Fighter

If i remember correctly there was a fighter kit available for the Falco.
Site: http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/29/892/Motorcycle-Article/2002-Aprilia-Falco-Street-Fighter.aspx

Not sure for the Tuono. I never paid attention to the Falco up till recently. Really in to the looks, especially the red/bronze version with bellypan.

No it's the standard 03 model only I think. Mines a standard 03 Fighter.

Yep,STiX is correct.The standard '03 model Tuono was also known as the Fighter.From 2004,the standard bike was called the 'R'.

Possibly the best model ehh Stix

Definitely Pinny - the original and the best

dudley said:

I give up, I am unable to find out what the Fighter model is. Is that an upgrade from standard or?
Dudley

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Have a good look, somewhere theres a piece about the history & model evolvement somwhere.

It's on TW Mick
Mines the same as Stix

I think the write nup in Bike this month gave a bit of a model history summary too. Without wanting to upset the purists I think essentially the earlier versions were the racing & fighter which evolved into the factory & R.

dudley said:

I give up, I am unable to find out what the Fighter model is. Is that an upgrade from standard or?
Dudley

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Ever wondered how the Tuono evolved?What models came out,and when,.....then read on.
2002 Falco Streetighter.
Arguably,the very first Tuono.Aprilia offered a 'streetfighter' kit to fit the Falco models.It consisted of a styling kit that included a fairing,high 'bars,belly pan,mudguard,hugger,high level exhaust,airbox kit and uprated brakes.The cost of the complete kit was just over £2000.

2002 'R' Model.
Limited edition,the first 'real' Tuono.Just 200 of these high spec bikes were made.The bike featured a bronze frame,carbon/kevlar bodywork, Gold OZ wheels, Ohlins all around and Aprilia Racing exhaust/chip.Everything else came from the Mille 'R' with the 126bhp Rotax V990 engine.


2003 Tuono 'Fighter'
Based on the standard Mille,the bike came with black brembo wheels, showa forks, sachs shock. Colours were tulip red or magnet grey.998cc engine,power was a claimed 126bhp.


2003 'Racing'
Also for '03 was the Racing model.Basically built for the Italian 'Naked Bike' championship,colours are Black/red/Yellow with black frame and white OZ wheels.The spec also included Ohlins suspension, and carbon race cowl, seat cowl, long bellypan, reverse gear shifter, race can & chip.


2003 50cc and 125cc models.
Aprilia were busy boys in '03.50cc and 125cc models were introduced.Not many sold in the UK,but very popular in Spain and Italy where licencing laws are less restrictive for youngsters.



2004 'R'
Fighter model is now called the 'R'.Colours were black/red with red Brembo wheels,silver/red with red wheels, or fluoro red with black wheels. All with black frames, other details as 03 Fighter model.


2004 'Factory'
Similar to the 'Racing' model,but without the race kit.Colours are black/red/white with black frame, blue Oz wheels.Again Ohlins all round. Most of the bodywork in carbon fibre.


2005 'R' and Factory
All bikes are same as '04 models.Second generation Tuono launched late in 2005.50cc and 125cc models discontinued.


2006 Gen2 'R'
New model,bodywork based on the '04 RSVR with uprated 'Magnesium' engine giving a claimed 133bhp. Showa forks, Sachs shock, cast wheels in same style as OZ. Colours are silver/black, matt black, red/white. All with silver frames and blue wheels.4 pad caliper brakes.


2007 'R'.
Now fitted with Evo engine and a claimed 139bhp. Lower spec 2 pad brakes on front. Wheels still blue,bodywork colours are matt black, blue/white & red/white.


2007 'Factory'
A new model for '07,the bike spec included Ohlins supension, Blue OZ forged wheels,some carbon bodywork, Red Lion colour scheme, bronze frame, 4 pad front brakes.


2007 'Daytona'
A special model to celebrate a racing win at Daytona. Basically an 'R' model with 'red lion' Factory paintwork to tank etc.


2008 'R'.
As 2007,but now with added colour schemes.Silver/black, ice white/black wheels, matt black/black wheels, blue/white blue wheels, orange/black wheels.



2008 Factory.
Minor changes,wheels and frame now both gold, Red Lion paint scheme. Wheels are Maglatech forged rather than OZ, but otherwise identical.


2009 'R'.
As 2008 models,but colour choices reduced.Now matt black,ice white and blue/white.


2009 Factory.
As 2008,but new colours for 2009,... now called Black Dream.


2010 'R'.
Final year for the V-twin.Bikes are 09 bikes,colours now only ice white or matt black.Factory discontinued.

Aprilia developing and testing new V4 Tuono.Test hack spotted at Mugello.

Finished bike launched at EICMA Milan motorcycle show.


2011 V4 Tuono.
Based on the RSV4R,but with different tune to engine.Power is a claimed 167bhp.Two versions available,..APRC,(Aprilia Performance Ride Control) and non APRC.
The APRC version features 'riders aids' like traction control,anti wheelie control quick shifter and launch control.Colours are Black,silver/black and yellow/black.

Spy shots appear of Factory version being developed and road tested.

Very informative Mick, never knew about the 50 and 125cc T's. I now have to find one.

He pinched that from my post on TW!:rolleyes

WileeCoyote said:

Very informative Mick, never knew about the 50 and 125cc T's. I now have to find one.

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I won't take the credit for the research it is Keith B's homework I just copied to save peeps thye hard work trying to hunt it down.