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UPDATE: Larger photos and more details have been added.
Well here’s your first look at the 2011 Aprilia Tuono V4 R. While we don’t have official information, the Tuono V4 line seemingly comes equipped with the Aprilia Performance Rider Control package. Sharing its frame with the RSV4 superbike, the Aprilia Tuono V4 R receives a de-tuned motor with performance figures coming in at 162hp and 81 lbs•ft of torque. Like the Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE, the Tuono V4 R will be fitted with APRC system, which will bring traction control, anti-lock brakes, wheelie control, launch control, quick-shifter, and rider-selectable driving modes to the naked V4.
Braking power comes from radial Brembo monobloc calipers mated to 320mm discs up front. Suspension is done by Sachs, with 43mm titanium nitride (TiN) forks and a four-way adjustable (compression, rebound, pre-load, and ride height) rear shock with piggyback reservoir. The 2011 Tuono V4 R comes with new wheels that are 5 lbs lighter than the ones that come on the Aprilia RSV4 R. We apologize for the small photos after the jump, but perhaps that’s better so as to help you avert your eyes from this abortion of a motorcycle.
Derived from the flagship 2011 Aprilia RSV4 APRC, Aprilia set out to make the most powerful street naked on the market, and have clearly met that goal, besting the rival Ducati Streetfighter by 7hp. Aprilia says the 2011 Aprilia Tuono V4 R will tips the scales at 394.6 lbs with fuel, making the Tuono V4 R a very light package. Helping it reach that weight is its lighter wheels and exhaust (both of which shave 5 lbs off the bike’s curb weight). Seat height is 33″ while the fuel tank holds 4.5 gallons. No word yet on pricing or availability, but expect it to be aggressively priced against the Ducati Streetfighter, we’d expect in the $14,000 range.
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2011 Aprilia Tuono VR 4 APRC Technical Specifications:
Engine type: Aprilia longitudinal 65° V-4 cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid cooling system, double overhead camshafts (DOHC), four valves per cylinder
Fuel: Unleaded petrol
Bore and stroke: 78 x 52.3 mm
Total engine capacity: 999.6 cc
Compression ratio: 13:1
Maximum power at crankshaft: 162 hp (119 kW) at 11,000 rpm
Maximum torque at crankshaft: 79.4 lbs.-ft. (110 Nm) at 9,000 rpm
Fuel system: Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. 4 Weber-Marelli 48-mm throttle bodies with 4 injectors and latest generation Ride-by-Wire engine management.
Choice of three different engine maps selectable by the rider with bike in motion: T (Track), S (Sport), R (Road)
Ignition: Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and “stick-coil” type coils
Starting: Electric
Exhaust system: 4 into 2 into 1 layout, single oxygen sensor, lateral single silencer with engine management system controlled butterfly valve and integrated trivalent catalytic converter (already meets future Euro4 regulations)
Alternator: Flywheel mounted 420W alternator with rare earth magnets
Lubrication: Wet sump lubrication system with oil radiator and two oil pumps (lubrication and cooling)
Gearbox: 6-speed cassette type gearbox
1st: 39/15 (2.600)
2nd: 33/16 (2.063)
3rd: 34/20 (1.700)
4th: 32/22 (1,455)
5th: 34/26 (1,308)
6th: 33/27 (1,222)
Gear lever with Aprilia Quick Shift electronic system (AQS)
Clutch: Multiplate wet clutch with mechanical slipper system
Primary drive: Straight cut gears and integrated flexible coupling, drive ratio: 73/44 (1,659)
Secondary drive: Chain; Drive ratio: 42/16 (2.625)
Traction management: APRC System (Aprilia Performance Ride Control), which includes Traction Control (ATC), Wheelie Control (AWC), Launch Control (ALC), all of which can be configured and deactivated independently.
Frame: Aluminium dual beam chassis with pressed and cast sheet elements.
Sachs steering damper.
Front suspension: Sachs upside down front fork with 43 mm stanchions. Low profile forged aluminium calliper mountings for radial callipers. Completely adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. Wheel travel: 120 mm
Rear suspension: Double braced aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Sachs piggy back monoshock with completely adjustable: spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkage. Wheel travel: 130 mm
Brakes front: Dual 320 mm floating stainless steel discs with lightweight stainless steel rotor with 6 studs. Brembo radial callipers with 4 horizontally opposed 32 mm pistons. Sintered pads. Axial pump master cylinder and metal braided brake hoses.
Brake rear: 220-mm diameter disc; Brembo floating calliper with two 32 mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose
Wheel rims: Aprilia cast aluminium wheels with 3 split spoke design.
Front: 3.5”X17”
Rear: 6”X17”
Tires: Radial tubeless.
Front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear: 190/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 200/55 ZR 17)
Dimensions (default settings)
Max. length: 2060 mm
Max. width: 800 mm (at the handlebar)
Max. height: 1100 mm
Min. height from the ground: 120 mm
Saddle height: 840 mm
Centre to centre distance: 1440 mm
Trail: 107.5 mm
Steering angle: 25°
Curb weight: 394.6 pounds (179 kg) *
Tank: 17 liters (4-liter reserve included)
Source: Aprilia
I kinda like it, though I’d prefer a 1200cc v2 in place of the v4 ;)
Would look better if the exhaust stopped where the metal ends :)
Abortion is dead on! Pick, either make it naked or not! Bad ass engine and chassis that needs to have the rest of the fairings thrown away and mount an aftermarket LSL streetfighter headlight on it. Also why do all the bike manufacturers have to detune naked engines.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Many thought that the Gen II Tuono was fugly at first but then realized how beuatiful they REALLY were. After 45K km my Tuono is just getting more beautiful.
Abortion of a motorcycle?? Up yours and your subjective and totally inaccurate assessment.
I really wonder what A & R are on about sometimes that bike is mean as f**k better than any of that american shite harleys
That is a Beautiful Bike! Appropriately minimally shrouded, great contemporary uppers, civilized above triple clamp handle bars. You have no taste Jensen.
You want ugly, Try everything BMW makes because it’s afraid to be symetrical. Why does one headlight have to be bigger/different than the other.,, now that is ugly. Also, most (but not all) everything made by KTM is ugly. No, this Apriia has the correct proportions and looks fast.
Jensen, you must be new at motorcycles. Chalk this one up to “learning”. Try again, we forgive you.
Nothing that a headlight transplant wouldn’t fix.
Not what I expected. Aprilia go mainstream design. Dull dull dull. Don’t care about the alleged performance, first and foremost a bike has to be eye candy imho.
Not exactly ugly, but that headlight and… Where is the rest of the fairing?
+1 Toby about detuned engines for nakes. Most when yougive a “R” surname to a bike.
Rexr, just because the bike is mean and better than American bikes does not mean that its not ugly.
Why do manufactures detune superbikes when they go naked? Lets start with ergos for one, two its a naked you dont have wind protection and at umm 180 it matters, and the other obvious, if you really want a direct naked translation buy the superbike and sell the bodywork, there you go who knew they already made one?? Yes you can buy your own risers, handlebars and triples.
In this case I must admit, the front cowl headlamp area is so large it really does border on the original. Esp since the RSV4 is tiny to begin with. The tuono was a blast I’m sure this wont let anyone down
Fugly Headlight Nacelle…the rest is “do-able”.
WTF Aprilia, why are you following Honda?
Well, first things first “Toby” said “why do all the bike manufacturers have to detune naked engines” for your info the gen two Tuono which I own has not been de-tuned.
And being a gen2 owner I think this T is well not pretty, it looks more like a Jap naked.
And is that a cable clutch I see ???? I’ll make my mind up about it when I see the Factory version then I can compare it against my Gen2 Factory.
Don’t think I will be rushing out to the dealers though, too part with my hard earned cash.
I give those titties two thumbs down
no taste, it’s a great looking bike, small minds they say…
Abortion? Are you kidding me! Thats gonna draw a crowd unlike your cookie cutter clipon queens.
I am an artist for a living and I think this is a beautiful bike, I think Jensen Beeler should keep his inaccurate biased opinions to himself. have you seen his pic?
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/ars-jensen-beeler-talks-motorcycle-nation/
now HE has no room to be talking about things being ugly….
Oh-no-you-di’int! At least I’m able to laugh at myself Chris. Loosen up, it’s just a motorcycle blog.