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As if the Tuono wasn’t a maddening prize for indigent sportbike the world over, Aprilia has the launch of a special version of the … streetfighter dubbed the Tuono 1000R Factory.

The new will showcase the 60-degree motor featured in the 2006 version of the RSV Mille along similar suspension and carbon upgrades. When former AMA SB Alex Gobert evaluated the Factory and non-Factory RSV1000R for us in May, he painted a bright of the Factory machine’s improvements. the limited-edition Factory Tuono to similar performance increases and the object of more than one wanton bike lust.

The Tuono Factory’s changes with its engine, which is a derivation of the 1000cc longitudinal Magnesium Evolution V-Twin powers the RSV Factory machine. The Tuono’s mill features the 57mm throttle bodies one injector per cylinder format on the RSV Factory machine and regular Exhaust valves grow 31 to 33mm and the diameter of exhaust swell as well.

These combined with improved and ignition mapping, allow the 60V to out a claimed 139 horsepower at the crankshaft, with 79 lb-ft of torque. represents a jump of 6 ponies and 4 over the regular Tuono. tuned for real-world dyno as we are testing the non-Factory Tuono at very moment for an upcoming Comparo.

The ram-air intake unique for a … bike and a styling fixture for the Tuono end, continues to aid engine The Factory Tuono shares the hydraulic clutch and PPC (Pneumatic Clutch) system of its non-Factory to divvy out the increased power an identical 6-speed gearbox. The V60 also employs an Anti Double Countershaft (AVDC) to vibration from the 60-degree

Aside from the tweaked the real difference between the and regular Tunonos are suspension Just like the Factory the Factory Tuono discards the Showa inverted fork for a Ohlins unit. An Ohlins monoshock also displaces the system out back.

Both are adjustable for spring preload, and rebound damping. The suspension should exhibit the same which Gobert noted in his of the two RSVs, with the Factory units starting to pay for themselves a rider begins to push the out on the track.

This isn’t surprising as the machine is purpose-built for trackdays and high-performance duties. To assist in regard, the Factory machine can be with mapping for unrestricted systems. Akrapovic exhaust are available as an accessory, with slip-on silencers and, starting this January, a street-legal exhaust system still meets Euro 3

During his RSV Factory test, took full advantage of the to test the Akrapovic pipes with stock pieces. The exhaust upgrade made a difference in performance to the RSV out on the track, the slip-ons adding around 5 ponies and the full system power by 7 horsepower. Expect increases to the Akrapovic upgrade on the

The stock Tuono Factory locates catalytic converters as as possible to collector pipes in to cut down emissions and ensure the Aprilia meets the Euro 3

The binders equipping the Factory have not changed from the Gold radial caliper adorning the regular machine. A of stainless steel 320mm are grabbed by 4-piston calipers up while a single 220mm in the rear gets pressed by a of 32mm pistons. The Factory utilizes the same metal-braided

Steering geometry does not from the non-Factory design Forged aluminum wheels cast hoops, although the ZR 17 rear tires, available as on the regular model, come on the Factory (the two other sizes, 190/55 and 190/50, also be available). The twin-spar frame also remains the excepting the gold-anodized finish, when combined with the Ohlins fork, gives the machine a distinctive look again, similar to the RSV Factory.

After the engine and suspension the main difference between and non-Factory is the carbon fiber which help lighten the The carbon-fiber list includes: panels, mudguards, belly and spoilers. The cumulative effect is a reduction in claimed dry weight, from 408 lbs to the Factory’s 399 lbs (Aprilia’s dry weight figures do not include the

Further carbon-fiber upgrades, guards for the expansion chamber, oil and footrests, as well as seat are available as accessories. The list of goodies also includes a reverse shifter, tank and bags, and an anti-theft system to your sizable investment. of which, no MSRP figure the Factory Tuono’s press however, previous Tuono was $5400 more than its counterpart.

If the pattern holds, the latest Tuono should ring in between $18,000-$19,000.

Source 9/30/2006

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