As an Aprilia technician, Aprilia V4s are stupid reliable mechanically speaking. I've seen a few quickshifters go out and have problems but otherwise hardly any issues. We do occasionally have software issues too, but it's nothing a customer will ever see.
Glad to gear that! That’s what I have heard and seen, particularly about the 1100s. I did have a weird software issue with the dash and adding a tenth of a mile for every few feet I traveled up to .6 miles any time I would turn the bike on, but an update fixed that.
Mine gets super hot while sitting at longer lights, to the point where I've had to turn it off a few times because it's flashing at me. Hasn't happened a lot, but the heat does build quick. I spoke with my tech today, and he said he may have found a solution through Aprilia, so we'll see when I get it back after it's first service.🤷♂️
Hi Chad. 2 months ago I bought a Tuono 1100v4 factory with titanium akra exhaust 2018. Same livery as yours. This is my third Aprilia. 99 rsvmille, then the rsv1000r factory 2005 and now this one. So happy with the bike. Engine, sound, looks, ride quality. Should have bought it sooner ;-) Learned a lot watching your videos. Thanks a lot for explaining so clearly all the stuff that's on this bike. Keep posting bro!! Greetings from the Netherlands
Belated congratulations! Hope you’ve been enjoying yours as much as I’ve been enjoying mine! Definitely recommend the bar end mirrors. You get a much better field of view with them, although what you see is a bit smaller. Definitely prefer them over the standard mirrors.
Im torn between a Tuono and a Super Duke. Im 6'6" with a 32 inch inseam. So i think the duke may be more roomy, but i heard the tuono feels more planted. And that V4 sound is just amazing.
At 6'3", I love my Tuono, but it is a bit cramped. I also look a bit like I'm riding a pocket bike rather than a naked super bike. The bike handles phenomenally and has loads of soul, which I think are more than worth the compromise. I have ridden a 2020 Super Duke R on the street, but didn't really get to put it through its paces like I've done with the Tuono. It did feel good, and I'm confident could feel about as solid with properly set up suspension and ergos. Best thing to do would be test ride both, and see what you like best!
@@hiimchad I've had a few spinal fusion surgeries and live in colorado so the riding season is short and I was in a lot of pain. Now that it's warming up here I'm realizing how bad I miss the riding.
@@bboness713 Oof, sorry to hear about the pain. The Tuono would definitely be a bit easier on your back than the Daytona, but it is still a bit aggressive, especially if you're taller. Definitely recommend a test ride to see how it feels!
Thank you Christian! Can't say I have firsthand experience with the Streetfighter, or the 21 Tuono V4, but I do know that the 17 Tuono has a lot of soul and a silly amount of power that is very usable and ridiculous below triple-digit speeds. Glad you found the bike that's the right fit for you, even if it took trying something else first. Thanks for watching! :)
I found that the Accosato hb173 handlebar improves riding comfort for me. Less strain on the wrists due to the different angle of the grips, and also slightly higher.
Right on! I have seen others run Accosato bars and be happy with them. I’ve gotten pretty comfortable supporting myself through my core over the years so as not to lean on the bars. Also helps me to have better control over the bike. My core does get tired after a while if I’m cruising on the highway and not moving around, so I could see the higher bars being very nice for that.
My pleasure George! Hope you enjoy your Tuono just as much as I enjoy mine. It is a truly incredible motorcycle. 😁 Does it have an exhaust or any other mods already?
Got to agree on the comments on the autoblipper & slipper clutch on bikes making it soooo much easier in fast corners - you’ll never want a bike without either now ☺️
Don't you guys ever miss doing the downshift blips yourself though? I ve never used an autoblipper, but it feels good to do it yourself, and it takes some time to get good at it, especially while using the front brake. I m definitely sure it makes it easier to be faster on track, but doesn't it kind of take some of the fun away?
@@kw1213 To be honest, I really don't miss it, and I feel like the blipper adds more than it takes away from the riding experience. A fully automatic transmission would hamper the satisfaction for sure, but the QS and blipper don't for me. For the longest time, I never wanted anything to do with electronics of any kind on a bike. I was riding for 6 years before I even considered riding a bike with a quickshifter. I spent years practicing clutches upshifts (and downshifts, including under braking) and took a lot of pride in that skill. It made me feel like I would be worse of a rider for not doing it myself. I also thought making riding easier with some kind of shift assistance would take away from the riding experience and cost some gratification, but neither ended up being the case for me. My 2012 Daytona 675R warmed me up to electronics with its quickshifter, and I was absolutely sold on it from the first upshift I hit at high revs, WOT. It was so smooth and sounded so cool that every preconception I had about the QS instantly vanished. The first blipper I used was actually on a 2020 Super Duke R at a KTM demo day just before the pandemic began. I went with a friend who was a big KTM Touring/Enduro fan, and me not being too into that, chose the sportiest thing they had to ride. I found myself constantly speeding up and slowing down just to shift up and down with QS and blipper. It sounded awesome with such little effort. Total game changer for me. Having overcome the quickshifter anxiety about a year before that, this wasn't as hard to wrap my head around. When it came time to buy a Tuono, I didn't consider anything older than 2017 knowing I wanted the blipper, as well as all the other improved electronics and new features that 2016 and older were missing. I can't imagine not having it now. I turned it off once just to see what it was like, then I turned it back on within a couple minutes and haven't thought about it since. If you have the opportunity, I highly recommend trying a bike that has one. I think you may find it more pleasant and satisfying than you expect. 🙂 Have you ridden a bike with a standard QS before?
I have an 07 V2 Tuono with no rider aid technology and I have a 17 V4 Tuono Factory. I alternate weekly between the 2 bikes and enjoy using the clutch on the V2 for up and down changes and sometimes race shift with no clutch at high revs. But I find the QS and AB on the V4 much more enjoyable and satisfying to use.
@@wradford1 That’s a nice pair of bikes you’ve got there! I try to keep my shifting skills sharp on my WR250X, but there was a period of time where I didn’t have a bike without at least a QS. It had actually been a while since I had used the clutch to shift at all. I’m very comfortable clutchless downshifting, as I figured it out in order to work around not having a slipper clutch. Still do it on my Daytona at the track even though I now have a Yoyodyne. The WR can be shifted clutchless, but it seems to be happier with the clutch unless you’re really on it. My 2006 Daytona was happy shifting up and down without the clutch under any circumstance, but would occasionally get stuck in neutral between 1st and 2nd.
Thx bro, the video great, I want take tuono v4 2017 in this month, I checked many clips about this bike and many ppl say this is not a good bike but after your clip I think to take this risk and buying the bike ❤
Glad it was helpful! I have had a great experience with mine. I think the key is to find one that has been taken care of, and then continuing to do so. Best of luck! ✌️
Oh that’s a baaaaaaad boy bike! Man! Top of the naked hyper bike world! The only problem with this bike is that there are cars sharing the road with it and they are only speeding 20 over. You’re going 50 over. Careful sport!
Looks like OC... I regularly ride mine through Laguna to my favorite cigar lounge on PCH. Replaced the rear Sachs with a Nitron shock, made a big difference for me. Replaced the front suspension with GP Suspension, which was a transformational modification, and then upgraded the wheels to forged RSV4 wheels. Topped it off with a Gabro tune. All together, it went from a so so handling bike for my size and weight (6'2" and 220) to the perfect bike.
Indeed it is! Nice mods! Sounds like you have it fully dialed. I thought my RR handled quite well considering it was designed to be more street-oriented. Had it at the track a couple times and it was still a hoot and handled nicely, even with the Sachs. The Ohlins on the Factory make it much sharper, as I'm sure your Nitron and GP bits do for your bike.
At 13:33 in the video regarding the “breather” holes for the spark plug, that is strange and I will check my own Tuono. Your videos were the deciding factor when I purchased my 2019 Tuono RR last May. Thanks.
Hey James! Thanks for letting me know! Glad they could be helpful in your decision making process. 🙂 Appreciate you taking a look at that odd hole as well. My Tuono RR never leaked from there. How have you been enjoying your Tuono so far?
@@hiimchad I have owned so many bikes, but after watching your videos and test riding the Tuono, the V4 sold me. It was between the Tuono and the Super Duke. I was coming from TL1000S that was very modified by me and thought I would miss the V-twin, but I was hooked on the V-4.
Haven't been on my Tuono in 3 weeks. Headers started overheating, engine temperature normal though. Headers glow red hot after start up and 2mins idle. Just got the race map and same thing 🤷 Love the video virtual Chad ✌️
@@hiimchad yep and seems to be just the front header. Waiting for my mechanic to get back next week to help me get it figured out. Good news is I found a Daytona I might get pretty cheap tomorrow maybe I'll video the test ride and everything.
@@midhunthomas2314 yes after having a mechanic program the ECU it's fixed. I found a guy who did it for $500. Suggest getting the open flash tablet which Chad has a video about I believe.
Hi chad, coming up on 600 miles on my tuono. I had an issue the other day. I'd been riding it for about 2 hours and came home. My wife wanted to try it. She is a beginner and has a ninja 250. She got on it and took off. She let the clutch out too fast, and I heard it lugging the engine. She shifted up into second and third way to soon and again lugged the motor. I had her pull over, and she couldn't find neutral. I finally got back on and headed home. Something was wrong... The shift lights were coming on when accelerating, and it had no power. It wouldn't rev over 3k. I thought she might have hit the pit limiter button or something. I turned it off for a minute and started it up and the same problem. I babied it home and checked the battery and connections. It sat for 30 minutes, and when I turned it back on, it was fine. I noticed the traction control was set to 8. Any ideas as to what happened to it? I think it went into limp mode. Maybe from being lugged. I rode it again a few days later for 2 hours and no problem. I'm just a bit nervous as the bike has 12k miles. It has had the valves and 12k service done, though. It has a new battery, too.
Hi! I don’t think lugging the engine like that would put it into limp mode. However, it is possible you were having traction control cutting in while you were accelerating. ATC 8 is very invasive. But you still should have been able to get over 3k eventually. Wish I could offer more advice but I’m not really sure what it could be. Maybe try recalibrating the aPRC system? Sorry to hear you’re having issues 😔
I recently bought the all new ‘21 v4. It’s truly amazing! A good handful of track days and lots of touring rides. Also regular commuting. The only 2 issues I’ve had is the same upper oil seapage and when idling more than a couple minutes, it will start to pulse. It sounds cool. My dealer cannot find an issue.
You passed more riders in this one video than I get to see all summer! Thanks for posting this video. Like you, I'm a little bit bigger than the average rider at 6'-4", 250. I've been riding a zx12r for the past 17 years and I'd really like to upgrade to a new bike. It seems like everything has gotten smaller these days and even the zx14 sits about an inch lower than my 05 zx12r. I like the zx14 but I really like the sound of the Aprilia with the SC exhaust. The pegs you mentioned in the video, how well do they work with a size 14 boot? By the way, what size boot do you wear and do you ever have trouble finding boots? In my size, there's nothing fashionable and all I can ever find are solid black ones. I'd love to have a nice flashy pair like some of the other riders I come across on the streets of MD, DC and VA. I might have to take my bike for a quick spin into Arlington VA to my nearest Aprilia dealership and test ride one of these. Stay safe.
It is California, after all 😅 My pleasure! I am actually a size 14 shoe as well, but am able to cram into a size 47 Dainese Axial Pro-In. They're comfortable enough on the bike, but if I have to walk around much, they're pretty awful. As for the foot controls, though, they're totally fine. I just have my little AF1 drop peg thing for the rear brake, and adjusted the shifter to the height I like. Works just fine! Definitely recommend taking one for a spin if you are able! It's an incredible bike, and I know there are people even taller than us that make it work just because it looks, feels, and sounds so good. 🙂✌️
@@hiimchad the frustrating thing about wearing a size 47 or 48/ u.s. 13 or 14 is that you can't just pop down to the local dealership and try on a pair of all of the boots that catch your attention. We're stuck with having to order them and send them back when they don't fit. I've been hanging on to my Alpinestars for a little longer than I really should because I can't find anything to replace them. A few years ago, I ordered a cool looking pair boots from a large online retailer. The boots showed up on my doorstep. I brought the package in the house, opened the box and couldn't get my foot in the boot to even try it on. There was never a time when I had both boots on my feet and I was able to take a step in them. I called, got an authorization code to send them back. I had to pay for shipping to return them and they charged me a 20% restocking fee! Those boots were $500! So, I basically paid $130 to try on a pair of boots that didn't fit. I haven't ordered another pair of riding boots since then. Even when the international motorcycle show would come to DC, the vendors would never bring any boots in size 14 to try on. Year after year, all they would ever have is that one pair of Ponch and John from Chips, horseback riding boots.... smh.
@@dunkone40 that’s a rough experience for sure. I’ve always had good experiences with RevZilla for online shopping, and there is a Dainese factory store an hour or so away from me that usually has at least one of each model in stock in my size when I have asked, just not always in the colorway I want.
Thanks Simon! Glad you enjoyed! The blipper works best in the higher revs for sure. I have used it below 4k rpm without thinking about it a few times. Sometimes it's clunky, but a few times it has been surprisingly smooth. Still probably not the best for the gearbox at such low revs.
Funny you should mention that, as Dave actually set this bike up for me in October 2022 at Buttonwillow. Hands down the best $60 I have put towards this bike! I've never set my own sag on a motorcycle, but I'll make small adjustments to the comp/reb myself from one track to another.
beautiful bike......maybe in a year or so, was gonna get a tuono 660 but ended up with duke 890 r and already looking at bigger bikes.....this is my first street bike but riding MX for years so its familiar in a way.....i love the duke but hate not having some wind protection......wants to rip me off the back at highway speeds, the tuono seems perfect.....great handling, some sort of screen, more power than anyone would ever need......and really i came so close to getting the 660, just wasnt the factory edition, power is a bit down and price wasnt attractive......of course a factory version came in and bike sales have slowed so dealers are singing a different tune now vs few months ago.....but still glad i got the Duke and Tuono 100 will be next in year or so......2023 model
I think you'll really enjoy the Tuono after coming off the Duke, and will likely have more of an appreciation for its precision and power. Enjoy the Duke in the meantime! ✌️
Hey Tommy! I do every once in a while. I was there just a few weeks ago. Not sure when I'll be there next, but I'm sure I will at some point. :) Are you a regular attendee of the show?
@@hiimchad I guess as regular as I can! I try to go at least once a month. I have a 899 Panigale that I ride now and your video was the first video I watched about a Tuono. I just started researching them to possibly buy one. I've known about them but never really considered one until now.
@@1swttl it's an awesome bike! I absolutely love mine. I tend to go down to C&C once a month as well, although I don't usually decide to go until a few days before. Won't be making it down tomorrow, unfortunately. Need to get caught up on some things around the house!
Thank you! Both actually. I thought they looked like of like antenna from an insect, and the visibility was poor, as is the case with most factory sport bike mirrors. The CRG Arrow mirrors provided a much broader field of view, and are much more stylish to boot (in my opinion, at least 🙂)
@@wheelman998 thank you! It's an SC Project CR-T slip on, but it's really like a 3/4 system because the factory slip contains the muffler, exup valve and cat. The CR-T resonator is tiny and has none of the emissions equipment. Most systems for this bike also delete it.
Hey Tony! Thanks for your support! In my experience, it seems most Tuono owners do not ride them every day, and many not even weekly. This is my second Tuono (I bought a 2017 RR in 2020 and decided I wanted the Superpole graphic and RSV4 tail, so went for the Factory) and both that bike and this one were very low mileage when I picked them up. The RR had under 2,900 miles, and this Factory had just under 5k. Not sure if that holds true in Florida or other parts of the world, but just what I’ve observed. Are you looking for a particular trim or model year?
Hey Ben! I just adjusted the stock stuff, but the bike is actually at the shop right now to have the forks rebuilt as they started leaking. I may put in stiffer springs, depending on what is already in there.
How long did it take you to get used to the more upright ergos? + Do you ever miss riding full-on sportbikes? Coming from an R6, and on the fence between a Tuono or RSV4. Kinda worried about the wind and change in riding position..
The upright egos felt great to me right away. The Tuono still pitches you forward a bit, unlike something like an MT10 where you sit pretty straight up. The bike is also a lot easier to maneuver since you have more leverage with the handlebar than with clip ons. I don't miss riding full on sport bikes on the street. To me, the Tuono is much more usable and more comfortable than a fully-faired sportbike or superbike. The engine and transmission are designed to be more friendly in the midrange, which is where I spend the vast majority of my time riding on the street. Wind is only an issue at higher speeds, but you can partially support yourself by leaning into the wind. Of course, if you're going really fast or at the track, it's going to be worse compared to a bike with a true windscreen, but for normal street riding, unless you're riding on the highway at 80+ all the time, I don't think it's that bad.
@@hiimchad I see. Thank you for the comprehensive response! I live near a highway with lots of sweeping bends so it's pretty common for people to be "cruising" 80-90+ haha. Might just have to test ride one for a bit to see.
Are those the CRG arrow mirrors? I'd really appreciate it if you could give an opinion on them. I want them for my 21 R1 but I'm not sure if they will tolerate 150mph+
Im considering a v4 since getting rid of my 1290 SuperDuke. What would you say is the average life span you see from a set of tires? I do a lot of touring (1500-2k miles) in a weekend.
I run Pirelli Supercorsas, SC2 in the front and SC3 in the rear, single compound, so not exactly the tire you would want to tour on. That said, I got about 1200 miles out of my last rear including two track days. I'm sure any other street tire would last longer.
Is there a big difference between the 2016 and the 2017 as far as the dashboard and the computer system is there any difference and the issues thank you
Hey John! The 2017 has quite a few new features that the 2016 did not. Beyond the digital dash and improved electronic rider aids, it has corner-assist ABS, quick shift down (auto blip), cruise control, a pit lane limiter, better suspension, and improvements to the engine for reliability. I think those are the big ones at a high level!
Have you had any overheat issues when stuck in traffic or leaving the bike sitting and idling. Mine will hit 240+ Fahrenheit if left to idle. Havnt had it in bad traffic here yet but def concerned about that. Ive eliminated th charcoal canister and changed coolant and thermostat so far just in case. Will be getting the gabro up map and eliminating the servo motor as well to give the other fan some space. Just wondering what yours experience has been with this high heat situation. Im only at about 2500 miles with a leo vince slip on and no race ecu as far as i know. Picked up from auction and repaired it from a minor lowside.
Hey Jesse! Nope, no overheating issues for me fortunately. If you’re running without a tune, that could be part of the issue. If the fueling is off the bike can run hotter. I removed the exhaust servo as well wince I have the Race ECU. Mine has only crossed 220F a handful of times, but I also don’t ride in heavy traffic often and don’t let it sit and idle for long. I suppose it’s possible air could be making it’s way in through a leak in the cooling system, but that seems unlikely given the mileage. Sorry I can’t be of more help 😕
From what I understand up to 240 is not uncommon. It is mostly the factory tune to lower emissions. My 2016 RR will hit 215 after about 3 red lights then the fan kicks on and it is fine and cools down as soon as you are out of traffic. It has no mods.
Do you feel a big difference with the drop pegs I am thinking of replacing mine for both gear shift & rear brakes with knight design 1inch lower pegs and 1.5 toe peg.
Hey Kadz! My pegs are still stock and at the stock height. It’s only the rear brake lever/pedal that is dropped. Sorry if I didn’t explain that well! I wouldn’t want to lower the pegs personally. They’d scrape on the ground at the track if they were much lower 🙈
Hey Douglas! I have not ridden a Hypermotard but a friend of mine did trade in his Tuono for one and regretted it pretty quickly. He rides a lot of canyons and he didn’t enjoy it as much there as the Tuono.
Hey , I know your in SoCal . Do you get any real trouble from the cops with that exhaust ? I’m looking to get the same one . But I’m scared of it being too loud ….
It’s really loud, and aside from the few clips that make it into videos, I tend to keep it under 5-6k RPM a lot. You will be heard for miles if you’re on it. But, I haven’t had any issues with the exhaust yet.🤞 I’d recommend checking out the SC Oval or Graves as an alternative. I had a 2017 Tuono V4 RR before this Tuono. It had a Graves pipe and it sounded amazing. Still pretty loud when the throttle is pretty open, but nowhere near as obnoxious at idle and low RPM. I almost swapped the CR-T for it before I sold the RR, but the look of the CR-T looks great on the Factory in my opinion.
Hey , one more question . Is it true that the exhaust flapper valve is only for noise compliance ? Can you disconnect it , without any negative side effects ?
@@calfire2598 It is primarily to keep the bike quieter at low load/rpm, but the bike's fueling is originally mapped to have that restriction in the situations where it is partially closed, so there will be spots in the low-mid rev range where the bike will run a bit rich or lean depending on the conditions and throttle position. Being that the valve is behind the biggest restriction (the cat) it probably won't be unrideable or grenade after a few rides, but it would be best to get a tune. I'm not sure the Race ECU or another off-the-shelf map would be a good fit, as those are all designed for exhausts that are more free-flowing than the stock pipe.
Are you getting sick of the CRT yet? I had to get rid of mine, sounded exactly the same as straight piped and made my ears ring every time I rode it lol.
I went on a day ride a few weeks ago and I was just about over it by the end of the day 😅 I don’t usually ride for that long though and always wear ear plugs, so it’s not too bad, for me.. 😂 What did you replace it with?
@@hiimchad Ah nice, never got used to riding with earplugs or I might have liked it more. I replaced it with the racing oval. Still loud but I think my neighbors hate me a little less now.
@@LizardHunter777 ear plugs are the way to go. Definitely awkward and strange at first, but once I got used to them, I couldn’t ride without them. Makes it much easier to focus on what inputs I’m making and what’s going on around me. Even just wind noise gets to be bad at highway speeds and can damage your hearing over time. Fatigue also takes longer to set in with ear plugs, loud exhaust or stock. You’ll never know how physically exhausting loud sounds are until you experience them a few times with hearing protection. Total game changer.
Quick question - for the woodcraft GP shift mod - did you need to do anything special to mount the brake light switch? Thinking of getting one for the stock rearsets and see the woodcraft instructions say there is no provision for the switch...👀 Thanks Chad👍🏻
Nope! It was a simple install. Loosen the tie rod for the shifter and remove it from the QS sensor, pull off the left side rear set, break the bolt that holds the stock lever on, attach the new lever, adjust the shifter arm on the shift spindle for the angle you want the shifter (try to keep it at 90 degrees in relation to how the tie rod will run), and bolt it all back together. The brake switch isn’t connected to that part of the bike, so I’m surprised they would mention it in the directions. Maybe it’s for full Woodcraft rearsets? 🤔
Hey Alan! The flashing green light denotes Cruise Control being on, but a cruise speed not being set. When it is set, that green light stays solid, and when Cruise Control is disabled that light stays off.
@@FelixPerez-rt1rg sure! I run ABS on 1, AWC off, and ATC on 2. I also run the same ATC and AWC settings on the street, but typically turn ABS up to 2 for rear lift mitigation and cornering assist. ABS on 1 disables cornering assistance, rear lift control, and the ABS on the rear brake as well. ABS 1 will keep the front wheel from locking if the bike is pretty upright, but won’t help otherwise. I have tried ABS on 2 on the track as well and didn’t feel it intervene once.
Hi Claude! While I understand 10K subs is a lot to ask for, it will also take a lot for me to complete a job that would take a professional mechanic 8-10 hours, ensure the process is well-recorded during the job, and edit down all of the footage so it is concise. I wish I could easily make the time for it, but I have a career and other commitments that make it very challenging to dedicate what I think would take me 3-4 full days to complete. I believe that if it would be valuable to the majority of my viewers (I have had 10.4k unique viewers in the past 28 days, so at best only ~14% are subscribed), more will subscribe, and that in turn will make it easier to justify making the video. I doubt this was the response you wanted to hear, but hope you understand. 🙂
On the highway I have seen 28-34 depending on speed and conditions. Can't comment on aggressive canyon riding as that is not something I do, but on track I have typically seen ~15mpg.
I bought my 2017 Tuono factory for the engine and sound. COMPLETELY fell in love with the bike. I’ve never been happier. 11/10 bike and a total blast.
I totally agree! Nothing sounds like an Aprilia V4 😁
How has it been? I’m looking at a 2019 model…any issues with yours?
@@flyaroundyourfire No issues at all. It's been a problem-free dream experience, to my slight surprise
@@DasCaymanthat’s encouraging! Im thinking of putting a race fit exhaust on. Does it need a remap?
@@flyaroundyourfire you might not "need" one, but I would. Cry once and do things right the first time imo.
As an Aprilia technician, Aprilia V4s are stupid reliable mechanically speaking. I've seen a few quickshifters go out and have problems but otherwise hardly any issues. We do occasionally have software issues too, but it's nothing a customer will ever see.
Glad to gear that! That’s what I have heard and seen, particularly about the 1100s. I did have a weird software issue with the dash and adding a tenth of a mile for every few feet I traveled up to .6 miles any time I would turn the bike on, but an update fixed that.
What about overheating problems
@@jimmyabi1417 I haven’t had any 🙂
@@jimmyabi1417 I haven't heard of anyone have overheating issues with their Aprilia V4s either
Mine gets super hot while sitting at longer lights, to the point where I've had to turn it off a few times because it's flashing at me. Hasn't happened a lot, but the heat does build quick. I spoke with my tech today, and he said he may have found a solution through Aprilia, so we'll see when I get it back after it's first service.🤷♂️
Hi Chad. 2 months ago I bought a Tuono 1100v4 factory with titanium akra exhaust 2018. Same livery as yours. This is my third Aprilia. 99 rsvmille, then the rsv1000r factory 2005 and now this one. So happy with the bike. Engine, sound, looks, ride quality. Should have bought it sooner ;-) Learned a lot watching your videos. Thanks a lot for explaining so clearly all the stuff that's on this bike. Keep posting bro!! Greetings from the Netherlands
Glad you found it all useful! Hope you enjoy your Tuono as much as I have mine 🙂✌️
Was my fream bike for years, bough 2018 factory last june, had only 2k miles on it. love it Need to try bar end mirrors aswell.
Belated congratulations! Hope you’ve been enjoying yours as much as I’ve been enjoying mine! Definitely recommend the bar end mirrors. You get a much better field of view with them, although what you see is a bit smaller. Definitely prefer them over the standard mirrors.
I just got my training wheels off my bicycle last week, this will be my next bike im buying next week.
A wise choice.
I‘m picking up my 2017 Tuono Factory this Saturday! Sooo excited and your videos are really making it harder to wait until i have it..
It will certainly be worth it! Congratulations! 😁
How's the bike? Guarantee you're loving it😍
Im torn between a Tuono and a Super Duke. Im 6'6" with a 32 inch inseam. So i think the duke may be more roomy, but i heard the tuono feels more planted. And that V4 sound is just amazing.
At 6'3", I love my Tuono, but it is a bit cramped. I also look a bit like I'm riding a pocket bike rather than a naked super bike. The bike handles phenomenally and has loads of soul, which I think are more than worth the compromise. I have ridden a 2020 Super Duke R on the street, but didn't really get to put it through its paces like I've done with the Tuono. It did feel good, and I'm confident could feel about as solid with properly set up suspension and ergos. Best thing to do would be test ride both, and see what you like best!
I sold my Daytona 675R and now am pondering buying a Tuono. You've got good taste my man.
Thanks! Sounds like you do as well. 😉 Why did you decide to sell the Daytona? Just time to upgrade?
@@hiimchad I've had a few spinal fusion surgeries and live in colorado so the riding season is short and I was in a lot of pain. Now that it's warming up here I'm realizing how bad I miss the riding.
@@bboness713 Oof, sorry to hear about the pain. The Tuono would definitely be a bit easier on your back than the Daytona, but it is still a bit aggressive, especially if you're taller. Definitely recommend a test ride to see how it feels!
Great review! I have a 21 Tuono V4 1100 Factory, I love it. I sold my 21 V4 SF , that wasn't as fun for me.
Thank you Christian! Can't say I have firsthand experience with the Streetfighter, or the 21 Tuono V4, but I do know that the 17 Tuono has a lot of soul and a silly amount of power that is very usable and ridiculous below triple-digit speeds. Glad you found the bike that's the right fit for you, even if it took trying something else first. Thanks for watching! :)
Beautiful bike mate. Bought a 2018 Tuono last December and absolutely love it.
Thanks Kevin, and congratulations! Glad to hear you’ve been enjoying it. 🙂 RR or Factory?
@@hiimchad Factory. It came fitted with full akrapovic system and Race Flash 👍
@@kevparry3687 very nice!
Great stuff. Cannot beat the sound of a v4 beast.
It certainly is special! 🙂✌️
I found that the Accosato hb173 handlebar improves riding comfort for me. Less strain on the wrists due to the different angle of the grips, and also slightly higher.
Right on! I have seen others run Accosato bars and be happy with them. I’ve gotten pretty comfortable supporting myself through my core over the years so as not to lean on the bars. Also helps me to have better control over the bike. My core does get tired after a while if I’m cruising on the highway and not moving around, so I could see the higher bars being very nice for that.
the Tuono is still king of super nakeds.....not one bad review on this bike, everyone mostly experienced riders love them
It's the jack of all trades for the experienced road rider it seems. 🙂
Thank you so much for this video, made me even more excited as tomorrow will be purchasing my aprilia tuono v4 factory 2018 ❤️❤️❤️
My pleasure George! Hope you enjoy your Tuono just as much as I enjoy mine. It is a truly incredible motorcycle. 😁 Does it have an exhaust or any other mods already?
Hi, yes is tuned, all carbon fiber bits a full akra exhaust, asv levers is looking exactly like urs.
@@georgepuscasu8495 very nice! I’m excited for you 🙂
Got to agree on the comments on the autoblipper & slipper clutch on bikes making it soooo much easier in fast corners - you’ll never want a bike without either now ☺️
Makes me wish I could retrofit the blipper to my Daytona so bad 😭
Don't you guys ever miss doing the downshift blips yourself though? I ve never used an autoblipper, but it feels good to do it yourself, and it takes some time to get good at it, especially while using the front brake. I m definitely sure it makes it easier to be faster on track, but doesn't it kind of take some of the fun away?
@@kw1213 To be honest, I really don't miss it, and I feel like the blipper adds more than it takes away from the riding experience. A fully automatic transmission would hamper the satisfaction for sure, but the QS and blipper don't for me.
For the longest time, I never wanted anything to do with electronics of any kind on a bike. I was riding for 6 years before I even considered riding a bike with a quickshifter. I spent years practicing clutches upshifts (and downshifts, including under braking) and took a lot of pride in that skill. It made me feel like I would be worse of a rider for not doing it myself. I also thought making riding easier with some kind of shift assistance would take away from the riding experience and cost some gratification, but neither ended up being the case for me.
My 2012 Daytona 675R warmed me up to electronics with its quickshifter, and I was absolutely sold on it from the first upshift I hit at high revs, WOT. It was so smooth and sounded so cool that every preconception I had about the QS instantly vanished.
The first blipper I used was actually on a 2020 Super Duke R at a KTM demo day just before the pandemic began. I went with a friend who was a big KTM Touring/Enduro fan, and me not being too into that, chose the sportiest thing they had to ride. I found myself constantly speeding up and slowing down just to shift up and down with QS and blipper. It sounded awesome with such little effort. Total game changer for me. Having overcome the quickshifter anxiety about a year before that, this wasn't as hard to wrap my head around.
When it came time to buy a Tuono, I didn't consider anything older than 2017 knowing I wanted the blipper, as well as all the other improved electronics and new features that 2016 and older were missing. I can't imagine not having it now. I turned it off once just to see what it was like, then I turned it back on within a couple minutes and haven't thought about it since.
If you have the opportunity, I highly recommend trying a bike that has one. I think you may find it more pleasant and satisfying than you expect. 🙂
Have you ridden a bike with a standard QS before?
I have an 07 V2 Tuono with no rider aid technology and I have a 17 V4 Tuono Factory.
I alternate weekly between the 2 bikes and enjoy using the clutch on the V2 for up and down changes and sometimes race shift with no clutch at high revs. But I find the QS and AB on the V4 much more enjoyable and satisfying to use.
@@wradford1 That’s a nice pair of bikes you’ve got there! I try to keep my shifting skills sharp on my WR250X, but there was a period of time where I didn’t have a bike without at least a QS. It had actually been a while since I had used the clutch to shift at all. I’m very comfortable clutchless downshifting, as I figured it out in order to work around not having a slipper clutch. Still do it on my Daytona at the track even though I now have a Yoyodyne. The WR can be shifted clutchless, but it seems to be happier with the clutch unless you’re really on it. My 2006 Daytona was happy shifting up and down without the clutch under any circumstance, but would occasionally get stuck in neutral between 1st and 2nd.
Thx bro, the video great, I want take tuono v4 2017 in this month, I checked many clips about this bike and many ppl say this is not a good bike but after your clip I think to take this risk and buying the bike ❤
Glad it was helpful! I have had a great experience with mine. I think the key is to find one that has been taken care of, and then continuing to do so. Best of luck! ✌️
Oh that’s a baaaaaaad boy bike! Man! Top of the naked hyper bike world! The only problem with this bike is that there are cars sharing the road with it and they are only speeding 20 over. You’re going 50 over. Careful sport!
Looks like OC... I regularly ride mine through Laguna to my favorite cigar lounge on PCH. Replaced the rear Sachs with a Nitron shock, made a big difference for me. Replaced the front suspension with GP Suspension, which was a transformational modification, and then upgraded the wheels to forged RSV4 wheels. Topped it off with a Gabro tune. All together, it went from a so so handling bike for my size and weight (6'2" and 220) to the perfect bike.
Indeed it is! Nice mods! Sounds like you have it fully dialed. I thought my RR handled quite well considering it was designed to be more street-oriented. Had it at the track a couple times and it was still a hoot and handled nicely, even with the Sachs. The Ohlins on the Factory make it much sharper, as I'm sure your Nitron and GP bits do for your bike.
At 13:33 in the video regarding the “breather” holes for the spark plug, that is strange and I will check my own Tuono. Your videos were the deciding factor when I purchased my 2019 Tuono RR last May. Thanks.
Hey James! Thanks for letting me know! Glad they could be helpful in your decision making process. 🙂 Appreciate you taking a look at that odd hole as well. My Tuono RR never leaked from there. How have you been enjoying your Tuono so far?
Got my 2019 rr last April. Crazy discount. Glad to be part of the spaghetti club!
@@hiimchad I have owned so many bikes, but after watching your videos and test riding the Tuono, the V4 sold me. It was between the Tuono and the Super Duke. I was coming from TL1000S that was very modified by me and thought I would miss the V-twin, but I was hooked on the V-4.
@@CuriousCynic excellent! I mean, it’s basically twice as good as a V-Twin mathematically, right? 😅 So glad you’re happy with your Tuono. 🙂
Haven't been on my Tuono in 3 weeks. Headers started overheating, engine temperature normal though. Headers glow red hot after start up and 2mins idle. Just got the race map and same thing 🤷
Love the video virtual Chad ✌️
Thank you! Sorry to hear about your Tuono, that is so strange.. even just at idle they get that hot?
@@hiimchad yep and seems to be just the front header. Waiting for my mechanic to get back next week to help me get it figured out. Good news is I found a Daytona I might get pretty cheap tomorrow maybe I'll video the test ride and everything.
@@ramwilkinson you’re going to love the Daytona! 🙂 Hopefully your mechanic can sort out the header issue quickly
@@ramwilkinson hi, did you sort out the issue? Have the same issue on mine. Stock ecu map with akra end can with exup valve. Thanks.
@@midhunthomas2314 yes after having a mechanic program the ECU it's fixed. I found a guy who did it for $500. Suggest getting the open flash tablet which Chad has a video about I believe.
This V4 sound is freaking awesome ...
I can never get enough 😁
Feels faster and more raw then 2014 R1 🤙🔥🔥
Nice content man, only just stumbled across your channel. Need to scratch the Aprilia V4 itch at some point. What a bike.
Thanks man! Appreciate you checking out my videos. 🙂 I’d definitely recommend it! The experience is like nothing else.
@@hiimchad No worries. Keep the content coming! I’ve currently got a Gen 2 Super Duke but definitely want to try a Tuono Factory!
Hi chad, coming up on 600 miles on my tuono. I had an issue the other day. I'd been riding it for about 2 hours and came home. My wife wanted to try it. She is a beginner and has a ninja 250. She got on it and took off. She let the clutch out too fast, and I heard it lugging the engine. She shifted up into second and third way to soon and again lugged the motor. I had her pull over, and she couldn't find neutral. I finally got back on and headed home. Something was wrong... The shift lights were coming on when accelerating, and it had no power. It wouldn't rev over 3k. I thought she might have hit the pit limiter button or something. I turned it off for a minute and started it up and the same problem. I babied it home and checked the battery and connections. It sat for 30 minutes, and when I turned it back on, it was fine. I noticed the traction control was set to 8. Any ideas as to what happened to it? I think it went into limp mode. Maybe from being lugged. I rode it again a few days later for 2 hours and no problem. I'm just a bit nervous as the bike has 12k miles. It has had the valves and 12k service done, though. It has a new battery, too.
Hi! I don’t think lugging the engine like that would put it into limp mode. However, it is possible you were having traction control cutting in while you were accelerating. ATC 8 is very invasive. But you still should have been able to get over 3k eventually. Wish I could offer more advice but I’m not really sure what it could be. Maybe try recalibrating the aPRC system? Sorry to hear you’re having issues 😔
@hiimchad I'm going to watch your video again about that. I'll try it and see what it does. I never had the problem again...
I recently bought the all new ‘21 v4. It’s truly amazing! A good handful of track days and lots of touring rides. Also regular commuting. The only 2 issues I’ve had is the same upper oil seapage and when idling more than a couple minutes, it will start to pulse. It sounds cool. My dealer cannot find an issue.
You passed more riders in this one video than I get to see all summer!
Thanks for posting this video. Like you, I'm a little bit bigger than the average rider at 6'-4", 250. I've been riding a zx12r for the past 17 years and I'd really like to upgrade to a new bike. It seems like everything has gotten smaller these days and even the zx14 sits about an inch lower than my 05 zx12r. I like the zx14 but I really like the sound of the Aprilia with the SC exhaust.
The pegs you mentioned in the video, how well do they work with a size 14 boot? By the way, what size boot do you wear and do you ever have trouble finding boots? In my size, there's nothing fashionable and all I can ever find are solid black ones. I'd love to have a nice flashy pair like some of the other riders I come across on the streets of MD, DC and VA.
I might have to take my bike for a quick spin into Arlington VA to my nearest Aprilia dealership and test ride one of these.
Stay safe.
It is California, after all 😅
My pleasure! I am actually a size 14 shoe as well, but am able to cram into a size 47 Dainese Axial Pro-In. They're comfortable enough on the bike, but if I have to walk around much, they're pretty awful. As for the foot controls, though, they're totally fine. I just have my little AF1 drop peg thing for the rear brake, and adjusted the shifter to the height I like. Works just fine!
Definitely recommend taking one for a spin if you are able! It's an incredible bike, and I know there are people even taller than us that make it work just because it looks, feels, and sounds so good. 🙂✌️
@@hiimchad the frustrating thing about wearing a size 47 or 48/ u.s. 13 or 14 is that you can't just pop down to the local dealership and try on a pair of all of the boots that catch your attention. We're stuck with having to order them and send them back when they don't fit.
I've been hanging on to my Alpinestars for a little longer than I really should because I can't find anything to replace them.
A few years ago, I ordered a cool looking pair boots from a large online retailer. The boots showed up on my doorstep. I brought the package in the house, opened the box and couldn't get my foot in the boot to even try it on. There was never a time when I had both boots on my feet and I was able to take a step in them. I called, got an authorization code to send them back. I had to pay for shipping to return them and they charged me a 20% restocking fee! Those boots were $500! So, I basically paid $130 to try on a pair of boots that didn't fit. I haven't ordered another pair of riding boots since then.
Even when the international motorcycle show would come to DC, the vendors would never bring any boots in size 14 to try on. Year after year, all they would ever have is that one pair of Ponch and John from Chips, horseback riding boots.... smh.
@@dunkone40 that’s a rough experience for sure. I’ve always had good experiences with RevZilla for online shopping, and there is a Dainese factory store an hour or so away from me that usually has at least one of each model in stock in my size when I have asked, just not always in the colorway I want.
I’m definitely getting one
You’d be right to! 🙂
Great Vid and V helpful! One little thing I'd heard from Aprilia- not to use quick shift/blipper below 3700 rpm
Thanks Simon! Glad you enjoyed! The blipper works best in the higher revs for sure. I have used it below 4k rpm without thinking about it a few times. Sometimes it's clunky, but a few times it has been surprisingly smooth. Still probably not the best for the gearbox at such low revs.
I’d really like to see a suspension setup tutorial for the Ohlins on this bike. Like a basic guideline. Not crazy about paying Dave Moss 😂
Funny you should mention that, as Dave actually set this bike up for me in October 2022 at Buttonwillow. Hands down the best $60 I have put towards this bike! I've never set my own sag on a motorcycle, but I'll make small adjustments to the comp/reb myself from one track to another.
@@hiimchad I don’t blame you, I would love for a Dave to set me up for $60. as well but I’m 2,000 miles away from Cali lol.
beautiful bike......maybe in a year or so, was gonna get a tuono 660 but ended up with duke 890 r and already looking at bigger bikes.....this is my first street bike but riding MX for years so its familiar in a way.....i love the duke but hate not having some wind protection......wants to rip me off the back at highway speeds, the tuono seems perfect.....great handling, some sort of screen, more power than anyone would ever need......and really i came so close to getting the 660, just wasnt the factory edition, power is a bit down and price wasnt attractive......of course a factory version came in and bike sales have slowed so dealers are singing a different tune now vs few months ago.....but still glad i got the Duke and Tuono 100 will be next in year or so......2023 model
I think you'll really enjoy the Tuono after coming off the Duke, and will likely have more of an appreciation for its precision and power. Enjoy the Duke in the meantime! ✌️
Do you ever make your way to Cars & Coffee in San Clemente on Saturdays? Would love to see your bike there!
Hey Tommy! I do every once in a while. I was there just a few weeks ago. Not sure when I'll be there next, but I'm sure I will at some point. :) Are you a regular attendee of the show?
@@hiimchad I guess as regular as I can! I try to go at least once a month. I have a 899 Panigale that I ride now and your video was the first video I watched about a Tuono. I just started researching them to possibly buy one. I've known about them but never really considered one until now.
@@1swttl it's an awesome bike! I absolutely love mine. I tend to go down to C&C once a month as well, although I don't usually decide to go until a few days before. Won't be making it down tomorrow, unfortunately. Need to get caught up on some things around the house!
Quality information nice bike must get one 😊😊
Still enjoying your Tuono? I'm cross shopping 2017 tuono's with 2023 JP bikes like gsxs1000 and z900.
Sure am! The bike is always a hoot to ride and I can't imagine owning another street bike.
shes a beauty.
did you not like the look of factory mirrors, or were they low vis?
Thank you! Both actually. I thought they looked like of like antenna from an insect, and the visibility was poor, as is the case with most factory sport bike mirrors. The CRG Arrow mirrors provided a much broader field of view, and are much more stylish to boot (in my opinion, at least 🙂)
Nice Whip! is that a slip-on or full exhaust and what kind?
@@wheelman998 thank you! It's an SC Project CR-T slip on, but it's really like a 3/4 system because the factory slip contains the muffler, exup valve and cat. The CR-T resonator is tiny and has none of the emissions equipment. Most systems for this bike also delete it.
Hi Chad... I'm local to you. Noticed you ride Chuckwalla. Small group of us ride local, Palomar Julian Ortega Borrego.... you on FB?
I am, but Instagram is best!
Been watching for a while looking for a Change and seeing a few really low mileage Factory 1100’s fore sale here in Florida wondering why?
Hey Tony! Thanks for your support! In my experience, it seems most Tuono owners do not ride them every day, and many not even weekly. This is my second Tuono (I bought a 2017 RR in 2020 and decided I wanted the Superpole graphic and RSV4 tail, so went for the Factory) and both that bike and this one were very low mileage when I picked them up. The RR had under 2,900 miles, and this Factory had just under 5k. Not sure if that holds true in Florida or other parts of the world, but just what I’ve observed. Are you looking for a particular trim or model year?
@@hiimchad looking for grins on the weekends have ridden for years planning on something cool for a geezer.
@@tonydavis5053 I can say with a fair amount of certainty that the Tuono V4 is one of, if not the best bike for grins. 🙂
Did you have to change anything to your forks/shock such as heavier springs and oil? Or did you just adjust/tune the stock supplied suspension?
Hey Ben! I just adjusted the stock stuff, but the bike is actually at the shop right now to have the forks rebuilt as they started leaking. I may put in stiffer springs, depending on what is already in there.
How long did it take you to get used to the more upright ergos? + Do you ever miss riding full-on sportbikes?
Coming from an R6, and on the fence between a Tuono or RSV4. Kinda worried about the wind and change in riding position..
The upright egos felt great to me right away. The Tuono still pitches you forward a bit, unlike something like an MT10 where you sit pretty straight up. The bike is also a lot easier to maneuver since you have more leverage with the handlebar than with clip ons.
I don't miss riding full on sport bikes on the street. To me, the Tuono is much more usable and more comfortable than a fully-faired sportbike or superbike. The engine and transmission are designed to be more friendly in the midrange, which is where I spend the vast majority of my time riding on the street.
Wind is only an issue at higher speeds, but you can partially support yourself by leaning into the wind. Of course, if you're going really fast or at the track, it's going to be worse compared to a bike with a true windscreen, but for normal street riding, unless you're riding on the highway at 80+ all the time, I don't think it's that bad.
@@hiimchad I see. Thank you for the comprehensive response!
I live near a highway with lots of sweeping bends so it's pretty common for people to be "cruising" 80-90+ haha. Might just have to test ride one for a bit to see.
Are those the CRG arrow mirrors? I'd really appreciate it if you could give an opinion on them. I want them for my 21 R1 but I'm not sure if they will tolerate 150mph+
and yes, I didn't watch till the end like I should have
@@HydraSperati they are indeed the CRG Arrows and they’re quite sturdy. I think they’d work fine.
Im considering a v4 since getting rid of my 1290 SuperDuke. What would you say is the average life span you see from a set of tires? I do a lot of touring (1500-2k miles) in a weekend.
I run Pirelli Supercorsas, SC2 in the front and SC3 in the rear, single compound, so not exactly the tire you would want to tour on. That said, I got about 1200 miles out of my last rear including two track days. I'm sure any other street tire would last longer.
Just swapping out a set of Rosso Corsa 2’s after 12,000 Km on my 2016. All road use; canyons and touring.
Is there a big difference between the 2016 and the 2017 as far as the dashboard and the computer system is there any difference and the issues thank you
Hey John! The 2017 has quite a few new features that the 2016 did not. Beyond the digital dash and improved electronic rider aids, it has corner-assist ABS, quick shift down (auto blip), cruise control, a pit lane limiter, better suspension, and improvements to the engine for reliability. I think those are the big ones at a high level!
Have you had any overheat issues when stuck in traffic or leaving the bike sitting and idling. Mine will hit 240+ Fahrenheit if left to idle. Havnt had it in bad traffic here yet but def concerned about that. Ive eliminated th charcoal canister and changed coolant and thermostat so far just in case. Will be getting the gabro up map and eliminating the servo motor as well to give the other fan some space. Just wondering what yours experience has been with this high heat situation. Im only at about 2500 miles with a leo vince slip on and no race ecu as far as i know. Picked up from auction and repaired it from a minor lowside.
Hey Jesse! Nope, no overheating issues for me fortunately. If you’re running without a tune, that could be part of the issue. If the fueling is off the bike can run hotter. I removed the exhaust servo as well wince I have the Race ECU. Mine has only crossed 220F a handful of times, but I also don’t ride in heavy traffic often and don’t let it sit and idle for long. I suppose it’s possible air could be making it’s way in through a leak in the cooling system, but that seems unlikely given the mileage. Sorry I can’t be of more help 😕
@@hiimchad no problem just wanted to get your experience on that. Def will be getting it tuned and going from there. Appreciate the reply! :)
@@jmarquez808 happy to help! Hope you the tune sorts it out 🙂
I got an OFT map and mine doesn't even hit 220 anymore in traffic. Good luck man!
From what I understand up to 240 is not uncommon. It is mostly the factory tune to lower emissions. My 2016 RR will hit 215 after about 3 red lights then the fan kicks on and it is fine and cools down as soon as you are out of traffic. It has no mods.
Do you feel a big difference with the drop pegs I am thinking of replacing mine for both gear shift & rear brakes with knight design 1inch lower pegs and 1.5 toe peg.
Hey Kadz! My pegs are still stock and at the stock height. It’s only the rear brake lever/pedal that is dropped. Sorry if I didn’t explain that well! I wouldn’t want to lower the pegs personally. They’d scrape on the ground at the track if they were much lower 🙈
have you ridden Ducatti hypermotard 950 sp?? what more fun ?? cant choose between two.. your thoughts??
Hey Douglas! I have not ridden a Hypermotard but a friend of mine did trade in his Tuono for one and regretted it pretty quickly. He rides a lot of canyons and he didn’t enjoy it as much there as the Tuono.
Hey , I know your in SoCal . Do you get any real trouble from the cops with that exhaust ? I’m looking to get the same one . But I’m scared of it being too loud ….
It’s really loud, and aside from the few clips that make it into videos, I tend to keep it under 5-6k RPM a lot. You will be heard for miles if you’re on it. But, I haven’t had any issues with the exhaust yet.🤞
I’d recommend checking out the SC Oval or Graves as an alternative. I had a 2017 Tuono V4 RR before this Tuono. It had a Graves pipe and it sounded amazing. Still pretty loud when the throttle is pretty open, but nowhere near as obnoxious at idle and low RPM. I almost swapped the CR-T for it before I sold the RR, but the look of the CR-T looks great on the Factory in my opinion.
Hey , one more question . Is it true that the exhaust flapper valve is only for noise compliance ? Can you disconnect it , without any negative side effects ?
@@calfire2598 It is primarily to keep the bike quieter at low load/rpm, but the bike's fueling is originally mapped to have that restriction in the situations where it is partially closed, so there will be spots in the low-mid rev range where the bike will run a bit rich or lean depending on the conditions and throttle position. Being that the valve is behind the biggest restriction (the cat) it probably won't be unrideable or grenade after a few rides, but it would be best to get a tune. I'm not sure the Race ECU or another off-the-shelf map would be a good fit, as those are all designed for exhausts that are more free-flowing than the stock pipe.
Are you getting sick of the CRT yet? I had to get rid of mine, sounded exactly the same as straight piped and made my ears ring every time I rode it lol.
I went on a day ride a few weeks ago and I was just about over it by the end of the day 😅 I don’t usually ride for that long though and always wear ear plugs, so it’s not too bad, for me.. 😂
What did you replace it with?
@@hiimchad Ah nice, never got used to riding with earplugs or I might have liked it more. I replaced it with the racing oval. Still loud but I think my neighbors hate me a little less now.
@@LizardHunter777 ear plugs are the way to go. Definitely awkward and strange at first, but once I got used to them, I couldn’t ride without them. Makes it much easier to focus on what inputs I’m making and what’s going on around me. Even just wind noise gets to be bad at highway speeds and can damage your hearing over time. Fatigue also takes longer to set in with ear plugs, loud exhaust or stock. You’ll never know how physically exhausting loud sounds are until you experience them a few times with hearing protection. Total game changer.
Definitely second the earplugs. Never ride without them anymore.
Quick question - for the woodcraft GP shift mod - did you need to do anything special to mount the brake light switch? Thinking of getting one for the stock rearsets and see the woodcraft instructions say there is no provision for the switch...👀 Thanks Chad👍🏻
Nope! It was a simple install. Loosen the tie rod for the shifter and remove it from the QS sensor, pull off the left side rear set, break the bolt that holds the stock lever on, attach the new lever, adjust the shifter arm on the shift spindle for the angle you want the shifter (try to keep it at 90 degrees in relation to how the tie rod will run), and bolt it all back together. The brake switch isn’t connected to that part of the bike, so I’m surprised they would mention it in the directions. Maybe it’s for full Woodcraft rearsets? 🤔
What's the flashing green light on the dash?
Hey Alan! The flashing green light denotes Cruise Control being on, but a cruise speed not being set. When it is set, that green light stays solid, and when Cruise Control is disabled that light stays off.
What setting do you have on the track?
Hey Felix! Which setting? ABS?
@@hiimchad I was thinking abs, wheelie control, traction control.
@@FelixPerez-rt1rg sure! I run ABS on 1, AWC off, and ATC on 2. I also run the same ATC and AWC settings on the street, but typically turn ABS up to 2 for rear lift mitigation and cornering assist. ABS on 1 disables cornering assistance, rear lift control, and the ABS on the rear brake as well. ABS 1 will keep the front wheel from locking if the bike is pretty upright, but won’t help otherwise. I have tried ABS on 2 on the track as well and didn’t feel it intervene once.
@@hiimchad thank you so much for you guidance. I will try this on the track👍
@@FelixPerez-rt1rg happy to help! I’d recommend starting on ABS 2 and turning it down to 1 if you feel like it’s getting in the way.
What camera u exactly use?
GoPro Hero 5 Session
Tank you and what resolution? 1080P 60fps?
@@Mallebollia exactly that
@@hiimchad that is interesting as it appears much more fluent and highres
@@hiimchad is there a way I can contact you?
Well done sir
4, 900 miles in a year is plain sad. Ride more!
Wish I had the time! This also isn’t the only bike that I ride.
I really wish that you record the valve service yourself but 10k subscribers is too much asking.
Hi Claude! While I understand 10K subs is a lot to ask for, it will also take a lot for me to complete a job that would take a professional mechanic 8-10 hours, ensure the process is well-recorded during the job, and edit down all of the footage so it is concise. I wish I could easily make the time for it, but I have a career and other commitments that make it very challenging to dedicate what I think would take me 3-4 full days to complete. I believe that if it would be valuable to the majority of my viewers (I have had 10.4k unique viewers in the past 28 days, so at best only ~14% are subscribed), more will subscribe, and that in turn will make it easier to justify making the video. I doubt this was the response you wanted to hear, but hope you understand. 🙂
The default Ohlin's dampers from the factory are shit get a good after market one.
I disagree, but to each their own!
@@hiimchad Yep first time I had a speed wobble I bought the real one.
@@dww527 I have the resistance all the way up on mine and have been happy with it. All personal preference I suppose.
What’s the typical gas mileage for aggressive canyon riding and highway?
On the highway I have seen 28-34 depending on speed and conditions. Can't comment on aggressive canyon riding as that is not something I do, but on track I have typically seen ~15mpg.