FEATURES
Here is a bike that really has no rivals. Whatever competition the Tuono has taken part in, it hasemerged the uncontested winner and most impressive protagonist. Unrivalled on the nakedracing scene, the Tuono has even taken on the fastest superbikes on their home ground -the racetrack - and won.
On the road the Tuono is in a class of its own. On the racetrack it is a proven winner. Hungry forsuccess, the Tuono has been an exceptional flag-bearer for Aprilia's motorcycle design philosophyeven outside its native Italy, and has demonstrated its prowess in epic races like the Isle of MannTT and the Macao GP. Now the Tuono 1000 R Factory has picked up where the victoriousTuono Racing left off, with even better technical characteristics and performance.
With the arrival of the new Factory version, the fastest naked on the track and the meanest on theroad clearly demonstrates its racing spirit. The Tuono 1000 R Factory delivers power that issimply unthinkable for any other twin, with a chassis that is more sophisticated than ever and easilyon a par with the best superbikes. The new Tuono 1000 R Factory is a truly professional machinefor all those riders who demand the state of the art in technology and the absolute maximum inperformance. Expert riders with a taste for the exceptional will know how to appreciate the recordbeatingperformance of this stupendous street-fighter.
A new engine, new suspension, ultra-light wheels and a host of carbon fibre componentshave boosted performance and reduced weight to a new record for this type of bike. As withthe RSV 1000 R Factory, from which it has been derived, the Tuono 1000 R Factory is designedand built for "total ridability", a concept that has always characterised high performance Apriliamotorcycles.
Thanks to the many improvements introduced, the Tuono 1000 R Factory sets new standards forperformance nakeds. The following are the most important of its unique characteristics.
- The latest generation Magnesium 60 V twin engine with bigger exhaust valves
- New, larger diameter exhaust pipes
- New external catalytic converters located nearer to the collector pipes for enhancedefficiency and environmental friendliness
- New injection mapping
- Fully adjustable hlins Racing 43 mm fork
- Fully adjustable hlins piggy back monoshock
- Anodised finish, forged aluminium wheels by OZ
- New carbon fibre belly pan
- Carbon fibre side panels
- Carbon fibre mudguards
- Carbon fibre spoilers
- Dedicated fasteners with countersunk screw heads
The Tuono 1000 R Factory is a special bike for special riders, people who appreciate exclusivedesign and build quality and who also know how to derive maximum pleasure and satisfaction fromthe amazing power and handling of the world's most competitive naked. When it was firstintroduced, the Aprilia Tuono 1000 R set new standards for all big nakeds. Now, the Tuono 1000 RFactory has raised the bar even higher, establishing the perfect synthesis between quality,technology, and finish.
The performance of the Tuono 1000 R Factory has been boosted to record levels by adopting thesame latest generation engine that powers the 2006 RSV 1000 R Factory. Now developing 102kW (139 HP) at the crank and a maximum torque of nearly 11 kgm at only 8,500 rpm, theAprilia Tuono R Factory is the uncontested leader of all naked twins.
An even more sophisticated chassis enhances the bike's exceptional dynamics under allpossible conditions and enables you to perform like a true professional not only on the road but onthe track too.
STYLE
The bike's styling is like its performance: extreme. The Factory takes the whole Tuono concept toits logical conclusion, even in terms of design. With its aggressive graphics and sporty colourschemes, it is simply impossible to mistake the Tuono 1000 R Factory. The most stunningadvanced technology is laid bare on a bike that is proud to show exactly what it's made of.
The fork, frame, swingarm and wheels are all rigorously exposed, because on the Tuono1000 R Factory, fundamental to performance means fundamental to style. The aggressivelooking nose fairing with close-mounted twin headlights is a universally recognised feature of theTuono, so naturally it remains an essential part of the new, mean looking Factory.
The nose fairinghas been tested in the wind tunnel to provide maximum wind protection for the rider and togenerate lift at high speeds, keeping handling light and precise at all times.The new engine's record performance would not be possible without super-efficient aspiration. TheTuono's Air Runner ram air intake plays a major role in ensuring effective engine breathing.The Tuono is the only naked equipped with this exclusive air intake system.
The Magnesium Evolution 60 V twin engine
The 1000 cc Magnesium Evolution 60 V twin engine is directly derived from the unit that powersthe 2006 RSV 1000 R Factory. Only minor modifications have been made to boost torque andmuscle at low revs. In its latest form, this is the top performing engine on any production twin.Its exceptional power output is not only fully usable but is always delivered with Aprilia's legendaryreliability.
New, larger exhaust valves (increased from 31 to 33 mm in diameter) improve enginebreathing, as do the new, larger diameter exhaust downpipes. Thanks to these advances, thenew Magnesium V twin puts out more power than ever, achieving an amazing 139 HP at 9,500rpm, as well as an impressive torque of 10.9 kgm at 8,500 rpm, a figure that clearly tells youwhat sort of muscle you can expect even at low engine speeds.
The new silencers feature catalytic converters located as near as possible to the collectorpipes. This solution has cut converter activation time by 50% and further slashed emissions,keeping them well within the threshold imposed by Euro 3 standards. The second exhaust pipesection has been extended by 200 mm to improve torque at low revs.
In parallel with optimised through-flow and combustion dynamics, the new bike also incorporatesimproved ignition and injection mapping designed to improve power delivery at all enginespeeds.
The following are the most essential characteristics of the Magnesium Evolution 60 V twinengine:
- New, optimised cylinder heads with larger diameter valves and one spark plug percylinder
- 57 mm throttle bodies with one injector per cylinder
- High strength conrods
- Reduced overall weight thanks to a large number of magnesium engine parts
- Close ratio gearbox
- Dry sump lubrication system with two trochoid pumps and separate oil tank and oil cooler
- Mixed gear and chain valve timing drive with the two gears (one per timing chain)located in the crankcase to reduce cylinder head dimensions
- Anti Vibration Double Countershaft (AVDC)
- Hydraulic action clutch assisted by Aprilia's patented PPC (Pneumatic Power Clutch)system to control rear wheel bounce during fierce braking
The Tuono 1000 R Factory has inherited the RSV's ram air duct, with an intake just below theheadlights. The intake remains exactly on the bike's centreline, where ram air pressure is highest.Air reaches the generous 10.3 litre airbox through the Air Runner duct (which also supports thenose fairing and instrumentation) under enough pressure to allow the engine to develop its fullpower potential. Thanks to the Air Runner system, airbox overpressure increases with speed,leading to a 3% gain in maximum power at top speed.
An engine management unit made in conjunction with Siemens VDO controls all engineparameters. The ECU receives real time signals from 15 parameter sensors, processes them andcontrols the actuators in real time too, keeping the engine running smoothly at all times.
The flash EPROM already contains racing mapping for unrestricted exhausts. Aprilia serviceengineers can therefore easily load it on request from customers who intend to use their bikesexclusively on the racetrack.
CHASSIS
In line with Aprilia practice, the frame incorporates aluminium-silicon castings and Peraluman 450pressings in a super-sophisticated structure that is more rigid yet lighter than ever before.Weighing in at less than 10 kg (9,650 grams to be precise) the frame of the Tuono 1000 RFactory is the lightest on any bike of this type.
The swingarm features a special double member design that provides a clear passage for thenew twin silencer exhaust system, and weighs an amazing 4,860 grams, well under theswingarm weight benchmark of 5 kg.
Another factor that contributes to the bike's unrivalled handling is its minimal unsuspended weight.The Tuono 1000 R Factory is equipped with ultra-light forged aluminium wheels,manufactured by OZ to Aprilia specifications. The dramatic weight saving achieved by thesefundamental components has minimised inertia and created a bike that is more responsive andprecise than ever in establishing trajectories through bends. Lighter wheels also mean lessresistance to acceleration and braking, and therefore even better performance.
Superb handling on the track is also ensured by fitting the new Tuono 1000 R Factory with 180/55rear tyres, specially selected to promote manoeuvrability and responsiveness without penalisinggrip. As with all sporting Aprilias, however, the Tuono 1000 R Factory is actually homologated foruse with three different tyre sizes: 180/55, 190/50 and 190/55.
SUSPENSION
Maximum performance on the racetrack does not allow for compromises in suspension. That iswhy the system fitted to the Tuono 1000 R Factory is state-of-the-art. An hlins 43 mm upsidedown fork guarantees unrivalled action and precision. The unit is obviously fully adjustable inspring preload and compression and rebound damping, to permit all riders to find the most suitablesettings for their own level of skill and experience.
The hlins monoshock at the rear is also fully adjustable and specially selected for itssmoothness and precision action. Like the forks, this unit makes a major contribution to the roadand track handling of the Tuono 1000 R Factory.
BRAKING SYSTEM
The Tuono 1000 R was already fitted with the best braking technology on the market: Brembo Goldradial calipers. The Tuono 1000 R Factory benefits from the same advanced system. The frontcalipers are fitted with four separate pads (one per piston), made from a special sintered material,to double the number of leading edges in the pad-disc system and deliver greater brakingpower for the same effort at the lever.
The two 320 mm floating steel discs feature a narrower braking track to minimise inertia andweight, and are fixed in place by Aprilia's exclusive six spoke flange.The rear braking system is Brembo Gold too, with a 220 mm stainless steel disc and a caliperwith two 32 mm pistons.
The front and rear brakes both use aeronautical metal braided hoses to eliminate thesponginess inevitably associated with conventional brake hoses and to ensure maximum brakingprecision.
COMPONENTS
The Tuono 1000 R Factory is a special machine in every way, as is every component on it.Made from top quality carbon fibre, aluminium and magnesium, only the best componentsavailable have been used to ensure that the bike is not only amazingly powerful, but extremely lightand absolutely unique among nakeds.
The following components deserve special mention:
- The new belly pan, side panels and mudguards are made from carbon fibre, contributing(together with the forged aluminium wheels) to a new record weight for this class of bike (181 kgdry weight*).
- The dashboard is a mixed (digital-analog) unit. It receives all its data over a single electricalsystem CAN line, and acts as an integral part of the autodiagnostic system thanks to a builtincomputerised memory unit. Among other functions, the dashboard provides a self-timingfunction for use on the racetrack, complete with 40 lap memory. The dashboard is extremelymodern and compact in design and the entire system weighs only a few kilograms. Allfunctions are controlled from two practical push-buttons incorporated in the lighting switch block onthe left handlebar.
- The dashboard's LED backlighting can also be adjusted to three levels of intensity.
- The headlight cluster is derived from that of the RSV, and incorporates four light units forperfect night-time visibility.
- The ignition key is internally coded, and the ignition block is fitted with an engine immobiliseras standard.
4 YEAR WARRANTY
Aprilia performance guaranteed.Exhaustive duration testing throughout development has created a motorcycle that is totallyreliable in every single component. That is why Aprilia is happy to offer the Tuono 1000 R Factoryfor sale under the "ENJOY ME" scheme, which provides a 2+2 year warranty to preserve the valueof your investment. Registration for the scheme is optional and linked to a maintenanceprogramme that extends the duration of the warranty to four years.