Readers Rides: Aprilia V4 Tuono Factory Review
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- Readers Rides: Aprilia V4 Tuono Factory Review: It's time for another nosey look over a TMF viewer's pride and joy. In this latest episode of "Readers Rides" we take a look at Phil's beautiful V4 Tuono Factory and I get to take my first ever ride on an Aprilia! Huge thanks to Phil for bringing his beautiful machine over to the Missenden man-cave. Stay tuned to see how I get on....
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In Germany, this bike is commonly known as "The Thunfisch" or "The Werksthunfisch" (tuna or factory tuna) and is widely considered the best naked bike inside (and probably outside) the man-known universe. The name is derived from a spoof translation of the word tuono (tonno) and most people call their tuono "Thunfisch." There is a video of the "Thunfisch Ausfahrt 2018" (tuna ride 2018) online, where 70 tuonos ride through Austrian streets. I highly recommend you introduce that name to the English audience ;D
You germans do make me laugh!
JazzRadioFfm Excellent name!
JazzRadioFfm
In your neighbouring country (CZ) we call them the same way "tuňák" (read like: tooniack) - means "tunafish".. Very very very popular bike, as you say, probably the best naked!
And who said the Germans don’t have a sense of humour. Laughed all the way to the fishmongers 😂
Similar thing in Poland. Although I call my Gen 1 "Toadi" (from the Gummi Bears cartoon) :).
A biker's life is not complete until they've ridden an aprilia V4 :)
350 lc more like
@@daverobertson2162 & a RD500LC
Agreed they are brilliant
I agree with you all ! I have had the luck to ride an rd 350 LC once and also a V4 once and my God what really got me about the v4 was the braking power ! Never experienced a bike that can stop so well before! I ride a 990 smt ktm now but if I had an extra 4 k I think I'd buy a v4... a little bit unpractical tho haha
Italian exotica. Like the man said its not a motorcycle its an event.
The sound is superb, the power brings an instant smile of surprise and pleasure, the handling flatters you, it looks like it will kill you. When bikes bring all these attributes together they become more than the sum of their parts and take on an event like experience when ridden. Great stuff.
100% agreed! ...all the same attributes of my Panigale incidentally...(but without the comfort)
I went to Switzerland with a mate on his Tuono, I rode my Versys. We were worried about the fuel range, to the point he carried a syphone kit, but in the end not a problem at all, in fact he managed to get 120 miles on one occasion. The noise in the tunnels... perfection, what every engine should sound like.
Wow about time 😎😎 think the rev limiter lights need adjusting higher up the range. And it is like a beefed up street triple good comparison. Great review
Yes long over due this one - I'm a convert! Loved it....
@@TheMissendenFlyer Seems the limiter was set at the low 'break in' level. Delivery is perfectly linear and is as strong at the limiter as it is at 7k. It's a train of an engine...
If like me you are pre-programmed to V-Twin audio, its easy to shift too early on these. It just goes nuts from the point where you 'feel' you ought to click up (about 9k)
Missing the best part of that engine by having the Rev limiter set so low. It doesn’t really get going until after 8k.
Lamb Chop Rides you sir were one of the reasons why I bought a tuono v4 again!!🤣👍
I had the 2015 1000cc version and now the 2017. The 2015 was an awesome bike but the updates in just the 2 years are night and day. People always ask about reliability with Italian bikes and I can say I've had no mechanical issues at all. On the 2015 I had one of the headlight lense fogging up for some reason but was replaced under warranty and with the 2017 I have over 11k trouble free miles on it already.
I'll agree the fuel range isn't the best but is only because when you ride one you can't help but twist that throttle. Smiles per gallon! Also with the smiles per gallon will come rear tires, this bike can chew a rear tire in a hurry, but its balanced out because the front spends the majority of its life in the air!
The sound is so amazing, I'm a total ktm fan boy but this thing gets me extremely excited
I fitted bar risers on mine (from the aprilia shiva) which make the riding position more comfy for longer runs. No need to change any brake hoses etc. It’s a truly lovely bike.
I want one of these so badly. Beautiful bike.
Great review! Rode 225 miles on mine yesterday and got 165 miles on a tank of fuel but it was on back country roads, no city riding. Also just hit 23,000 mile mark and loved every mile!
PistolPete63 great effort with the mileage, have you had the valve clearances done?
Jim 86 yes I’ve had 2, first at 10k before a long trip I was taking and second at 22k. First one all in spec, second one 2 were slightly out of spec.
Nice job👍 bikes are meant to be ridden. Every time I get a new bike a worry about a packing on the miles and eventually just say screw it😎
What a great series. Props to anyone who's willing to share his love for his bike with the rest of us.
Thank you!
A proper video for a TOP CLASS machine, as usual.
Never rode one but something tells me that I will love it.
Cheers.
You will!
I love the sound of the v4 . It earns its name as the Thundercat . Thanks to the Gentlemen for letting us look at his machine.
I thought you'd like the Tuono V4 when you finally got around to riding one TMF. I love mine, its true, you can burn through the fuel tanks capacity in short order, but if you ease the pressure on the throttle, 40 plus mpg is possible. I rode mine back up to Yorkshire from your neck of the woods when I first bought it and sticking to the speed limits it averaged 44 mpg.
best sounding bike in the world IMO
Style ,handling and power what a great bike . Credit to Phil for keeping it in tip top condition 👍
Best bike I have ever had and I'v had Gsxr 1000 k5 , BMW s1000rr and the Tuono is the most fun with your pants on 🍻😎👍
Gorgeous. 80 miles and looking for a refuel would do my head in. Nice to see the wife’s lawnmower in shot.
There's no way it's 80 miles. I've got a '17 and ripping it I still get 120 a tank, if I'm usiing it on the highway I can get up to 150miles a tank.
120 miles until low fuel light on my RF
The guy has let paranoia get the better of him, I have a 2017 RF and you get over 100 miles before the fuel light even when pushing on. The newer bikes actually have a slightly larger fuel tank than the original V4’s, the tank is bigger than a lot of other sports & naked’s
You can get 130+ miles if you’re steady
Well done Phil and what a lovely bike. Really enjoyed that.
It sound absolutely amazing
What a stunning looking bike. One of the best sounds too.
Those graphics!
That engine!
The whole package... naughty, very very naughty! 👍
Hi TMF
Thanks for an amazing vid more of these please what a stunning bike
Just adding my thumbs up for one of the most well respected - and best looking - bikes out there.
What a beautiful beast of a bike. I'm not sure my license would last very long. Loving these Readers Rides videos.
Thanks for watching and for stopping by! All the best - TMF
Great video.. Phil seemed to ignore TMF's pet squirrel the whole time. I thought that was bordering on rude.
Nice review sir!! I’m absolutely in love with mine too!, but I’ve decided selling it to buy a Gsa again.. after living with it for 2 years and not having the allowance from the mss to have both bikes☹️ I’m just going to go back to practicality and hopefully live a bit longer including having my license.. absolutely amazing bike though!! Owned a few Aprilias in the past and this Tuono v4 is sure the best ever! Now I just hope the new 1250 Gsa comes out soon with a nice Black paintwork! Regards Dennis
Really liked the new "Reader's Rides" format. Well done Flyer; a breath of fresh air! One question though: Why do people pull straight into lane 2 on dual carriageways when there's no other traffic? PS: Think Phil's bike is cleaner than yours... HA!
I'm a big fan of the brand. I have a '16 Caponord 1200 Rally and it is fantastic. I'm hoping this super hot Tuono (TunaFish?) will bring some much deserved fame to Aprilia. Lord knows that their performance in MotoGP is not helping. Thanks for another great video! Keep up the good work! Greetings from Dallas, Texas.
Mark Austin from Texas - love that coincidence - do you know Paul Dallas from Austin? :0)
Tuono means thunder in Italian
Pretty much the only bike I'm interested in for a long time... Thanks!
Good one. Thanks.
My favorite bike and probably my next one. (Currently riding an Aprilia Shiver)
Excellent video, thoroughly enjoyable. Love the noise from that exhaust!
Great bit of video again Mr flyer, and I'm enjoying the readers rides format. Have you thought about doing a readers wives for your next video..
LOL best comment ever!!!!!
👍👍👍👍
An intentional (and characteristically clever witted) TMF conversion methinks !
He should do as he rides like a wife
Hope the weather gets better for you. We always go to the Canary Islands, guaranteed good weather, all the best
That's next month ;0)
Hi TMF, Another great vid. Readers rides is a winner mate, More please!!!
Yes me too a bit worried about the TMF pet squirrel. Distracting. Reminds me of How tickled I am. Which gives away my age.
Wow I've never harked after a naked, but this machine impressed. As a third bike in my Garage.
Lovely bike. Wow. Such a fan of the super nakeds with those bars. I really like this format of vid, TMF. Well done.
Glad you like it - thanks for watching and for stopping by!
One of those bikes that is more than the sum of its parts😉👍🏻
That is a stunning piece of art. I could just pull up a chair and look at it all day, then get on for an epic blast as I do with my RSV4 R Factory 👍
Nice one Nick!
Great idea readers rides, this bike has been on my radar so very interesting.
It needs to be BRIGHT on your radar Pete - lovely machine!
Really cool to see local videos, I lived in Hazlemere before so recognise all those roads! Subscribed.
Welcome aboard Robert!
It looks quick, it sounds quick, it is quick! Beautiful machine, great vid.
Cheers Peter!
It's seriously an amazing bike. If you haven't ridden one, I highly suggest it. Just beware that you probably won't want to take it back to the dealer. I bought mine the same day as the test ride.
I can understand why Andy....
That was great. Looking forward to more. The akra comes with a race map that is wery good and gives a couple off horses more.
Love that bike. Had a chance to ride one 2 years ago. At that time I could not believe how wonderful the stock exhaust note sounded. No idea how they got away with it, but I gather that has been strangled now by new regulations. I live in Texas and part of my test ride was stuck in hot summer traffic, not stopped but slow moving. The engine overheated a bit. No warning light but it did start knocking a bit. It cleared right up once I got up to speed but that was a bit worrying.
Luckily for me Bill high temperatures are a rarity here in Blighty! Thanks for watching, always good to hear from you - TMF
Just bought one...can’t say enough about how awesome it is
At last a review of the TV4. After owning many machines the Tuono is my biking Nirvana. As an influencer, TMF must secure a loan machine in order to inform the community about this superlative bike. Thanks to Phil for stepping up. I’m based in W London. I should like to message Phil in order to compare notes. Can you facilitate this?
Great videos. Only thing I wish you’d add is seating position. Like a quick 2 second snap with you on the bike with a mention of your height
My favourite part of your output TMF. Looking forward to seeing more of it. Would love to see you tickle something a bit older like a Ducati 996 or an early FireBlade 😉👍
Good idea, a 'then & now' with things like a cable clutch Jota, Duke 851, GSXR1100R Slab, or even a rare H-D XLCR?
Honda Rc51
Awesome bike, beast mode appears to be the favoured choice 😉
mate, which gloves were you using in this video? They're beautiful.
Amazing bike and review TMF! Sold my gen1 Tuono, will be buying another one soon, Tuono makes you feel alive :)
100% agreed....
During my summer vacation in Quebec I wanted to ride on the country side and figured I’d rent a touring bike to test ride. Haven’t found one worthy of my tastes but, that 2018 Tuono RR was begging me to try her for 24h... The best experience I’ve ever had on a motorcycle. Do I want one? Definitely. Do I need one? I would get into so much trouble. The acceleration, the sound of the V4, the road handling, just to name a few of the many attributes this bike has. I’ ll stick with my GS and Kawasaki Concours 14.... for now.
I knew you’d love it.
Sure did!
Always great videos. Many thanks.
About fuel gauges:
In this modern day and ages of technology, I'm still fascinated by comments wishing for a fuel gauge. How antiquated!
I don't need to know how much gas I have in my tank. Really.
What I want to know is: "How far can I ride before I run out of fuel?"
If I had a choice between choosing a "fuel gauge" and "distance to empty" I'd choose the later as it's more useful.
....does the Tuono have a “distance to empty” o meter then? I agree - very useful!
Ever since I test drove one of those 2 weeks ago, I know which bike will be my next bike.Thanks for the video!
Nice eh?
@@TheMissendenFlyer I am in love.
aprilia, my favourite manufacturer! 🤗 I run a RS250 & a 750 Shiver & I really like the look of the new (possibly) RS660.
Nice review, keep up the good work.
Beautiful looking ride, TMF. Shame on Aprilia for the missing fuel gauge, though. Cheers and congrats to the owner. 🏍👍🏍
I have an Austin racing GP slip on can, makes the ackrapovic sound like a Vespa ,admittedly not for everyone and has to be taken off for m o t's but really brings the bike to life
Nice idea getting viewers to bring their own bike in. 👍 well done
That's so on my list for my next bike, though I agree no fuel gage, very poor! Love this format TMF!
Cheers Dougie!
Looks like a modern bike with character! Nice
Superb! The only bike I’d swap my Moroni for. Great start to the week!
Beautiful bike. I owned t 2001 Aprilia Mille, 35,000 trouble free miles. Love my KTM but if I could have a 2nd bike the V4 Tuono would be high on the list....On a side note, great that you have guests on your video blogs now......
I'm.the same as you mate have a 990 smt and love it but would love to have that beast for rideouts in the summer.. I think I'd be banned tho because it's around 60 bhp up Ha bit of an animal
Great bike. Always loved those V4 Aprillias...
Yeha, love it. What a bike. You need to try and get one TMF. Thanks for another great vid. Take care.
That would be nice!
Loving the Readers Rides video's Mr Flyer...thanks mate
You’re welcome...
Definitely need to try one out. So far the MT-10 is the only supernaked I've ridden, and I loved it, still want to try out a Tuono and Super Duke.
Have your wallet safely out of harms way!
Thanks for the review, it helped me decide on my Tuono RR :)
Ooh nice one!
Ooh nice one!
Remember i said i lived 10 mins from you, well i just went to ONYERBIKE today near Aylesbury and brought outright a new Tuono V4 factory same as this guys with pipe and remap. getting them to deliver as a 19 plate in January, so ill look out for you this summer. Some great deals this time of year....just had to do it.
Congratulations!
Just make sure you wait for next years tuono tmf,it's coming out with electronic suspension. I'm getting 120 miles to a tank from mine, and it eats rear tyres. Awesome bike!!!
Absolute Weapon, thanks TMF
As proud owner of one T is mega mega bike...and this comes from guy who did had S1KRR and two SDR 15/17 by far T is best naked out there. Great review btw keep them coming...
6:34 I recently bought a brand new S1000R, and this may sound silly, but the #1 thing which veered me away from the Tuono when I was in the market for this class of bike was the lack of a fuel gauge, even on the brand new 2018 model Tuono Factory. That just seems mad when it's got that fancy TFT screen; the omission of a fuel gauge! Interesting video, cheers guys.
I know it's crazy isn't it - that however is the only thing I could find wrong with this beautiful machine!
Tank range is about 120 miles and 25 miles max on reserve
Gotta love the V4 engine. Although the Tuono would completely destroy it, I still love my 5th Gen VFR 800 . And these readers rides videos are brilliant. Great idea; please keep them coming Mr Flyer :)
Cheers BB and will do!
Sounds Lovely..Want it!
Me too!
A beautiful SPORTS-tourer with that sitting position. I've got one but that's a sports-TOURER. This one has no weather protection nor luggage posibilities. Nice if you like the faster life style.
Did a 5,5 hour tour yesterday. Bloody cold with a wind chill temperature of 1°C. But beautiful weather.
Nice one!
Definitely on the dream bike list, hopefully I can afford Italian some day lol
Bit gun-shy of Aprilia, had a 1000 V4, nothing but troubles, plus expensive service and valve adjustment, but boy that 1100 is beautiful, I'll keep my SP for now😊
Everything moves on.... and lessons are learnt.
You would hope so wouldn't you!
Really nice new "type" of review!
I always wanted to try one of those anyway :)
I hope you will one day have a viewer with a Zzr1400. Been waiting for you to ride one since your review of the H2 SX.
Yes - I am now in touch with Kawasaki UK so you never know, I may get a bash on one some day!
What a machine. As soon as I would be able to afford it, I think I would swap my Street Triple R (same livery as yours) for this one.
Easy!
Whilst learning to ride, the Bandit 1200 was THE naked to have. 20yrs on, the Werksthunfisch is one I'd love to hook #urwelcome ;)
Just spent $5000 Aussie (£2750) on a full system akrapovic for my 959. It is amazing but sooo much money.
That bike sounds just as good at low speeds
Loving readers rides.
Have the 750 shiver. This would be a wonderful addition
Amazing machine but that 80 odd mile range would drive me crazy. Constantly on the hunt for a fuel stop, it ain't quick when you're filling up and your mates are flying past you.
DeadHead It’s a massive shame about 80 mile range! Amazing bike but the fuel range and no gauge on top almost puts me off it! Sort it out Aprilia!
I own a 2012 and a 2017 Tuono, amazing bikes. The 2012 gets around 85 miles before the light comes one (smaller tank) and the 2017 gets no less than 120 miles before the light. Why two, the 2012 is a 1000CC and the idea was to sell it after I got the 2017 1100CC but the two bikes are so different from each other that I decided to keep both.
If you find something you like, why change! Cheers for watching - TMF
love the sound, absolutely a beast, looks well too, on to the next beauty ;-)
Another great vid Tmf!!!👍👍.....this was 3rd on list after sdr and mt10..... i got the sdr.... this is a sportsbike with straight bars.... great bike though.👍👍
An absolute monster and a stunning bike to ride , I owned the original Tuono and tried one of these a while back .
Still have my doubts that its a little overkill for road use though …. Sometimes less is more and a bike with more
accessible power may be more satisfying long term ? … not a criticism just my experience.
Yes I completely get that David, this is one of those machines that begs to be ridden (read: Brings out the nutter in you)....
Lovely bike, sounds great.
hi, we really want Aprilia to give you a tuono for a long term review, in fact they will be the most benefited from this.
Let's hope they're reading the comments!
@@jimmartin8586 & sadly Jim that's why I sold my Aprilia RR!
Lovely machine, was looking online at a few yesterday, it was minus 1 here this morning, bloody hate it. All the best mon ami 👍👍😎
Yes, I'm in Majorca at the moment and it's not very warm here either (plus biblical rain and strong winds!)....
TheMissendenFlyer gorgeous here in Tenerife today sir!😎
That's my dream bike right there. Well I have like 5 dream bikes. I lied. I think I have 10 dream bikes!
So so tempting...
Isn't it!
I’ve owned a few apes and there all been a lot of fun. I currently own a Dorsoduro 1200 which you should try one. A lot more snappy to the 750 or the new 900
best bike ive ever seen on TMF, awesome vid brother
...what you mean you didn't watch my Panigale videos? ;0)
@@TheMissendenFlyer I did but I may have been biased cause Tuono's my dream bike haha
Great vid, your legs on the bike looked in a really aggressive position as mentioned. Lovely bike.
looks great bike, im on the verge of going to buy one of these for the summer, funny i live 5 mins from you, weird seeing the roads i use all the time on video.
Where are you based Lee? ...and what do you ride in case I see you out and about!
TheMissendenFlyer havent had bike in few years. Last was gsxr 750. But been looking at this Aprilia so you may see me about. Off to bike show in morning. Brother has two Ducati’s and we both live near wendover up road.
as stated in last message just brought the Aprillia TODAY ...YEY