Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 & RSV4 Engine Maps Overview - Sport, Track, and Race (2017-2020)
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- In this video, we'll cover the three different engine modes that the 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 Aprilia Tuono V4 and RSV4 are capable of.
There are three maps: Sport, Track, and Race. Each of these maps has some minor and prevalent differences that change the way the bike rides in terms of throttle response, power delivery, and engine braking. I do my best to demonstrate the differences between each, but being that a lot of what happens is feeling, it may be a bit difficult to discern on video. That said, you can trust that I mean everything I say and describe.
Enjoy, and be sure to like, subscribe, and drop a comment below! Happy riding! :)
Not sure if someone has already mentioned it, but the main reason you don't want engine braking on track/race is you don't want to upset the balance of the bike if you need to suddenly let off throttle. Near/at the limit, if you release the throttle too quickly and you have a lot of engine braking, the sudden shift of weight from back to front can cause the front tire to wash out in a turn or the back end to suddenly slide. You kind of eluded to it with saying you want to modulate the balance with the brake, which is correct, but it's that high level of balance shift with sudden throttle changes that we really want to avoid.
Great point, Conan! The reduced engine braking definitely makes it easier to control the weight transfer when transitioning from the throttle to the brakes. Not sure if I ever really connected the dots there, as I haven't experienced the rear getting out of shape just from coming off the throttle, but it makes sense. Thanks for adding that! 🙂
@@hiimchad Not to belabor the point, but for anyone reading and asking, "why have engine braking at all?" I thought it would be worth noting why. You mentioned the throttle bodies closing, and I'm sure you're aware, but if you are totally off throttle, the butterfly valves on the intakes would be 100% closed, which creates a vacuum, which causes more effort for the pistons to move, which is what we feel as engine braking. With the throttle bodies closed, we're also using the least amount of fuel, and on the street, better gas milage is a concern. For some people, anyway :P. On track we aren't concerned with fuel economy so leaving the throttle valves open is the way to go.
@black350Z thanks for sharing
Excellent video, the exact information I’ve been looking for for awhile
Thanks for the idea, Mike! Glad it was insightful. 🙂
Sport mode has the most aggressive gas response and most engine braking. Race and track react a lot more smooth contrary what you stated. The only difference between Track and Race is the Track that has a bit more engine braking !
Sport mode definitely has the choppiest throttle when you're first rolling on. It's a lot sloppier than Track or Race. However, the Sport map actually makes a little less midrange power than the Track and Race maps, and the power curve is smoother as a result. Track and Race have the best throttle response, but produce more torque in the midrange than the Sport map, so power delivery is more aggressive once the throttle is open. That's what I was trying to explain 🙂
@@hiimchad you need to see this. Then perhaps you might reconsider your opinion. ruclips.net/video/VRzkU-W0epA/видео.html
Ah! Ok, I was also wondering about that. Thanks for explaining!
@@hiimchad so what mode do you prefer to race the bike on street against other bikes?
@@zenx2171 I don’t race on the street.
Another good video Chad. I usually ride my Factory in Sport Mode around town in some kind of feeble effort to protect my license and Race Mode in the mountains. I was skeptical at first but you really can feel a difference between the ride modes on my bike. Good lord these things are impressive. :)
Hey Steven! I appreciate the compliment and am glad you enjoyed! 🙂
These bikes are impressive indeed! I've spent some time riding with each map and just liked the feel of the Race map the most. Sport could definitely be helpful in protecting your license around town, as you do have a little less punch in the mid-range, but I just had a hard time giving that up 😅
Hope you have a great weekend that includes a ride on your Tuono!
Yeah except for the extreme oil consumption! Burns a quart of oil every 1500 miles!🛢🛢💨💨
@@deankruse4491 I no longer have my Tuono but mine never drank oil and I rode the hell out of it.
@@falcodog2917 OK thanks for responding. I got a lemon and the dealer doesn’t wanna deal with it or me this is my last Italian motorcycle.
@@deankruse4491 Man that sucks. Did you talk to Aprilia? Sometimes the manufacturer is more interested than the dealer. I think Aprilia are trying to improve their customer satisfaction so they can create more demand and grow the dealer network. It might be worth a try. If they won't help, I'd send it down the road and buy something else. I once bought a new Japanese liter bike that threw a connecting rod at 1,400 miles and took out the entire bottom end of the engine. I guess there's always a chance you get a bad one.
I can never get enough of that soundtrack! Good stuff Chad!
It's pretty great, isn't it? 😁 Thanks Krishna, glad you enjoyed!
Just bought a MY18. This video has helped so much. I've got a lot to learn yet. Baby steps. Subscribed 👍
Congratulations! I think you made an excellent choice, both in your motorcycle and in subscribing! 😂
Really appreciate your support of the channel and hope you enjoy your Tuono as much as I have mine, if not more! 🙂✌️
Thank you for your information and excellent content.
My pleasure! Thanks for your support 🙂✌️
Great video and perfect explanation of each mode. I really can’t feel much of a difference between modes other than engine braking. I typically ride in race mode as well.
Thanks Pete! The differences are somewhat subtle, but you can feel them if you're paying very close attention. Race mode is where it's at! I love rolling off the throttle and not feeling like I'm using the brakes when my fingers are off the lever. :)
@@hiimchad right on! Have a great weekend!
@@pistolpete6321 thanks Pete! You too! 🙂
Bren tuning flash is a great option, in my humble opinion. Have not dynoed my 2020 but the acrapovic plus BT flash is epic
I forgot about the Bren flash! Nice to hear it’s made a big improvement on your bike, Perrin! I’d be curious to line bikes with all these different flashes up and see what each puts down. Betting the Aprilia Race ECU probably makes the least 😂
Great video love my RR, you short shift a lot would have loved to see you ride some gears out
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@@hiimchad awesome video thanks👌🏽
Love the detailed look man! I doubt you'll see this because of the age of this video but I just picked up a 2020 RSV4 Factory and seeing how gnarly you are on your quickshifter up and down at lower-speeds is wild, I see a lot of people saying that's terrible for the transmissions on these things. Is there any truth to that? I'd absolutely love to be that mean to mine if it's bullshit 😂
I rode a 2018 the other day. A great bike. I wish there was a dealer in my area otherwise I may have considered buying it.
Hey Alan! Glad to hear you enjoyed your ride on the bike. 🙂
Sorry to hear there isn’t a dealer in your area. How far away is the closest one?
@@hiimchad I'm in Utah, near SLC and the nearest is Las Vegas.
@@redm3red ah ok, so about 6 hours one way.. oof..
For what it’s worth, I’ve had no problem doing the routine maintenance myself, and the bike has been very reliable. If you’re mechanically inclined and have a means to transport the bike up that way when you’re ready for the 12.5k valve service, I might reconsider it. But yeah, 6 hours each way is a big commitment for a bike if something goes wrong.
@@hiimchad I’m getting close to my 12.4K maintenance check but decided to do it myself for a winter project. Ordered kit from AF1. There’s a decent guide that doesn’t require every special tool that I’ll be following.
@@classicrogue23 Right on, good looking out Philip! I'll take a look at it as I approach that mileage. I'm still a good 4.2k away thankfully 😁 Best of luck with your service! Hope everything goes smoothly. 🙂
Informative video, thanks!
My pleasure, Sam! Glad you enjoyed. 🙂
I just bought a akrapovic slip on for my 2022 tuono v4. If i just put it in the most aggresive mode will that be enough or do i still need to change the mapping from the ECU directly. Is the stock ECU easily customizable? like how many options are there on the stock ECU?
I'm not as familiar with the 21+ Tuono, but if it's anything like this and the Akra will delete the cat, it will need an ECU flash. The modes change fueling and response slightly, but not enough to compensate for the significant reduction in back pressure from the cat vanishing. For the 2017-20 bikes, the ECU can be remapped by an Aprilia dealer with the "Race ECU" which is designed to richen up the mixture for catless exhausts, or you can look into solutions from tuners like Gabro and OpenFlash. I am pretty sure they have products available for the 21+, but am not 100% sure as I haven't looked into it myself.
Yo Chad.....great vid bud...random question but what are those bar end mirrors plz I need some for my 2017 1100 as the ones fitted are garbage...thanks in advance.
Thank you! They are the CRG Arrow bar ends mounted on RhinoMoto bar ends specifically for CRG bar end mirrors. You should be able to buy everything together from AF1Racing.com
Hey Chad. Awesome explanation! Curious, did you feel a difference between race ecu now compared to the OFT flash on your previous RR?
Thanks Philip! You know, I've spent some time pondering that myself. My RR definitely felt punchier, but I suspect that had to do with the Graves pipe being long and a smaller diameter than the SC Project. Would make sense, as that would help with midrange power. Up top they felt about the same, though. Really hard to tell.
Love it 🤙🏼
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed 🙂
Excellent review and explanation Chad.
You are very good at these technical explanations and leave me totally clear as to what the subject message is.
Is the Daytona clutch now sorted ?
Hey Doug! Thank you! I appreciate your feedback and am glad my efforts in explaining things as best I can are coming through. 😁
It is not, but I did get the last part I needed this past week. It’s going to make the bike much better to ride on track, and it isn’t just new clutch plates 😉
Good video dude. Question what mic setup do you run im thinking about chin mount for my gopro hero 9 but dont want wind noise with factory camera mic haha i run fork stem its good but lacks that awesomeness you get from wherever you look haha stay safe mate 🤙
Thanks dude! I use an external mic routed into my helmet. It's made by a company called Giant Squid Audio Lab. I actually made a video detailing my motovlogging setup a few months ago and all the links to the parts are in the description. You can check it out here if you like: ruclips.net/video/jMYkRzg0dSw/видео.html
@hiimchad oh awesome i will definitely check it out appreciate your reply. 🤙
@@hoslyr86bass of course! Happy to help 🙂
Hey Chad, I just took a friend's Tuono in a trackday and AWC got blocked cause accidentally I kept + pressed while riding it, have it hapened to you? not sure if you have a video already explainig what is tjat function for and how to revert it too.
BTW, nice videos!!!
Hey Chepo! I did make a video about wheelie control, which you can check out here: ruclips.net/video/Q27uIrMzhiU/видео.html
Take a look and let me know if that explains what you were looking to learn, and thank you for the compliment! Glad you're enjoying my videos :)
Hey Chad
Sorry to bother you yet again ,
Does the bike have to be on to see the Aprilia racing map on the dash. Thank you .
Yes it does! 🙂
Thank you kind sir.
@@chitoloveone7565 happy to help! 🙂
Chad is the rr version trackable at all?
While not quite as sharp as the Factory, the RR is still an absolute hoot on track! - ruclips.net/video/5r49FWH8lTc/видео.html
Did you get any other ECU tuning after installing the exhaust
The bike received the Aprilia Race ECU flash from the dealer after the pipe was installed 🙂
@@hiimchad I better get to the dealer and have that done. Put 2k on with Werks exhaust and hopefully haven't caused any damage
@@ramwilkinson yeah that’s a good idea. The bike will probably ride better afterwards too. You can also get an OpenFlash tablet and flash it yourself with one of their maps. Had a tablet and OpenFlash map on my last Tuono and it rode great.
@@hiimchad so looks like dealership won't tune the ECU. You still got that open flash tablet.... I'll buy it
Nice video Chad, I prefer the track or race map. The sport map is kind of unrideable to me, almost like a rain map. I don’t think I’ll ever use it again!
Thanks Tom! The Race map is the best 😁
Interesting that you find the Sport map that unpleasant. It’s certainly my least favorite, but doesn’t seem that bad to me. 🤔
@@hiimchad @pezRacer Me too.. Sport mode is unmanageable - Track mode is the smoothest and least engine braking (which i prefer)
the sound.......
Never gets old 🤤🤤🤤
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I don't understand, sorry!
Feel sorry for you with them boarin roads. All traffic lights and no corners and having to obey the speed limits. Over hear in Ireland it's flat to the mat corners everywhere great roads for bikes 🏍
No need to feel sorry! I like our roads, nice to go out on and enjoy the views from the hills. I have a few racetracks not too far away that I frequent so I get my time on the sides of the tires there 🙂