2012 Aprilia Tuono V4R Specs, and Review

2012 Aprilia Tuono V4R - After creating the best superbike of the new millennium, Aprilia revolutionises the supersports naked segment with its astonishing 2012 Aprilia Tuono V4R. A bike that goes beyond the wildest dreams of even the most hardcore enthusiasts - the rider who, given the chance, would use a race bike just to go for a coffee.

2012 Aprilia Tuono V4R will be powered by the same liquid-cooled 999cc V-Four engine as used in the Superbikes. A new exhaust system has been fitted that’s more than four pounds lighter. An updated ride-by-wire throttle system with traction control has been added as well. The rest of the powertrain is essentially the same including the manual six-speed transmission and oil-bathed multi-plate clutch with slipper action functionality.

Like the original Tuono, the 2012 Aprilia Tuono V4R is also immediately recognisable with its triple headlight fixed top fairing, the distinguishing trait of a bike which, like its twin cylinder predecessor, has the body and soul of its WSBK homologated sibling, but now - as well as having two world championships (the 2010 constructors' and riders' titles) under its belt - features two more cylinders and 41 horsepower more than before, while weighing over ten kilos less. These astonishing figures are a testimony to the technological evolution that made this exciting model a reality. The bike is available in two different configurations - Tuono V4 R and Tuono V4 R APRC - and in a choice of three colours: competition black, sunlit yellow and wing grey.

The chassis of 2012 Aprilia Tuono V4R, including the rigid twin-spar aluminum frame, swingarm and RSV4R suspension components comprised of a 3-way adjustable Sachs fork and gas-charged shock absorber with 4-way adjustability, will also be shared with the RSV4 sportbike. Premium Brembo braking components are also the same as the Superbike. The Tuono V4R rolls on a set of three-spoke aluminum rims that are lighter than the RSV4R’s courtesy of a new manufacturing method. Pricing and availability have yet to be announced. 

2012 Aprilia Tuono V4R - International Specifications/Technical Details
MSRP Price: TBA

Engine type

• Aprilia longitudinal 65° V-4 cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid cooling system, double overhead camshafts (DOHC), four valves per cylinder
• Fuel Unleaded petrol
• Bore and stroke 78 x 52.3 mm
• Total engine capacity 999.6 cc
• Compression ratio 13:1
• Maximum power at crankshaft 167.3 CV (123 kW) at 11,500 rpm
• Maximum torque at crankshaft 111.5 Nm at 9,500 rpm
• Fuel system: Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. 
• 4 Weber-Marelli 48-mm throttle bodies with 4 injectors and latest generation Ride-by-Wire engine management.
• Choice of three different engine maps selectable by the rider with bike in motion: T (Track), S (Sport), R (Road)
• Ignition Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and "stick-coil" type coils

Starter Electric

• Exhaust system 4 into 2 into 1 layout, single oxygen sensor, lateral single silencer with ECU-controlled bypass valve and integrated trivalent catalytic converter (Euro 3)
• Alternator Flywheel mounted 420W alternator with rare earth magnets 
• Lubrication Wet sump lubrication system with oil radiator and two oil pumps (lubrication and cooling)
  

Transmission 6-speed cassette type gearbox

• 1st: 39/15 (2,600)
• 2nd: 33/16 (2.063)
• 3rd: 34/20 (1,700)
• 4th: 32/22 (1,455)
• 5th: 34/26 (1,308)
• 6th: 33/27 (1,222)

• Clutch Multiplate wet clutch with mechanical slipper system
• Primary drive Straight cut gears and integrated flexible coupling, drive ratio: 73/44 (1,659)
• Secondary drive Chain: Drive ratio: 42/16 (2,625)
  

Suspension

• Front Suspension : Sachs upside down front fork with 43 mm stanchions. Forged aluminium calliper mountings for radial callipers. Completely adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. Wheel travel: 120 mm
• Rear suspension : Double braced aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology.
• Sachs piggy back monoshock with completely adjustable: spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkage. Wheel travel: 130 mm
  

Brakes

• Front: Dual 320 mm floating stainless steel discs with lightweight stainless steel rotor with 6 studs. Brembo radial callipers with 4 horizontally opposed 32 mm pistons. Sintered pads. Axial pump master cylinder and metal braided brake hoses.
• Rear: 220-mm diameter disc; Brembo floating calliper with two 32 mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose
• Wheel rims Cast aluminium wheels with 3 split spoke design.
• Front.:3.5"X17"
• Rear: 6.00"X17"
• Tyres Radial tubeless.
• Front: 120/70 ZR 17
• Rear: 190/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 200/55 ZR 17)
  

Dimensions 

• (default settings) Max. length: 2065 mm
• Max. width: 800 mm (at the handlebar)
• Max. height: 1090 mm
• Min. height from the ground: 125 mm
• Saddle height: 835 mm
• Wheelbase: 1445 mm
• Trail: 107.5 mm 
• Steering angle:25°
• Kerb weight 183 kg *
• Tank 17 litres (4-litre reserve included)

*Kerb weight, without battery and fluids.