Price
With the 2008 Tuono 1000 R, Aprilia offers their very best for the decent MSRP of $12,999. I often hear people complaining about the prices for different motorcycles about they didn’t even heard before, but how can you complain about something you’ve just heard about a few seconds ago? The Tuono is by some considered highly evaluated so this is how you’ve ended up reading that explication. The riding experience offered beats the bucks by far.Engine:
V60 Magnesium Evolution. Longitudinal 60° V twin, four stroke. Liquid cooling with three-way pressurised circuit. Double overhead cams, mixed gear/chain timing drive, four valves per cylinder. Patented AVDC anti-vibration double countershaft.
Fuel:
95 RON unleaded petrol.
Bore and stroke:
97 x 67.5 mm.
Displacement:
997.62 cc.
Compression ratio:
11.8:1
Maximum power at the crank:
102 kW (139 HP) at 9,500 rpm.
Maximum torque at the crank:
10.9 kgm (107 Nm) at 8,500 rpm.
Fuel system:
Integrated electronic engine management system. Indirect multi-point
electronic injection. 57 mm diameter throttle bodies.
electronic injection. 57 mm diameter throttle bodies.
Ignition:
Digital electronic ignition, integrated with the injection control system. One
spark plug per cylinder.
spark plug per cylinder.
Starting:
Electric starter.
Exhaust system:
Two silencers with three way catalytic converter and lambda probe
oxygen sensor (Euro 3).
oxygen sensor (Euro 3).
Generator:
12 V – 500 W.
Lubrication:
Dry sump with separate oil reservoir. Double trochoid pump with oil cooler.
Steel oil reservoir.
Steel oil reservoir.
Gearbox:
6 speed.
Transmission ratios:
1st 34/15 (2.27)
2nd 31/19 (1.63)
3rd 26/20 (1.3)
4th 24/22 (1.091)
5th 24/25 (0.96)
6th 23/26 (0.88)
2nd 31/19 (1.63)
3rd 26/20 (1.3)
4th 24/22 (1.091)
5th 24/25 (0.96)
6th 23/26 (0.88)
Clutch:
Multiple disc in oil bath with patented PPC power-assisted hydraulic control. Metal braid clutch line. Radial master cylinder with 15 mm piston.
Primary drive:
Spur gears. Transmission ratio: 60/31 (1.935:1).
Final drive:
Chain
Transmission ratio:
40/16 (2.5:1).
Frame:
Box section sloping twin-spar frame in aluminium alloy.
Front suspension:
Showa 43 mm upside-down fork with adjustment for spring preload, compression and rebound damping. 120 mm wheel travel.
Rear suspension:
Aluminium alloy double banana swingarm. APS (Aprilia Progressive System) rising rate linkages.
Sachs hydraulic monoshock with adjustment for spring preload and rebound damping.
Wheel travel 133 mm.
Sachs hydraulic monoshock with adjustment for spring preload and rebound damping.
Wheel travel 133 mm.
Front Brakes:
Brembo double floating disc in stainless steel, Ø 320 mm.
Brembo triple bridge caliper with four 34 mm pistons and four sintered pads.
Metal braided brake line.
Brembo triple bridge caliper with four 34 mm pistons and four sintered pads.
Metal braided brake line.
Rear Brakes:
Brembo stainless steel disc, Ø 220 mm. Twin piston calliper, 32 mm diameter pistons, sintered pads. Metal braided brake line.
Wheels:
Aluminium alloy.
Front: 3.50 x 17"
Rear: 6.00 x 17".
Front: 3.50 x 17"
Rear: 6.00 x 17".
Tyres:
Radial tubeless.
Front: 120/70 ZR 17.
Rear: 190/50 ZR 17 (alternative: 180/55 ZR 17 and 190/55).
Front: 120/70 ZR 17.
Rear: 190/50 ZR 17 (alternative: 180/55 ZR 17 and 190/55).
Dimensions
Maximum length: 2,025 mm
Maximum width: 830 mm (at handlebars)
Maximum height: 1,100 mm (at handlebars)
Seat height: 810 mm
Handlebar height: 1,020 mm at bar ends
Wheelbase: 1,410 mm
Trail: 103.7 mm
Steering angle: 25°
Maximum width: 830 mm (at handlebars)
Maximum height: 1,100 mm (at handlebars)
Seat height: 810 mm
Handlebar height: 1,020 mm at bar ends
Wheelbase: 1,410 mm
Trail: 103.7 mm
Steering angle: 25°
Dry weight (without battery):
185 kg
Tank:
Capacity 18 liters, 4 liter reserve.
