A fair review, well done. You are correct, there is no fuel gauge. High beam is rubbish but a small jumper wire fixes it and keeps all the lights on when you pick high beam. The fuel cut at very small throttle openings is a pain and only overcome with clutch modulation around town. As previously mentioned under one of your previous reviews, the placement of the rad and oil cooler is problematic. They both get the full force of all the rubbish thrown up by the front tyre. Having had to remove the radiator for cleaning after winter usage I now have a fender extender, screens and some duct tape running down the middle of the screens. Make sure you back flush them with low pressure water when you clean the bike. The factory comes with a pillion seat in the box. I fit mine when I want to strap a bag on the back. Never had any false neutrals so that may be you just being too indecisive with the downshifts? Bang it down and the electronics take care of everything. The ability to clutchless downshift into first at high revs is a boon as, because of the relatively high gearing, you use first a lot. You didn't mention tank range which is bad. 120 miles before the light and you are doing well, 20 miles after the light you are pushing. The OEM Akra can turns a great soundtrack into a symphony. The best bike I've ever ridden.
Something you said stuck in my head when you mentioned the bike brought out a more aggressive side in you. I have noticed the same thing in other bikes myself. When I ride some bikes I get in a hurry and pass everything on the road and when I ride others I slow down, relax and enjoy the ride more. I think it is important for riders to understand the effect the bike has on their riding style. Sorry my 2nd comment.
I love mine so much had mine since March 1st 2018 and its fantastic!! I'm 6ft 4 and it's very comfortable for 200+ miles no problem.. the factory does have a pillion seat which you just have to swap round in about 10 seconds too.. the autoblip likes to be above 4k rpm.. in higher revs it's like butter.. I've used mine for track days and touring whales and isle of man tt and I used a ruk sak with a large tank bag for luggage so its handy having a large seat to move around on.. I chose the akrapovic race exhaust as that's dealer approved and doesn't void warranty also at static noise test at cadwell park it was 103db with out baffle.. the fuel gauge is very disappointing but stick to traditional method of resetting the trip every fill up and you'll get used to getting 100 mile range before fuel light (not going slow) my best is 116 mile before light because I cant resist that v4 noise and savage torque!
Excellent review (both of them); like the well thought out "need to know" points including night riding, servicing costs; between yours and Lamb Chops videos, enjoyed so much, had to get one... just arrived yesterday and the sound is two thirds the joy! Thanks!
I know this is an older video but have to say what a brilliantly thorough review of this bike. Answered a lot of questions for me in one video. Cheers TMF 👍
Well done review! I would say this type of review actually answers my questions. I've been debating about changing up my stable a bit and this may be on my radar.
just did Sydney-Tasmania touring on this badboy. Nearly 4000km total distance, i can say that while the fuel mileage on low speed are suck, on the highway its just almost as efficient as my mate's honda Cb1000r. I normally get around 125km commuting in Sydney before the light went off, on touring i can get around 180 canyon carving and almost 225km highway ride. the riding position couldnt be better, comfy enough for me to go hours of riding, but still highly engaging when i have to carve me some canyon twist
Hi ,,Have u tryed rain mode on hwy, then once u hit the canyon then which to road mode ???? your 180kms canyon/hills rides is that when the Fuel light come on or the Max ???
Completely blown away by your review... You have been very considerate in including so many practical details about the ownership of this beauty, not just the money, but the experience of it too... Very well done !!!
You hit the nail on the head with Pros and Cons, I have the 2017 model, I also have the false neutral on the upshifts and getting the thing in Neutral can be a right pain. Hopefully next months service will address the issue.
When my bike was new I had a few moments where I thought the quick shifter/blipper could be a little smoother but each time was solved with a chain adjustment. The chain seemed to stretch a lot in first few thousand miles and it was a sure indicator when the quick shifter stopped being as smooth as it should be that it needed another adjustment. Great review for a great bike!
If I could have a 2nd bike, I think the Tuono V4 would be it. It is a stunning looking bike. My 2001 Aprilia Mille held up well, never had a problem with it so there would be no apprehension of getting another Aprila. There's a couple guys in my area that have the Tuono with after market exhaust, the sound is amazing. Thanks for the review.
Another great review. Probably not a bike I would buy but still good to see it reviewed in such detail. I notice when you wash it you don't worry about covering up the ends of the exhaust pipe to stop water going in when your using a hose. I can definitely recommend a using exhaust bungs, then you can hose away to your content without any worrying about water going down the pipes. I use Oxford bungs and they seem to work well and cost very little....The only downside is that my wife says they look like "butt plugs" (although I've no idea how she knows!).
Great review am seriously considering buying one to be more comfortable than my current s1000rr ! Sounds like it would be although the Aprilia reliability issues always puts me off !!
Spot on review. You're bang on the money with the low speed fueling but you soon learn to live with it and the lack of a fuel gauge is a pain but once again you get used to it. I've owned mine for about 6 months bow and am still loving it but just couldn't resist the new Z H2 which i'm currently running in. Excellent review as always.
@@buzzikea she's fantastic. Did a few local mountain rides and two track days so far. The suspension is sublime for the road. On the track is where you get to really hear her roar - and my God the sound!!! I'm in the fast group for trackdays and she hangs with the group very well. Looking at getting an exhaust system upgrade soon. :)
Best bike reviews on youTube! :) Could you also add to your long term reviews what the bike is like to lock up? I.E Can you chain the frame as well as the wheels, does the bike have a place to put the disk lock when not in use. Things like that. Still, so many new bikes do not have an area on the frame to chain the bike too.
Very nice review. But there are two things that you have not quite figured out about the bike. 1. It has rider modes, but unilke all the other motorcycles i have seen so far, the modes only affect the engine braking, not the throttle. So, in town, if you set it on Race mode (yeah, i know...) which has the least amount of engine braking, there is no more "jerkiness" in the throttle. Which in fact is not "jerkiness", only strong engine brake that may be quite useful when rinding fast. 2. Yes, it does not have an fuel gauge but, when the fuel warning light comes on, you get an automatic odo counting how much you have been rinding since the alarm. I can tell you that exactly after 20km, you get a second alarm, the bikes completely stops dry :)
Great review. I remember watching your video on Triumph Street cup before I bought it. I own a Triumph Street cup yellow for few years now and enjoy it. However, to ride across states on interstate-highways, to tour, I need a much comfortable motorcycle. Someone suggested the Aprilia Tuono for my next bike. But the seat height is 32.28 is a bit high for me (inseam 30).
@@TheMissendenFlyer Yes. Totally different bikes. I have been considering the BMW F 750 GS very much. Aprilia might be too powerful for me (I am not going to do wheelie or taking it to track). F 750 GS might just be right for me on highways and slight off-road at times just to explore and even for daily commute taking turns with Street cup which is a keeper. I drive BMW car past 2 decades and like BMW (cars: 328ic, 330i, 535) 5 series sedan is my current car. hence, 750 GS is top in my list.
Needs a fuel gauge, needs led headlights , bigger gas tank, needs a few little tweaks and its perfect. Build the dealer network too when they are at it!
Fantastic review once again. I love the Tuono but I don’t know if I’d have the stones to buy one with my own money. Italian bikes for you. Still an amazing machine.
Great review TMF!!! Really insightful. I am surprised on the urban ride comments about throttle response. I had same issue with Gen1 and they seem to have not solved it 15 years later.
1973mk1capri same with most new bikes these days they all need some work to stock the jerky throttles although the ride by wire is prone to this but can be sorted by way of Ecu flash and throttle map adjustments etc
You are better off with a PC5 nothing beats a PC5 map in throttle respons and smoodness!! Sure ECU gives more power but many times on many bikes ECU flash doesnt get rid om jekiness!!
I appreciate the honesty that it might be a bit much on the performance scale, I owned a Super Duke for a couple of years and came to the realization that I was either going to end up in jail or kill my self. So I “down sized” to the 790 Duke 😜.
Great review! I have just put in my Tuono to 600mil service and it will come back with Akrapovic slipon:) One note about fuel gauge, it’s actually no problem to not have one. Just show trip meter B on all the time. And reset it when you fill up. I live in Sweden so we got KM’s instead of miles, so it’s very easy to calculate 1L per KM:) I strongly feel this method is more accurate then other fuel gauges I used. Like KTM super duke, nothing happens and suddenly in the gage jumped down to the middle / lower mark. So no problem at all with no fuel gauge
Fuel gauge not really an issue you can reset trip computer, and have a rough idea of how many miles you have left. It is a faff I agree but when you owned one for a while you find ways round it :)
Love the review. I have run out of fuel because of no gauge 🙁. As MT below says. Get Ventura luggage system and tour the world. For me hugger is too short. In the wet the bike and rider get filthy. Big tyre throws everything up. Love it though.
Terrific review. I'm planning on purchasing this model in the near future. I appreciate the fine details like how difficult is it to clean and total cost of ownership. It may end up replacing my '05 Speed Triple, which is the most fun bike I've ever ridden, or they may just end up being stable mates.
Hi TMF - well that’s some glowing review and thanks for your efforts. No doubt a labour of love on this occasion. Compares v well with my Ducati Monster 1200 R but I don’t get the low speed-low rev lumpiness! The fuel gauge issue can be easily overcome by using one of the Trip meters. But what a beautiful bike! Yours aye, Alan
Great bike, though as has become quite usual on bikes generally:- It's dimensionally small. I'm just 6' tall & found it cramped after around 10 minutes of riding.
Gorgeous bike, but woefully expensive once you start looking into servicing (for me personally) Question TMF, what do you use for polish on your Penigale? keep up the great vids ^.^
I get the folks complaining about the headlights, they are not great if you ride at night regularly. But a fuel gauge? Go 110 miles, and you need gas within the next 15 miles. Easy. How is this hard for people? I own a 2018, and how many times have I said to myself, "Oh, this chassis is amazing, the bike is an absolute experience to ride each, the engine feels and sounds as good as you could want, but the whole thing is ruined because I don't have some bars telling me how much gas is left"? NEVER. I've never thought that. The real problem with this bike is tires. It DESTROYS tires. Less than 2400 miles from both Rosso 3s on the back at 36 psi. DRC2 is looking similar with even less mileage from the front compared to a Rosso 3.
Looks like it's time to revisit this bike mate. The new 2021 has finally got a fuel gauge, fixed the low speed fueling and they upgraded the ergonomics for a more relaxed riding position without compromising it's handling. Itching to see what you think of the newer model.
@@TheMissendenFlyer will do mate, just don’t be too excited on your review. You’ll most likely get me in trouble with the missus if you do as I’m quite on the edge on buying the beautiful thing, and there’s just not enough room for another bike :)
As an ex-Aprilia V4 Tuono 2017 model owner this was the best review I've seen. All good & bad aspects were absolutely correct. Well done Mr MissendenFlyer.
Interesting review and I'm sure the insurance figure of £474 reflects the value of the bike but to just add a little prospective to it, I've just renewed my house insurance for a little over half that figure..!
Agreed that it is baffling and frustrating that fuel gauges are missing on some bikes and yet all sorts of useless info are sometimes presented (lean angle?). Still, some fuel gauges are essentially useless. The one on my F700 gs is highly non-linear. I rely on my trip meter. It is more accurate and reliable. All I have to do is to remember to reset it every time I refuel. Overall, I think fuel gauges are overrated, nonetheless, I would like the option of choosing to use one or not.
I'm a long time Aprilia owner. Currently have a 2012 Tuono V4 (the one with the 3.8 gallon fuel tank so fill up every 100 miles. I also have a 2003 Tuono with the Rotax V-twin. I got that bike fresh out of the crate in 2003. The crappy on/off throttle response and poor low speed running seems to be endemic to the brand. My 03 has it, V4 has it but not as bad. But neither are anywhere near the MV Triple I serviced. I'd always wanted an MV, until I rode one. I imagine they only work when you're ringing its neck. Love the power and sound of the V4 but at least IMO, Aprilia's fit and finish was better on the older bike. Maybe they've improved from 2012 to 2020 but the 12 isn't as well put together as the 03 (the plastic bits at least). And the Rotax motors are near bullet proof and rarely if ever need a valve adjustment but the V4s need them more often.
@@TheMissendenFlyer All the pre-Piaggio road bikes have a version of Rotax's V990 60 degree Vtwin. They were tweaked over time. The first Gen bikes from the 1st Mille that came out in 2000 until their revamp in 04/05 have dual spark cylinders. The updated engines on the 2nd gen Milles and Tuonos boosted power and dropped the 2nd spark plug per cylinder. Also fun fact, Can-Am used a version of that same Rotax V990 in the early Spyder three wheeled bikes before they moved to the 1300cc Triple. And Rotax engines are used in a lot of different bikes, some small displacement Euro bikes, I think some of if not all of the BMW parallel twin bikes have Rotax mills.
Was just looking at one of these yesterday , I bought a new bmw s1000r sport a few months ago & loving it so far ,the one thing that really lets Aprillia down is the dealer network, well here in Ireland there is no official dealer yet , what is the warranty on these ? Would it be a bad bike to try move on again I wonder !! See a good few of these every year at the tt they sound great with an aftermarket can on them !!
Would you recommend this bike as a day by day bike and single bike to own? I don't know what to buy..I like nakeds bike for sure...but I don't know if I need this power everyday...but also afraid to don't miss the power.
Why do I find the Tuono so appealing? After all, my machine has two wheels, auto-blipper, horn, indicators, seat, gears, and leans around corners....but for some reason the NC750 I ride just doesn't cut the mustard compared to the Tuono....blowed if I can work it out....
Pttff wet is nothing, I’m more scared of dirt and loose gravel. :). Like how you visually show how tall the bike is when someone is on, be nice to do that in future reviews/impressions
I love the look of this bike and really fancied buying one however can’t get passed the fact it has no fuel gauge, can anyone tell me the reason for this or the benefits of not having one, it seems very strange, not to mention off putting for me, thanks.
to have a fuel gauge you need a tank with a regular shape, but because of the v4 engine the tank on the tuono has an S shape. Its not like they want to cheap on something or they dont think its important. Its just not possible with current chassis and engine position. Ducati v4 doesnt have it either for the same reason
"may just be the best super naked" coming from someone who rarely gets into qualitative comparisons, this bike must be extraordinary to warrant such praise from you. I certainly think its the best looking super naked on the market today. I'm petrified of these though. I'd be much happier on a nice torquey middleweight. Perhaps you may want to suggest to Aprilia that there is no point leaving that segment open to KTM and Triumph? I'd love a proper Italian option as well. The current range of Ducs don't cut the mustard.
You forgot one important point: Few people live in canyon or near twisty roads where they can really enjoy the ride. Compared to your Street triple, how is your Tuono in slow traffic (30m/h) in town? Is it unrideable under 20-30 m/h like some Ducati? I understand that Tuono is enjoyable only if the revs are above 6,000, otherwise it is jerky. Is this true? Can you commute on this your bike in town like on a Street Triple? Otherwise, great video. Keep up the good work.
If you want a great performance bike to just ride for outrages fun and riding twisties buy a Tuono 1100 If you want a great bike to mainly comute on but also ride the twisties on buy a Street Triple . The Tuono is smooth everywhere above 4krpm
A fair review, well done. You are correct, there is no fuel gauge. High beam is rubbish but a small jumper wire fixes it and keeps all the lights on when you pick high beam. The fuel cut at very small throttle openings is a pain and only overcome with clutch modulation around town. As previously mentioned under one of your previous reviews, the placement of the rad and oil cooler is problematic. They both get the full force of all the rubbish thrown up by the front tyre. Having had to remove the radiator for cleaning after winter usage I now have a fender extender, screens and some duct tape running down the middle of the screens. Make sure you back flush them with low pressure water when you clean the bike.
The factory comes with a pillion seat in the box. I fit mine when I want to strap a bag on the back.
Never had any false neutrals so that may be you just being too indecisive with the downshifts? Bang it down and the electronics take care of everything. The ability to clutchless downshift into first at high revs is a boon as, because of the relatively high gearing, you use first a lot.
You didn't mention tank range which is bad. 120 miles before the light and you are doing well, 20 miles after the light you are pushing.
The OEM Akra can turns a great soundtrack into a symphony. The best bike I've ever ridden.
Something you said stuck in my head when you mentioned the bike brought out a more aggressive side in you. I have noticed the same thing in other bikes myself. When I ride some bikes I get in a hurry and pass everything on the road and when I ride others I slow down, relax and enjoy the ride more. I think it is important for riders to understand the effect the bike has on their riding style. Sorry my 2nd comment.
No limit on comments Jerry! ...and I 100% agree, I ride differently when I'm on my Panigale v my GS for example....
@@TheMissendenFlyer Agree totally. I ride totally differently on my MT10, Suzuki VZ1600 or my Velosolex!
Do you prefer the Tuono or the Panigale?
As a Tuono owner for nearly 3 years now your review of this motorcycle is spot on!
Glad we concur Pete!
I can confirm, it's very hard to stay calm on this furious machine. But what a joy it is to ride!
Thanks for the review TMF.
I own a 2018 tuono factory and it’s class act amazing bike 👌👌
I love mine so much had mine since March 1st 2018 and its fantastic!! I'm 6ft 4 and it's very comfortable for 200+ miles no problem.. the factory does have a pillion seat which you just have to swap round in about 10 seconds too.. the autoblip likes to be above 4k rpm.. in higher revs it's like butter.. I've used mine for track days and touring whales and isle of man tt and I used a ruk sak with a large tank bag for luggage so its handy having a large seat to move around on.. I chose the akrapovic race exhaust as that's dealer approved and doesn't void warranty also at static noise test at cadwell park it was 103db with out baffle.. the fuel gauge is very disappointing but stick to traditional method of resetting the trip every fill up and you'll get used to getting 100 mile range before fuel light (not going slow) my best is 116 mile before light because I cant resist that v4 noise and savage torque!
" touring whales " would that be Blue, Humpback, Finn, Sperm or just killer?
@@RichardASK not another Internet troll...
This review helped me take the plunge. Just ordered a new one. Thank you 👍
Excellent review (both of them); like the well thought out "need to know" points including night riding, servicing costs; between yours and Lamb Chops videos, enjoyed so much, had to get one... just arrived yesterday and the sound is two thirds the joy! Thanks!
Congratulations!
I know this is an older video but have to say what a brilliantly thorough review of this bike. Answered a lot of questions for me in one video. Cheers TMF 👍
Glad to help!
Test rode one of these yesterday, very impressed by it , great sound from that v4
These in-depth reviews are a really valuable resource, thanks.
Thank you"!
I'm usually not wild about Italian designed bikes, but this bike is in full time beast mode and looks the part. Love It!
The only engine configuration, I’ve never owned or ridden over my 40 yrs riding motorcycle s. Cheers Shane 🇬🇧 uk
Well done review! I would say this type of review actually answers my questions. I've been debating about changing up my stable a bit and this may be on my radar.
just did Sydney-Tasmania touring on this badboy. Nearly 4000km total distance, i can say that while the fuel mileage on low speed are suck, on the highway its just almost as efficient as my mate's honda Cb1000r. I normally get around 125km commuting in Sydney before the light went off, on touring i can get around 180 canyon carving and almost 225km highway ride. the riding position couldnt be better, comfy enough for me to go hours of riding, but still highly engaging when i have to carve me some canyon twist
Hi ,,Have u tryed rain mode on hwy, then once u hit the canyon then which to road mode ???? your 180kms canyon/hills rides is that when the Fuel light come on or the Max ???
Completely blown away by your review... You have been very considerate in including so many practical details about the ownership of this beauty, not just the money, but the experience of it too...
Very well done !!!
Thank you - one tries ones best!
You hit the nail on the head with Pros and Cons, I have the 2017 model, I also have the false neutral on the upshifts and getting the thing in Neutral can be a right pain. Hopefully next months service will address the issue.
When my bike was new I had a few moments where I thought the quick shifter/blipper could be a little smoother but each time was solved with a chain adjustment. The chain seemed to stretch a lot in first few thousand miles and it was a sure indicator when the quick shifter stopped being as smooth as it should be that it needed another adjustment.
Great review for a great bike!
Thank you, and thanks for watching!
If I could have a 2nd bike, I think the Tuono V4 would be it. It is a stunning looking bike. My 2001 Aprilia Mille held up well, never had a problem with it so there would be no apprehension of getting another Aprila. There's a couple guys in my area that have the Tuono with after market exhaust, the sound is amazing. Thanks for the review.
Another great review. Probably not a bike I would buy but still good to see it reviewed in such detail. I notice when you wash it you don't worry about covering up the ends of the exhaust pipe to stop water going in when your using a hose. I can definitely recommend a using exhaust bungs, then you can hose away to your content without any worrying about water going down the pipes. I use Oxford bungs and they seem to work well and cost very little....The only downside is that my wife says they look like "butt plugs" (although I've no idea how she knows!).
Sold mine, why, because I knew I would lose my licence or worse! So well balanced and the intoxicating engine noise, so sexy!!
Thanks TMF
Ditto.
What do you ride now ?
Still looking....Ducati / Triumph maybe??
Iain Ian I’m in the same predicament. Have you manage to find something to replace the Tuono?
Nothing to replace the Tuono as yet......see what the new year brings!
Great review am seriously considering buying one to be more comfortable than my current s1000rr ! Sounds like it would be although the Aprilia reliability issues always puts me off !!
Spot on review. You're bang on the money with the low speed fueling but you soon learn to live with it and the lack of a fuel gauge is a pain but once again you get used to it. I've owned mine for about 6 months bow and am still loving it but just couldn't resist the new Z H2 which i'm currently running in. Excellent review as always.
You should make some kind of excel chart which lists the ownership costs or every bike you review
Best review I’ve seen for the Tuono!. I am going to buy this bike!
I get mine in 5 days! congrats to you!
@@fightingcarrot how's your new baby =)?
@@buzzikea she's fantastic. Did a few local mountain rides and two track days so far. The suspension is sublime for the road. On the track is where you get to really hear her roar - and my God the sound!!! I'm in the fast group for trackdays and she hangs with the group very well. Looking at getting an exhaust system upgrade soon. :)
Love the tuono, want one.
Best bike reviews on youTube! :) Could you also add to your long term reviews what the bike is like to lock up? I.E Can you chain the frame as well as the wheels, does the bike have a place to put the disk lock when not in use. Things like that. Still, so many new bikes do not have an area on the frame to chain the bike too.
Great bike and review, aftermarket exhaust is sorely needed, that stocker looks ginormous !
Love the fact that you go from a Chinese 125 to the Tuono and give them both pretty much same air time. Bikers are a broad church!
I love all bikes!
Very nice review. But there are two things that you have not quite figured out about the bike.
1. It has rider modes, but unilke all the other motorcycles i have seen so far, the modes only affect the engine braking, not the throttle. So, in town, if you set it on Race mode (yeah, i know...) which has the least amount of engine braking, there is no more "jerkiness" in the throttle. Which in fact is not "jerkiness", only strong engine brake that may be quite useful when rinding fast.
2. Yes, it does not have an fuel gauge but, when the fuel warning light comes on, you get an automatic odo counting how much you have been rinding since the alarm. I can tell you that exactly after 20km, you get a second alarm, the bikes completely stops dry :)
This is one of the two bikes topping my list this year. Great video TMF!
Peace!
Great review. I remember watching your video on Triumph Street cup before I bought it. I own a Triumph Street cup yellow for few years now and enjoy it. However, to ride across states on interstate-highways, to tour, I need a much comfortable motorcycle. Someone suggested the Aprilia Tuono for my next bike. But the seat height is 32.28 is a bit high for me (inseam 30).
Yeah true - quite a change from the Street Cup I must say!
@@TheMissendenFlyer Yes. Totally different bikes. I have been considering the BMW F 750 GS very much. Aprilia might be too powerful for me (I am not going to do wheelie or taking it to track). F 750 GS might just be right for me on highways and slight off-road at times just to explore and even for daily commute taking turns with Street cup which is a keeper. I drive BMW car past 2 decades and like BMW (cars: 328ic, 330i, 535) 5 series sedan is my current car. hence, 750 GS is top in my list.
Awesome review as always! I now want one! Keep up the great work. 👍😎
Really really good review, I need one of those bike dryers.. brilliant
They are good - did you see my review?
puds boi Get a pet dryer mate, do the same job for about half the price
TheMissendenFlyer I’ll take a look
PS You wouldn't want your pet on the receiving end of my bike dryer!!
Needs a fuel gauge, needs led headlights , bigger gas tank, needs a few little tweaks and its perfect. Build the dealer network too when they are at it!
I can't wait for the video of you turning an airplane. Lol...Great review. I think that's the best looking tuono yet
If there is a thing called a "heart bike" this would definitely be mine :) Thanks for posting.
And " soul " too
Very nice review...no wasted time! Thanks!
Thank you!
Great review 👌
Thank you!
Great review as always TMF, you just about covered everything. Great looking bike.
Fantastic review once again. I love the Tuono but I don’t know if I’d have the stones to buy one with my own money. Italian bikes for you. Still an amazing machine.
Great review TMF!!! Really insightful. I am surprised on the urban ride comments about throttle response. I had same issue with Gen1 and they seem to have not solved it 15 years later.
Fit a after market slip on and get the ECU flashed and will get rid of low speed jerkiness as they are mapped very lean from factory
1973mk1capri same with most new bikes these days they all need some work to stock the jerky throttles although the ride by wire is prone to this but can be sorted by way of Ecu flash and throttle map adjustments etc
You are better off with a PC5 nothing beats a PC5 map in throttle respons and smoodness!! Sure ECU gives more power but many times on many bikes ECU flash doesnt get rid om jekiness!!
Yes, I also rode and loved the Tuono. And I too realized that owning one would put me in a prison cell or a coffin.
But what a way to go 🤔
I appreciate the honesty that it might be a bit much on the performance scale, I owned a Super Duke for a couple of years and came to the realization that I was either going to end up in jail or kill my self. So I “down sized” to the 790 Duke 😜.
Great review as usual, keep up the good work!
Great review for a great motorcycle👍. Unfortunately it is difficult to find a good Aprilia dealer (motorcycle, not scooter) in Germany...
Another fantastic review on an awesome bike. Cheers.
Cheers!
On touring with the Tuono and luggage, Kriega have got some nice hoops that you can fit under the seat and attach their US range to it.
The Tuono factory comes with a pillion seat as too, which can be fitted easily and with bags such as kriega for touring.
I've stayed in Peterborough for a little while years ago, lovely place.
Excellent review - thank you 👍
Great review!
I have just put in my Tuono to 600mil service and it will come back with Akrapovic slipon:)
One note about fuel gauge, it’s actually no problem to not have one. Just show trip meter B on all the time. And reset it when you fill up. I live in Sweden so we got KM’s instead of miles, so it’s very easy to calculate 1L per KM:) I strongly feel this method is more accurate then other fuel gauges I used. Like KTM super duke, nothing happens and suddenly in the gage jumped down to the middle / lower mark.
So no problem at all with no fuel gauge
one liter per kilometer?!
OldManTriple Sorry, per 10km :)
That's one great motor bike there is no getting away from it . How much would I just love to have one .
Cool honest review. Spot on.
Thank you!
Fuel gauge not really an issue you can reset trip computer, and have a rough idea of how many miles you have left. It is a faff I agree but when you owned one for a while you find ways round it :)
Shouldn’t have to though is my feeling....
Great review! Thanks for the effort...👍
Thank you for watching!
Don’t forget your tank will swell and bubble from the ethanol content in our fuel. Does about 26mpg real world figures.
Love the review. I have run out of fuel because of no gauge 🙁. As MT below says. Get Ventura luggage system and tour the world. For me hugger is too short. In the wet the bike and rider get filthy. Big tyre throws everything up. Love it though.
Great review as always!
Terrific review. I'm planning on purchasing this model in the near future. I appreciate the fine details like how difficult is it to clean and total cost of ownership. It may end up replacing my '05 Speed Triple, which is the most fun bike I've ever ridden, or they may just end up being stable mates.
Glad you found my review of interest - cheers!
I owned a Tuono. It should not turn off the normal lights when switching to high beam
Another great review Tmf .love the bike but cost to buy to much but if I had money I definitely would have .thanks danny
I guess you could add a section to the reviews. "Am I likely to lose my licence on this?" . Tuono V4 is probably "yes" :)
Another excellent review.
Thanks!
Hi TMF - well that’s some glowing review and thanks for your efforts. No doubt a labour of love on this occasion. Compares v well with my Ducati Monster 1200 R but I don’t get the low speed-low rev lumpiness! The fuel gauge issue can be easily overcome by using one of the Trip meters. But what a beautiful bike! Yours aye, Alan
Excellent review!
Cheers
Thank you very much!
Great bike, though as has become quite usual on bikes generally:- It's dimensionally small.
I'm just 6' tall & found it cramped after around 10 minutes of riding.
A mod alot do is jumper the cable to keep dipped on when you run full beam. The other is to change to led bulbs which make a big difference
Gorgeous bike, but woefully expensive once you start looking into servicing (for me personally)
Question TMF, what do you use for polish on your Penigale?
keep up the great vids ^.^
Autoglym tends to be my go to polish.....
Great review, as per usual.
Cheers Lea.....
Turning circle and lack of a fuel gauge would nix it for me. I haven't heard one so can't comment on the exhaust. But it IS a beautiful bike!
Nope doesn't have fuel gauge and fuel economy is pretty rubbish. Luckily it turns fuel into glorious noise.
I make 6 - 6.5 l/100 km on curvy roads and hills. It's not such bad fuel economy.
@@Michael_NV Just comparing it to my 1290SDR which return 4.5L-5.5L/100km. The Tuono is still a better bike however.
Do you buy this bike for the enviroment or to enjoy?
@@Lightspeeders Compromise of both.
Still better on milage than MT-10
Awesome review. TMF, if you had to pick either the MT 10, Tuono, S1000r or superduke, which one would you wack in the garage?
Great question!!! It wouldn’t be the s1000r is what I can say!
I get the folks complaining about the headlights, they are not great if you ride at night regularly.
But a fuel gauge? Go 110 miles, and you need gas within the next 15 miles. Easy. How is this hard for people? I own a 2018, and how many times have I said to myself, "Oh, this chassis is amazing, the bike is an absolute experience to ride each, the engine feels and sounds as good as you could want, but the whole thing is ruined because I don't have some bars telling me how much gas is left"?
NEVER. I've never thought that. The real problem with this bike is tires. It DESTROYS tires. Less than 2400 miles from both Rosso 3s on the back at 36 psi. DRC2 is looking similar with even less mileage from the front compared to a Rosso 3.
Looks like it's time to revisit this bike mate. The new 2021 has finally got a fuel gauge, fixed the low speed fueling and they upgraded the ergonomics for a more relaxed riding position without compromising it's handling. Itching to see what you think of the newer model.
Yes I'd love a go Stephen - stay tuned!
@@TheMissendenFlyer will do mate, just don’t be too excited on your review. You’ll most likely get me in trouble with the missus if you do as I’m quite on the edge on buying the beautiful thing, and there’s just not enough room for another bike :)
Awesome bike, great review. BTW, the bike's screen at night was in night mode.
As an ex-Aprilia V4 Tuono 2017 model owner this was the best review I've seen. All good & bad aspects were absolutely correct. Well done Mr MissendenFlyer.
Glad we concur! Cheers....
Interesting review and I'm sure the insurance figure of £474 reflects the value of the bike but to just add a little prospective to it, I've just renewed my house insurance for a little over half that figure..!
The Silver Fox Travels ha-ha yes indeed. I guess not many houses get stollen though😆
Very in depth video !
Glad you think so!
That dip is way better than full beam. At last, someone has a major service that is more expensive than the major service on my v-strom ;-)
Ok, you finally persuaded me. After 30 years of cleaning various bikes, I’ve ordered a bike dryer. Can’t persuade me about the Aprilia though.
I hope you used my link!
Great review.
Thanks
12:46 "Is that a Supra??!!"
It's the UK mate, quite common.
Agreed that it is baffling and frustrating that fuel gauges are missing on some bikes and yet all sorts of useless info are sometimes presented (lean angle?). Still, some fuel gauges are essentially useless. The one on my F700 gs is highly non-linear. I rely on my trip meter. It is more accurate and reliable. All I have to do is to remember to reset it every time I refuel. Overall, I think fuel gauges are overrated, nonetheless, I would like the option of choosing to use one or not.
Me too!
How many miles would you get to a full tank?
I'm a long time Aprilia owner. Currently have a 2012 Tuono V4 (the one with the 3.8 gallon fuel tank so fill up every 100 miles. I also have a 2003 Tuono with the Rotax V-twin. I got that bike fresh out of the crate in 2003. The crappy on/off throttle response and poor low speed running seems to be endemic to the brand. My 03 has it, V4 has it but not as bad. But neither are anywhere near the MV Triple I serviced. I'd always wanted an MV, until I rode one. I imagine they only work when you're ringing its neck.
Love the power and sound of the V4 but at least IMO, Aprilia's fit and finish was better on the older bike. Maybe they've improved from 2012 to 2020 but the 12 isn't as well put together as the 03 (the plastic bits at least). And the Rotax motors are near bullet proof and rarely if ever need a valve adjustment but the V4s need them more often.
Cool - Love the idea of a Rotax on a bike (I know them as microlight engines!).....
@@TheMissendenFlyer All the pre-Piaggio road bikes have a version of Rotax's V990 60 degree Vtwin. They were tweaked over time. The first Gen bikes from the 1st Mille that came out in 2000 until their revamp in 04/05 have dual spark cylinders. The updated engines on the 2nd gen Milles and Tuonos boosted power and dropped the 2nd spark plug per cylinder.
Also fun fact, Can-Am used a version of that same Rotax V990 in the early Spyder three wheeled bikes before they moved to the 1300cc Triple.
And Rotax engines are used in a lot of different bikes, some small displacement Euro bikes, I think some of if not all of the BMW parallel twin bikes have Rotax mills.
Was just looking at one of these yesterday , I bought a new bmw s1000r sport a few months ago & loving it so far ,the one thing that really lets Aprillia down is the dealer network, well here in Ireland there is no official dealer yet , what is the warranty on these ? Would it be a bad bike to try move on again I wonder !! See a good few of these every year at the tt they sound great with an aftermarket can on them !!
Would you recommend this bike as a day by day bike and single bike to own? I don't know what to buy..I like nakeds bike for sure...but I don't know if I need this power everyday...but also afraid to don't miss the power.
Certainly - this is an easy bike to live with....
Why do I find the Tuono so appealing? After all, my machine has two wheels, auto-blipper, horn, indicators, seat, gears, and leans around corners....but for some reason the NC750 I ride just doesn't cut the mustard compared to the Tuono....blowed if I can work it out....
I wonder if the throttle spacer kit you put on your Panigale would work & stop the free play bit exy for servicing , bit a nice bile 👍😎
It’s a cable to Ride by Wire setup. There is a tension adjustment. Also, riding mode affects how direct the throttle is.
@@ChrisMag100 👍👍😎
12:48 just a casual MK4 Supra sitting there...
This will be my next bike! 😀
Pttff wet is nothing, I’m more scared of dirt and loose gravel. :).
Like how you visually show how tall the bike is when someone is on, be nice to do that in future reviews/impressions
I love the look of this bike and really fancied buying one however can’t get passed the fact it has no fuel gauge, can anyone tell me the reason for this or the benefits of not having one, it seems very strange, not to mention off putting for me, thanks.
Yeah there's no excuse for it this day and age is there Allan - you can live without one for sure but why should we have to!
to have a fuel gauge you need a tank with a regular shape, but because of the v4 engine the tank on the tuono has an S shape. Its not like they want to cheap on something or they dont think its important. Its just not possible with current chassis and engine position. Ducati v4 doesnt have it either for the same reason
"may just be the best super naked" coming from someone who rarely gets into qualitative comparisons, this bike must be extraordinary to warrant such praise from you. I certainly think its the best looking super naked on the market today. I'm petrified of these though. I'd be much happier on a nice torquey middleweight. Perhaps you may want to suggest to Aprilia that there is no point leaving that segment open to KTM and Triumph? I'd love a proper Italian option as well. The current range of Ducs don't cut the mustard.
I don’t think Aprilia are likely to listen to me!!
Isn't the small fuel tank the most cited complaint? Fuel range of only 100 miles or so?
about 120-130miles per tank is what my research indicates - not brilliant, but about the same as my Panigale .....
You forgot one important point: Few people live in canyon or near twisty roads where they can really enjoy the ride. Compared to your Street triple, how is your Tuono in slow traffic (30m/h) in town? Is it unrideable under 20-30 m/h like some Ducati? I understand that Tuono is enjoyable only if the revs are above 6,000, otherwise it is jerky. Is this true? Can you commute on this your bike in town like on a Street Triple?
Otherwise, great video. Keep up the good work.
If you want a great performance bike to just ride for outrages fun and riding twisties buy a Tuono 1100
If you want a great bike to mainly comute on but also ride the twisties on buy a Street Triple .
The Tuono is smooth everywhere above 4krpm
Ducati has lit controls as well. Well atleast on the new diavel.
...my Panigale doesn't!
Great Reivew mate!
What a fantastic beautiful Bike!
12:46 Is that a Toyota Supra?! (Or just some fake kit?)
Probably a supra, they're not too uncommon here in the UK, a guy a few houses away has one and a guy I know has had two 1300hp ones
@@JackSwatman
Nice! Cheers.