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you think whites a better combo with the bike than the gold, i have a chance at some white oz wheels, i know they are a pain in the arse to keep clean
evening all just thought id say hello, i currently ride a zx10 but after 3 x 1000cc inline jap 4,s ive come to the conclusion i want a change and im looking at the tuono to give me exactly that!
so hello all and i look forward to some good advice from you.
cheers
jonah
so hello all and i look forward to some good advice from you.
cheers
jonah
withou a doubt , buy a tuono !!!!!!!!!!!! you will wonder what took you so long to come to your senses!!!:cheers
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Old skool will make you grin. Give her a good thrashing this summer. You know the rest of us will be doing the same!
Hello to all of you out there. I have been lurking on this site for some time along with a few others aprilia forums as I have been in a two year process of buying a bike. I have currently a beemer that gets me back and fro from work but no sensations or better yet it's a tool for transport but not for pleasure. I have tested triunph street triple R, KTM super duke and SMT, 690SM ( all great bikes)CBR 600 rr, bmw HP2 and others.
As I am reaching my 40's and with wife and kids a straight out sport bike is not good for my personality as I tend to push the envelope with all that I do ( minus the gardening of course). Loved the KTM's and have always been a fan of twins, Super Duke is a brilliant ride but doesn't like speed limits below 80km so you would live with constant fear of speeding fines and here in Switzerland is NOT the place to get busted for speeding. SMT was my favorite but it's not a bike that fills you with pride as it ain't pretty and when you open the garage you need that esthetic quality first and foremost. The street triple R was absolutely great ride and could'nt find a fault but decided to give a 2006 tuono at a garage up the road a go before I laid down any cash. Within 10 meters I knew this was the bike I wanted.You just know when a bike is for you.
So now I turn to you tuono owners out there for some friendly advice.
I have found a brand new 2007 T with 10km or the 2006 T with 6000km that I test rode. Both garages are willing to give me a trade in on the beemer. The garage with the 2007T new says 4500chf off of 12900chf bike which gives me 8400chf out the door with two year warranty. As the price here for a new T is 18000chf+ it's a good price for a two year old new bike.
Second garage says they'll give me 3500chf off of 9500chf 2006 T with 6000km and full service before delivery which means 6000chf out the door and three month warranty.
Which one would you choose? Save 2400chf on an older bike and throw rearsets, cans, sprockets, mapping, etc at it or take a new 2007 for 2400chf more.
Thank you for your inputs as only yous out there can appreciate such a wonderful choice to make as it's all win win from where I am looking.
Cheers, jay
As I am reaching my 40's and with wife and kids a straight out sport bike is not good for my personality as I tend to push the envelope with all that I do ( minus the gardening of course). Loved the KTM's and have always been a fan of twins, Super Duke is a brilliant ride but doesn't like speed limits below 80km so you would live with constant fear of speeding fines and here in Switzerland is NOT the place to get busted for speeding. SMT was my favorite but it's not a bike that fills you with pride as it ain't pretty and when you open the garage you need that esthetic quality first and foremost. The street triple R was absolutely great ride and could'nt find a fault but decided to give a 2006 tuono at a garage up the road a go before I laid down any cash. Within 10 meters I knew this was the bike I wanted.You just know when a bike is for you.
So now I turn to you tuono owners out there for some friendly advice.
I have found a brand new 2007 T with 10km or the 2006 T with 6000km that I test rode. Both garages are willing to give me a trade in on the beemer. The garage with the 2007T new says 4500chf off of 12900chf bike which gives me 8400chf out the door with two year warranty. As the price here for a new T is 18000chf+ it's a good price for a two year old new bike.
Second garage says they'll give me 3500chf off of 9500chf 2006 T with 6000km and full service before delivery which means 6000chf out the door and three month warranty.
Which one would you choose? Save 2400chf on an older bike and throw rearsets, cans, sprockets, mapping, etc at it or take a new 2007 for 2400chf more.
Thank you for your inputs as only yous out there can appreciate such a wonderful choice to make as it's all win win from where I am looking.
Cheers, jay
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New bike with warranty. My '07 needed a new stator and battery. Would I trade her? Not on your freaking life!!! Stock ain't that bad laddy buck. Mine has 40K km on her and some rash from an oops at a track day. All smiles for all the miles and wouldn't trade a second. My two cents.
Joined Feb 2010
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Dormansland, Surrey, UK
Hi everyone, just signed up. Used to have an RSV1000R but saw the 2009 Tuono Factory shining in the showroom. Took her for a ride - what a blast, what a bike. Bought a brand new one there and then. New Akra's (don't tell the wife..) and a large hole in me pocket. But hey, you could be hit by a bus crossing the road tomorrow, or fall down a pot hole...
I commute all year round and look forward to some decent weather!!
I commute all year round and look forward to some decent weather!!
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Sunny Astley GUNCHESTER Ingerland
I like your style mate . Welcome. I did much the same thing.:thumbup
Where ya from ???
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Joined Sep 2009
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Leicester, UK
Leicestershire newbie
Hi All, Finally got round to taking some photos of the new bike. I'd been after one since the summer when I test rode one by accident and was smitten. I was after a factory but could'nt stretch to it. I somehow managed to keep ma powder dry until January then negotiated a bit of a brutal deal on a very early Gen2. She was standard except for a quick action throttle. I've since fitted R&G's (negotiated as part of the bike purchase), an Ermax screen, 15tooth front sprocket, and some RSVR cans (which I'm gonna core and switch over to map2 when I get the chance). Sadly I've barely had the chance to ride it yet, but if anyone else is around Leics or the midlands then give me a shout if you fancy a rideout. Oh and I will be tracking her so I'll keep an eye out for any Tzone trackdays :thumbup
Hi All, Finally got round to taking some photos of the new bike. I'd been after one since the summer when I test rode one by accident and was smitten. I was after a factory but could'nt stretch to it. I somehow managed to keep ma powder dry until January then negotiated a bit of a brutal deal on a very early Gen2. She was standard except for a quick action throttle. I've since fitted R&G's (negotiated as part of the bike purchase), an Ermax screen, 15tooth front sprocket, and some RSVR cans (which I'm gonna core and switch over to map2 when I get the chance). Sadly I've barely had the chance to ride it yet, but if anyone else is around Leics or the midlands then give me a shout if you fancy a rideout. Oh and I will be tracking her so I'll keep an eye out for any Tzone trackdays :thumbup
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New 2008 Tuono R
I've been lusting after this bike for years. Since two good friends got Super Dukes last year and selling my anemic but fun Multistrada my old trusty Sprint was just not doing it for me anymore. Picked it up this Saturday on a relatively warm day and all I can say WOW. Did about 120 miles. I made a very good decision. I couldn't be more pleased with this motorcycle.
I've been lusting after this bike for years. Since two good friends got Super Dukes last year and selling my anemic but fun Multistrada my old trusty Sprint was just not doing it for me anymore. Picked it up this Saturday on a relatively warm day and all I can say WOW. Did about 120 miles. I made a very good decision. I couldn't be more pleased with this motorcycle.
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The Frozen ******* Wasteland!
Rusty, I think that you will be more than happy with your "plain" Tuono... I haven't stopped giggling when I ride mine. And welcome to FactoryT, cliff, goldberg, jonah, and jay. I'll be looking forward to reading your contributions to the Forum. Gotta be better than some of mine...
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