different models ?

Depends on which generation?

Gen 1 you have standard or racing.

Gen 2 standard (R) or factory.

Gen 3 (newest) you have V4 with or without APRC.

Someone plz correct if wrong?

It really depends on the budget you have, there are a lot on fleabay, check them out to give you a better idea
of what you want. mines a gen 1 R model. Bear in mind though, they all have the maniacal grin factor.

The racings/factory's have the bling. Ohlins shocks front & rear and carbon bits and bobs.

And, a lod of POWER !!

S, is there no a gen 1 factory???

I believe there is a Gen 1 Factory. Rare though.

nah factories only cum along in 2007 I read it somewhere just the other day.

I just looked up on AF1 Forums, 200 made in 2003. Tuono Factory Racing # 94 was for sale. And no Im not wanting to argue the point. If Im wrong I'll admit it but I was astounded also. Id never heard of one till the other day when I saw it. Like I said, rare. Maybe someone who has / had one will chime in?

Factories came out in 2004/5 as far as I'm aware. Slightly lower spec than the Racing, but only because it didn't come with the racing kit. Different colours than the Racing as well. Factories have white decals markings and blue wheels, instead of yellow and white.

Of course the Falco Streetfighter was the first Aprilia Tuono in all but name. They made kits for the Falco to test the water, then made a limited run of 200 brown/gold Tuono R's derived from the Mille in 02/03 and then the Fighters in 03 . And then the Racing and Factories slightly later.
Think I'm right.

This is one


We had a list of the births of the different Tuono's on the old site.

gsexr said:

So is there a quick guide to the different models or are they all basically the same
No offence meant if some are better than others :thumbup

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You could pick up a copy of the latest 'Performance Bikes' magazine.(Aug 2011)
There is a quick test of the V4T v. V2T and also a brief model guide.

This was my gen 1 factory , 55 plate

Wish I still had it really.

Bit of a Tuono history here,
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/b...eviews/Aprilia/Aprilia-Tuono-2003---current-/

I wish I had the racing kit for mine.

Keith B said:

Bit of a Tuono history here,
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/b...eviews/Aprilia/Aprilia-Tuono-2003---current-/

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**** me, MCN can't get anything right can they?

Tuono History.

2002 'R' Model. Limited edition, bronze frame, brown coarse weave carbon fibre bodywork, Gold Oz wheels, Ohlins all around. Based on Mille 'R' running gear.
126bhp from Rotax V990.

2003 'Fighter' Tulip Red or Magnet Grey with bronze frames, black brembo wheels, showa forks, sachs shock. Based on stock 03 mille.

2003 'Racing' Black/red/Yellow with black frame, White Oz wheels, Ohlins, and carbon race cowl, seat cowl, long bellypan, reverse gerar shifter, race can & chip.

2004 'R' [now standard model is called 'R'] black/red with red Brembo wheels. silver/red with red wheels, or Fluoro red with black wheels and red calipers. All with black frames, other details as 03 Fighter model.

2004 'Factory' Black/red/white with black frame, blue Oz wheels, Ohlins. Most body work carbon, no race bits.

2005 - bikes are all 04's.

2006 (actually very late 05) Gen II 'R' models based on RSVR launched.
Uprated 'Magnesium' engine 133bhp. Showa forks, Sachs shock, cast wheels in same style as Oz wheels, all blue at this time. Colours, Silver/black, Matte black, Red/white. All with silver frames.

2007 'R' model, now gets Evo engine 139bhp. Lower spec brakes on front. Wheels still blue, colours; matte black, blue/white & red/white

2007 'Factory' Ohlins supension, Blue Oz forged wheels, some carbon, Red Lion colour scheme, bronze frame, 4 pod front brakes.

2007 'Daytona' special. Basically and 'R' model with Factory paintwork to tank etc.

2008 'R' model. Minor changes to colour schemes; ice white/black wheels, matte black/black wheels, blue/white blue wheels, orange/black wheels.

2008 'Factory' Wheels and frame now both gold, Red Lion paint scheme. Wheels are Maglatech forged rather than Oz, but otherwise identical.

2009 'R' models, minor paint changes.

2009 'Factory' Black dream paint to tank etc.

2010 all bikes are 09 bikes, Factory manufacturing V4.

2011 V4 launched.

Mine had Ohlins suspension , front and back with Ohlins steering damper.

I heard a lot had the Sach steering damper.

hector said:

Mine had Ohlins suspension , front and back with Ohlins steering damper.

I heard a lot had the Sach steering damper.

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Gen 1. Racing & Factory have Ohlins all around, shock/forks/steering damper,
Gen 1 & 2. 'R' models have Sachs shock, Showa forks, & Sachs steering damper.
Gen 2. Factory have Ohlins shock & forks, Sachs steering damper.

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Apart from the can, that is one fantastic looking bike :thumbup

Agreed, with white wheels I reckon it would be better looking than the Racing.

Sorry all I was only talking about GenII for the 2007 Factory Release, ova here we only have the APRC model for the new V4 Tuono. I have a 2007 R but with the Upgraded brakes and Forged wheels off the factory, so does my mate who's bike is 2 VIN numbers apart off the factory floor.