think the V4 Tuono will be one of the best naked bikes in 2012, and I think it's Electronic Aids package will be emulated by more naked bikes, but to say it will smoke a Brutale 1090 R is a pretty big exaggeration, no?

[1000lbs]

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If it is like its predecessor, how is it a game changer?    Granted I think the V4 Tuono will be one of the best naked bikes in 2012, and I think it's Electronic Aids package will be emulated by more naked bikes, but to say it will smoke a Brutale 1090 R is a pretty big exaggeration, no?
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The electronics package will change the game in this segment some, but not blow the competition out of the water.  If you look at the heads up data at the end of the video, it shows a 1/4 mile time of 11.08.  No doubt a hired gun will push it under 11, but there are a number of bikes in this segment capable of that already.

I've seen conflicting reports on which one we will see in the US for 2012.  The first report I saw said only the APRC would be here with $TBD.  SportRider mag has it as the standard model only coming in at $15k.  If I ever get a buyer for my Tiger I'll be heading to my closest Ape dealer to see what they know.

Game changer? No.  Top contender, most likely.

[fxrbill]

US will only get APRC models in yellow or black no silver for 15k.

[Croak]

This is a pretty definitive answer on pricing from the owner of AF1:

"Ed, only aprc tuonos coming right?"

"yes, all with APRC -- traction control, quickshifter, wheelie control, and launch control for $14999 plus $430 freight"

http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?242749-Who-in-the-USA-is-getting-one&p=3016920&viewfull=1#post3016920

[1000lbs]

Thanks for the info  .  As stated, if/when the Tiger moves this one is at the top of my list.

[Rincewind]

This is a pretty definitive answer on pricing from the owner of AF1:

"Ed, only aprc tuonos coming right?"

"yes, all with APRC -- traction control, quickshifter, wheelie control, and launch control for $14999 plus $430 freight"

http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?242749-Who-in-the-USA-is-getting-one&p=3016920&viewfull=1#post3016920

Seems like a great price for a 160hp naked bike with all that tech, especially as the RSV4 APRC is $2k more.  

[atadaskew]

Seems like a great price for a 160hp naked bike with all that tech, especially as the RSV4 APRC is $2k more.  

Which is about how much the fairings would cost.

[BlueRidgeKat]

This is a pretty definitive answer on pricing from the owner of AF1:

"Ed, only aprc tuonos coming right?"

"yes, all with APRC -- traction control, quickshifter, wheelie control, and launch control for $14999 plus $430 freight"

http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?242749-Who-in-the-USA-is-getting-one&p=3016920&viewfull=1#post3016920

When they arrive in March, AF1 is going to use one for a demo........ sure wish I lived closer to them. My nearest dealer has two coming but they said no demo rides, one of them already has a deposit on it.