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Hi I'm in the process of stripping down a gen1 - 99 - rsvr - to get it ready for some track days - maybe 4 or 5 per year... I'd welcome some comments / recommendations for performance tweeks - currently its a 'bog standard' rsvr - with 20k on the clocks - yes, i know that it'll never set the...

Where are most of the members of this forum from? I am new to this forum and considering the 2014 Aprilia Tuono ABS as my new toy. However, there are several new naked or semi-naked bikes coming in 2014 and I will be weighing my options during the winter before deciding on a bike. There are...

I love my Aprilia but what a pain in the arse! Only had the bike 6 months and its let me down three times. :angry Can anyone please tell me when they turn the ignition on does the tacho sweep to 6000rpm and then back to rest? Any info would be appreciated as the bike refuses to start and I...

Just traded in my Gixxer thou and bought a Tuono R!! had enough of 190 bhp! this is not my first Aprilia though, previously had a a mk 1 Tuono and a RSVR factory not into 180 mph anymore! want my kicks at sane (ish) speeds! test rode a Triumph speed triple which was shockingly crap, test rode a...

Hi all, I have just joined the forum after treating myself to a 12 plate Tuono V4 APRC in yellow. A bit about me. I've been riding bikes for years, I was a two smoke fan when I started and owned an RD125 DX (only brand new bike I've ever owned) as TS250 and an RD350 YPVS. I then had...

Just paid deposit on a 2012 tuono v4 aprc. Only 2000 miles it rides great and looks superb apart from what seems a corrosive appearance to engine and rads. Is this normal or should I be concerned eg do they all take on that look after a while. Also does anyone know of a small screen that offers...

Just saying hello. I've a 2003 Tuono with a Power commander 3 and Carbon can co can. Just taken delivery of an Oberon slave cylinder.

Hi guys ,newbie here just registered tonight I own a 2009 tuono ,unfortunately while staying at my girlfriend one evening around may my bike got stolen ,the insurance wouldn't cough up as I had said that my bike would be garaged at my home address when I renewed my policy .anyhow through...

Afternoon all, new to the forum and to Aprilia ownership. Jusat bought a low mileage 2008 RSV1000 Bol D'or replica, been after one for a while. The colours remind me of Loris Regianni (one for the older members) Any tips for improving the bike? I've noticed it's a pig to get into neutral when...

Hi all on my second gen 2 in 3 years only managed to have the first for 3 months before a coming together with a nova ( I lost). Wife bought my current bike for me 2 years ago as she knew how much I loved the rawness of my original bike. 2 young kids have meant my love affair has been on a slow...

Hi guys, I'm due to pick up my first Mille on Saturday (the 07th Sep) and whilst i'm excited at the prospect of trying something different after a long line of Jap in-line fours, i'm worried that the old girl will be a bit too down on power. The one i'm getting is a 2003 Mille R and it has a...

hi everyone. i have an 08 tuono and was wondering about the mod regarding fitting the factory supplied smaller front sprocket. acceleration better and i heard its better around town. what i dont want is a wheelie monster as the wife rides shotgun lol. i'm tempted just to go ahead n do it lol...

hi everyone, traded in my speed tripple last week for 2008 tuono, partner calls it a tu tu, but id rather ride darcey bussel in her tu tu, bike done 2100 mile, mint condition, had a test ride on it & liked its attitude, done the sprocket mods straight away on reading your posts, excellent 15 /...

Hi Just bought a 2003 tuono (which is my 1st) First off I went out on it for the 1st time yesterday, when I set off everything was in mph, when I looked at the bike when buying it was in mph then when I turned it back on yesterday lunch time having stopped for a break it was in km...

Hi all im dan im 26 from devizes wilts uk currently searching for a rsvr classic shape i.e.99-03 on low miles :)

Hi. Newbie here who's on th elook out for a gen 2 bike. Needs to be one of the earlier ones please and non factory as I'm limited n funds. Live in Cambridge so don't fancy the Scottish highlands , I must be getting old as it wouldn't have bothered me in my younger biking days . Any thing...

well another hour and i.ll be the owner of a v4 tuono .excited much

Hi just got 2007 Tuono r Diablo black awesome bike just bleed back brake followed info off here all good

Hi everyone, I recently joined the forum as I got my first Italian bike and decided it had to be the RSV (was previously looking old shape 900ss Dukes) and really pleased I went down the Aprilia road! I'd done some reading up on these a while back and found a 2002 RSVR Haga edition down in...

Hi all, I'm from Malaysia, just bought bumble bee Tuono V4R APRC, no chance to ride yet. Hope to get some good info and tips here.:thumbup