Why does internet keep telling me I “need” a V4 Tuono?! Best sounding motor available! Test rode the non-factory a few weeks back - what a great bike!!
Because the internet is ALWAYS right! You do NEED a V4 Tuono! 🤣 The non factory is a great bike! I did consider it before buying mine but just preferred the colour scheme on the factory, save alot of money going for the standard version. 👍🏻
I have a 2019 with 31,387 miles on it 10 track days a year plus mainly back roads. I've done 3 full track days at CODA with 2 long straights per lap with first gear corners at the start and finish. It's the hardest track on a motor there is, the back straight is 6th gear top speed for a bit. I've had only 1 problem at 28,000 miles the quick shift plunger needed replacement. It seems to run better then new and all I do is change oil.
Had a ‘17 Factory, the “carbon” fenders were really a carbon appliqué on plastic. Looked nice, but not really carbon. Now have a ‘21, and the air fill valves are angled…..massively easy to air up the tires! Great review, ride safe dude….
Great video 👍 I bought mine in the same time attack colours, I love it. I powder coated the rims red with a bit of gold flake mixed it really looks great in the sun. I also put the Akra on it what a sound. Everything you mentioned about the plastics annoy me also I’m glad I’m not the only one with the bottom vent issue 😂
Cor i bet the rims look great! The bike sound good even with the standard exhaust but the Akro just makes it! Yea it is a shame about the plastics, but the bike in general does make up for it lol
Yea mine gas been put away for winter now, want to keep it looking good so its a good weather bike for me. Once you get it out tho, ul never want to put it away!
I have the same Time Attack bike with Akra & Akra map Mods: Bar risers with the brake extension, Evotech protection all round including rad & oil guard & levers I've set up for touring with the Aprilia touring screen, which makes a big difference. Also, Hepco & Becker rear luggage plate & SW Motech tank ring for pro range. Oxford Hot Grips Pro heated grips (Aprilia say u cant fit heated grips LOL) The last mods have been power supply for sae & heated clothing, wireless quadlock & Aprilia MIA module which is a bit of a waste of money My only negative about the bike is tank range, i reckon 130 miles including reserve Oh & tyres changed to Michelin Power 5 better for Scottish wet weather
I have recently fitted the SW motech tank bag and usb power to mine, next is to find a screen I like. Tyres are being changed in the spring, they are good but only for bone dry warm days, anything else that pretty naff! how do you find the power 5's for longevity?
Great review. I have a street triple rs 765 but thinking about a turnover v4 factory or a street fighter v4s. Prefer the look of the SF to be honest but big price difference with the turnover up for £13999 v £25k for the Ducati
Great video, was very interested as i have the same model in speed white. I had to have the seat recovered and lowered awaiting to test due to weather. Where did you purchase your rad cover guard from please ? Again i came from a speed triple rs and noticed a big difference in product and welcome pack ie 2 keys & small book that was it
I love the speed white. I had seen one until id brought mine and sometimes wish I had got the white. The rad guard is from eBay, i forgot to menstion that to be fair! The item number is 304661823732. I was the same, surprised at how little they give you compared to other manufactures, Aprillia does seem abit tight lol
Yea I agree, they do run unnecessarily hot! does my head in, especially on a hot day! might be an Italian thing, apparently Ducatis are bad for it to 🤷♂️
Great video, thanks. Which bar risers did you get please ? I can only find for Tuono 660 but not the 1100 Factory. And once fitted, does it make much noticeable difference ?
@@suvashbiswas2249 cheers bud. I order some generic ones from amazon. Ive tried to find them again but cant 🙄. They defiantly made a difference for me, more comfy and way less “wristy” Aprillia say you cant fit them thats why there isnt any for the 1100 available so went for a generic pair. Just measure the bars and hunt some done online…exactly what I did 😁👍🏻
@@suvashbiswas2249try searching Rizoma's website. I have risers and a tapered handlebar from them and it gave me the exact height and sweep that I was looking for.
I’ve been looking at one of these forever but ended up with an MT10 and I love it. I suspect the Aprilia is similar but with more power. I’ve no idea why there aren’t more given they look amazing and they’re a V4 but suspect it’s down to their reputation for reliability issues..
The same as me bud, loved them for so long and it was always an itch I needed to scratch so took the plunge! My mates got an MT10 and together they sound like the worlds about to end lol. Yea Italian bike aren't the most reliable but I was lucky to grab a deal from my dealer for a lifetime warranty as long as I own the bike so it was a no brainer for me to give an Italian bike it ago!
You mentioned that you also own a Ducati, which brand to you feel gives you the most reliability? I own a 2002 CBR954RR, 2010 VFR1200F, and 2014 FJR1300, all Japanese. To me, reliability and lower maintenance is priority #1. I've been eyeing the Tuono V4 and have found that anything built after 2018 seems to be ok. I bought a 2012 Ducati Diavel brand new and it had issues from the very beginning with stalling when coming up to stop signs and red lights. It didn't give me the warm fuzzies when riding in traffic. The dealerships (2) in Houston, Texas couldn't figure out the cause so I sold the bike for a loss after only 1 year of ownership. Just didn't trust it. Would you say reliability/maintenance is better with Aprilia or Ducati? Thank you in advance!
Aprilia have never supplied carbon bits on the Tuono Factory as std .. they did a special offer once when they supplied bikes with an offer of carbon bits to shift bikes and up sales but that was probably around 2017
Here I am yet again, pondering getting one of these 🤣🤦🏻 Everything makes me want one, but everything makes me not want one too! Haha. Also, i thought i recognised the roads around Brandon, you local too?
@@Chris71920 they are great bikes mate, just take one out and Im sure that will convince you either way 😉…but im pretty sure I know what it will be lol I am mate, live in Thetford.
Hi buddy Never mention how many kms???? maybe l missed it . Does she burn engine oil ??? my did 2018 factor tuono 200mls per 2500kms pissed me off , but l stll miss her
I went from an MV to a BMW and am so glad I did that. BMW is far superior in built quality, parts, after-market parts, and tunes. It is not all about the engine's Horsepower or torque it is how the whole package works together!
I agree, BMW seem to be un-matched when it comes to build quality, I would defiantly go back to BMW when I wanted a change again. They make so really fast bikes aswell so they are well up there for engine power aswell now so they are hard to beat.
The MV and Bmw are on totally different planets, to say one bike is better than the other is like comparing apples and oranges. I own both. MV is a stand alone motorcycle like most Italian motorcycles are. The only motorcycles you can compare with each other is Japanese bikes. All European manufacturers have a totally different engineering approach to motorcycles, the inline fours BMW,s are more closer in engineering terms to Japanese bikes than Italian bikes.
Nearly lost my life 4 years ago in an accident because of an old fart in a car being stupid in traffic.. haven’t been on a bike since.. i had a ’18 tuono factory and i just loved that bike,, i keep coming back to videos like this to try and find inspiration to ride again, but its difficult. Anyone been in the same situation? Sometimes all i can think of is to get back in the seat, and sometimes i’m like ”fuck that”
@@CarlCassian80 So to hear that bud. I recently had a car pull out on me and I honestly have no idea how I never hit it! Most have managed to avoid it by m millimetres! Would have been a game changer for me if id hit him. Dont think theres an easy answer for you issue, no getting away from the fact its dangerous on a bike but I wouldnt be without one. For me the freedom and enjoyment outways the risks. Sorry I cant help.
@carlcassian80 I’m back on bikes after a 30 year break after a bike accident. I bought a Trident, had it 3.5 years, trick for me was fair weather only, never commute, fun miles only, never ride when you need to be somewhere at a specific time, did my AIM Advanced Rider training. All this reduced many risks for me. I wish I had returned earlier, but do it when you are ready. I just switched the Trident for the Tuono Ultra Gold…can’t wait for Spring.
@@HudsonMoto i got mine of amazon but tried to find them again and cant 🤨. Just measure the diameter of the bars and hunt some done on ebay or amazon, thats what I had to do as Aprillia say you cant fit them to the 1100 factory but you can clearly! Lol. Enjoy yours mate, im sure you will! 😉👍🏻
Its a very different bike but thats exactly what I wanted. The XR was brilliant everything, Id say the perfect all rounder for me except the noise, I was never over keen on the sound of it and sometimes it felt abit to tall for me, the Aprillia is the perfect height, and sounds amazing and puts a huge smile on my face everytime I ride it...but I do feel Im always watching my speed, the XR I felt I never had to as I was happy to just have a relaxed ride and have fun when I wanted to, the Aprillia not so much, just makes you feel its all or nothing lol
Its a very different bike! The XR was brilliant everything, the perfect all rounder really but the Aprillia is amazing at making you feel like a motoGp rider, the noise complemented the riding position and the way it rides just gives you so much confidence...but this is also one of its issues, Im always having to watch my speed when Im on it, it isnt a fan of going slow! lol
The only problem with Aprilia,s is the Japanese graphics, like there turning up for a club race weekend. Italian bikes in my opinion only, look their best in a single colour. Japanese graphic up their bikes due to quirky design to hide their lines or lack off. Same as their cars, you will never see them win design awards in last 50 years.Italians have no problem designing good looking bikes and cars, and as a result can show off there lines with a single colour.
I have one major problem with this bike.. the way they make the front look like the superbike but then lower it.. sry it looks wierd. man I still think the old V2 looks better
hi there.. If your intention uploading videos is to reach out just to english speaking audience, video is perfect!! For viewers whose mother tongue is not english (like my case); hearing your strong english accent, If you intend to reach more audience in different countries, nationalities and languages who might understand english; My suggestion is that you try to soften just a little bit your pronunciation and think you are not talking to your local mates 😆🤣 thanks
Why does internet keep telling me I “need” a V4 Tuono?! Best sounding motor available!
Test rode the non-factory a few weeks back - what a great bike!!
Because the internet is ALWAYS right! You do NEED a V4 Tuono! 🤣
The non factory is a great bike! I did consider it before buying mine but just preferred the colour scheme on the factory, save alot of money going for the standard version. 👍🏻
Flexi plastics in Tuono saves you from more fairing damage when you crash. Rigid ones crack and break much easier.
Great video! As for Aprilia's quick shifter, the owner's manual says not to use it under 4000 rpm (page 62).
Thanks bud!
Does it! 😮 I really should read the manual when I get a new bike 🫣 lol
@@lifeonmarshmotoreally odd to want to shift prior to 4k RPM and without (on the street at least) at least 50% throttle.
I have a 2019 with 31,387 miles on it 10 track days a year plus mainly back roads. I've done 3 full track days at CODA with 2 long straights per lap with first gear corners at the start and finish. It's the hardest track on a motor there is, the back straight is 6th gear top speed for a bit. I've had only 1 problem at 28,000 miles the quick shift plunger needed replacement. It seems to run better then new and all I do is change oil.
@@markyounts1685 thats great to hear bud!
So many people say these bike are unreliable, your comment proves that wrong! 👍🏻
Had a ‘17 Factory, the “carbon” fenders were really a carbon appliqué on plastic. Looked nice, but not really carbon.
Now have a ‘21, and the air fill valves are angled…..massively easy to air up the tires!
Great review, ride safe dude….
So wish they kept with the angled filler valves! like i said mines a right pain to fill up again 😕
Thanks bud! you to.
@@lifeonmarshmoto I got a 2024 and there are 90° valves on it
Great video 👍 I bought mine in the same time attack colours, I love it. I powder coated the rims red with a bit of gold flake mixed it really looks great in the sun. I also put the Akra on it what a sound. Everything you mentioned about the plastics annoy me also I’m glad I’m not the only one with the bottom vent issue 😂
Cor i bet the rims look great!
The bike sound good even with the standard exhaust but the Akro just makes it!
Yea it is a shame about the plastics, but the bike in general does make up for it lol
@ yea it sure does. It’s definitely one of the best bikes iv had . Do you mind letting me know where you got the bar risers from?
The seat just needs to be adjusted to fix that "issue". Loosen the 2 seat bolts, move the seat a couple mm and tighten them down again. Worked for me.
Cheers for that info bud! That issue is so annoying and didnt realise it was such a simple fix! 👍🏻
V4 Ape is the best sounding bike
@@IgorHolizna definatly agree!
By far
By far
@@ciprianradaMT-10 FTW🎉🎉
Interested in this one, as I just picked up Ultra Gold one. Only delivered it home, been prepping it ready for better weather.
Yea mine gas been put away for winter now, want to keep it looking good so its a good weather bike for me.
Once you get it out tho, ul never want to put it away!
I have the same Time Attack bike with Akra & Akra map
Mods:
Bar risers with the brake extension, Evotech protection all round including rad & oil guard & levers
I've set up for touring with the Aprilia touring screen, which makes a big difference. Also, Hepco & Becker rear luggage plate & SW Motech tank ring for pro range. Oxford Hot Grips Pro heated grips (Aprilia say u cant fit heated grips LOL) The last mods have been power supply for sae & heated clothing, wireless quadlock & Aprilia MIA module which is a bit of a waste of money
My only negative about the bike is tank range, i reckon 130 miles including reserve
Oh & tyres changed to Michelin Power 5 better for Scottish wet weather
I have recently fitted the SW motech tank bag and usb power to mine, next is to find a screen I like.
Tyres are being changed in the spring, they are good but only for bone dry warm days, anything else that pretty naff!
how do you find the power 5's for longevity?
Great review. I have a street triple rs 765 but thinking about a turnover v4 factory or a street fighter v4s. Prefer the look of the SF to be honest but big price difference with the turnover up for £13999 v £25k for the Ducati
Great video, was very interested as i have the same model in speed white. I had to have the seat recovered and lowered awaiting to test due to weather. Where did you purchase your rad cover guard from please ? Again i came from a speed triple rs and noticed a big difference in product and welcome pack ie 2 keys & small book that was it
I agree - pack was very basic.
I love the speed white. I had seen one until id brought mine and sometimes wish I had got the white.
The rad guard is from eBay, i forgot to menstion that to be fair! The item number is 304661823732.
I was the same, surprised at how little they give you compared to other manufactures, Aprillia does seem abit tight lol
@@davidblackshaw6832 I have bought the Evotech ones, £110 ish IIRC. Very good quality. It’s a royal PITA to install though.
I have the same bike also time attack with Akra slip on. My only complaint is coolant temp is always high AF.
Yea I agree, they do run unnecessarily hot! does my head in, especially on a hot day! might be an Italian thing, apparently Ducatis are bad for it to 🤷♂️
Great video, thanks. Which bar risers did you get please ? I can only find for Tuono 660 but not the 1100 Factory. And once fitted, does it make much noticeable difference ?
@@suvashbiswas2249 cheers bud.
I order some generic ones from amazon. Ive tried to find them again but cant 🙄.
They defiantly made a difference for me, more comfy and way less “wristy”
Aprillia say you cant fit them thats why there isnt any for the 1100 available so went for a generic pair. Just measure the bars and hunt some done online…exactly what I did 😁👍🏻
That makes sense; will look through the based on the measurements…… ordered but not collected since way tooooo cold here (Buckinghamshire)!
@@suvashbiswas2249try searching Rizoma's website. I have risers and a tapered handlebar from them and it gave me the exact height and sweep that I was looking for.
I’m shocked with the build quality on those plastics. I would hate the seat issue. Thanks for sharing your honest review.
I’ve been looking at one of these forever but ended up with an MT10 and I love it. I suspect the Aprilia is similar but with more power. I’ve no idea why there aren’t more given they look amazing and they’re a V4 but suspect it’s down to their reputation for reliability issues..
The same as me bud, loved them for so long and it was always an itch I needed to scratch so took the plunge!
My mates got an MT10 and together they sound like the worlds about to end lol.
Yea Italian bike aren't the most reliable but I was lucky to grab a deal from my dealer for a lifetime warranty as long as I own the bike so it was a no brainer for me to give an Italian bike it ago!
I’ve tried several times to buy a KTM SDR1290 or an Ape Tuono and just can’t do it…love my expert running 2019 and now 2023 Yamaha MT-10 ❤❤
Try fuell milage on track setting. Earlier models also did better milage on race/ tracksetting
Cheers bud, il bare that in mind and give it ago! 👍🏻
You mentioned that you also own a Ducati, which brand to you feel gives you the most reliability? I own a 2002 CBR954RR, 2010 VFR1200F, and 2014 FJR1300, all Japanese. To me, reliability and lower maintenance is priority #1. I've been eyeing the Tuono V4 and have found that anything built after 2018 seems to be ok. I bought a 2012 Ducati Diavel brand new and it had issues from the very beginning with stalling when coming up to stop signs and red lights. It didn't give me the warm fuzzies when riding in traffic. The dealerships (2) in Houston, Texas couldn't figure out the cause so I sold the bike for a loss after only 1 year of ownership. Just didn't trust it. Would you say reliability/maintenance is better with Aprilia or Ducati?
Thank you in advance!
Aprilia have never supplied carbon bits on the Tuono Factory as std .. they did a special offer once when they supplied bikes with an offer of carbon bits to shift bikes and up sales but that was probably around 2017
O right, I didnt know that! just presumed they did as every bike older than mine seems to have carbon bling on them.
Cheers for the info!
The 2020 Factory came with carbon front fender, side panels and tank cover. It was the final version of that bike and celebrated the pikes peak win.
Here I am yet again, pondering getting one of these 🤣🤦🏻 Everything makes me want one, but everything makes me not want one too! Haha.
Also, i thought i recognised the roads around Brandon, you local too?
@@Chris71920 they are great bikes mate, just take one out and Im sure that will convince you either way 😉…but im pretty sure I know what it will be lol
I am mate, live in Thetford.
Hi buddy
Never mention how many kms???? maybe l missed it . Does she burn engine oil ??? my did 2018 factor tuono 200mls per 2500kms pissed me off , but l stll miss her
4000 miles at the end 😂😂
Hi bud, ive done just short of 4000miles now (6437kms)
Cant say it burns oil, just fuel! 🤣
It will take alot to replace this bike!
Don’t get stuck in traffic - temp gauge keeps climbing even with fans on - sad
I went from an MV to a BMW and am so glad I did that. BMW is far superior in built quality, parts, after-market parts, and tunes. It is not all about the engine's Horsepower or torque it is how the whole package works together!
I agree, BMW seem to be un-matched when it comes to build quality, I would defiantly go back to BMW when I wanted a change again.
They make so really fast bikes aswell so they are well up there for engine power aswell now so they are hard to beat.
The MV and Bmw are on totally different planets, to say one bike is better than the other is like comparing apples and oranges. I own both. MV is a stand alone motorcycle like most Italian motorcycles are. The only motorcycles you can compare with each other is Japanese bikes. All European manufacturers have a totally different engineering approach to motorcycles, the inline fours BMW,s are more closer in engineering terms to Japanese bikes than Italian bikes.
@@checker3694y’all realize the review is about his ownership of an Aprillia, right? 😂
@VState60 Try to get someone to translate what I wrote, for you, you can understand it more clearly.
@@checker3694
Nearly lost my life 4 years ago in an accident because of an old fart in a car being stupid in traffic.. haven’t been on a bike since.. i had a ’18 tuono factory and i just loved that bike,, i keep coming back to videos like this to try and find inspiration to ride again, but its difficult. Anyone been in the same situation? Sometimes all i can think of is to get back in the seat, and sometimes i’m like ”fuck that”
@@CarlCassian80 So to hear that bud.
I recently had a car pull out on me and I honestly have no idea how I never hit it! Most have managed to avoid it by m millimetres! Would have been a game changer for me if id hit him.
Dont think theres an easy answer for you issue, no getting away from the fact its dangerous on a bike but I wouldnt be without one. For me the freedom and enjoyment outways the risks.
Sorry I cant help.
@carlcassian80 I’m back on bikes after a 30 year break after a bike accident. I bought a Trident, had it 3.5 years, trick for me was fair weather only, never commute, fun miles only, never ride when you need to be somewhere at a specific time, did my AIM Advanced Rider training. All this reduced many risks for me. I wish I had returned earlier, but do it when you are ready. I just switched the Trident for the Tuono Ultra Gold…can’t wait for Spring.
I have one in speed white with a GP22 exhaust. It's crazy lol.
I bet that is LOUD but sounds amazing with it.
@@lifeonmarshmoto For sure, It's like a MotoGP bike with handlebars. I'm obnoxious for sure, but it's worth it lol
Awesome video I just picked mine and were did you get the bar risers?
@@HudsonMoto i got mine of amazon but tried to find them again and cant 🤨.
Just measure the diameter of the bars and hunt some done on ebay or amazon, thats what I had to do as Aprillia say you cant fit them to the 1100 factory but you can clearly! Lol.
Enjoy yours mate, im sure you will! 😉👍🏻
Pyramid moto have several, 20mm to 46mm, silver or black.
@@wl660 Thanks 🙏🏼
@@lifeonmarshmoto Thank you
the plastic mudguard maybe due to cost cutting. lesser and lesser carbon.
How’s it compare to the XR?
Its a very different bike but thats exactly what I wanted.
The XR was brilliant everything, Id say the perfect all rounder for me except the noise, I was never over keen on the sound of it and sometimes it felt abit to tall for me, the Aprillia is the perfect height, and sounds amazing and puts a huge smile on my face everytime I ride it...but I do feel Im always watching my speed, the XR I felt I never had to as I was happy to just have a relaxed ride and have fun when I wanted to, the Aprillia not so much, just makes you feel its all or nothing lol
How dose it compare to the s1000xr. ??
Its a very different bike!
The XR was brilliant everything, the perfect all rounder really but the Aprillia is amazing at making you feel like a motoGp rider, the noise complemented the riding position and the way it rides just gives you so much confidence...but this is also one of its issues, Im always having to watch my speed when Im on it, it isnt a fan of going slow! lol
@lifeonmarshmoto ride safe. I think after the 18k £630 service on my xr I will be keeping it. Great to see you back
The only problem with Aprilia,s is the Japanese graphics, like there turning up for a club race weekend. Italian bikes in my opinion only, look their best in a single colour. Japanese graphic up their bikes due to quirky design to hide their lines or lack off. Same as their cars, you will never see them win design awards in last 50 years.Italians have no problem designing good looking bikes and cars, and as a result can show off there lines with a single colour.
I have one major problem with this bike.. the way they make the front look like the superbike but then lower it.. sry it looks wierd. man I still think the old V2 looks better
Thats a fair comment bud! looks of a bike are a very personnel thing 👍🏻
"it sounds like this..." worst add noise ever comes on
Anyone who buys a SuperNaked and even considers fuel mileage…should buy something else.
hi there.. If your intention uploading videos is to reach out just to english speaking audience, video is perfect!! For viewers whose mother tongue is not english (like my case); hearing your strong english accent, If you intend to reach more audience in different countries, nationalities and languages who might understand english; My suggestion is that you try to soften just a little bit your pronunciation and think you are not talking to your local mates 😆🤣 thanks
Thanks for the feedback! I do speak fairly fast naturally, I shall try and slow down abit lol
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@@lifeonmarshmoto thanks man! Enjoy that beauty as I do my 2019!! Can imagine your 2024 💪🏻😉🤩🤩🤩