Aprilia superfans looking for a multi-purpose bike found their wish come true in the Tuono 1000R Factory. Today’s Tuono looks great but could use more background information.
2007 Aprilia Tuono 1000R Factory for sale on eBay
Some manufacturers might have programmed a little less power and a wider torque curve for their super-naked, but Aprilia used the same 60-degree liter as the Mille superbike, with Factory oversized exhaust valves and collectors. 139 hp are on tap, thanks to ram air from under the headlight. The dry sump engine sits low in the alloy basket, with Öhlins dampers front and rear. Brembo Gold four-piston calipers get the attention of 320mm front disks, hauling down the very light looking 17-inch rims. On the Factory, sidecovers, front mudguard and belly pan are replicated in glossy carbon.
The seller hasn’t made any history available, but one picture shows the odometer with 4,376 miles, so while the tires look good they might have aged out. A couple of blisters on the tank are apparent, but with no collateral damage they could be something spilled on the tank or other non-riding mishap. The auction indicates this is an as-is sale, with a commensurate discount expected. An in-person look see is recommended though the seller does offer a live video walkaround if you call.
The Tuono Factory lived up to its thunder and often won the super-naked shootout, thanks to its uncompromising chassis and epic power. For an advanced rider, the late oughties edition might be the way to go, before electronics started minding the store in 2012. A handful of bidders are making most of the bids on this Tuono, and hopefully the reserve will be low enough to make it worth some of the past mystery.
-donn
Since seller does not make any claims regarding mileage it really makes me wonder what is the true mileage on this one. 4k miles on a 15 year old anything is raison de célébrer…. I am not sure if this was the generation that had its odometers reset by a “dead-dead” battery or during battery replacement,
I’m sorry. The styling on this bike is too insect-like for me; way too busy.
I agree, too much origami for me. But a genuine hooligan bike. A friend had one, got rid of it after getting too much attention from the 5-O.
It’s a street bike………why not specify the mileage…….
I have a non-factory version of this bike, and I agree that it’s kind of ugly. It’s a bit porky but it is very competent. And cheap! The good thing is that I kind of don’t care if it gets trashed.