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The fairing contains a triple front LED light combination with perimetral DRLs positioned around the two main headlights in an illuminated signature that makes the Tuono V4 instantly day or night.Daytime Running LightsDiscover The Models

The Factory title is bestowed upon those Aprilia bikes that have proved their mettle on the track and comparative tests around the world. The Tuono V4 Factory continues to push the boundaries and forge ahead of rivals, new and old, that every year try to knock it off the top podium in the class invented by Aprilia.

BLOWOUT PRICES $11,997 was $14,999.... Same as 2018, except the price, BRAND NEW with 54 miles. SHOOTOUT WINNER! Recent major publication comparison winner. "..we were all in agreement that the Aprilia Tuono 1100 RR ranks right at the top both road and track. It possesses true superbike performance in every area: engine, electronics, handling, and brakes. And it does so with a degree of comfort, civility, and Italian spice and flair that inspires you physically and emotionally to desire more track time following a two-day road ride. And that is a mountain of evidence in our book.." Supernaked DNA...Unrivaled V4 Attitude... The Tuono V4 is upgraded in 2017 with TFT display, Aprilia Cruise Control, Cornering ABS, Aprilia Quickshift with clutchless downshifting, and 330mm double discs with Brembo M50 calipers. From its 175HP 1100cc V4 to the latest in Aprilia electronics to a stance that"s worthy of only the best in Italian style, the Tuono V4 RR reigns in the world of naked motorcycles. Delivering pure V4 performance. Price includes all mfg. incentives.

A new exhaust, motogp inspired swingarm, 5” TFT display, and a slew of electronics never seen before round out many of the talking points. While those carry along in the limelight, the forged aluminum wheels and semi active ohlins suspension ground us to the realization that this bike is a redesign genius off of the 2020 platform.

The Tuono’s entire arsenal of active driving safety systems has also been refreshed. The basis for this is the higher computing power of the new Marelli 11MP ECU and the new, six-axis IMU for calculating the lean angles.

A passenger is no longer unwelcome on the new Aprilia Tuono V4 and can now enjoy a more spacious and comfortable, new upholstery and modified footrests.

The Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 costs including VAT and ancillary costs from 17,490 euros, the Tuono V4 1100 Factory is in the price list from 20,990 euros.

It is not just the small Euro 5 update with the Tuono V4. Aprilia does well in terms of chassis, aerodynamics and electronics. However, the engine remains unchanged in terms of displacement and remains equally powerful.

Aprilia has given the Tuono V4 a decent upgrade for 2021. Especially the new swing arm in MotoGP style should ensure a lot of joy on the road and in the eye of the beholder. Even the strong ones Aprilia RS 660 or Tuono 660 ajar front cladding with LED headlights and cornering lights should cause tongue snaps.

The hammer V4 of the Tuono remains unchanged in terms of displacement and performance. So you can look forward to 1,077 cubic meters, 175 hp and 121 Nm. It is not yet known whether something has changed in the speed levels due to the Euro 5 update. This applies equally to the V4 and the V4 Factory. This is the difference to the likewise new Aprilia RSV4, which with 1,099 cubic has got a little more displacement with still 217 hp. A new exhaust system should get the well-known goose bumps sound despite the new volume limits.

In terms of optics, the front in particular has been completely redrawn. To RS 660, Tuono 660 and the RSV4 The Tuono V4 also gets the new family face with the new triple LED headlight unit with daytime running lights “Cornering light”-Function. Also new and improved is the comfort, which should be increased by the raised handlebars, the protective upper fairing and the slightly modified tank shape. This seems to differ from the Factory, which, according to Aprilia, should keep its status as a racing instrument in terms of comfort, which speaks for a flat handlebar and short disc at the Factory. Both have in common: improved aerodynamics are provided by the winglets integrated into the fairing, which are also used in a similar form on the RS 660 and RSV4. A passenger is no longer unwelcome on the new Aprilia Tuono V4 and can now enjoy a more spacious and comfortable, new upholstery and modified footrests, which again speaks for more comfortable ergonomics of the V4 compared to the Factory. Fun fact: Aprilia also offers tailor-made saddlebags as accessories for the V4.

In addition to the cornering lights, the entire arsenal was turned on active driving safety systems the Tuono refreshed. The basis for this is the higher computing power of the new Marelli 11MP ECU and the new, six-axis IMU for calculating the inclines. Furthermore, the electronic management with ride-by-wire has been improved and the APRC operating logic has also been refined. Just as new as the adjustable engine brake are the now six riding modes. Three for the racetrack (two of which are customizable) and three for the road (one of which is customizable). As a rider, only the riding mode is selected and the stored settings with regard to traction control, wheelie control, engine brake, ABS and the other managed parameters such as the response of the throttle valve are automatically changed. All of this can be set and controlled via a new TFT screen. Pit limiter and cruise control, like a quickshifer with blipper, should still be on board with both variants. New control elements should also make the numerous setting options easier and more intuitive.

The new Tuono V4 from Aprilia is available in the color variants Tarmac Gray and Glacier White, the Factory only in black with red rims. Both models will be available from March 2021. The Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 costs including VAT and ancillary costs from 17,490 euros, the Tuono V4 1100 Factory is in the price list from 20,990 euros. The 2020 models of the V4 and Factory were available for 16,990 and 19,990 euros.

Aprilia has extensively developed its top naked bike. The optics were modernized, the electronics refreshed. It’s great that you haven’t jumped on the over 200 hp train when it comes to performance.

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Aprilia has announced the pricing of its Tuono V4 range in the UK, which was unveiled internationally in January this year. The hypernaked motorcycle is available in two variants - E5 and Factory E5.

The design of the new Tuono V4 is inspired by the RS660 and so it gets double fairing and aerodynamic appendix function. It also gets features like triple LED light with DRLs and five-inch TFT display. The fuel tank and tail fairing has been revamped for more space and a comfortable riding position. Moreover, it also gets a new Magneti Marelli 11MP ECU.

The Tuono V4 E5 which is available with two colour options Glacier White and Tarmac Grey is priced at Euro 15,500. Meanwhile, the Factory E5 variant which is available with only Aprilia Black colour is priced at Euro 18,100. The 2021 Tuono V4 range is supposed to arrive at dealerships in the UK by the end of April.

On Road Price : ₹ 23,87,056Prices above are starting prices. Subject to change. Please contact Aprilia dealers in your city for latest price. ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Aprilia India and Piaggio Group have refreshed their range with the launch of the much-awaited luxury sports bike Tuono V4 in India. The idea of a naked streetfighter arose as a result of riders riding fair bikes led to a return to simple old-fashioned inventiveness and replaced cracked and shattered fairings on their expensive bikes with simple lights and turn indicators. The bike manufacturer took the idea fast and thus gave birth to the Street Fighter series of motorcycles. Aprilia Tuono V4 is one such offer from Aprilia stables. Featuring the underpinnings of the legendary Aprilia Tuono V4 with a fairly minimalist fairing, this naked beauty has attracted more than a fair share of her fans.

Aprilia Tuono V4 Design and Style: Aprilia Tuono Factory is Aprilia India"s aggressive style, premium-looking hyper-naked contemporary sportbike. The new bike comes with a state-of-the-art electronics package, powerful engine, and sleek modern design body language. The new bike features a new premium-looking design body language with an aggressive-looking twin-pod sporty LED headlight setup, stylish-looking LED DRLs (daytime running lights), LED turn indicator lights, and sleek LED taillights. The bike has a step-up type comfortable seat and attractive two color options with dual-tone body pain and stylish bold boy graphics. The bike is available in Glacier White and Tarmac Gray.

Aprilia Tuono V4 Engine and Transmission: The performance of the Aprilia Tuono V4 is entirely due to the 1077cc engine with 81mm bore and 52.3mm stroke and a 13: 6: 1 compression ratio that generates 129kW of power at 11,350rpm and 121Nm of torque at 9000rpm.

The Tuono V4 is probably the only road-going naked streetfighter today with a unique V4 engine configuration, advanced electronics, and ride-by-wire, which was relatively fresh and unique to Aprilia when it was first introduced. The longitudinally placed four-stroke liquid-cooled engine with DOHC and four valves per cylinder ensures that the promised performance figures are extremely realistic. The engine is mated to a sleek-shifting 6-speed Aprilia Quick Shift (AQS) transmission, which makes the ride exciting for the Aprilia rider.

Aprilia Tuono V4 Brakes and Suspension: At the front, the large dual disc 330mm Brembo floating disc setup combines with the Brembo M50 radially mounted monoblock caliper configuration. A 220 mm single Brembo discs with twin-piston calipers support rear brakes. ABS is standard on the bike. The beauty of this ABS is that it is highly adjustable depending on the riding conditions, with three presets from which the user can choose.

Aprilia Tuono V4 Features: The Aprilia RSV4 Tuono has a full-digital instrument cluster with a TFT digital dashboard display system that displays the bike"s key information such as speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip meter, fuel gauge, and much other helpful information. The Aprilia Tuono V4 has advanced electronic payloads such as APRC System (Aprilia Performance Ride Control), engine mapping, engine brake control system, traction control system, wheel control system, cruise control system, speed limiter function, and six riding modes that three for the roads, and three for the track.

Aprilia Tuono V4 Competitors: The main competitors of the Aprilia Tuono 1100 are BMW S 1000 R, Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse, and Ducati Multistrada V4.

Price of Aprilia Tuono V4 is Rs. 2066000 ex-showroom. If you add RTO, Road Tax, Insurance, Handling charges and misc expenses, the on road price of Aprilia Tuono V4 would come around Rs. 23,87,056

The Tuono’s entire arsenal of active driving safety systems has also been refreshed. The basis for this is the higher computing power of the new Marelli 11MP ECU and the new, six-axis IMU for calculating the lean angles.

A passenger is no longer unwelcome on the new Aprilia Tuono V4 and can now enjoy a more spacious and comfortable, new upholstery and modified footrests.

The Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 costs including VAT and ancillary costs from 17,490 euros, the Tuono V4 1100 Factory is in the price list from 20,990 euros.

It is not just the small Euro 5 update with the Tuono V4. Aprilia does well in terms of chassis, aerodynamics and electronics. However, the engine remains unchanged in terms of displacement and remains equally powerful.

Aprilia has given the Tuono V4 a decent upgrade for 2021. Especially the new swing arm in MotoGP style should ensure a lot of joy on the road and in the eye of the beholder. Even the strong ones Aprilia RS 660 or Tuono 660 ajar front cladding with LED headlights and cornering lights should cause tongue snaps.

The hammer V4 of the Tuono remains unchanged in terms of displacement and performance. So you can look forward to 1,077 cubic meters, 175 hp and 121 Nm. It is not yet known whether something has changed in the speed levels due to the Euro 5 update. This applies equally to the V4 and the V4 Factory. This is the difference to the likewise new Aprilia RSV4, which with 1,099 cubic has got a little more displacement with still 217 hp. A new exhaust system should get the well-known goose bumps sound despite the new volume limits.

In terms of optics, the front in particular has been completely redrawn. To RS 660, Tuono 660 and the RSV4 The Tuono V4 also gets the new family face with the new triple LED headlight unit with daytime running lights “Cornering light”-Function. Also new and improved is the comfort, which should be increased by the raised handlebars, the protective upper fairing and the slightly modified tank shape. This seems to differ from the Factory, which, according to Aprilia, should keep its status as a racing instrument in terms of comfort, which speaks for a flat handlebar and short disc at the Factory. Both have in common: improved aerodynamics are provided by the winglets integrated into the fairing, which are also used in a similar form on the RS 660 and RSV4. A passenger is no longer unwelcome on the new Aprilia Tuono V4 and can now enjoy a more spacious and comfortable, new upholstery and modified footrests, which again speaks for more comfortable ergonomics of the V4 compared to the Factory. Fun fact: Aprilia also offers tailor-made saddlebags as accessories for the V4.

In addition to the cornering lights, the entire arsenal was turned on active driving safety systems the Tuono refreshed. The basis for this is the higher computing power of the new Marelli 11MP ECU and the new, six-axis IMU for calculating the inclines. Furthermore, the electronic management with ride-by-wire has been improved and the APRC operating logic has also been refined. Just as new as the adjustable engine brake are the now six riding modes. Three for the racetrack (two of which are customizable) and three for the road (one of which is customizable). As a rider, only the riding mode is selected and the stored settings with regard to traction control, wheelie control, engine brake, ABS and the other managed parameters such as the response of the throttle valve are automatically changed. All of this can be set and controlled via a new TFT screen. Pit limiter and cruise control, like a quickshifer with blipper, should still be on board with both variants. New control elements should also make the numerous setting options easier and more intuitive.

The new Tuono V4 from Aprilia is available in the color variants Tarmac Gray and Glacier White, the Factory only in black with red rims. Both models will be available from March 2021. The Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 costs including VAT and ancillary costs from 17,490 euros, the Tuono V4 1100 Factory is in the price list from 20,990 euros. The 2020 models of the V4 and Factory were available for 16,990 and 19,990 euros.

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The Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR is one of the fastest and sportiest naked bikes in the motorcycle scene today. Not only it boasts muscular stance and good looks but it is also backed up by great engineering and outstanding performance.

Its handling and stability on track are closely acquired from the Aprilia RSV4 which won several times in the World Superbike championship. This naked bike gets from the Brembo braking system that comes with a pair of steel discs as well as M50 callipers.

The Tuono V4 1100 RR also revamped its on-board electronics and is now equipped with cool features such as the Aprilia Performance Ride Control, full Ride-by-Wire throttle, Traction Control, Wheelie Control, Launch Control, Speed Limiter, advanced multimap Cornering Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).

Additional features include TFT instrumentation with screen page selections such as Road and Race which both come with night and day backlighting. There"s also the optional V4-MP which is a new infotainment system from the brand itself that lets riders manage voice commands and answer or make phone calls through a smartphone.

Pushing the Tuono V4 1100 RR to its limit is a 1,077cc liquid-cooled, longitudinal 65 degrees, DOHC gasoline engine that can churn out a maximum output of 175 hp and 121 Nm of torque. This powerful mill is then connected to a 6-speed cassette type gearbox with Aprilia Quick Shift (AQS) electronic system.

THE Aprilia Tuono V4 is a bike with a serious reputation and epic street cred for its position at the pointy end of the hyper-naked motorcycle space, when it comes to performance. Whether that’s on the track or the road is irrelevant.

For 2022, it’s available in two variants, the Factory and the more street/touring oriented Tuono V4, and it’s the latter we’re testing. This version of the 1100 is instantly recognisable over its sibling thanks to a taller and more protective windscreen and raised handlebars.

A tail piece fairing creates better space and feel for the rider, and there is also a nice new LED light configuration, giving the Tuono V4 a sharper and more aggressive look.

Powered by a 4-cylinder 65-degree V engine that gains Euro-5 compliance without sacrificing performance, the Aprilia delivers 129kW of power and 121Nm of torque from its 1077cc motor.

Smooth for cruising and touring, the Aprilia powerplant is matched to a 6-speed gearbox that features a factory quick shifter. This works well equally well whether you’re riding hard through the twisty stuff or cruising the freeway.

The fact the 2022 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 may just be one of the best touring bikes on the market is not lost on us. It offers smooth power delivery, with enough grunt to make any situation fun. Combined with its ergonomic design, it’s a very versatile bike.

Add a set of panniers and we could happily tour for months on end on the Tuono V4, although the fuel economy with current prices might just kill us (figuratively of course). Although not horrible, you can expect 6.4-litres/100km kind of numbers from it.

On the touring front, the pillion passenger hasn’t been left out either, with a new, comfier seat and revised pillion pegs adding to the capability of the Aprilia Tuono V4 1100. With a kerb weight of just 209kg, it isn’t heavy either.

It’s quite a tall bike, offering the rider good clearance when leaning into corners, while still being easy to manoeuvre if you’re moving the bike around in the garage. Handling remains on point on the road too, and is what we’ve come to expect from Aprilia.

With stiff competition coming in the form of Ducati’s Streetfighter V4 S and Triumph’s Speed Triple 1200 RS, the Aprilia Tuono V4 needs to maintain the rage. It does so with razor sharp handling, despite being heavier than its rivals.

Switch block mounted rider controls on the handlebars are easy to use, and work well for the most part, although we’re not fans of the cruise control switch assembly. Rider information is displayed clearly via a TFT colour display.

The 2022 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 is priced from $28,230 ride away and is backed by a 2-year warranty. It’s an exceptional motorcycle, offering combined touring capability with superbike performance. It’s comfortable and exhilarating, all at the same time.

Our test bike was provided by Aprilia Australia. To find out more about the 2022 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100, contact your local Aprilia dealer. Images courtesy of Zane Dobie.

Aprilia"s Tuono is a motorcycle that is almost strictly brought up in hushed, reverent tones by those who know motorcycles. It offers a combination of power, technology, good looks and sound that is unmatched by anything else in its class. Like most very fast motorcycles, it doesn"t suffer fools, though surprisingly it isn"t the fiery Mad Max death machine that I was expecting.

Any conversation about the Tuono has to begin with its engine. The 1,077-cc, Rotax-designed V4 is arguably one of the greatest piston-powered devices ever conceived by humankind. For 2018 it produces a frankly silly 173 horsepower at 11,000 rpm, and an also-fairly batty 89 pound-feet of torque at 9,000 rpm.

To people used to automobile engine layouts, the V4 is something relegated to old Saabs, but to motorcycle folks, it"s heady stuff. This is the same engine layout used by MotoGP, aka the Formula 1 of the two-wheeled world. It offers a number of benefits over twin-cylinder or inline-four setups, including smoothness and narrowness, and it sounds like the world"s angriest little Ferrari engine in its upper registers.Aprilia"s Tuono is meant to scare the crap out of you and make you riotously happy at the same time. It works flawlessly in that regard.Kyle Hyatt/Roadshow

Both Tuono 1100 models come with Aprilia"s excellent quickshifter. Think of a quickshifter like the paddles in a dual-clutch gearbox, kind of. To get going from a stop, you need to use the clutch, but once you"re rolling you can kick the shifter up or down as necessary, clutch-free, and the bike will handle everything. It will even blip the throttle for you on downshifts and make you sound like a pro.

The Tuono"s riding position is aggressive for a naked bike -- naked meaning that it lacks the full fairings (aka bodywork) that one would expect to see on a sportbike. The foot pegs are incredibly high, which is great for cornering clearance on a canyon road or race track, but not so comfy when you"re 6-feet-4-inches tall, and riding around town or on the freeway. The handlebar is relatively low-mounted by naked bike standards, and it leaves the rider canted forward. Again, this is great for performance and handling, but it also means that there is a lot of weight on the rider"s wrists, which can become tiring.

The Tuono"s seat is a relatively tall 32.5-inches, so those riders with a shorter inseam can look forward to being on their tippy-toes a lot at stop lights. The seat itself is surprisingly comfy, even over long-ish rides, but the Tuono throws a lot of heat at the rider, mostly owing to its high-performance engine, emissions-tuned exhaust system and big aluminum spar frame. I ride in kevlar-lined jeans and found my legs and, uh, "gentlemen"s area" positively cooking after riding in traffic for a while.

Riding the Tuono is an incredible experience. The power and control available to you as a rider is second to none. The sound is addictive, and the whole thing makes you feel cool, but as someone who"s been riding motorcycles for a little over a year, I mostly felt like the bike was bored with me. I couldn"t come anywhere near its potential on the street or in a canyon.

Whenever I gave the Tuono a whiff of throttle, it leaped forward, eager to fling itself towards the horizon. But I always got the impression that somewhere, deep in its mechanical guts, it was laughing at me. The Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory is basically the Aubrey Plaza of motorcycles.

When it comes to handling, the Tuono wants to lean into a turn but lacks the "I"m going to just fall over unless you work to pick me back up" feeling that some very aggressive performance bikes have.

To live with every day, the Tuono might be a little miserable. It doesn"t like going slow. At 35 miles per hour in first gear, it wanted to buck and stutter a little. It needs to go faster, and it wants to be out of the city, yet I found that there is no faster way to cover ground in a city like Los Angeles than on the Tuono.

The Tuono is a handful -- such is the nature of fast motorcycles -- but the thing that separates modern bikes from old widowmakers is the addition of highly intelligent electronic rider aids. This is especially true on the Tuono thanks to the Aprilia Performance Ride Control suite of systems.

The thing that makes APRC amazing is that it"s so adjustable to suit a variety of rider skill levels and road conditions. For example, APRC features eight-stage adjustable traction control that can be tweaked on the fly with a handsomely engraved metal rocker switch on the left-hand grip. It also features three-stage wheelie control, rear-wheel-lift mitigation and launch control.Part of what makes the Tuono so fun to ride is its highly configurable suite of electronic rider aids, controlled through the excellent TFT dash.Kyle Hyatt/Roadshow

All of these systems, in addition to antilock brakes, which are also adjustable, are tied into the Tuono"s highly sensitive inertial measurement unit (IMU). The IMU is used to adjust the way that the rider aid systems are used based on speed and lean angle, making the Tuono a heck of a lot harder to crash than it otherwise would be. Oh, and the Tuono has a pit speed limiter button and cruise control, because why the hell not?

The net result of these rider assistance systems is that the Tuono instills a sense of confidence and stability without feeling like it"s nannying you or holding you back. It makes what would otherwise be a very intimidating motorcycle feel much more approachable. The APRC systems are easily managed with dedicated controls, and displayed in the gorgeous TFT dash screen.

The Tuono is equipped with the latest and greatest Brembo M50 calipers on its front wheel, clamping two massive 330 mm brake discs. The calipers are paired with stainless steel brake lines and a Brembo radial master cylinder. This, compared with an aggressive pad compound, means that stopping the Tuono from road speeds is a one-finger affair. I found the brakes a little too sensitive for two-fingers-on-the-lever stopping, but you"ll never lack for feel or braking power. The rear brake, meanwhile, is a not-insubstantial 220 mm disc with a two-piston caliper.

The Factory trim level comes standard with a fully adjustable Ohlins suspension, and holy hell does it go a long way towards making the Tuono so enjoyable. It"s a supple setup -- never soft, but it also doesn"t transmit sharpness from bumps to the rider. The suspension is smooth and progressive, and makes untangling a twisty road an unparalleled pleasure. Aprilia announced earlier this year that the updated, 2019 model will have electronically adjustable suspension, and I"m pretty hyped to test that out.

In short, the Tuono is a staggering machine. Within the first hour of riding it, it had utterly recalibrated my definition of what fast and quick meant (keep in mind that I drove a 700-plus-horsepower

The Tuono isn"t especially cheap by motorcycle standards with the base RR model starting at $15,499 and my Factory tester going for $17,999, but for the money, nothing on four wheels -- and not much else on two -- can come even remotely close to the experience.

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Everything about the Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory screams speed and performance, unlike the MV and Ducati, the Aprilia walks a finer line between naked bike and sportsbike.

The Tuono V4 Factory is the perfect motorcycle for those who can’t decide between a sportsbike or a naked bike, and it finely walks the line of both, providing the ultimate riding experience.

Unlike the Aprilia, the KTM 1290 Super Duke R is more than suitable for the track but it is a street bike first, so ergonomics, layout, design of the structure is all street focused.

It comes with fully adjustable Ohlins suspension front and back; Brembo brake calipers; Metzeler RACETEC RR tires and 5 riding modes controlled by the TFT instruments.

A host of electronics are equipped on the model including: 6 IMU rider aids; Advanced Quick Shift; Four mode Yamaha Ride Control; TFT display; Electronic cruise control.

Other tech features include lean-angle stability control, ABS with cornering pre-control and Wheelie control. All of which are controlled by the Ride Command display, which also pairs via bluetooth to your smartphone.

There are no cutbacks taken either. The LCD display is customisable for your rider info, Nissin radial mount calipers and Showa suspension are used, and the styling gives a big bike feel with sharp angular lines and impressive detailing.

Not long ago, Aprilia officials had confirmed that the RS 660 and the Tuono 660 were India-bound. Now, the prices of the 660 twins have been revealed. The RS 660 is priced at Rs 13,39,000 and its streetfighter twin, the Tuono 660, comes at Rs 13,09,000 (ex-showroom Pune). The RS 660 is offered in Lava Red, Black Apex, and Acid Gold while the Tuono 660 is offered in Concept Black, Iridium Grey, and Acid Gold.

Bookings for both bikes had already begun a few months back and the first lot should reach owners by end of May 2021. The bikes are currently sold via the CBU route and we think the pricing is pretty steep for the segments these bikes are aimed at. Had Aprilia chosen the CKD way, the 660 twins would’ve had a stronger chance to make an impact in India.

The RS 660 is Aprilia’s first middle-weight supersport offering. It hoists a similar tri-LED headlamp as the RSV4 and the Tuono V4, along with integrated indicators and sharp DRLs extending to its visor. It features aerodynamically designed dual fairing claimed to help deflect air and keep the nose down.

On the electronics front, the RS 660 gets the full Aprilia Performance Ride Control suite including traction, wheelie and cruise control along with cornering ABS and five riding modes - Commute, Individual, Dynamic, Challenge, and Time Attack, all of it accessible through a full colour TFT display.

Coming to the Tuono 660, it is basically an RS 660 devoid of its fairing. It shares the same underpinnings, electronics package, feature list, and even the engine. That said, the motor has been tweaked to make 96PS and 67Nm, which is 5PS less than the RS 660. Other changes include a flat handlebar for a more relaxed riding stance, and different colour options.

Segment-wise, the Tuono 660 rivals the upcoming Triumph Trident while the RS 660 rivals the Honda CBR650R. That said, other alternatives in the same price bracket for the Tuono would be the more powerful Triumph Street Triple RS, Kawasaki Z900 and the BMW F 900 R, while the RS will rival the 140PS Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX and even that undercuts it by about Rs 2 lakh.Renew Aprilia Tuono 660 Bike Insurance - Save Upto 75%* with Best Insurance Plans - (InsuranceDekho.com)

The name, of course, comes from this type of bike essentially being unfaired – or ‘naked’ `– superbikes. Inspired by ‘80s and ‘90s ‘streetfighters’, which were street or MX-barred and stripped back (often following a prang) ‘slabbie’ GSX-Rs or EXUPs, the first factory versions date back to Triumph’s second-generation Speed Triple of 1997. That bike, basically a de-frocked T595 Daytona with high bars and twin bug-eye lights, proved such a hit it spawned a whole generation of imitators, the likes of Aprilia’s first V-twin Tuono (based on the then RSV), Kawasaki’s reborn Z1000, Ducati’s Streetfighter (based on the 1098) and Honda’s CB1000R (Fireblade) among them.

Today, their continued popularity means there is more choice and variety than ever. And that popularity is easy to understand: if you want near-superbike performance and sophistication but something that’s more upright and comfortable than a track-focussed superbike, a supernaked such as Aprilia’s latest RSV4 Tuono may be for you. If you want a decent all-rounder with hooligan, wheelie appeal and character in spades, Triumph’s latest Speed Triple is certain to more than deliver. And if you want an old school style sporty roadster, that is both fun and affordable, a super naked of the style of Suzuki’s latest GSX-S1000 or Kawasaki’s Z1000 should be on your shortlist.

Honda’s latest super-naked, the CB1000R as originally launched in 2008 before just being updated again, on paper seems to have it all: a Fireblade superbike-derived engine, decent chassis and stylish looks including a snazzy single-sided ‘Pro-Arm’ swing arm. That now Euro5-compliant engine is tuned for 143bhp with a fat midrange and enough top end to satisfy. There’s decent Showa suspension at each end (including ‘Big Piston’ forks at the front), a bespoke steel spine frame delivers light, entertaining, road-orientated ride and handling; it’s got riding modes, LED lights and distinctive ‘Neo Café’ styling and it’s bolted together beautifully. For 2021 it’s more aggressive than ever, has a new colour TFT dash with smartphone connectivity and even a USB charging socket under the seat.

Until the launch of its all-new, R1-based MT-10 in 2015, Yamaha’s previous super naked, the FZ1, had always been a little budget and basic. The oddly-styled but superbly capable MT-10 changed all that by being 158bhp fast yet also reasonably practical and affordable, while the higher spec SP version, with R1-developed Ohlins semi-active suspension, full colour TFT screen and revised switchgear to match, quick shifter and more, raised the bar further still – albeit at a significant price hike. The result is undoubtedly the most potent of the Japanese super-nakeds – the 160bhp crossplane motor is flexible, fast and distinctive; its chassis classy and able, in fact only its ‘Transformer-style’ looks are questionable. Best of all, though, even if the SP’s price is a little rich, you can always go for the more competitively-priced, £12,499 base version instead…

Almost certainly Aprilia’s best bike – and one that’s getting better still for 2021. The 1100cc Tuono is basically a clever evolution of the original, pure, super naked Tuono V4R of 2011, itself based on the Noale firm’s brilliant, WSB-winning RSV4 superbike. That evolution, though, is the key. Extra cubes deliver power (175bhp) and flexibility, class-leading electronics keep it all under control; chassis components are simply as good as you can get on the street and the all-round package is brilliantly proportioned and possibly supremely capable. For 2021 it’s getting a slight styling update with its fairing now more in line with Aprilia’s all-new Tuono 660. The riding position is said to be more comfortable thanks to a revised tank and seat and there’s a new swing arm. One slight grumble? That fairing means, to pedants, the Tuono’s not really a true super naked at all. Makes it all the better as a road bike, though.