The RSV 1000 R, top of the Aprilia range, has stripped off and showed its muscles. The result is an essential "naked", where technology combines with the aggression of an extreme product.

The power of the 60° V Aprilia 990 twin engine provides the motivation.

Using sophisticated materials such as carbon fibre, titanium ergal and carbon-kevlar the Tuono will obviously not come cheap.

The optimum riding position for the RSV 1000 R Tuono has been reached by moving backwards and raising the handlebars, as well as bringing them noticeably nearer the rider's middle.

Despite the distinctive features of a genuine "naked", particular attention has been paid to the aerodynamics of the bike and, consequently, to rider comfort. The front fairing, more than just a simple dashboard cover, gives the Tuono a remarkable coefficient of penetration and effective protection from air and turbulence, influencing the stability of the vehicle and enabling long distances to be covered at high speeds.


The Tuono includes a series of features and exclusive components:

• New front fairing in carbon fibre, smaller and fastened to the frame.
• New dashboard cover with indicator mounts
• New heat-formed front fairing
• New small carbon-kevlar side fairing, also acting as a coil cover, with two small metal mesh air intakes.
• New carbon-fibre pillar for improved stability at high speeds and to compensate for the reduced front load due to raising of the handlebars.
• New anodised fork plate machined from solid block
• New anodised handle mounts and U-bolts machined from solid block
• New anodised ergal handlebars (single piece)
• New rear-view mirrors with ergal clamps
• New two-piece carbon-fibre rear fairing with two metal mesh air intakes.
• New carbon-kevlar radiator guard
• Nylon side skid guards
• Double saddle with new non-slip passenger seat
• Air intakes with double carbon-fibre shell with grill fixed in sandwich.
• New metal braid front brake and clutch pipes
• Ergal/titanium screws, nuts and bolts

Together with the aluminium frame and swingarm, the front and rear Ohlins racing suspension and exclusive six-spoke aluminium alloy wheels are also taken from the RSV 1000 R.

Specifications

• Engine - Four-stroke, longitudinal 60° V twin, with anti-vibration double countershaft (AVDC patent)
• Cooling - Liquid cooled with three-way pressurised circuit. Double radiator Circuit capacity 2.6 litres
• Bore and stroke - 97 x 67.5 mm
• Total displacement - 997.62 cc
• Compression ratio - 11.4 : 1
• Timing - Double cam shaft in cylinder head controlled by mixed gear/chain system, four valves per cylinder
• Max. power - 130 hp at 9,500 rpm
• Max. torque - 10.3 kgm (101 Nm) at 7,250 rpm
• Fuel injection - Integrated electronic engine regulation system. Indirect multipoint electronic injection. 51mm throttle bodies.
• Ignition - Digital electronic with two spark plugs per cylinder (TSI Twin Spark Ignition), integrated with injection
• Starter - Electric
• Lubrication - Dry crankcase with separate oil reservoir. Double trochoidal pump with oil cooling radiator. Stainless steel oil tank
• Gear box - 6-speed with multiple plate clutch in oil bath with power-assisted hydraulic control (PPC patent)
• Frame - Aluminium alloy box-type double beam frame. Adjustable double chamber Ohlins Racing steering damper with single block mount
• Length - 2070 mm
• Width - 800 mm
• Height - 1,220 mm
• Seat height - 820 mm
• Wheelbase - 1,415 mm
• Steering angle - 25°
• Front suspension - Upside-down Ohlins fork, 43 mm diameter titanium nitride treated sleeves, wheel travel 120 mm.  External hydraulic system for regulating rebound, compression and preload
• Rear suspension - Swingarm in aluminium alloy, progressive linkage with APS.  Ohlins Racing hydraulic shock absorber with piggy-back, adjustable in extension, compression, pre-load and length. Wheel travel 135 mm.
• Front brake - Stainless steel 320 mm diameter Brembo double floating disk. Four-pot calipers, 34 mm diameter. and 4 pads in sintered material.  Metal braid brake hose.
• Rear brake - Brembo 220 mm diameter stainless steel disk Two-pot calipers, 32 mm diameter.  Metal braid brake hose and pads in sintered material
• Dry weight - 181 kg dry weight
• Fuel capacity - 18 litres (including 4 litres reserve)