2009 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R Factory
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Here is a bike that really has no rivals. Whatever competition the Tuono has taken part in, it has emerged the uncontested winner and most impressive protagonist. Unrivalled on the naked racing scene, the Tuono has even taken on the fastest superbikes on their home ground – the racetrack – and won.
Aprilia Tuono 1000 R Factory History
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- Power 130.0 HP
- Displacement 998 cc
- Seat height 820.0 mm
Aprilia Tuono 1000 R Factory History & Generations Source: Wikipedia
. It is based on the Aprilia RSV Mille.
Aprilia introduced the Tuono 1000R Limited Edition for the Netherlands market only, restricted to 40 units. This version was based on the Tuono 1000 R and was equipped with a wide range of factory accessories.
Although the V2 model remained in production into that year. Following its presentation at the 2001 Bologna Motor Show, the Aprilia Tuono was introduced in a limited series of 220 individually numbered units.
Aprilia introduced a redesigned Tuono based on the RSV4 superbike, featuring a 1,000 cc 65° V4 engine. In independent dyno testing, it produced 153.6 hp (114.5 kW) and 77.1 lb⋅ft (104.5 N⋅m) of torque at the rear wheel. The Tuono V4 was offered with Aprilia's APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control) system, which included eight-level traction control, three-level wheelie control, and three-level launch control.
Refinements included an enlarged 18.5 L fuel tank, a more comfortable saddle, and a three-level race ABS system. Dyno testing measured output at 153.6 hp (114.5 kW) and 77.1 lb⋅ft (104.5 N⋅m) of torque at the rear wheel.
History text adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA.
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