Aprilia’s “Thunder” bike, the Tuono is based on the RSV Mille Superbike, with a bikini fairing and adapted for tubular handlebars. Introduced in 2002, the model was made in modest quantities until it was succeeded by the V4 1100 in 2011. The “Racing” special edition offered here has several mechanical upgrades from the base model…
Here’s another limited edition you don’t see very often, the Tuono Racing. It features “a Ti Race Exhaust System and EPROM Chip, tons of Carbon Fiber Body Work and an Enclosed Belly Pan, a Reverse Pattern Gear Shift Linkage, Carbon Fiber Seat Cover, Carbon Fiber Head Light Cover, Ohlins Suspension Front and Rear including the…
Happy Friday guys! I found myself with some left over time last night and decided to try and keep the mailbag more current by posting what’s come in this week. I can’t promise it again for next week but I’ll try to stay more on top of this post. Have a good weekend, dc Steve…
Before The RSV4: 2003 Aprilia Tuono “Racing” As far as Aprilia sport bkes go I think we now have to look look at them in a “Pre” or “Post” RSV4 world. Once that RSV4 came out it made everything seem a lot older. I’m not saying there is not demand for older Aprilia’s just saying they do seem a bit “older” now. …