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Aprilia Tuono 1000 R Factory
Aprilia has released these pictures of the 2008-spec Tuono 1000 in new silver and orange colour schemes. In a break with Aprilia’s usual trend of painting their motorcycles in lairy colours with bold graphics, the 2008 Tuono comes with a clear lacquered frame and swingarm, and black wheels and suspension. Bodywork comes in metallic orange or metallic silver. The Aprilia also comes in more traditional multi-coloured graphics – blue/white, black/grey or white/silver. The Tuono is mechanically unchanged, keeping the same engine, chassis and bodywork as the previous model.
Aprilia had the wonderful idea of inspiring their
biggest naked motorcycle, the Tuono 1000 R, on their superbike master, the RSV
1000 R. It resulted in the most powerful and aggressive naked motorcycle of all
times, one which not only leads the class, but determines other manufacturers to
put their hands on a pencil and take a few notes. Initially Aprilia was known for producing small displacement motorcycles with great success, but in 1998 they introduced the RSV Mille which displaced 998cc.
The bike was highly successful and entered the superbike world to gain experience which was later used on enlarging Aprilia’s line of products. One of the bikes that appeared as a consequence of the RSV Mille is the
Tuono, a naked bike first introduced in 2002. Its V-Twin engine displaced
998cc and the bike came with loads of attitude, perfect for riders seeking
for in and out of town adventure. I know what you’re thinking and yes, the
circuit wasn’t out of the question either. Streetfighters gained popularity in the last years and that is mostly due to the competition between the models that stand tall and represent this relatively new category. One of those bikes is the Triumph Speed Triple which features a 1050cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line three-cylinder engine developing 131bhp at 9,250rpm. The Triumph features no kind of fairing whatsoever so it is a more qualified streetfighter. It is practically defined through its two headlights which seem like a bug’s eyes. The rest of the bike’s exterior is very stylish and modern featuring sharp lines which speak about the bike’s capabilities. Also characteristic to the Speed Triple are the blacked-out engine components, rims, and the single-sided swingarm. A powerful competitor that is!
Call it everything you feel
like, but never ugly. The Aprilia Tuono 1000 R is one aggressive looking
machine that reveals the Italian style with success. Basically an RSV 1000 R
without the fairing, it is the most unique looking naked motorcycle on the
streets today. It was time for me to get a feel
of another big naked and I couldn’t have been more anxious. The Aprilia
Tuono 1000 R is known for its powerful acceleration and versatile behavior
so I was in for quite a ride. I quickly fired up the two cylinders which are
positioned in Aprilia’s favorite engine configuration the V-twin which in
this case outputs 139hp and 107Nm.
The 998cc V-twin pulls very strong from down low, making the bike perfect
for city use. It also feels light and maneuverable so it can be leaned
easily. It feels practically like an RSV 1000 R with raised handlebars and
lowered footpegs. The feel in the throttle and the adrenaline levels are all
the same making this bike perfect for doing wheelies and stunts in
generally.
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