Aprilia Tuono 1000 R

My first proper big bike. Had a 600 naked before this step up. My god, what a step I!!! The power and toque, especially mid range is awesome, especially with the factory Akros booming away. That big V twin sounds amazing, so much more character than inline 4s. Beautiful to look at. It is a big bike, and shorter riders may struggle. Mine had a few electrical niggles, typical Italian, but overall, loved my Tuono.

Having owned a couple of Japanese rocket ships like a Hayabusa and a blackbird before my Tuono Factory this was a move to try and slow things down a bit. I should have got a scooter - my Tuono factory is totally addictive - though fast approaching 50 I still feel like an 18 year old every time I get aboard. I tried Triumphs and a beemer but with lowered gearing , a power commander and re-map and Akrapovic cans the factory has everything you could wish for performance wise. Easy to ride and comfortable. The only downside has been electrical - the clocks fog up just by looking at them and the whole dash had to be replaced under warrenty in the first year. - oh and the front wheel lifting at every opportunity. Big bore kit coming next -

Bought one of the first raceing into the country, went for my first ride, came home and removed my helmet loocked in the mirror,i had a adaft grin on my face. Five year,s on and 8000 miles I still have the same daft grin. The Tuono is 99% perfect. there is one fault,the screen is too small I am 60 now and when I get to 145 mph I cannot hold on for long PS I would not sell it for a gold pig

I bought the Tuono brand new at the end of 2004. I'm now 62 and this was my first bike after 35 years on 4 wheels only. What a way to get back into bikes! After 8,000 miles it still looks like new, the only fault has been a flat battery - my fault, didn't use it in the first Winter, now fixed with a battery conditioner. Handling, power and attitude is fantastic, the bike is full of character and the riding position is perfect. I will keep this bike forever, I just love it.

owned my 2008 touno factory just over a year and Im still grinning like an idiot every time I take it out,Tried several nakeds before I bought this an none of them had the grin factor like this does.If you have a problem with the back brake take the caliper off to bleed it with the nipple facing upwards this gets all the air out .

The Aprilia Tuono 1000 R is a fabulous machine. My previous bike was a 2003 RSV Factory. Due to a back problem I have chosen the Tuono Factory because of it's Sit up position

The Aprilia Tuono 1000 is my first V twin,will be very,very surprised if i ever go back to a boring japanese inline again.Haven`t done any more than 300 miles in one day on it yet but could definately be used as a very exciting tourer!i just love it,brings out the loonie in you every time so tis a good job the mirrors are fairly decent so you can see who might be behind you which more often than not is nothing cos it goes like stink!!!It does have the odd niggling fault here and there but has been totally reliable for me in 6000 mls and have had a big stupid grin on my face the whole way!!!!A Fantastic bike!!!!

The Tuono is deserving of its title of King of the "Naked" Bikes. There is very little out there with two wheels that can be nearly as fun. The motor is dead reliable and strong and the bike has an odd beauty to it. The frame and suspension is stiff. You will never confuse a Tuono with a Gold Wing. My rear brake cannot keep a bleed, which I find intolerable.

I have the Aprilia Tuono 1000R Factory. I got a great deal on a left over, so I like it even more. Great daily commuter, and draws a big crowd on Wed. Quaker Steak nights.

I have just passed the 600 miles on the Aprilia Tuono and it has every thing and more for the rider who wants a sportsbike but does not want to look like a Power Ranger on a full fairing sports bike with the leather suit!

It can blow most sports bikes away with ease and it still makes me smile when I make a jumped up sports biker eat my dust!

Best of all test drive one and if you don't come back smiling then you haven't got bikes in your blood.