2021 Aprilia Tuono V4, RSV4 and Factory Announced

The updated models were unveiled on the Aprilia website recently. Aprilia say the Tuono V4 and RSV4 models have been profoundly revamped: new style, with built-in winglets, new and even more evolved electronics, new chassis architecture with the brand new MotoGP-style swingarm.

The new RSV4 has been announced for more choice in the V4 range.

There will be two versions of the Tuono V4 and RS4, Aprilia say the standard models have softer ergonomics, gains in comfort and are proposed as an ultra fast street bike, ready for long routes. Where as the factory models confirms their status as a definitive Hypernaked and Sport Bike, a racing instrument tuned to be a on the track weapon too.

The Tuono V4 (available in the Tarmac Grey and Glacier White colour schemes) adopts the characteristics of a street sport bike which also looks at longer rides. Aprilia say the comfort provided by the raised handlebar and the more protective top fairing has improved. The passenger is no longer a barely-tolerated guest and now benefits from a comfortable portion of saddle and lower footpegs.

Lower footpegs and more pillion space have been added to keep the passenger happy.

Aprilia say the Tuono V4 Factory (in the Aprilia Black colour scheme) is dedicated to an extremely demanding public and boasts exclusive components that include the Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 semi-active suspension system as standard equipment. The style of the Tuono V4 and RSV4 are entirely new and inspired by the one introduced by the RS 660, from which it inherits the innovative concept of the double fairing, featuring the aerodynamic appendix function.

Where as the RSV4 will be available only in the Dark Losail colour scheme and RSV4 Factory will be available in both the Aprilia Black and Lava Red colour schemes. Both versions are powered by the revamped 1,099 cc V4 engine, but they can be distinguished by the standard equipment which, for the Factory, includes forged aluminium wheel rims, the semi-active Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 suspension system and the Brembo Stylema brake callipers.

The RSV4 features some aggressive vents on the front fairing.

As in the tradition of the Tuono V4, the design is characterised by reduced surfaces and the typical top fairing that houses the new triple LED headlight unit with DRL lights featuring the “bending lights” function. Being closely derived from the RSV4, the Tuono V4 also benefits from the new and refined ergonomics of the Aprilia superbike that provides more space for a better on-board fit for the rider, thanks to the new shape of the fuel tank and tail fairing.

The electrical controls are more functional and intuitive, and the new colour TFT instrumentation is larger and more complete. Thanks to the more powerful calculating power of the new Marelli 11MP ECU and the new, six-axis inertial platform, electronic management using the full Ride-by-Wire throttle has improved and the APRC operating logic has also been refined.

DRL’s and an all new fairing for 2021 have been added.

The exclusive Aprilia electronic controls suite, is now even more enhanced with the introduction of the adjustable engine brake control. There are now six Riding Modes, three for the track (including two customisable) and three for the road (including one customisable): the rider just needs to choose the Riding Mode that best interprets their riding needs to automatically obtain the best settings in terms of Traction Control, Wheelie Control, engine brake, ABS and the other managed parameters.

The chassis architecture, evolves significantly thanks to the arrival of a new and lighter aluminium swingarm with lower reinforcement brace. The new swingarm therefore adopts a geometry that has already been seen on the Aprilia bikes that has been in World SBK, then developed for MotoGP. The new component is designed to lower the masses and increase the stability of the rear end in acceleration.

There are a host of electronic aids and settings.

The 1,077 cc V4 from Veneto remains unchanged in terms of its performance. Its 175HP and 121Nm of torque mean that it sits up high in both of their category, even with the Euro 5 emissions approval and a new exhaust system, Aprilia say the sound and feeling are still there.