Aprilia Tuono Factory | Cadwell Park | Advanced

Road bike only track day 23rd June 2017 23.06.17
2016 Aprilia Tuono Factory 1100 running Conti race attack endurance tyres, Brembo SC pads & Austin Racing GP1R can (baffled)
Kept raining all day, on the last 2 laps it was spitting so I eased off. Big brake fade as well. Next mod is an upgraded master cylinder!
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[@PezRacer]

Here I am 3 yrs later, enjoying this video for the 1st time! Great sounds coming out of that V4, and sharp riding!

[@Birky_41]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@stanradley9677]

Total respect I was there on that day and yep you passed me. I even bought a Tuono a few weeks later, but to be honest I feel it's more the rider than the bike that made this video so good. Well done mate.

[@Birky_41]

Stan Radley thanks mate, was just a shame that it kept spitting/damp all day. That's 100% road bike & tyres so I struggled with front brake fade & tyre grip How are you getting on with your new Tuono?

[@mrmaker9355]

You got passed on a track day and decided to go and buy the same bike? I guess as they say 'a fool and their money is easily parted'.

[@Ventus0815]

@@mrmaker9355 Your world seems tiny.

[@mrmaker9355]

@@Ventus0815 how do figure that out? What a strange comment!

[@Ventus0815]

@@mrmaker9355 Maybe. I think there could be plenty of reasons why he bought the Tuono. Maybe the final one was, that he got passed by it. But isn't it a good choice to go for a bike which seems better than yours, when you are not satisfied with your own anyway? You reduce it to this one moment when he got passed which indeed looks foolish then. But it's not necessarily the truth.

[@vpweber]

That was truly epic. Beautiful topography on that track, the elevation changes and huge sweeping corners and a soundtrack to die for... I haven't been so riveted to a video in a long time. You made it look so easy, well done, sir!!👍

[@Birky_41]

Thank you for your kind words. That was nice to read

[@vpweber]

Hah, you're welcome, but it was nicer to watch, my friend!👍

[@tranceending5914]

Tuono v4's rock, nice riding.

[@wradford1]

Great bike Great skills Great track That jump 👍

[@Birky_41]

Cheers dude

[@prosnazzy]

Am I right NOBODY passed you?! That's a talent you have their! Smooth and safe. Pick a line, pick a target lock on, blast past them, pick your next target!! Awesome mate!

[@Birky_41]

Thank you it was a great day had

[@florinvid]

Great skills, perfect bike 👌

[@thomassorce5631]

Fantastic ride Mate. I run a 2017 Tuono Factory through the Canyons in the Santa Monica Mountains West of LA. Hope to get two the track soon and your video is an inspiration of technique and control.

[@Birky_41]

So lucky to have such beautiful roads and thank you for the kind comments You'll be amazed just how much you can push on these bikes with decent tyres. Track time will definitely give you that confidence

[@Nokky41170]

Very good and friendly driving !

[@gaborkof]

Sick video bro! 👍🏼

[@viamoto7845]

Just showing my work colleagues this vid - still awesome over a week on :-)

[@Birky_41]

viamoto cheers dude ✊

[@krosfala]

Awsome ride man!

[@bakwheeltango18]

sweet! great riding dude

[@davidmhead]

I'm buying a tuono but dang you can ride. You ripped that thing.

[@v4tuono363]

cooles Video. Super gefahren. V4 ein Traum 😆! LG und allseits gute fahrt! !!!

[@Birky_41]

Uwe Römling Vielen Dank, dass es Spaß gemacht hat!

[@Tuesdaysgonewtw]

Fantastic video!

[@Birky_41]

Thank you!

[@v4tuono363]

Kann mir dieses Video garnicht oft genug anschauen! 👍Überragend! !

[@Birky_41]

+Uwe Römling danke für Ihre netten Worte! Thank you for your kind words! 😁

[@puckslider6443]

Die einzige frage die mir durch den kopf geht, warum er denn da überhaupt mit fahrt... Er fahrt auf einem ganz anderen level als alle anderen. Nicht das das schlecht ist, aber es wird bei solchen anfängern schnell mal gefährlich. Aber das weiß man eh

[@Birky_41]

Ich habe den Streckentag mit der Teilnahme an einem Wettbewerb gewonnen. Es wurden nur Rennräder festgelegt, die vollständig für den Straßenverkehr zugelassen sein mussten. Dies war mein zweites Mal hier und mein zweites Jahr mit Streckentagen. Dies war auch eine schnelle Gruppe

[@v4tuono363]

Durch die Antworten halt nochmal angeschaut . Dieser Sound macht mich immer noch süchtig 🤷‍♂️ Lg und allseits gute Fahrt ✌️

[@martinsowkowski8957]

great riding mate, great video too

[@Birky_41]

Thank you much appreciated 🙏

[@jouhanon]

Impressive skills!! 👍

[@Birky_41]

Thank you 🤗

[@AMPJ08]

This is a very good clip to watch! Good racing think nobody overtakes you. Yes one overtake to a BMW you rushed on the brakes but still made the move! Great level congrats

[@Birky_41]

Yes Andrés I tried to sneak up the inside but didnt quite have the power - I should've been patient. Thank you for comments

[@jaxxxzavier6147]

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[@ayaanemerson2533]

@Jaxx Xzavier instablaster :)

[@jaxxxzavier6147]

@Ayaan Emerson I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im in the hacking process now. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will reply here later with my results.

[@Birky_41]

Only through Facebook or lost password reset

[@josecortes6855]

Nice ride!!

[@jace2wheel762]

Oh look! A Tuono whooping everybody! Hahaha Solid riding man. Looks like you had a few rookies in the mix, but gearing braking, lean angle all on point!

[@fcodijk]

good job. you showed all the supersports your tail =)

[@AMTM1980]

You were going well 👍it was a half decent day shame it wasn't dry all day!

[@Birky_41]

Dre M thank you, I was having brake problems but I'll upgrade before it next goes on track weather was frustrating. It was either wet, drying or spitting. That session it started spitting on last 2 laps. I called it a day about 3 corners from the finish line flag

[@joeridestrijcker445]

great riding... seems like a very narrow track though! About the brake fade: not sure if you're on AF1 forum, but I started a topic there... having extreme brake fading, even after getting the Brembo RCS 17 (and 19) MC

[@Birky_41]

+Joeri De Strijcker I was going to upgrade to a 19rcs but might just change to a my18 mid next year. Great bike apart from the front brake when pushed repeatedly and yes it's definitely a bike not car type track I'm on the forum too as Birky_D

[@hyperthunk]

@@Birky_41 what's the final answer regarding sorting the brake fade chaps?

[@Birky_41]

What bike the 16 Tuono? Brembo RCS19 master, decent fluid and pads. Fixed 95% of it. The 17 onwards has the better setup so you don't need it

[@robertwojdan7644]

Respekt!!!

[@KrestenGiese]

I can't stand those who try to hang off the bike but their chest is still pointed away from the turn. Looks ridiculous and wrong.

[@SidewaysFord]

Mate you were flying, really finding the limit of the front tyre grip under brakes, those contis were working really well! You need better brake fluid. Also looked like there were some slow riders that should not have been out in that group.

[@Birky_41]

Agreed!

[@EstebanAGaido]

As usual... a lot of unskilled riders with super expensive fast bikes... Props to the Tuono rider.

[@Birky_41]

Thank you!

[@deanmarkillie9699]

R u sure you were in the adv group??? Looked like u were in a group all by yourself... respect!

[@Birky_41]

Thank you ☺️

[@AlastairWalker]

The RSV1000 motor is perfect for Cadwell; light, punchy, plenty of controllable mid range power, unlike almost any 916/996/1098 Ducati twin, which by comparison all feel twitchy and shake their bars over Cadwell's many bumps. You have the Woodland section sorted except for the exit onto the pitlane straight, you're losing about a second there, plus you could carry more speed up Charlies 1, the bike won't push out to the right, the hill knocks the edge off it, so keep on the gas all the way to the crest. Still a great circuit, even with that extra chicane in it.

[@Birky_41]

Good advice thank you! I ride a fair bit quicker in my track bike but held back about 5 seconds a lap just purely as its my road bike. Agree in the areas though

[@AlastairWalker]

Birky 41 Donington and Cadwell are the only circuits I’d ever race at one last time. Something special about em both 👍🏼

[@ash4pm]

Nice one my fellow Tuono owner - overtaking R1s is fun. IMHO you don't need the expense of a new master cylinder - just swap to Brembo Race fluid and try SBS Dual Carbon pads. That's what I've done on my Tuono V4 APRC and no fade - I'm an ex rugby player >100Kg and learned fast after boiling a front brake around Brands Hatch on my 2011 Crossplane R1. The R1 was great fun but ultimately too heavy. The Tuono is massive fun - real lol bike. If it rains though, swap to normal road pads as the Dual Carbon graphite goes mushy in very damp conditions. Have fun!

[@alanoswin8827]

Excellent ride was going to say apart from yourself all the others need to go down a group lol, but if it's a road bike group i understand why some are steady eddys.

[@Birky_41]

+Alan Oswin exactly that Alan. It was road bikes only so everyone's pace including mine was pulled back a bit. Typical track days especially in Europe tend to be much faster in advanced/fast groups

[@alanoswin8827]

Yea know Cadwell pretty well was doing low 140s 20 years ago on a 750 ZX7R dont know about now, good vid.

[@Birky_41]

+Alan Oswin wow fair play that's a respectable time now. Ride safe

[@nickxx4360]

talk about cherry picking, sheesh!! excellent riding dude.

[@Birky_41]

+nickxx4360 cheers dude 👌

[@neilmackenzie9636]

Hi Birky - I've just bought a Factory and am doing my first track day on it @ Knockhill in few days.... Can I ask what gearing you are running?

[@Birky_41]

Congrats - great bike believe me! You have a famous racer name maybe I should be asking you haha Just kidding. My gearing is standard. I ran WC1 ABS1 and TC3. It's personal preference but if you run that you won't go far wrong. Maybe go up or down 1 with the TC

[@neilmackenzie9636]

Birky 41 - if only I had half his ability :-) Thanks for the APRC settings - I’ll try these & see how it feels. May order & fit a 44 tooth rear Sprocket as Knockhill is quite tight and twisty..... Are you running the std Pirelli Supercorsa SP’s? If so what pressure are you at?

[@Birky_41]

Unless you regularly track leave gearing. It's pretty good. If you went up a couple on the rear you'll have more punch but you'll be working your foot through the box even more As for tyres the SP are good although they wear very quick. I was running conti race attack endurance which are the same as SP. If you track often scrap them and go SC range... Much better As for pressures off warmers and checking after first session I ran depending on brand sound 22psi rear slicks upto 26psi rear pirelli sp range and all are between 31-32f psi. Tyres are very personal as are pressures

[@jeffiles7953]

You carry speed very well,why can't the other guys do it ha ha.

[@nikstrowger1186]

Did you use a standard exhaust or an aftermarket one, would an a and r racing can pass the sound test? Thanks

[@Birky_41]

My 16 didn't need one as the AR GP1R fixes onto the part of right rearset. My 19 has an akrapovic exhaust bracket to go with the exhaust as its that much longer

[@stuontwo677]

I did cadwell for the first time a couple of months ago, I am novice rider and was so slow compared to this.... the track took me some time to get hang of. in the end I got quicker in some of the sections are least but it is very technical and probably beyond my limits to really try and push myself.. Maybe one day I'll get to this level, something to aim for at least right? Good riding btw :)

[@Birky_41]

Cheers Stu glad you had fun! Its a tough track to learn no question. If you get into it buy a cheap track bike, this is my road bike so you always hold back in case you crash it. I only started track days last year and my first bike cost me £1600

[@kmac5849]

Birky 41 only started track days last year and "holding back a bit" got the impression everyone held you up,lol. Like a duck to water,great vid.

[@Birky_41]

Louie bam bam Elwood cheers dude ✊

[@stuontwo677]

Got any ideas on a decent first time track back? I should probably say I'm not the easiest to cater for cos I have bad arthritis and it does affect my riding. I was thinking about trying to get a gsxr 750 or something, but they're quite a bit more expensive - what was your first track bike ?

[@Birky_41]

+StuOnTwo definitely think the gsxr 750 is a great bike. My k1 750 which I sold last year is up for sale. My mate who bought it just got a cbr1000 so he wants £1500. If you watch the k1 750 videos or andulucia that's the bike I like the 750 as from k1 onwards they handle well and feel like a 600 but with more punch. It keeps them still quick on track even compared to a new 600 That k1 makes 121bhp at the rear which is perfect for fun. It handles very well too as I had a nice setup on it (all k5)

[@TheEarlster]

Favorite track? Nice riding Birky 41

[@Birky_41]

Yeh mate I reckon so, its so physical & tiring. It really is like a mini 'nurburgring'

[@clermontjuniorlavoie1329]

what a rider hehe Nice!!!! 😆 what is your aprc setting? tcs awc abs and map?

[@Birky_41]

Thank you Clermont! APRC settings were TC 2-3 depending if dry or slightly damp, ABS 1 AWC 1 Map RACE hope you enjoyed the video :-)

[@clermontjuniorlavoie1329]

Birky 41 thanks !!

[@shontx]

Have You got the blipper?downshift without clutch? Godo vídeo thx

[@Birky_41]

Wish I did! Nope, have to do it the old fashioned way with clutch & throttle

[@alanpark9670]

Inter group at best with those times 👍

[@Birky_41]

😂 😂 😂 Let me know when you're at Cadwell next. You can show me round 👍

[@alanpark9670]

👍ok will do. Probably looking at August if this lockdown has eased. Is it best to contact you on here? 🍻🏁

[@Birky_41]

Not sure if you're on IG? Birky_41 I'll be at cadwell on June 8th and 9th will definitely do August if you let me know the date you book

[@mrgreen9388]

What time's do you need to be under for fast group?

[@Birky_41]

I think it depends on the group day. Example this was a road bike only day no warmers no daytime MOTs. I was in fast group and anyone running 140s but less than 150s would've been fine. On a normal track day with dedicated bikes, track tyres and warmers you might want to take a few seconds off to be comfy in fast group. Again though low 140s would have you in fast and high 130s which is my best times would put you comfortably at the top end

[@VState60]

How tall are you? Ever ridden an MT-10? Thanks for the entertainment--keep it coming!

[@Birky_41]

5ft 11in (180cm) and yes at the time of owning this MY16 Tuono a mate had an MT10 same year. They are really good bikes for the money but need a couple bits doing. Front brake fade was unreal. New pads and ideally lines needed. The engine bottom to mid is really strong it just loses out a bit high up the revs vs the Tuono. They deck out quite easy too unless you remove the hero blobs or put rearsets on

[@VState60]

Birky 41 I’m 6’3 and have had my ‘19 MT-10 for nearly a year now and I’m addicted to bikes so I’m thinking about making the switch. I got on the SuperDuke 1190 before pulling the trigger on the MT but the distance to pegs were super short and I may as well have been on a supersport. The Xplane sounds amazing but we all know the best sound in the world is that V4 Tuono. Is it possible to turn the ABS and TC completely off easily on the Tuono? Removing the ABS fuse/Brembo pads and fluid/removing the feelers on the rear sets and setting up suspension is all I’ve done since taking it from the showroom-had them install full M4 exhaust before I picked it up. Oh and I had it flashed/tuned-did the Tuono need to be flashed? And you’re right-I ride like you (hard braking/point & shoot/lots of sliding) and the front brake fades and fades. Power remains but the feel is gone.

[@Birky_41]

Yep a great thing about the Aprilia is the ability to adjust things - some on the fly. You can turn ABS off or have in 1,2 or 3. TC has 8 settings you can do while riding or hold the minus and turn off which I'll do if I'm doing rolling burn outs. WC has 3 settings you can do on the fly but tbh I leave that off and LC has 3 settings but again if you decide to use it you'll want it on 1. I find you can launch quicker with it off if you're smooth on the throttle. With it on it restricts it a bit too much in 1st

[@westy5334]

Does your 2016 have a blipper?

[@Birky_41]

No blipper is Euro 4 with the TFT dash. 2017 onwards

[@kalheer]

how much traffic 😭😭😭

[@6488ott]

Lol..the guy in front has the same bike and leathers!

[@Birky_41]

6488ott he was on an rsv4 and Arlen Ness leathers. I was in Alpinestar leathers. Both Aprilia though! Cheers for watching hope you enjoyed

[@adriantompson]

nice riding but why are you not reving over 12000 revs

[@Birky_41]

+adrian tompson it's a Tuono not an RSV4 so the rev limiter is 12,000 that's all it'll do. Max power drops off about 11,600-11,700 Thanks for the comments 👌

[@adriantompson]

that makes sense thought it was odd not reving further nice bike.

[@Birky_41]

+adrian tompson cheers dude, just see you ride an MT10 - get similar engines and power and both rev to about the same

[@adriantompson]

NAKED BIKES MORE FUN

[@muzman777]

Some dodgy lines there son. Use the width of the track, that's what it is there for.

[@Birky_41]

I thought I was OK but will take that on board. I think I ride my track bike a little better maybe...

[@AlbertoBaranano]

I have exactly the same bike. It rocks. I also have lots of videos with it at my channel. Take a look if you have a minute. Take care and ride safe!!

[@Birky_41]

I often see you on the Aprilia forums and Facebook. Always great to see!

[@AlbertoBaranano]

@@Birky_41 thanks man . This is a small world ;-)

[@paulklees9871]

This overtake a r1 like nothing🙄

[@parko1965]

The clue is in the description, Tuono V4 Factory with Race tyres, and of course an on form Birky 41.

[@Bruce.Wallace]

There was a hall of a lot of spode's out there that had no business being in any advanced group. Obviously inflated sense of ability.

[@shanemcredmond9751]

Its the same at track days here in Ireland, lads just want an "ADV" sticker for the front of the bike. Riders should be assigned to a group depending on their lap times. Thats how they do it at those track events in Herez and Cartagena etc, makes for a safer and more enjoyably day for all groups

[@Birky_41]

Couldn't agree more. Euro trips you get stick on GPS transponders, groups are then set from lunch time. Makes for a much more consistent pace from everyone

[@deanmarkillie9699]

@@shanemcredmond9751 i just managed low 2min laps on my first ever trackday and was very courteous to others, watched other groups and thought 'hang on a minute'. I guess lap times would push up the cost of the day but i would feel more confident if they were in place

[@pointblankracer6274]

ERR I thought your were supposed to have 2/3 warm up laps before you overtake other riders, cos to me it looks like you carved your way through some sensible riders on warm up laps, or maybe you all just did those warm up laps then came in and got released again. If that's the case then fair enough... I know Guy's have been really hurt by d/heads thinking their Crutchlow straight after being released from Pit lane. Sorry for the salt but it just looks that way. Great bike, like your taste in bike I own the 2017 RSVR RF. Safe Riding.

[@Birky_41]

Only first session here in England. Mandatory 3 warm up laps before you can start pushing on. That's the case for msv, no limits and focused events. Some run transponders too so they can gauge what group you 'should' be in rather than the group you 'chose'. Fair play on the comments but I've always thought of myself as considerate to all bikers road or track regardless of ability and have alot of laughs with many people in my area Great choice of bike you have - it's what I want as my next track bike after the gsxr

[@therealslimshady4555]

Are you max biaggi??❤

[@Birky_41]

I'm Bax Miaggi his useless twin

[@therealslimshady4555]

@Birky 41 ya can ride that v4 buddy I'm 60 and have a new one sitting in the garage here in Northern Ireland just waiting on weather warming up a bit. I was as fast as you once 🤣 not lol