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D'ya know what?
If it were up to me ... there wouldn't be a V2 and V4 zone ...
People may migrate from 2 to 4 pot
Or indeed the other way
At the end of the day we all agree that an Aprilia is something "special"
Why split a minority?
Respond my warriors ,,,, respond!
I agree.
Most of the posts (especially at the moment with all this ***** weather) are not V2 / V4 specific.
The odd technical question arises, but I am sure we are all interested.
Plus, as time goes by, I am sure some V2 owners will move onto V4`s.
Most of the posts (especially at the moment with all this ***** weather) are not V2 / V4 specific.
The odd technical question arises, but I am sure we are all interested.
Plus, as time goes by, I am sure some V2 owners will move onto V4`s.
don't come over here posting your ***** on our site, stay on your own site to post *****..................http://www.tuonozone.com/forums/images/smilies/bigfinger.gif
only joking, as newls says it's about the bike's!!!!! V2 forever......... ha ha
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Well was looking for a place on the V4 forum to ask if any V4 owners previously had the Tuono V twin.
So here goes.....have any V4 owners traded up from the Tuono V twin and what views/tips can you give to someone considering the same?
Cheers :yes
V2-v4
Hi, go for it you'll never regret it absolutely awesome kit .. if you lot want to talk v2 get to your own site without pouching ours ha ha ha ha.:banghead
Hi, go for it you'll never regret it absolutely awesome kit .. if you lot want to talk v2 get to your own site without pouching ours ha ha ha ha.:banghead
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Haha feckin funnee like. Come on gis some mare crack about the V4 then. I know its quick & handles.
So what about V4:
Comfort
Tank Range
Wind Protection
Servicing Costs
Any problems? I've heard V4 Tuonos have problems when selecting neutral, and misty clocks??
Any comments tuono V4 owners puleez?
Cheers Folks!
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yes okay they have probs what don't, speedo yes steams up a bit Aprilia won't do owt about it *** holes, neutral not bad on mine but heard some are, must be big footed fookers wind in face yes, int that wot streetfighters is about if you don't like it get a race rep, tank range not get much more than 100 miles or sucking air, 6500 mile service £150 they is thirsty fooks.
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Got my new V4R a couple of weeks ago - and yep, it does not like going into neutral; only done about 200 miles due to the ongoing fecking "polar winter" (always seems to be pi55ing down or snowing, or both) and being an optimist I was hoping it might get a little easier with a few more miles on the clock: probably I am being delusional :unhappy:unhappy
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I'll keep my V2 a while longer. Haven't had a go on a V4 yet, but know a nob that had 1 for 2 weeks then went back to the V2.
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alright folks? Had a go on a 2011 V4 APRC T yesterday. Just wanted to share a V2T owners 1st ride on a V4 T!
Well Dave at the local Aprilia dealership started up and I thought it had a non standard can on it. "Nope" says Dave "its standard" adding he'd tried an end can and it didn't seem any 'better'. He went on to say "its also on the Race map setting, and wheelie control is off. Off you go, you'll need some juice as fuel lights on its done 10 miles since it came on. You're covered on my insurance. Go try it have fun.".
So rather gingerly expecting a fierce power delivery I tootled off through town to the Esso garage. £5 and 3 and bit litres of the worlds finite resources of Unleaded fuel went into the tank. The lass behind the counter gave a double take as I'd just been in to tank up my V2 T.
Through town the V4 T sounded a little grumbly, much like the V2, but a ***** cat to ride over a now common sight of rutted side roads, junctions and speed humps. No hunting between low gear ratios like the V2 either. The supple suspension at low speed seemed quite cosseting. However my max gluts (aka fat arse) started to feel the minmalist seat foam within 6 miles as I cruised down the local main A road. Gunning it through traffic was an absolute delight, the rasp and growl of the end can was a pure mecahincal symphony (by metallica of course!). As the traffic ahead spread out I started to make progress getting used to the V4 nothingness beneath me. Its size reminded me of my better halfs FZ1 N which is a lovely bike in its own right -Very diminiative and light on the road and at a standstill. Dave had dropped the forks throught the yolks about 3/4" or so, as hes a short chap as am I. This speeded up the steering slightly apparently. To me it seemed the V4 handled as if 'on rails' - yes OK an old cliche but not far wrong! Very confidennce inspiring - again much like the V2 - only better. After 12 miles I stopped for a quick look round the bike. Its not what I'd call pretty, but frikkin brutal looking - bulging headlights, LED park lights fill the gap between them. The fairing looks like the RSV4 with bits missing, and the back end looks very nice indeed, with a sculpted 'pillion seat' pad that looks part of this sculpted rear styling, with hidden slotted pillion holds accented with aluminium grab bars. Even the standard End can and ali shield grew on me alittle (cheaper than a race can if it sounds that good as standard!). So started think 'this is ticking all the boxes except for the pillion seat' as I occassionally take a passenger and the v4 seat does not look accomadating unless your pillion is 4 ft tall & weighs 8 stone suited & booted!
Back onto the road I noticed how linear and managable the power seems and the quick shifter is a delight with a slick gearbox (no nuetral woes on this example of the V4 T). Having got the gist of its handling by now I opened up the throttle. From 68mph you start to feel the oncoming rush of air over the miniscule screen and bikini fairing. Its good for 80 mph cruising, I'd need a laminar lip for it to do the B500 airambulance 500 mile ride though!
Chucking it about it feels like a 600cc or even 400 cc sports bike, but with a stonking engine with grunt throughout the rev counter.
Heading back to the dealers through town another difference to the V2 T is that the V4 cow horn handle bars seem lower, and could feel pressure on my wrists. Even aftyre only 20miles town/urban/rural cruising. I have heard of Aprilia Mana risers and a longer front brake line can cure this comfort issue though?
Overall a rivetting ride - got a good PX offer on mine for a new V4 T APRC. They're near£12k tho'...needed to count out the pennies first!
Well Dave at the local Aprilia dealership started up and I thought it had a non standard can on it. "Nope" says Dave "its standard" adding he'd tried an end can and it didn't seem any 'better'. He went on to say "its also on the Race map setting, and wheelie control is off. Off you go, you'll need some juice as fuel lights on its done 10 miles since it came on. You're covered on my insurance. Go try it have fun.".
So rather gingerly expecting a fierce power delivery I tootled off through town to the Esso garage. £5 and 3 and bit litres of the worlds finite resources of Unleaded fuel went into the tank. The lass behind the counter gave a double take as I'd just been in to tank up my V2 T.
Through town the V4 T sounded a little grumbly, much like the V2, but a ***** cat to ride over a now common sight of rutted side roads, junctions and speed humps. No hunting between low gear ratios like the V2 either. The supple suspension at low speed seemed quite cosseting. However my max gluts (aka fat arse) started to feel the minmalist seat foam within 6 miles as I cruised down the local main A road. Gunning it through traffic was an absolute delight, the rasp and growl of the end can was a pure mecahincal symphony (by metallica of course!). As the traffic ahead spread out I started to make progress getting used to the V4 nothingness beneath me. Its size reminded me of my better halfs FZ1 N which is a lovely bike in its own right -Very diminiative and light on the road and at a standstill. Dave had dropped the forks throught the yolks about 3/4" or so, as hes a short chap as am I. This speeded up the steering slightly apparently. To me it seemed the V4 handled as if 'on rails' - yes OK an old cliche but not far wrong! Very confidennce inspiring - again much like the V2 - only better. After 12 miles I stopped for a quick look round the bike. Its not what I'd call pretty, but frikkin brutal looking - bulging headlights, LED park lights fill the gap between them. The fairing looks like the RSV4 with bits missing, and the back end looks very nice indeed, with a sculpted 'pillion seat' pad that looks part of this sculpted rear styling, with hidden slotted pillion holds accented with aluminium grab bars. Even the standard End can and ali shield grew on me alittle (cheaper than a race can if it sounds that good as standard!). So started think 'this is ticking all the boxes except for the pillion seat' as I occassionally take a passenger and the v4 seat does not look accomadating unless your pillion is 4 ft tall & weighs 8 stone suited & booted!
Back onto the road I noticed how linear and managable the power seems and the quick shifter is a delight with a slick gearbox (no nuetral woes on this example of the V4 T). Having got the gist of its handling by now I opened up the throttle. From 68mph you start to feel the oncoming rush of air over the miniscule screen and bikini fairing. Its good for 80 mph cruising, I'd need a laminar lip for it to do the B500 airambulance 500 mile ride though!
Chucking it about it feels like a 600cc or even 400 cc sports bike, but with a stonking engine with grunt throughout the rev counter.
Heading back to the dealers through town another difference to the V2 T is that the V4 cow horn handle bars seem lower, and could feel pressure on my wrists. Even aftyre only 20miles town/urban/rural cruising. I have heard of Aprilia Mana risers and a longer front brake line can cure this comfort issue though?
Overall a rivetting ride - got a good PX offer on mine for a new V4 T APRC. They're near£12k tho'...needed to count out the pennies first!
