2022 Aprilia Tuono V4 NON-factory first ride - same thrills, less £££?

What's an Aprilia Tuono V4 like if you save £2,600 and get the version that looks less shiny, has no electronic suspension but does have added comfort? Join me aboard 175hp of non-factory Italian fury as I try to fathom my first impressions, chat about life a bit and try not to do too much fastness.
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[@fyorbane]

Loving my new Standard Tuono in the grey here in Normandy, France. The roads here are amazing and empty. This bike is so addictive and dangerous to your licence but I would highly recommend it to anyone or at least have a ride on one in their lifetime. It's just an incredible bike [and I have been riding since the late 70's]. Oh and the price is a no brainer. It's cheaper than the Ducati V2 Streetfighter [which I was also considering to buy]. Anyway mate ride safe and enjoy the Tuono.

[@rl_31123]

Agreed. Sold my BMW’s and Ducati’s.

[@mclarnonc2002]

I bought one in late March. Fantastic machine, brilliant quick shifter and powerful Brembo brakes. And I ride a Goldwing, so agree with the ‘where are the pegs?’ thing. Hope the panniers I ordered at the same time arrive soon 🧐

[@motos-passion42]

"dangerously addictive sound" you said, ....Ôh yessssss 😅 Thanks for your great sound video 😎

[@leeh6816]

Another great review 👍 Torn between this and the SAS, your review is very timely! Looking forward to the end of week review 👍

[@richardoldfield4067]

I took delivery of mine last week. Traded a 2020 KTM Superduke R & £3k for a new white non Factory. Love it & looking forward to the Akra end can, de-cat & race map fitting at the 600m service, all in the OTR price. Chasing the noise is very addictive!! Enjoying the channel, looking forward to more.

[@daveo9844]

Chasing the noise forced me to sell my tuono 👮‍♂️ 🥲

[@dougie1325]

Why did you change from the Superduke to the Tuono, did you not get on with the SDR?

[@richardoldfield4067]

@@dougie1325 No I didn't get on with it. I found it hard work. Some times it was super smooth & other times it was snatchy & annoying. It was coming up to 2 years old & it seemed a no brainer to px plus £3K for a brand new Tuono with the Akra, decat & race map all included. Better for the pillion too a my wife regularly goes on the back.

[@DukeOfTwist]

I part traded an '18 790 Duke on mine as was keeping my '20 890 Duke R but unfortunately I wrote off the 890 a month later.

[@RoeyHaviv]

Great video. Personally I’d prefer this version over the factory, I wish they offered something in between with the EC2 and this subframe so we can actually take a pillion on occasion.

[@timrodierides]

Yeah, a Tuono GT or something. That'd be nice

[@michaelmckenna2882]

Another good review. Your sayings are hilarious. 🤣🤣🤣

[@lovegar]

I bought a 2023 Factory with the Akra & Aprilia race map oooohhhh the siund. Immediately put bar risers & the non Factory Aprilia touring screen on it along with the Hepko & Becker Streetrack, the result is all the bells & whistles sports tourer. The Ohlins electronic suspension is something special, plush & full control. Only 2 negatives on Tuono, tank range 140-150 miles when gentle & the bar turning circle is horrendous My comparison is my other bike 2020 SDGT

[@c.g.c2067]

To me the Tuono v4v also looks elegant and civilized besides its undisputed high performance.

[@steveburns4543]

Ive had this same bike and colour for 2 years now and 5000 miles. I still love it, only niggles are, throttle grip is splitting already, occasional limp home mode which no one can diagnose and throttle feels a bit fluffy and disconnected at very low rpm. Having said that I'm not looking to change it, that engine is magnificent.

[@aluisious]

So basically your new bike is already a piece of shit at 5k miles. I don't care how good the engine is.

[@steveburns4543]

@@aluisious what a stupid comment, no bike is perfect. On the whole this one is fantastic and I've owned over 20 bikes in my life.

[@jamest5149]

Looking forward to your follow up on this bike. Love my Factory RSV. 😍👍

[@DontPanicDear]

I thought the Q&A was great Tim. I think views will grow slowly as more people discover this nonsense. That looked like a lovely ride on a stunning day!

[@reverendhoover]

This bike is too fast for Britain's roads and yet I want it. I think this version looks better than the factory, too.

[@jayh5641]

So is a V Strom 1050. Just get the Aprilia man lol

[@mattmadden3716]

Curious why no one highlights the ridiculous cost of maintenance. The US dealership price to do the recommended service to 12,000 miles is insane; for the 600, 7,500 and 12k services you're looking at well over $2,200!

[@rl_31123]

Worth every penny and got it done for half that in the US

[@DeltaElite121]

This is not accurate. I just had a quote for the 12,000 mile service from the Chicago dealership and they told me $1200 if valves needed adjusted, if they are within spec it would be half the cost.

[@jm4037]

Love my base '21 Tuono

[@DukeOfTwist]

Me too

[@pistolpete6321]

Sounds epic, great video!

[@Imotopilot]

I had a Ducati Streetfighter V4 (Standard) but sold it after a year due to not having any fairing. It was punishing on longer tracks or longer trips. Went back to a Multistrada but I do miss how fun the power is in those V4s. Curious if the new Tuono V4 with it's quarter fairing and taller wind screen makes it more tolerable? Thanks for the video.

[@fyorbane]

It makes it much more tolerable. It deflects a fair bit of wind off your torso.

[@mchevownr]

Awesome video! What Bluetooth communicator are you using with your helmet? Please share make and model.

[@markpowell4242]

Awesome video be interesting to find out your views/opinion on this bike compared to your new my10sp as I’m debating both bikes myself. 😂 keep up the awesome videos

[@timrodierides]

Thanks Mark! The Tuono feels far more like a racebike, the MT10 is better suited for the road in terms of ergonomics. Both sound stupendous. For me, the Yamaha's dealer network and reliability and lower insurance costs swung it :)

[@markpowell4242]

Thank you for taking the time to reply. That’s very interesting as I rode the factory and found it cramped and slightly confusing riding position. Knees by my ears and hunched over like a sports bike but with straight bars🤷🏼‍♂️ but as you found out rides superb. Though this might be better bike for me to have. I’ve ridden the normal mt10 and loved it, I like to try the SP to see if the difference is worth the extra notes. I have watched your video on this also. As I go plan to go away more and would like something a bit more comfy ish than my street triple rs. Plus I find the Yamaha really comfy and love the riding position. I also agree the Yamaha dealer network spot on as I previously had a mt09.

[@mdragon99]

Good timing for me, I'm in the midst of a spin cycle trying to decide between 2022 Tuono RR and low km 2019 Tuono RR.

[@DukeOfTwist]

Go the 2022, I did.

[@markscars1069]

I’d love somebody to do Harley content with an edge as you do.

[@dainesefreak]

@Tim so is it as jizztastic as MCN constantly claim? I really wanted to love my RSV4, but I ended up having a nice man swap it for a SuoerDuke less than 3 months of arse and backache later.

[@volodymyrshoniia2424]

You are two days late, bumholio. I already picked my gray 22 up on Saturday and rode to salt lake from Vegas 😭 perhaps I will swap my 690 SMC r for 890 duke r later, perhaps not.

[@inked-96]

How was the fueling in 1st gear? Always been told it's horrible?

[@timrodierides]

It's been a few years since I filmed this, but I don't remember it being an issue (if it was, I would've mentioned it!)

[@bomberh6969]

Sold my 2020 v4 because it seemed to want me to travel everywhere at licence losing speeds, epic bike though.

[@christopherhickey1906]

I had the exact same problem, traded back for another 1290r but miss it now it’s gone ! Fickle I know

[@cubeover]

I rode a 2019 model and found it "chuggy" / "hunting" at legal speed in proper gears (not 1st), I even think in 1st it would not behave smoothly when you (gently) go OFF throttle, and ON throttle there was a "shudder" . It felt as if I am being pulled by and pushed in my ass all the time. Maybe this is what (and why) people call "it nudges you to go faast" ? Did you experience any of this, on this new version @Tim?

[@timrodierides]

I little bit at low speeds… and you might be right in saying that's why it nudges you to go fast!

[@matth8924]

I would get one of these and throw the normal factory windshield on it, basically make the RR version of the tuono.

[@DukeOfTwist]

I put a Powerbronze on mine looks killer

[@albertozannini7972]

ciao, mi piacciono i video di voi motociclisti inglesi perché siete meno scientifici e più attenti alle emozioni di quando si guida una moto. io ho una rsv 1000 r factory nera e oro del 2006 e una tuono factory del 2008...mi piacciono le ruote dorate! comunque bum hole può essere tradotto con bucio di culo che spesso traduce colpo di fortuna. se vieni in Italia ti porto su e giù per le Dolomiti.

[@albertozannini7972]

hi, I like the videos of you British bikers because you are less scientific and more attentive to the emotions of riding a motorcycle. I have a black and gold rsv 1000 r factory from 2006 and a tuono factory from 2008 ... i like gold wheels! however bum hole can be translated with bucio di culo which often translates as a stroke of luck. if you come to Italy I'll take you up and down the Dolomites.

[@humannature3916]

Did you experience any overheatingm

[@timrodierides]

Nope

[@humannature3916]

@@timrodierides you did not reach 240f at the lights?

[@timrodierides]

@@humannature3916 I don't know, I filmed this two years ago and I work in celsius ;)

[@neilcam]

Anyone got a link to the video Tim refers to about where he talks about why he got into EweChube and the rest of the stuff?

[@timrodierides]

I do! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGXRqYudirGVf7s&ab_channel=TimRodieDrivesStuff

[@neilcam]

@@timrodierides Quelle surprise! Thanks, mate. Oh and I figured it was on the channel of driving stuff nonsense, but couldn't pick it out quickly.

[@robertprosser6856]

Superduke for me.

[@robertprosser6856]

Why is nearly every bikes back brake rubbish?

[@DukeOfTwist]

Cause you don't really need them, more like a cars hand brake for hill take offs n slow manoeuvring for improved balance. Only use the front for fast riding.

[@robertprosser6856]

@@DukeOfTwist Good point.

[@DontPanicDear]

Assholi? Poopi-shooti?

[@swiss889]

Shame it looks so dull

[@DukeOfTwist]

Looks good in the flesh, a bit of a sneaky sleeper.