Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR 2015 road test – Road test
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Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR is more powerful than the previous model. The V4 engine has been enlarged and now delivers 175 hp. and 121 Nm of maximum torque, which on the road translates into impressive traction (typical for a two-cylinder engine) already at medium-low revs. Increases agility through revised cycling quotas and increases comfort. The new Tuono is a bike for those who like to go fast on the track but don't want to give up versatility.
Una naked powerful, energetic, very close to the Superbike RSV4 2015 and ideal for use on the track, but at the same time versatile and even more convenient for use on the road.
These are the main features of the new Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RUB... What in 2015 he changed his appearance a little, improved the aPRC electronic package, changed the dimensions of the chassis and installed an even more powerful engine with high torque.
Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RUB sold in two versions, RR and Factory (Components RSV4), with prices from 15.350 and 17.450 euros.
What a push the new V4 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR
New Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RUB First of all, it amazes with the performance of the engine, which is capable of reaching good power today. 175 h.p. and 121 Nm of torque at 9.000 rpmthanks to an increase in the volume of the V4 engine by 65 ° to 1077 cc (bore increased from 78 to 81 mm); at 8.000 rpm, it develops a power of almost 20 hp. compared to the previous model. Numbers that mean driving gain, to put it mildly, impressive from low to mid-range.
At every turn (even partial) of the throttle valve la Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RUB it responds with a grain typical of the most powerful circulating twin-cylinder engines; with the advantage that the 4-cylinder engine boasts extraordinary elongation.
Refined and efficient electronic package aPRC – shared with its extreme sister RSV4 RR / RF - equipped with traction control adjustable in 8 levels, wheel steering system (adjustable in 3 levels), electronic gearbox (which does not work when downshifting), disengageable ABS and Launch Control (starting assistance system).
Finally, Ride by Wire provides for the introduction of a new card. Race, more extreme, which combines the already known Track and Sport.
V4 multimedia platform
The most demanding and lovers of track days will be able to count on a novelty. V4-Multimedia Platform System: a smartphone app (currently running on iphone, coming soon for Android) that communicates with the bike in real time and allows you to view various useful information about driving on the track (lap times, tilt angle, utilization of the potential of motorcycles and much more) ...
It even allows you to select the pattern you are cornering and select curve by curve for anti-wheel and traction control. In short, something very close to telemetry used in racing.
Yes, powerful, but also more convenient
Driving new Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RUB more convenient thanks to the new softer saddle (thanks to the new foaming process) and 15 mm lower.
La the driver's position is slightly more loaded forward because it changes the shape of the steering wheel, but does not get tired. Increases the maneuverability of the bike thanks to the revision of cycling quotas.
The steering column changes from 25,1 ° to 24,7 °, the fork feed rate increases from 30 mm to 35 mm, and the fork feed rate changes from 107,4 mm to 99,7 mm.
Il aluminum swingarm extended by 4 mm and the suspension package (Sachs for the RR and Öhlins for the Factory) has been redesigned to provide greater comfort in everyday use.
Aesthetics that change
From an aesthetic point of view, Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR and Tuono V4 1100 Factory they have a new, more protective windshield with better aerodynamic permeability and a new LED headlight assembly that is 1,5 kg lighter.
Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RUB it is available in two charming colors, Portimao Gray and Donington Blue, while Factory is sold in exclusive Superpole graphics.
