Today i test rode the Tuono.....

[454697819]

and all i can say is brill...and giggle

It was very slippy and wet but they still let me take it out, the bike was a 57 plate datona special with the akrapovic pipes sans baffles (yum) and map 2, with only 100 miles on it.

I didnt take it too far, but gave it a trip thorugh town and down the motorway to my house to check with kitten it was pretty enough, it takes a lot of restraint not to go triple figures over and over again.... but my license preservation kicked in and kept it tame and under 6k rpm as it was not yet broken in. I giggled like a girl, and have never had so much fun on a bike...ever

The Tuono is awsome, brakes awsome even in the wet, engine.. imense... soo much power, i dread to rink what it will be like above 6 k Rpm. Finish is great and the paint looks glossy and generally very well built. I can see it having everyday relaibility and practicallity.

Overall i loved it, and i will buy one, they offered me a blue and white one for £6500, which i nearly had there and then, but must wait.

Any way..

merry crimbly to all.. heres hoping santa took my hints and theres a tuono under the tree?

Cheers

Alex

[Ol Boc]

Wow! So good you rode it twice....:D

[Demonz]

Fun starts above 6k numbers :)

[PeterM]

They are a ****eload of fun mate.

[rictus01]

Ridden the new RSV, love the engine (same as the tuono I think), but must say I prefer the older model, the new one is a bit small, but that's a personnal thng I guess, seems Aprillia have got their act together on build quality now though and rumor has it the spares backup is better?

Cheers Mark.

[Pedrosa]

I think all of that cash thrown at Aprilia by Piaggio about 2 years ago augers well for anyone contemplating buying a machine from an Italian brand that, arguably provides much better value for money than Ducati.

[Gazza77]

Where did you test ride it? I'm thinking of changing for one in the not too distant future....

[Blue_SV650S]

... it takes a lot of restraint not to go triple figures over and over again.... but my license preservation kicked in ...

Alex

So where is the fun in that? ... personally I find the above so frustrating it is one of the reasons why I don't own or want another superbike!!

[454697819]

Where did you test ride it? I'm thinking of changing for one in the not too distant future....


a place in wakefield called Kawasaki Motorama, they have shifted 40 this year and they reckon thats mostly down to putting them on demo.

Whilst i reckon the fun will begin above 6 k, i love bikes for thier low down punch and speed to the legal limits, whislt i may stretch themi have no desire to smash them as i value my licence far to much!! and personally i dont like going at 100+ mph as the risks out wight the fun i get from it.

I really really want one now.. but need to do a couple of other things first before i can actually afford one comfortably.

It reallt looks good, and i would buy an older one if they hadnt have launched the new one, as i just prefer the new looks by a massive amount, nd as thier are no major changes for next year i reckonnow is the time to buy, especially as they are genuine uk bikes for £6500,

the only other bikes i like are the trimph tiger ( to expensive) and the KTm either 990 sm or the super duke, both cost more and i dont reckon will have the real world practicalities, (dare i say it about an aprilia) of the tuono.

The only problem now is the colour, i want a blue and white, but as thats the one scheme they are keeping into next year, the deal might not thierto be had when sales pick up again,

does anyone know when sales start to pick up again? i woudl have said april may but might be wrong.

wonder if i can leave a deposit now but have it in march?

Any hoo...

more comments welcome?

[rob13]

look awesome, sound awesome however if Im honest, im probably wanting some wind protection (dont think the screen would do much?) and I'd be scared to drop/bin it. Might be one for me after the next bike.

[Demonz]

I would probably wait until the new year when the specials come out. The prices will come down due to the new years model release and Aprilia have run a 0% finance deal for the last few years so chances it will happen again.

[454697819]

I would probably wait until the new year when the specials come out. The prices will come down due to the new years model release and Aprilia have run a 0% finance deal for the last few years so chances it will happen again.


Well its going to have to wait untill march unfortuantly, but i want a ble and white one, which is the only colour they are carrying over into 07/08 colours!!

The 0% sounds interesting but if they put the prices back up to 7K it might make it expensive...

any way still love it & cant shut up about it, boring all my familly now to the point of being told where to go!

any hoo.. keep saving

[PeterM]

The little screen is surprisingly effective and you can get a slightly different screen that offers a bit more protection.

I've turned my SV into a track/race bike now and the Tuono pushed all the buttons as a replacement road bike. They are suprisingly comfortable and you don't see them all over the place. Fit some sliders to it and radiator/oil guards, you really don't want to have to replace one of those.

[TimTucker]

I've had an RSV-R '07 since May and it's a fantastic bike.

To be honest, there's not much difference above 6K, it's just more of the same. You don't get a noticeable step in power like you might on an IL4.

If you're thinking of using it for commuting there's a few things to keep in mind. I think the Tuonos are geared down slightly compared to the RSVs, which is a good thing. I got mine fitted with a one tooth-smaller front sprocket which makes it possible to ride below 30mph without slipping the clutch. Hopefully you won't have that problem. Mine gets stinking hot unless it's doing 50mph or above, roasting the inside of my right leg in particular as the exhaust from the rear cylinder heats up the subframe.

I've had no problems with mine apart from the fact it was delivered to the dealer without an owners manual and they're still waiting for one to come over from Italy. Luckily you can download them from the net.

Get the dealer to setup the suspension for you, as that can make a big difference. They did mine after the running-in period. Before that, it was stiff as a board, now it's a lot more compliant.

One good thing about the Tuono is that you won't have to strip off half the fairing to top it up with oil, should it need it. (Mine drinks a little bit).

The other thing to be aware of is that the back brake is useless. There is a new method of bleeding it that the dealer should be aware of, so try and get them to do that for you. The clutch also needs regular bleeding on many RSVs/Tuonos -- it does on mine -- but that's a 60-second job to sort out. I tend to have to do it every 700 to 1,000 miles.

They're fantastic bikes and Aprilia have now got most of the earlier niggles sorted out. Apart from the bleeding, the clutches are reliable and much lighter than they used to be. I've had no problems with my electrics despite plenty of riding in the rain.

I hope you manage to save up and enjoy a fantastic motorcycle.