2014 Aprilia Tuono V4 R APRC ABS for Sale

Design: Supersport Design

• With its 65-degree V4 engine unashamedly flaunted and framed by the brushed aluminum elements of the twin spar frame, the Tuono V4 is a naked clad in only the bare necessities. Adding yet another touch of aggressiveness is the aerodynamic new top fairing tipped with 2 polyelliptical headlights and LED indicators. The Tuono V4 R ABS maintains a clear parentage with the 5 times SBK world championship winning RSV4 in the proportions of the tail fairing, saddle, tank and side panels, and is one of the best examples of Italian motorcycle design from the past decade for its perfect balance between formal beauty and function.
• The most obvious aesthetic change on the V4 R ABS is the new fuel tank which has been modified not just to facilitate positioning the ABS but also to improve range and rider comfort. The tank capacity is now 18.5 liters (was 17) and pads on the side of the tank provide increased feel for the rider under braking and while cornering. This solution was taken directly from the RSV4s that race in the Superbike series.
• The original design of the saddle, which is generously sized and specifically shaped to comfortably accommodate a passenger, blends perfectly with the style of the side fairings and tail fairing. From the vantage point of the saddle and with the broad tapered handlebars firmly in your grip, you immediately notice the intuitive joystick for rapidly accessing and adjusting the functions of the second generation electronic dynamic control suite developed by Aprilia to let the rider explore the physical limits of riding.

Engine: Unique Engine Characteristics

• Extremely compact, as slim as a twin-cylinder and installed in an ultra-compact chassis, the 65-degree V4 engine on the V4 R ABS is the epitome of Italian engineering ingenuity. The Tuono gives away very little to its RSV4 sibling in terms of pure performance, but in exchange offers a greater fluidity that make it more enjoyable and rewarding to ride on the road and when carrying a passenger. To achieve these results, a number of different modifications were made to the Aprilia V4 engine: new valve timing diagram, fixed intake ducts now 20 mm longer, crankshaft flywheel with increased inertia for improved smoothness and overall balance, shortened gear ratios for the first 3 gears and engine speed at maximum power reduced to 11,500 rpm. Thanks to triple mapping selectable directly from the handlebar, the character of the bike can be modified to suit the rider's personal riding style or the track conditions at any time.
• T-Track: No compromise. All 170 CV of power available at the slightest twist of the throttle.
• S-Sport: Maximum fun on the open road. Smooth power delivery across the rev band for fun yet less demanding riding.
• R-Road: Usability in all conditions. Smooth delivery and power attenuated by 25 percent across the rev range. Greater usability in all conditions. Ideal for the city or wet road conditions.

Frame: State-of-the-Art Frame

• The aluminum racing type frame and swingarm provide a perfect balance of torsional and flexional stiffness, superb dynamic equilibrium and efficiency as well as exceptional stability and directionality for optimum rider feel.
• The mind-blowing new naked from Aprilia comes equipped with the best components available on the market such as the Brembo M432 front brake system with radial calipers, aluminum wheels with an all-new 3-spoke design weighing 2 kg less than the 5-spoke version, fully-adjustable Sachs upside down front fork with 43 mm stanchions and one-by-one technology, a Sachs shock absorber with separate piggyback nitrogen canister featuring adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping and length, to modify the set-up of the bike to suit different riding styles, roads and loads - including a passenger!
• The choice of dual-compound tires is also new, with 3 different sizes approved for the rear wheel: the 190/55 tire fitted as standard can be replaced by a 200/55 or a 190/50 tire to explore the full performance potential of the bike - even on the track.

Technology: Maximum Efficiency and Pleasure to Ride

• Fitted with a steering damper as standard and the second generation aPRC dynamic control system to assist the rider in achieving maximum performance. This includes:
• aTC with 8 settings that range from those for conservative use on the road to full on race mode
• aWC, specially adapted for the weight of the Tuono V4, with 3 settings to manage the most extreme wheelie conditions yet gradually set the rear tire back on the road or track
• aQS for ultra-fast gear shifting without closing the throttle or using the clutch
• aLC for lightning fast take offs. Simultaneously pressing both buttons on the joystick on the left hand handlebar arms the system, as confirmed by the specific message on the display. From this moment on, all 170 horsepower of the beast from Noale are ready to slingshot the Tuono V4 R ABS like a missile as soon as the rider releases the clutch.
• On the Aprilia RSV4 R ABS, the aPRC system has been further developed: it now integrates even better with the full Ride-by-Wire electronic multi-map V4 engine management system to meet the specific needs of both road users and professional race riders. The performance of the system provides smoother power delivery for improved high speed cornering but does not penalize traction on exiting low speed bends. In addition to this second generation APRC, the Tuono V4 R also adopts a highly advanced ABS multi-map system that ensures not just maximum safety on the road but even better performance on the track.