Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR Review, Jeff Ware

[@tranceending5914]

For all the shorties out there like me, I'm 5'7", you get used to the height, don't let it put you off. Good review, thank you.

[@BikeReviewcomau]

Thanks!

[@GareyCooperdude]

Well done review sir. I have this exact machine, except it’s the “Factory” version. You’ve caught all my points about the bike after my ownership of six months. I have changed out the levers, also the fuel cap to a “quick release” type. But it’s an awesome and fun motorcycle. Thank you.

[@BikeReviewcomau]

Thanks Gary - it's a beast. Jeff.

[@dariot707]

Just bought my RR, thanks to your review it helped. Unfortunately here in Toronto Canada winter sucks and I’m stuck waiting till spring.... April probably fml lol can’t wait.

[@richardburchfield8545]

Bought one of these about a month ago @ RPM Cycle Dallas. Use it as a commuter. Awesome bike.

[@dry509]

Excellent review. I really like your reviews. You give the detail I am looking for, where others are vague.

[@doncappo1509]

I have the same year bike. Love everything about it. You nailed about the upshifts in lower revs

[@Antmanmoto]

Don Cappo did you keep yours stock? I think it sounds amazing with the stock pipe! I’m about to get one used but don’t see a priority in upgrading exhaust

[@doncappo1509]

It does sound amazing stock but you have to feel the weight of that exhaust with the catalytic converter off. I just put a slip on and it sounds 10 times better not overly loud but just something sensational

[@vn3801]

I have an 2019 S1000R and while its engine isn't as exciting it does everything well. QS perfect. I really want a Tuono but its a tough one to decide...

[@FCT8306onTwoWheels]

its such a good bike. I test rode one at a ducati demo day and they asked me what I want to ride, never really rode a sport or supersport and chose the rsv44 and they offered the tuono because I didnt want to wait another half hour. I saw the tuono with the higher up bars and fell in love with that part right away. around town it'll power wheelie like nothing. once we got on the highway I was the last one in the pack, I had it leaned all the way over on its left side and it was magical. touched 105mph and said holy smokes I just touched third gear and had to back off. Kinda a little bit too fast for me but wow, it handled amazing and felt so so good leaning a bike over like that. I ride a Yamaha Stryker, no speed demon but has passing power and torque down low. I love a good vtwin idle chop but looks so nice to feel a bike leaned over like the sport bikes can do, thats what has my interest

[@FCT8306onTwoWheels]

and for a kind of a street fighter body style, it super cuts through the wind which really surprised me, almost like youre in an air bubble at speed

[@FCT8306onTwoWheels]

and...........the intake noise is maaaaaaaddddddd!!!

[@IceWataJ3]

Bad ass bike. Seriously looking at this exact same one

[@huziimoto]

Awesome review, most fail to talk about stearing lock and that makes a bit of deal breaker for me because I'd use it to commute also.

[@FragEightyfive]

The only other person I have heard mention steering lock was Zach Courts on MC Commute. I would use it some days to commute, but I have a tight driveway and garage setup, and the only dealers is > 2 hours away and no way of test riding one to my house.

[@vn3801]

My 2019 S1000R also had a poor steering lock

[@CanyoneerDuke]

Your reviews are great. Nice job brother!

[@BikeReviewcomau]

Thanks!

[@ManishKumar-pd4gm]

Fantastic review !! Very Specific & Informative !! Thanks :)

[@Antmanmoto]

This is my next bike....amazing sound stock!!!

[@srtspeedy4983]

To small and uncomfort for me (189cm). Its wery fast but strangly enough I got more adrenalin out off my MT09 with custom exhaust. Only thing next after my 09 is the MT10.

[@Californification]

Thanks a lot again. Bought mine last week. Delivers tomorrow :) Cheers.

[@BikeReviewcomau]

Great stuff! What country?

[@Californification]

Philadelphia, USA. Actually picked it up used - 2017 RR with 785 miles. Got an awesome deal because of the winter.

[@BikeReviewcomau]

Enjoy! Basically brand new.

[@kieranJo70]

Awesome review... Intelligent and with plenty of facts and opinion.

[@BikeReviewcomau]

Thanks Keiran - Jeff.

[@Miller.allecto]

worth buying now in 2019 ? I am afraid that aprilia will present a new model in 2020.

[@dante556]

Great review! Can you tell more about Fuel Consuption

[@nikstrowger1186]

Hi jake, I have a 899 Panigale,I am 6ft 2 and finding it a little cramped, how is the aprilia with the leg room compared to the Ducati? Obviously the bars are much higher but I’m wondering about leg room.also can you set the wheelie control to a certain height on the 2017 factory model? So if you pin the throttle the wheel just lifts to a pre set height? Many thanks and great review

[@itshappening100]

Btw. 4:03 is that position okay? shouldn't your head be more to left handlebar? seems weird

[@BikeReviewcomau]

Martin Zvarík Hi Martin, mate that’s just my riding style.... 👍

[@itshappening100]

@@BikeReviewcomau yes, no worries... was just wondering what's the correct way to do this

[@BikeReviewcomau]

Martin Zvarík I’m the worst person to give riding advice... I’ve always just done what feels confident but my own style has worked for me as I raced at A grade level for 23-years. There is a fundamental style that is needed but once you gain experience you will find your own style. Have a look at MotoGP - so many different styles all doing the same lap time... just like we all walk or run differently in subtle ways.

[@benmurphy5659]

I'm looking to buy an 1100 tuono and I'm going for this model due to it having a passenger seat for my lad.

[@dariot707]

Ben Murphy do it. I just did the RR

[@TheMaasse]

well, the factory got a passenger sear too

[@jpolhamus71]

I don't understand why people think that the Tuono and the RSV4 not made for tall people I'm 6 foot 4, 240 pounds I fit on the aprilia's better than a lot of Japanese bikes

[@moralrevulsionLive]

Indeed actually i believe is made for taller than 1.75 people. I had the rsv4 factory 2010 and i was on my tip toes and i am 1.75. Also the stock suspension was tuned for people over 75kg as i am a jockey rider 60kgs and found it extemely stiffer. Once i got it on my kgs it got better. Many believe is made with max biaggi's height and weight specs 1.68-1.70 but it really isnt if thats the case then my 2005 honda rr repsol would be the bike with those specs as he was on 2005 at the repsol team. So yeah my honda fits me as a glove but the aprilia simply for taller bigger riders.

[@jakerussell8273]

How does the Aprilia compare in reliability terms say against the Ducati? I like the Tuono but not sure on the reliability and maintenance.

[@BikeReviewcomau]

Hi Jake, I'd say to be honest, both brands are close in terms of reliability and maintenance. I've owned Aprilia's since around 1999, lots of them, and yes have had some issues but to be expected and not too bad considering what I put my bikes through. I have also had a few Ducati's, so I can compare. It is a trade off for a highly tuned Italian bike! Japanese bikes are quite reliable but they also have issues so I say ride the bikes you are interested in and choose from there, if your heart is set on an Aprilia, buy one. One thing though, Ducati have a larger more established dealer network and spares stock for support. Jeff.

[@DR-jw4rm]

Awesome review, was wondering I can get a really good deal on a 16rr should I just save the extra and get a 17-18?

[@robertpowers1045]

DR just left a dealer in Austin and they have a couple 19’s left...2,900 off msrp, free Leo Vince exhaust/mid pipe and ECU race mapping. Total with taxes and everything was $14,900 out the door.

[@robertpowers1045]

Only difference between the factory and RR is electronic Ohilns suspension and a rear passenger seat cover...the electronic packages are the same on both bikes. Personally I like the 19 flat black RR

[@raft5205]

Great review! Thank you

[@Californification]

Great review. Your comment on the low rpm riding around town being sketchy, is that resolved on the Factory version?

[@BikeReviewcomau]

Thanks Ricky - Haven't ridden the current Factory version, but will do in 2018 and post it up. Jeff.

[@sniperfreak5]

GREAT REVIEW but if you read the manual to this maschine (european version (im from germany): quickshifter use only above 4000 rpm; full throttle only above 4000 rpm; always ride above 3000 rpm exept first and second gear (due to agressive camshaft).Nice to know: If you decelerate in 6th Gear and the motor drops below 4000 rpm you get a thunder like crackle (which has been integrated into the mapping of the bike stock). I never testrode my tuono 1100....my first ride i was 30mins in a state like a kid getting all the presents on christmas. Dont commute on this god of a bike but play the bike like an instrument. The stock exhaust note is BRUTAL in real life and changes quite a bit depending on rpm and throttle input! The bike is better than sex for me!

[@sniperfreak5]

almost forgot: due to 13:1 compression ratio you really feel the bike change in hot weather (above 25 °C) if you use premium gas/petrol. I use 102 octane in summer and regular 95 octane below 20 °C ((I often ride with my girlfriend on my RR so i got longer times at full throttle than riding alone)). At Gas Station: Dont fill it up to the absolut max because petrol expands when it gets warm (due to tank being over hot v4 engine).....my bike once spilled a few drops (around 10-25) out of the overflow.

[@Californification]

Great info. Thanks.

[@BikeReviewcomau]

Thanks that is great info from an owner - appreciated - Jeff.

[@gryphongryph]

Can I ask how tall you are, is the bike okey comfort vice ? I am 189cm !

[@BikeReviewcomau]

Hi there - I'm 187cm! Jeff.

[@coastalrider1155]

So how much difference between this and the factory is it worth paying the extra

[@cncmanufacturingptyltd5189]

whats the price ?

[@Anthonydabbraccio]

Hello, what is your height and weight? If you don't mind

[@BikeReviewcomau]

Hi Anthony, 187cm and 90kg. Although now after Christmas and eating and drinking for one month possibly 95kg!

[@hudsonquay]

Talking about a Tuono in front of a 50 kph sign just doesn't seem right.

[@S1KRR_Rider88]

Launch control