Multiple disk in oil bath with patented PPC
power-assisted hydraulic control
Frame
Box section sloping twin-spar frame in
aluminium alloy. Removable aluminium alloy saddle mount frame.
Rake
25°
Trail
103.7 mm / 4.1 in
Front Suspension
Öhlins Racing Ø43 mm upside-down fork with adjustment for
spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Front Wheel Travel
120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension
Aluminium alloy double member swingarm. APS (Aprilia
Progressive System) rising rate linkages. Öhlins Racing piggy-back monoshock
with adjustment for spring preload, compression and rebound damping.
Single Ø220 mm stainless steel disc, 2 piston caliper, Brembo
Gold
Wheels
Cast aluminium alloy
Front Wheel
3.50 x 17"
Rear Wheel
6.00 x 17"
Front Tyre
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre
190/50 ZR17
Dimensions
Length: 2025 mm / 79.7 in
Width: 830 mm / 32.7 in
Height: 1100 mm / 43.3 in
Wheelbase
1410 mm / 55.5 in
Ground Clearance
99 mm / 3.9 in
Seat Height
840 mm / 33.1 in
Dry Weight
181 kg / 399 lbs
Fuel Capacity
18 L / 4.8 US gal
Fuel Reserve
4 L / 1.1 US gal
Standing
¼ Mile
11.1 sec / 210.9 km/h / 131.0 mph
Standing 0 - 100 km/h
3.5 sec
Standing 0 - 150 km/h
5.4 sec
Standing 0 - 200 km/h
10.0 sec
Standing 1000 m
20.4 sec / 244.4 km/h / 151.9 mph
Acceleration 60 - 100 km/h
4.6 sec
Acceleration 60 - 140 km/h
9.3 sec
Acceleration 100 - 140 km/h
4.7 sec
Acceleration 140 - 180 km/h
6.0 sec
Top Speed
252.3 km/h / 156.7 mp/h
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As if the regular Tuono wasn't
a maddening enough prize for indigent sportbike junkies the world over, Aprilia
has announced the launch of a special version of the vaunted naked streetfighter
dubbed the 2007 Tuono 1000R Factory.
The new machine will showcase the 60-degree V-Twin motor featured in the 2006
Factory version of the RSV Mille along with similar suspension and carbon fiber
upgrades. When former AMA SB racer Alex Gobert evaluated both the Factory and
non-Factory RSV1000R for us back in May, he painted a bright picture of the
Factory machine's improvements. Expect the limited-edition Factory Tuono to post
similar performance increases and become the object of more than one rider's
wanton bike lust.
The Tuono Factory's changes start with its engine, which is a direct derivation
of the 1000cc longitudinal 60-degree Magnesium Evolution V-Twin which powers the
RSV Factory machine. The Factory Tuono's mill features the same 57mm throttle
bodies with one injector per cylinder format utilized on the RSV Factory machine
and regular Tuono. Exhaust valves grow from 31 to 33mm and the diameter of
exhaust downpipes swell as well. These improvements, combined with improved
injection and ignition mapping, allow the 60V to pump out a claimed 139
horsepower at the crankshaft, along with 79 lb/ft of torque. This represents a
jump of 6 ponies and 4 lb/ft over the regular Tuono. Stay tuned for real-world
dyno estimates, as we are testing the non-Factory Tuono at this very moment for
an upcoming Streetfighter Comparo.
The ram-air intake system, unique for a naked bike and a prominent styling
fixture for the Tuono front end, continues to aid engine performance. The
Factory Tuono shares the same hydraulic clutch and PPC (Pneumatic Power Clutch)
system of its non-Factory sibling to divvy out the increased power through an
identical 6-speed gearbox. The latest-generation V60 also employs an Anti
Vibration Double Countershaft (AVDC) to alleviate vibration from the 60-degree
Twin.
Aside from the tweaked powerplant, the real difference between the Factory and
regular Tunonos are suspension upgrades. Just like the Factory RSV, the Factory
Tuono discards the 43mm Showa inverted fork for a 43mm Öhlins unit. An Öhlins
piggy-back monoshock also displaces the Sachs system out back. Both units are
adjustable for spring preload, compression, and rebound damping. The suspension
upgrade should exhibit the same benefits which Gobert noted in his comparison of
the two RSVs, with the Factory Öhlins units starting to pay for themselves when
a rider begins to push the envelope out on the track.
This isn't surprising as the Factory machine is purpose-built for trackdays and
other high-performance duties. To assist in that regard, the Factory machine can
be loaded with mapping for unrestricted exhaust systems. Akrapovic exhaust
systems are available as an accessory, with street-legal slip-on silencers and,
available starting this January, a complete street-legal exhaust system which
still meets Euro 3 emissions. During his RSV Factory test, Gobert took full
advantage of the opportunity to test the Akrapovic pipes back-to-back with stock
pieces. The Slovenian exhaust upgrade made a noticeable difference in
performance to the RSV out on the track, with the slip-ons adding around 5 extra
ponies and the full system upping power by 7 horsepower. Expect similar
increases to the Akrapovic upgrade on the Tuono. The stock Tuono Factory exhaust
locates catalytic converters as close as possible to collector pipes in order to
cut down emissions and ensure the exclusive Aprilia meets the Euro 3
restrictions.
The binders equipping the Factory Tuono have not changed from the Brembo Gold
radial caliper system adorning the regular machine. A pair of stainless steel
320mm rotors are grabbed by 4-piston calipers up front, while a single 220mm
disc in the rear gets pressed by a pair of 32mm pistons. The Factory also
utilizes the same metal-braided hoses.
Steering geometry does not change from the non-Factory design either. Forged
aluminum wheels replace cast hoops, although the 180/55 ZR 17 rear tires,
available as alternatives on the regular model, come standard on the Factory
(the two other tire sizes, 190/55 and 190/50, will also be available). The
twin-spar aluminum-alloy frame also remains the same, excepting the
gold-anodized finish, which, when combined with the gold Öhlins fork, gives the
Factory machine a distinctive look - again, similar to the RSV Factory.
After the engine and suspension upgrades, the main difference between Factory
and non-Factory is the carbon fiber parts which help lighten the load. The
carbon-fiber list includes: side panels, mudguards, belly pan, and spoilers. The
cumulative effect is a 8.8-lb reduction in claimed dry weight, down from 408 lbs
to the Factory's 399 lbs (Aprilia's claimed dry weight figures do not include
the battery.)
Further carbon-fiber upgrades, like guards for the expansion chamber, oil
reservoir, and footrests, as well as seat cover, are available as accessories.
The list of extra goodies also includes a track-friendly reverse shifter, tank
and tail bags, and an anti-theft system to protect your sizable investment.
Speaking of which, no MSRP figure accompanies the Factory Tuono's press info,
however, previous Tuono Factory was $5400 more than its 2005 counterpart. If the
pattern holds, the latest Factory Tuono should ring in somewhere between
$18,000-$19,000.