2018 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory | Review

Goddamn this thing is so fast. I love it and I want one. Second hand ones aren't that expensive either...

[@Birky_41]

Loving my 2016 model and will be changing again for the 2019 model

[@MrPeterDWatson]

Great 'rider' review, not suffocated by the tech specs. Very helpful. Thanks

[@kiwihame]

Great to hear a Kiwi accent on a bike review! Great review! And most importantly... Oooh look, a Squirrell!

[@tranceending5914]

Enjoyed your review, thank you.

[@BizAutomation]

Anyone know what a Gabro ECU tune with exhaust update looks like on the dyno ?

[@wogga8]

Ive got a Superduke R and I'm about to sell it and buy one of these. I like the Superduke but i just don't love it. Is this your bike or are you testing it? I will probably fly to Auckland and pick one up.

[@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

I've got a new one (RR) sitting in my garage with 0 miles on it. The weather's been so bad up North I haven't got to ride it yet. I hope it's as scary as you make it look. I've already got a ZX14R SE and I don't want the Tuono 1100 to feel slow, lol. The ZX14R is kinda like "How fast do you want it to go? Just twist it farther..." and it feels nearly unlimited on power. Looking forward to taking corners well though.

[@GearDriven]

Man I'd love to ride a ZX14. They just sound so bonkers. I'd imagine the Tuono will feel at least as fast/scary as the ZX, it certainly won't feel slow!

[@Tpviper]

Photo314159 Hi, I have just bought one today. I part exed a R1 08 model. I took one out on demo, my god, nothing can prepare you for the sheer grunt, its relentless and really powerful. It would leave my R1 standing up to 100mph. And believe me, that is fast. The Tuono 1100rr has power everywhere honestly. Try one you'll love it.👍

[@fruityMangoExperience]

Did you ever ridden this beast with TC 1? If yes why would you want to turn it off 😂

[@awesomeagnihotrisvlog]

HI THERE AWSMMMMM VIDEO...JUST WANNA KNOW IF THE ENGINE HEAT DISSIPATION IS TOLERABLE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC...SAFE MILES FROM INDIA.

[@GearDriven]

Hey, thanks man :) yeah it's not too bad, but it does get warm. If your commute is without any periods of 50kmh+ cruising I'd recommend something with a smaller engine. You'd probably save on gas too - this thing inhales petrol

[@awesomeagnihotrisvlog]

IAM LOOKIN AT DOING TRACK DAYS AND OCCASIONAL SUNDAY MORNING RIDES...IAM FROM INDIA ..LAND OF HEAT AND TRAFFIC..THANKS .

[@GearDriven]

It would be brilliant on the track, and sunday morning rides should be sweet. It tends to heat up to around 100C then sit around there but it certainly feels warm around the legs in traffic

[@awesomeagnihotrisvlog]

THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH FOR ANSWERING MY QUERIES...BIG HUG.

[@GearDriven]

No worries! Ride safe :)

[@stevehash158]

ohh btw the 2018 RSV RF and Tuono has actually lost a good amount of weight 2017 bikes was a wopping 215kg wet weight and noow they are 208kg wet weight which helps alot on acceleration and gyro forces in the corners obviously turn in will become better mid grip etc etc..

[@GearDriven]

Oh cheers, yeah it definitely felt a bit more flickable than the '16. But two more years of experience definitely helps too!

[@stevehash158]

GearDriven sure does. Its by far the best and most hooligan bike i have EVER tried i laughed so hard whilst riding this that other ppl could see me giggling trough the dark visor 😂😂😂😍

[@Bruce.Wallace]

With the launch control you can really let the clutch go. You don't have to ride it out like you were doing or as you would do when doing a race start on any other bike. And both the Tuono and Tuono Factory both come with Pirelli Supercorsa SP tyres. There is no difference.

[@GearDriven]

Oh cheers! Yeah I'd never used it before and I really didn't want to loop it in case the electronics weren't there.

[@Bruce.Wallace]

Yeah it's definitely scary to come to terms with initially because if you were to do it on any other bike you would be flat on your back before you knew what happened and the bike would be cartwheeling down the road. Put your trust in it and you will be amazed at how good it is.

[@GearDriven]

I guess the only logical thing to do is get another one and try it out...

[@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

P.S. 98 Octane?!? They got race fuel where you're from? We only see 93 in Ohio unless you're at the track.

[@GearDriven]

Hahaha I think it's just a different octane classification system. 98=93 if I'm reading Wiki right.

[@TehJigzoh]

Are these bikes fairly reliable ?

[@frankyo5504]

yes

[@parko1965]

Where is this +GearDriven?

[@GearDriven]

Around the streets of Auckland, NZ, then the backroads of Kumeu

[@salisburyplain998]

have you tried the Ducati V4 yet ?

[@GearDriven]

Nah not yet, would absolutely love to though. I would imagine it's still a while away from launching here too

[@salisburyplain998]

GearDriven I'm ment to be test riding the V4s next Sat but we have a weather front coming in with possible more snow so not sure they will let me out ,I need to be sure my old wrists and back will be ok on it before I place the order ,won't be to disappointed as my monster 1200r is a cracking bike but I miss the V4 madness, I had V twin tuono ,1000 and 1100 tuono,s so looking forward to comparing .

[@GearDriven]

salisburyplain998 oh that's awesome man, it's meant to be amazing. Whereabouts are you testing?

[@salisburyplain998]

GearDriven I'm testing in Bristol at riders Ducati my nearest dealer,just hoping the weather is kind ,I'm taking the monster out tomorrow for a ride down to Poole quays with my lady on her z9,I think there might be arguments over the V4s if I get it about who gets to ride it lol

[@GearDriven]

salisburyplain998 haha that's brilliant. Definitely let us know how it goes!

[@stevehash158]

You dont say 120NM of TQ hehe =) its either ft-lb aka Pound foot of TQ or just Newton meters.. In my country these are sadly insane difficult t get second hand buys i hate it.. Cause its the best bike i`ve ever ridden omfg it was epic..

[@joeridestrijcker445]

Nm or ft-lb are units to measure torque... One being SI, the other imperial. Like saying it has 100kW or 136hp of power.

[@FingersRides]

I know those roads 😉

[@GearDriven]

Only the best ;)

[@lightweightbaby7959]

auckland uni

[@ndhapodkar]

@2:12 you know your an automotive/tech guy when a car can distract you so much you forget what you are saying

[@GearDriven]

Haha yeah, looking back I wish I commented a bit about the car, but just didn't think of it at the time

[@mrkat547]

Fuel gauge?

[@GearDriven]

Suban Grg doesn't have one, just a light that comes on when fuel is low. Bit of a stumble, you'd think a bike from 2018 with a full TFT dash would have a fuel gauge...

[@mrkat547]

GearDriven yeah. At least a ktm does. Its been my dream bike. Im so gonna get one someday.

[@mrkat547]

GearDriven also subbed to you. Hope to see more great vids from you.