2021 Aprilia Tuono V4 - First Ride Review

[@Full_Deflection]

I bought a 2022 base Tuono yesterday and instantly fell in love. Comfortable for 400-500 mile days and more than enough power. Handling is solid, but I’m sure it’ll be better once I get the suspension dialed in. The big difference between the base and the factory for me was the passenger accommodations (the girlfriend likes to go with on occasion) and the slightly more touring setup. I will likely track this thing, but most of my time will be on public roads.

[@itsmeta4]

I love that Aprilia left the base model to be more for an everyday/tour type ish experience.

[@motos-passion42]

very good review, what a good surprise to see a road oriented version of this famous iconic machine 😉

[@greatexpectations9695]

great down to earth review ...practical insightful and naturally delivered . Good analysis , good comparisons , good clear communication ...all in all good job .

[@TheCannonRoar]

Best review of the new tuono I watched. And I bought one recently for myself, I went for the base model (after owning 2017 RR some time ago). If you are not track oriented, saves you lots of money and is more convenient for daily use. Only gripe with the boring color schemes, they could have added some black/red option. But the sound... Love that bike

[@IconicMotorbikes]

Thanks for the kind words, and congratulations! Hope you enjoy the bike as much or more than I did!

[@awesomeagnihotrisvlog]

Congratulations buddy … how’s the engine heat in stop and go traffic??Thanks🙌🙌

[@TheCannonRoar]

@@awesomeagnihotrisvlog The heat management is poor, worse than in my 2017 bike. In slow traffic in Town it easily gets to the max temperature (115 celsius). No Such problems at speed. As for heating my butt, for me it is not a problem, my earlier KTM SD GT and ZZR1400 were worse in that departament.

[@countfloyd2066]

Excellent++ review-- concise, professional, and focused on everything/anything we would want to know (and you let us hear that awesome V4)!

[@IconicMotorbikes]

Thanks so much for watching! I'm just glad I remembered to pull over and let a buddy go by in the tunnel for you to listen to! That rider was Ryan Adams from Motorcycle.com, I don't think he did any video but you can check out his written review here: www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/aprilia/2021-aprilia-tuono-v4-review-first-ride.html

[@steverens8092]

Great review, Abhi.! Awesome job!

[@IconicMotorbikes]

Thanks, Steve!

[@kirillromazenko2799]

What about temp? No issue with overheating ?

[@MrPeteRR299]

The "tourer" Tuono needs the colors of the FACTORY

[@andyr4609]

Great job Abhi

[@chorseundgrd]

I like the appeal of the Tuono as an all day "sport" bike. Any of the true super sport counterparts of this will leave you sore if you have to do a whole day of riding, especially if you hit traffic. However, it's not really a touring bike and a true touring ride might see the comfort start to erode a bit, although it probably would not be as bad as the RSV4. But for commuting to mountain roads and commuting home, this is the perfect bike.

[@perryburns6515]

Oh man that 2003 racing version! Need to sit down 😳

[@IconicMotorbikes]

Haha, glad you appreciated it! We thought it'd be best if we could bring something a little special to the launch, and that Tuono Racing sounds amazing.

[@Mr.Enigmatik]

The rear pegs do interfere but they actually make for a nice heel support when you aren’t shifting much.

[@interlochen318]

I agree, I have size 9 feet and it's perfect when I ride aggressive and slide my foot back it allows me to know exactly when my feet are and the rear passenger peg placement is a nice tool for me.

[@leroyjones769]

Great job on the review as always. Thank you. 👍

[@IconicMotorbikes]

Thanks so much Leroy, we appreciate it!

[@2gj906]

Me being 30 something If I had to choose between those 2, the touring version of the Tuono is a no brainer, but my 20 year old self would definitely pick the most hooligan out of the two

[@Petrolheadish]

Can relate. I'm 26 right now and starting to lean towards the touring Tuono... 😄

[@tylerwarren8139]

Excellent review. Just bought one today!

[@deankruse4491]

Keep a sharp eye on your oil level!

[@tylerwarren8139]

@Dean Kruse will do! Thanks!

[@rosco950ss7]

Great vid, would love to have seen a bit more about those paniers though, as their is very little on line about them.

[@IconicMotorbikes]

This video is from 2 years ago but if you have questions about the panniers that I can remember the answers to, I'm glad to help!

[@fido0825]

Great review!

[@interlochen318]

Love the base model. I'm a new subscriber now too. Great review.

[@IconicMotorbikes]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@interlochen318]

@@IconicMotorbikes No problem, I have purchased the base Tuono in white and i LOVE IT. looking forward to your long-term review.

[@IconicMotorbikes]

@@interlochen318 Congratulations, you made a wise choice!

[@ivicazg13]

How does Racing work (power-torque) with that short pipe? Does it help that you have so long link pipe? I mean I have F255 with open airbox and 2-2 Mass GP1 system (40 cm long). It goes very good but Griff (AP UK), Gabro and others say shorty cans are not so good like longer cans for gen1. Bike looks fantastic and V4 rocks! Any generation Tuono rocks! Best bikes ever

[@lauriL90]

Great review. love my 18 tuono factory. its difficult to put some luggage on mine but it is doable :)

[@IconicMotorbikes]

Which luggage did you end up going with?

[@lauriL90]

@@IconicMotorbikes i will have hepco beckler sportsrack+ oxford T30

[@ultr4fly60]

Hi, how good is the fork and shock of the base Tuono compared to the factory version? I could test ride the factory but not the base version.

[@TheMrWaby]

Take the bags off and if you don't want a passenger ever, take off the passenger pegs if you can, and you can still do a track day with the base model. Best of both worlds really, although I do agree that there should be better colour options for it. With only grey and white, I just don't understand why it has to be a bike with no flair. Seems so out of character for an Italian bike ...

[@IconicMotorbikes]

100% agreed!

[@timitch07]

Would the base model be just as comfortable as a Ninja 1000SX or GSX-S1000GT?

[@matthewcallahan4655]

Good man, great review.

[@hlagunes]

Is the right pannier higher because of the exhaust? Are the bags available now? Can’t seem to find them here in thre US

[@IconicMotorbikes]

Correct, it's higher and smaller because of the exhaust. I just reached out to Aprilia on your behalf, they're saying the bags are "a few weeks out" for public purchase. Good luck!

[@davidspin5353]

What is up with the luggage not being level at the rear? Other than that its killer.

[@ghowells5433]

I have a 2021 sdr 1290 and want something a bit more comfortable as the sdr has become more track focused. Is the base tuono a lot more comfie than the sdr

[@WorldBiker]

Slap the electronic suspension, a slightly taller and moveable screen, and some better panniers, and I'd buy it tomorrow.

[@IconicMotorbikes]

I'm with you, though I do have to say that the base model suspension really is more than good enough for most people and most riding situations. But I wouldn't complain if Aprilia made your wish their command!

[@Ne1vaan]

That little kid is gonna catch the bike bug living by that guy!

[@chris-builds]

Bigger gas tank on the base? Iirc the tuono factory is only good for 120mi per tank.

[@IconicMotorbikes]

Great question - 4.9 gallon fuel tank for both models. That's the same as last year, but I was riding aggressively and I was seeing 30 mpg, which should be closer to 150 miles/tank.

[@sixsigmax]

Fuel economy and high performance engines generally don’t go hand-in-hand. A larger capacity fuel tank will considerably change the ergonomics, center of gravity, and the racing characteristics of this iconic motorcycle. That said, I consistently get 160 Miles per tankful on my ‘21 Tuono Factory. Cheers mate.

[@chris-builds]

@@sixsigmax fully agree on the factory but no one is going racing with bags and a windscreen on the base 😃

[@1956colinb]

@@sixsigmax 160 MPG eh??😳……..very economical 😂😂😂!!

[@6Sigmax]

@@1956colinb Good catch, mate. I suppose you knew I meant per tankful. Be safe.

[@Ragondin13]

Just need new colors, is the footpeg thing adjustable ?

[@IconicMotorbikes]

It is not, unfortunately.

[@Ragondin13]

@@IconicMotorbikes shit, my feets are long, otherwise it would be a blast

[@deankruse4491]

Just hope Aprilia has addressed all the defective engines and other problems with these bikes. I was extremely excited when I bought my 2019 model but was quickly soured by major engine problems. Will probably go back to riding Hondas when I trade in this Italian headache. But I did get close to 5000 miles out of this thing lol

[@1MrBryn]

I'd also go for the base. Some more colours would be nice though.

[@IconicMotorbikes]

Agreed! It's fine to have a white or a gray, but a bike this exciting needs some excitement in the colors, too! - Abhi

[@1MrBryn]

@@IconicMotorbikes it's an industry problem at the moment TBH. New Speed Triple (a bike that historically had amazing bright colours)? Black and grey. The only eye popping livery in the big naked segment right now is the blue GSXS1000.

[@linserr90]

Is it possible to put the passenger seat of the base tuono v4 on the factory version? That would really seal the deal for me as I occasionally take a passenger for short trips.

[@IconicMotorbikes]

Unfortunately, you'd have to swap the entire subframe to do so, it's not as simple as pulling the cowl off and putting a seat in its place.

[@linserr90]

@@IconicMotorbikes that's unfortunate.. Anyway thanks for the response!

[@mmotorcycles9497]

I’d still go for the rsv4.

[@IconicMotorbikes]

It's nice to have the choice, that's for sure! -Abhi

[@DeeYarEss]

Me too. Love that thing

[@bengriffiths5096]

Great video ! Keep them coming 👍

[@IconicMotorbikes]

Thanks for watching!

[@kneesparks]

I'd go for the Factory as that is what I have now. 2018 Factory. I found the 2021 Tuono felt cheaply made with what I can only describe as Chinese plastic 🙈 That is the main reason for me not going for the 2021 and the fact it is no faster than my 2018 better quality feeling Factory.

[@fearme46]

Same, I have a 2017 Tuono, and I just can’t justify the upgrade… Kilometres on my current bike will be the only real reason for an upgrade to the new model.

[@xyber81]

The only thing I’d change about the base model to make it my perfect bike, would be shaft drive. I really hate chain care

[@Supernova12034]

great review

[@IconicMotorbikes]

Thanks so much!

[@hymerr]

Possible to get rid of the ugly screen on the base and mount a factory screen?

[@IconicMotorbikes]

Yes!

[@Mr.Enigmatik]

I want those side bags! Can’t find them anywhere.

[@IconicMotorbikes]

Someone had a similar comment below - I spoke with Aprilia and they said it'll be a "few more weeks" before they get to the US (assuming that's where you're from). Good luck!

[@bigbuckeye76]

Can you put the Factory windscreen on this bike?

[@MrPeteRR299]

Yee

[@alexpryce555]

I'm all for technological advancement but I keep hearing 10 percent lighter, stiffer, etc etc. Are we gonna hit the point when we literally can't go any further?

[@kirkdunn1379]

I would get the base model, no need for factory UNLESS it was on sale......can set suspension up myself and prolly rarely take it to a track..... Base model is great value for the money as well, and could outperform most riders skillset

[@ajsbikechannel6846]

Gimme more colour, and I‘m in…

[@DukeOfTwist]

I bought the 2021 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 E5 (non-factory) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZWUppqHoJuGmLc

[@aluisious]

There's nothing exclusive about an Aprilia. Anyone with a pulse can get a loan.