I live in Athens Greece. I bought a brand new 07 Tuono. I love it. It is not a motorcycle for traffic congested cities like Athens, where the speed in the city is extremely low. Especially on summer, after 5 minutes the radiator fans will start, and will not go off if you do not stop. But then the temperature will over 105 Celsious, which I do not like, so before I turn the engine off I try cool the engine down first. But in rides in the country side, is perfect (for everyday moving I have a Suzuki GS500E). I even went to trips in Europe 4 times (Athens-Patras-ferry to Ancona-the Alps). In the Alps is more than pefect. It is impossible to go slowly. The faster you drive , the better you feel. I bought the Tuono, because clip-ons are not for my age. My wrists are getting tired very easily. So I love my Tuono.
@@fabialus6864 το οδηγαω καθημερινά από το 2007 ... είναι κουραστικό μέσα στην πόλη και ζεσταίνεται αρκετά , ειδικά το καλοκαίρι . Επίσης η κατανάλωση του δεν είναι και πολύ καλή για κάθε μέρα ... αλλά αν βγεις βόλτα σε επαρχιακό δρόμο θα το λατρέψεις
I had a 1st gen RSV. Sold it a while back, now I ride a 1250 GS. And yet, here I am, watching Aprilia V-twin videos. I love your enthusiasm about the Tuono! Reminds me of how much fun my RSV was.
As you know Griff I've been living with my gen2 Tuono for 15 years and still love it, hope to keep it for many years to come. Yes the Oberon is an improvement even though my clutch was not too heavy before. Stator upgrade now means I don't need to worry about being stranded with a flat battery.
Bought an gen2 Tuono a few months ago after an TL1000S, TL1000R & RSV Mille. I liked it at first, since I removed the catalytic converters and switched to mapping2 it’s perfect for me. It’s everything I’ve searched for in a roadbike.
These bikes are so rare lol, working at an Aprilia dealer they trinkle in every blue moon but yet to see a 2nd Gen RSV1000R as I have a 2003 RSV Mille 🥲 idk their is something more attractive about aprilias vs Ducati’s to me I think it’s that beautiful 60 Degree V-twin
I've got a gen2 factory Tuono, it is a fantastic bike. Ive also owned the gen2 rsv1000r but much prefer the ergos of the Tuono. I own and have owned many bikes and the gen2 is the best sounding bike by far with the best chassis.
Hey! I know this is late, but I used to own an fz07. The struggle i had is im 200+ pounds, and the highway was a stuggle for longer trip rides. Im still trying to settle with its looks, but that engine im in love with. Now that i have a car, i feel like i should get another fz07, but i know i would want more power later on. They have a tuono 1000 v2 for $5999 with only 1500 MILES! I feel like the tuono is calling my name. What do you like about the tuono that the fz07 doesnt have?
Great video Griff. i use my gen2 all year round and have fallen foul of the dreaded drain corrosion. Maybe add things that happen that could be solved by checking eg the aluminium pipe spigots under the tank.
I'm the same with my Gen 1 tuono. I'll never get rid. Toured 2 up on the continent, scratches like a loon, commuted to London from Grantham daily for a few years, it just excells at everything.
I'm going to buy one tomorrow, getting off fjr1300 back onto naked (had cb919, 1000r) before, and concerning part is riding 2 up. Did you have any luggage cases mounted on Tuono ? Any advise ?
Just bought this bike (07) for $800 US. It was taken apart but it only has a burnt starter. In the process of putting it back together right now and man I cannot wait to get it up and running again
Had mine for a few years now, it's my second big bike. Still smile every time I'm out on it. Paid £2900 for it, an absolute bargain. I can see me keeping this forever.
Griff. Totally agree about the Tuono Grin. Every time I ride my Gen 2 Factory I have a massive from on my ugly mug. 😃 I've had a V4aprc Tuono and I love my Gen 2 so much more. She's a keeper!
Got a 2007 exact same colour as this. My first bike after getting the license. Maybe not the smartest idea to start with this but I'm beginning to get around to it and everytime you turn on the engine or roll up the throttle it makes up for being big, heavy and hard to handle (compared to the 600 I did my license on).
Owned my gen 2 1000r for nearly a year has to be one of the most mental bikes I've owned had it fully remapped and added a fueling map.Always brings a smile doesn't like slow speeds at all 🤣🤣.I now use it just for summer months recently picked up a Aprillia rst1000 futura for commuting to and from work spent a few quid getting it upto scratch absolute pleasure to ride also.
@@79mechguy Evening Buddy where should I start Has to be one of the most comfortable bikes I've ridden to date handles superb on long trips out or countryside u can literally throw it into the bends .Sits comfortable at high speeds.Fuel wise good mpg .Now here is the downside if ur ignition coil sticks go wrong which there known for if riding in wet weather's then u need deep pockets to try source one and then lumping out around 300 quid just for one .Now I got around that as peugeot do the exact same coil stick u just have to dremel of the holding bracket that's it works perfect cost u 11 quid.Other than that and not being able to source rear back brake head units if to say urs was cracked cannot source them.but if u can get the bike for under 1.5k the bike will last a life time also u the dash tells u any fault codes on the bike if misbehaves there's two wires under the seat u plug in then start bike up givin u the code on the bike hope this helps Regards Aaron
Hello from Ireland, Dave said his Touno was for life, well I think he should swap it for my 2000 RSV-R Millie in exceptional condition, I am almost 76 and the old back isn't the same as it used to be, I need the high bars, I am on you FB so you can see some of my photos, what do you think, love all you videos :)
After years of riding ,HOnda kawasaki ,blah blah the tuono grin or the fuzzy feeling i get from my tuono is why i will never sell it ! best bang for the buck and a real hoot to ride ... good vlogg the explanation griff gave is spot on ..
I'm going to look at a 2010 tuono 1000r this comming weekend. Popped up on Craigslist for what looks to be a steal based on the book value and wild market prices. Ive never owned an aprilia but have owned a couple hundred bikes over the years. Looks like there's a few quirks but overall seem to be quite solid rides. It has leo Vince pipes and still retains the o2 sensor so im assuming it hasn't been switched to map2 which id have done once I find a dealer or theres a place I can send the ecu out too for a reasonable price. Bike has just under 25k miles and looks to well kept. Ive been watching many videos and these looks like very fun bikes. I did own a 2000 suzuki tl1000r which was a blast and had a couple sv650's so another vtwin would be great.
Great video guys. I’ve just purchased one of these little beauties. The only problem is that I have to wait for delivery. Sucks living 4000km from the dealer.
are the gen 2 ok for two up riding at all as I'm looking to buy one , we don't do long rides and I guess I could get lowering pegs for pillion if needed
I have the exact same bike ('08 in Dream Blue) which I bought back in 2013. I went for the Tuono over the RSV primarily for the ergonomics. Between arthritis, tendonitis & bursitis, I needed a more upright riding position. I also prefer the look of the Gen2 over the Gen1. I noticed you warned about not over-revving it, which got me wondering, what do you recommend in regards to the rev warning light setting? Thanks Griff....
Hey could I ask you what do you mean by breaking it by overreving it? I love blastin 2nd gear wheelies all the way to the redline, is that bad for the engine?
love this bike, but the seat is too high for me. Is it possible to lower the saddle height 3/4 centimeter by acting on the rear link and the fork without distorting its chassis qualities? 
I am 07 the same color. Where did you get that blue lower fairing? I have been wanting to do something like that for mine but haven't known how to do so.
what is the approximate fuel consumption? also- is there something you can do about high fuel consumption with a powercommander? if max power isnt the goal.
Had an RSV4 2010 Biaggi for 3 years, utterly ridiculous for the road. Now am hunting one of these but am very para about the stator horror stories. I absolutely do not ever want to be breaking down, it’s just not viable for me. I’ve read everything I can find on the topic which sees even the Italian engineers themselves arguing on the cause of the matter 🤔 Bizarre.
I live in Athens Greece. I bought a brand new 07 Tuono. I love it. It is not a motorcycle for traffic congested cities like Athens, where the speed in the city is extremely low. Especially on summer, after 5 minutes the radiator fans will start, and will not go off if you do not stop. But then the temperature will over 105 Celsious, which I do not like, so before I turn the engine off I try cool the engine down first. But in rides in the country side, is perfect (for everyday moving I have a Suzuki GS500E). I even went to trips in Europe 4 times (Athens-Patras-ferry to Ancona-the Alps). In the Alps is more than pefect. It is impossible to go slowly. The faster you drive , the better you feel. I bought the Tuono, because clip-ons are not for my age. My wrists are getting tired very easily. So I love my Tuono.
Για καθημερινό δεν θα το προτείνατε καθόλου ;;
μέχρι να σου πάθει κάτι το φανάρι είναι μια χαρά..... αν το σπάσεις να δω που θα βρεις άλλο .
@@fabialus6864 το οδηγαω καθημερινά από το 2007 ... είναι κουραστικό μέσα στην πόλη και ζεσταίνεται αρκετά , ειδικά το καλοκαίρι . Επίσης η κατανάλωση του δεν είναι και πολύ καλή για κάθε μέρα ... αλλά αν βγεις βόλτα σε επαρχιακό δρόμο θα το λατρέψεις
I had a 1st gen RSV. Sold it a while back, now I ride a 1250 GS. And yet, here I am, watching Aprilia V-twin videos. I love your enthusiasm about the Tuono! Reminds me of how much fun my RSV was.
The Tuono Grin! Matches perfectly my imagination that every time I start my Tuono I hear 'If I Had A Tail' of QOTSA in the background :-)
As you know Griff I've been living with my gen2 Tuono for 15 years and still love it, hope to keep it for many years to come.
Yes the Oberon is an improvement even though my clutch was not too heavy before. Stator upgrade now means I don't need to worry about being stranded with a flat battery.
Bought an gen2 Tuono a few months ago after an TL1000S, TL1000R & RSV Mille.
I liked it at first, since I removed the catalytic converters and switched to mapping2 it’s perfect for me. It’s everything I’ve searched for in a roadbike.
How did you switch to map2?
These bikes are so rare lol, working at an Aprilia dealer they trinkle in every blue moon but yet to see a 2nd Gen RSV1000R as I have a 2003 RSV Mille 🥲 idk their is something more attractive about aprilias vs Ducati’s to me I think it’s that beautiful 60 Degree V-twin
I've got a gen2 factory Tuono, it is a fantastic bike. Ive also owned the gen2 rsv1000r but much prefer the ergos of the Tuono. I own and have owned many bikes and the gen2 is the best sounding bike by far with the best chassis.
Great work Griff, they do make us giggling like idiots, that's the best a bike can give. Gen 1.
I'm an American and we have alot of this gen Tuono secondhand for cheap and clean. I hope to sell my Speed Triple and get into one of these soon.
Fz07 to 2nd Gen Tuono, best upgrade ever. I can vouch for the Tuono, it lives up to its name.
Hey! I know this is late, but I used to own an fz07. The struggle i had is im 200+ pounds, and the highway was a stuggle for longer trip rides. Im still trying to settle with its looks, but that engine im in love with. Now that i have a car, i feel like i should get another fz07, but i know i would want more power later on. They have a tuono 1000 v2 for $5999 with only 1500 MILES! I feel like the tuono is calling my name. What do you like about the tuono that the fz07 doesnt have?
Great video Griff. i use my gen2 all year round and have fallen foul of the dreaded drain corrosion. Maybe add things that happen that could be solved by checking eg the aluminium pipe spigots under the tank.
Gen 2 -1 down front sprocket and wheelie that 135hp 3th gear power wheelie, more brutal and faster then speed triple 1050 and Gen1 Tuono ✊🔥
Thank god for your videos guys, keeping me sane whilst getting fixed in hospital
I'm the same with my Gen 1 tuono. I'll never get rid. Toured 2 up on the continent, scratches like a loon, commuted to London from Grantham daily for a few years, it just excells at everything.
I'm going to buy one tomorrow, getting off fjr1300 back onto naked (had cb919, 1000r) before, and concerning part is riding 2 up. Did you have any luggage cases mounted on Tuono ?
Any advise ?
Just bought this bike (07) for $800 US. It was taken apart but it only has a burnt starter. In the process of putting it back together right now and man I cannot wait to get it up and running again
Had mine for a few years now, it's my second big bike. Still smile every time I'm out on it. Paid £2900 for it, an absolute bargain. I can see me keeping this forever.
Missed mine V2, brings many happy memories :)
@Aprilia Performance still on twin but cheated with another brand 🤣
So glad I've seen this great vid . you've just made my mind up going to be getting one of these 👌
Great video Griff
Had one of these a while back and miss it so looking at another one👍
Griff.
Totally agree about the Tuono Grin.
Every time I ride my Gen 2 Factory I have a massive from on my ugly mug. 😃
I've had a V4aprc Tuono and I love my Gen 2 so much more.
She's a keeper!
I love my gen2. But what you save on buying it you'll spend on petrol. haha.
I'm getting one on Monday, I can't wait. So much bike for the money.
Got a 2007 exact same colour as this. My first bike after getting the license. Maybe not the smartest idea to start with this but I'm beginning to get around to it and everytime you turn on the engine or roll up the throttle it makes up for being big, heavy and hard to handle (compared to the 600 I did my license on).
These were a bargain...till this video came out :D
Great video Griff👍 looking forward to Gen 1 Tuono, Rsv instalments🏍
Owned my gen 2 1000r for nearly a year has to be one of the most mental bikes I've owned had it fully remapped and added a fueling map.Always brings a smile doesn't like slow speeds at all 🤣🤣.I now use it just for summer months recently picked up a Aprillia rst1000 futura for commuting to and from work spent a few quid getting it upto scratch absolute pleasure to ride also.
How do you like the Futura? I have a Tuono already and there is a Futura nearby I'm interested in.
@@79mechguy Evening Buddy where should I start Has to be one of the most comfortable bikes I've ridden to date handles superb on long trips out or countryside u can literally throw it into the bends .Sits comfortable at high speeds.Fuel wise good mpg .Now here is the downside if ur ignition coil sticks go wrong which there known for if riding in wet weather's then u need deep pockets to try source one and then lumping out around 300 quid just for one .Now I got around that as peugeot do the exact same coil stick u just have to dremel of the holding bracket that's it works perfect cost u 11 quid.Other than that and not being able to source rear back brake head units if to say urs was cracked cannot source them.but if u can get the bike for under 1.5k the bike will last a life time also u the dash tells u any fault codes on the bike if misbehaves there's two wires under the seat u plug in then start bike up givin u the code on the bike hope this helps Regards Aaron
Really enjoyed the video, I’m going to look at buying one now 🤤👍
Hello from Ireland, Dave said his Touno was for life, well I think he should swap it for my 2000 RSV-R Millie in exceptional condition, I am almost 76 and the old back isn't the same as it used to be, I need the high bars, I am on you FB so you can see some of my photos, what do you think, love all you videos :)
After years of riding ,HOnda kawasaki ,blah blah the tuono grin or the fuzzy feeling i get from my tuono is why i will never sell it ! best bang for the buck and a real hoot to ride ... good vlogg the explanation griff gave is spot on ..
Had some good times on my gen2, once it had been sorted by you guys. 👌
Hmmmmm ! Rotax v twin power baby ! Get on with it !
Great video guys, seriously considering one of these.
If you want to use my yellow gen1 rsv-r to do a vid your more than welcome. All the best, Mike
I'm going to look at a 2010 tuono 1000r this comming weekend. Popped up on Craigslist for what looks to be a steal based on the book value and wild market prices. Ive never owned an aprilia but have owned a couple hundred bikes over the years. Looks like there's a few quirks but overall seem to be quite solid rides. It has leo Vince pipes and still retains the o2 sensor so im assuming it hasn't been switched to map2 which id have done once I find a dealer or theres a place I can send the ecu out too for a reasonable price. Bike has just under 25k miles and looks to well kept. Ive been watching many videos and these looks like very fun bikes. I did own a 2000 suzuki tl1000r which was a blast and had a couple sv650's so another vtwin would be great.
Still ride my 2009 Tuono 1000R on the weekends. 🔥🔥
I’ll bring my Pegaso factory down. Done everything on it, bit of green lane, touring and trackdays.
Great video guys. I’ve just purchased one of these little beauties. The only problem is that I have to wait for delivery. Sucks living 4000km from the dealer.
is the engine braking hard on this bike or does it roll smoothly like a Kawasaki when I close the throttle?
are the gen 2 ok for two up riding at all as I'm looking to buy one , we don't do long rides and I guess I could get lowering pegs for pillion if needed
Bought this bike two days ago, with a full Akrapovič system. I think this is the last bike I ever buy
search for a headlight replacement and stock it if you want to keep it forever
I have the exact same bike ('08 in Dream Blue) which I bought back in 2013. I went for the Tuono over the RSV primarily for the ergonomics. Between arthritis, tendonitis & bursitis, I needed a more upright riding position. I also prefer the look of the Gen2 over the Gen1. I noticed you warned about not over-revving it, which got me wondering, what do you recommend in regards to the rev warning light setting? Thanks Griff....
@Aprilia Performance Thanks, I think that's what I set mine at but will double check.
Hey could I ask you what do you mean by breaking it by overreving it? I love blastin 2nd gear wheelies all the way to the redline, is that bad for the engine?
Tuono definitely better pick if he's only been riding a year.
How do they compare to gen 1
love this bike, but the seat is too high for me. Is it possible to lower the saddle height 3/4 centimeter by acting on the rear link and the fork without distorting its chassis qualities?

Hi Griff, have you got experience diagnosing problems with sxv550. Thanks james
I am 07 the same color. Where did you get that blue lower fairing? I have been wanting to do something like that for mine but haven't known how to do so.
what is the approximate fuel consumption? also- is there something you can do about high fuel consumption with a powercommander? if max power isnt the goal.
Great colour scheme, but how does it fare over a winter in this country ?
My engine has letters at end of numbers v990rr and rig on other number what do these mean
Thanks guys
2:10 update: I did by an RSV... 2 of them... 😂
I like mine and I've not lost money people are hanging on to them now.
Had an RSV4 2010 Biaggi for 3 years, utterly ridiculous for the road. Now am hunting one of these but am very para about the stator horror stories. I absolutely do not ever want to be breaking down, it’s just not viable for me. I’ve read everything I can find on the topic which sees even the Italian engineers themselves arguing on the cause of the matter 🤔 Bizarre.
It should be illegal to film your stupid helmet while you ride, rather than the road ahead.
Had mine 10 yrs. Il. never sell it. My lads 13 and he's avin it.