Comments on: Review: 2015 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR

By: Philip Anthony Halpin

Philip Anthony Halpin — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 11:21:11 +0000

Hey Jeff…Thanks for the review…wish I could decide between the Tuono and the S1000r…the bulk of my riding is getting to the twisty end of the Putty rd from the Central Coast, doing 5/6 laps of the 16k twisty bit and then dragging my arse home….any recommendations ???…all the best mate, phil.

By: Jeff Ware

Jeff Ware — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 21:12:31 +0000

In reply to steve.

Hi there Steve,
Depends on use – for the track days stock gearing is OK, but is a little tall on the street so I would go up a few teeth on the rear for road riding.

By: steve

steve — Fri, 25 Dec 2015 07:45:34 +0000

Hi Jeff, great review. what gearing would you recommend?

By: Jeff Ware

Jeff Ware — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 22:51:22 +0000

In reply to Rob Harding. Hi Rob, both very different bikes that end up getting the same job done. The 1290 has an incredible engine, punchier and more aggressive than the Tuono, so more exciting. The Tuono makes smooth, strong power like a superbike, much more refined delivery but not as exciting. Handling-wise the Tuono is a clear leader and is virtually an RSV4 with flat 'bars, while the KTM to me still feels like there are dirt bike traits in the bike, despite it being a roadbike. The KTM is a better all-rounder on the street but if you want to to a lot of track days, the Aprilia is the winner. Ride them both is my advice. We will post our 1290 test in a few days actually.

By: Rob Harding

Rob Harding — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 07:47:32 +0000

Just wondering how the Tuono compares to the 1290 Superduke ? I have an old 990 Superduke but am considering trading it in .
Thanks