Is it LOVE? Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100, a year on. Just how good is it? Road test review

Dave's had his V4 Tuono a bit over a year, and covered 1000's of miles on road and track, so here's his feedback of what's good, bad, exciting and annoying.

[bbb]

I've got a 2014, and without doubt the best bike I've ever owned, just the soundtrack alone is amazing, I don't ride it as much as I should, it puts a big smile on my face every time I ride it.

[IN_ZANE_]

Looking forward to future Tuono workshop videos.

[flipsideracing]

Probably the best road bike engine since 2009 and it’s no coincidence that it was the year this v4 beauty got released.

[nathanwooten]

I bought a 2023 RSV4. Previously owned a 2013 GSXR 750 and a Triumph Daytona 675 prior to that. I can’t agree more about the chassis and the engine. You absolutely can’t tell how heavy these bikes are. Incredibly stable on the side and the turn in feels on par with my GSXR 750. The sound and the power delivery still feel other worldly every time I ride it. It can definitely get you in a lot of trouble and quickly. The quick shifter is also incredibly smooth and lightning fast. I was really on the fence about moving away from the tried and true Japanese track weapons but I am really glad that I gave the Aprilia a chance! They truly have put together something very special with these bikes. If you haven’t ridden one you really should hunt down a demo event.

[lovegar]

Done the Bikemaster 1 Rapid training course myself, was on my Superduke GT and still have it, but of course I now also have a 2023 Factory V4 Tuono, absolutely love it except the tank range LOL

[johningle]

I can relate to your passion for this bike. I had a V41000r and that engine is such a master piece. I couldn’t trust myself and we had to part in the end but I have fond memories of our raucous affair … we even did the mountain course during the TT together … unforgettable

[MrYamaDuc]

I have an '18 RR and also love it . Done 800 mile days coming back from Europe a few times and never feel tired. Aprilia really got this bike right.

[andrewp]

Really good review Dave.
I bought a '16 Factory 9 months ago. You know what you're doing. I just wanted to give my opinion. Australian roads can be a challenge and the racetracks are good. There is so much benefit in reviewing the suspension settings. Lap time improvements and confidence on the road. A change of pad compound and fluid and I love the front brakes. Much better. I wondered what the rear pads were made of. Agree with you on the rest mate.

[neilbenton]

I've a 2019 factory and bloody hell its a riot on wheels! The motor is unreal the dampers are unreal the looks are unreal! And its reliable, only niggle is no fuel gauge WTF and fuel consumption ain't great, just a fantastic bike ❤

[mastaVTR]

I've got the last year of this generation and I love it every second on the road❤

[gonzosk]

Number of years ago I purchased an SP1. Magnificent machine! 2 years ago, I purchased a 21 Tuono Fact.
Good God, but how it eats back tires! Big long black lines out of corners. Hahahahahaha!
Soundtrack is Bonkers. Cruise control is so so nice!
For the clutch hitting the traction control down switch (that was an accidental 12 o'clock launch) (mabie 10) I loosened a screw in the left switch gear and rotated the whole unit mabie 15⁰ forward, totally fixed it. Being the factory model it has electronic suspension. Huge comfort difference! Push of a button the bumpy road is Relatively smooth, there is a difference. Plus I can turn it off to keep a constant damping rate for laying black lines.
Problem with the bike, the Rivnuts spin rather easily.
Plus a rather Savage appetite for back tires! (No fault of my own) Ahem 😉
Love those two bikes, yet the SP1 does spend more time in the shed swearing at me in Japanese 😉
As always mate, really appreciate your vids!

[banarne]

I’ve had a 2016 and now a 2021, both Factory. Love them both. Live in Sweden and I have toured in Scotland and down in Europe with the Tuono and it has been a blast.

[jasoncains]

Hi Dave, pick up a 22 tuono factory last year and love it, best road bike by a mile plus sounds like a gp bike😊

[dogrange]

Looking forward to your update vid with the new brakes!

[pokechopracing]

Thank you Dave for another great episode. I actually looked at an RS 660 the day I bought my SP2 but decided to go with nostalgia lol. Great to see you back out riding and the weather changing a bit. Well hope all is well, Cheers from California!

[krishnack]

Nice one, I was looking to get a Tuono v4 as a second bike for occasional Track days and a bit of sunday riding, your review is one of the most comprehensive in terms of covering all the points for the road and track . Also I am a begginer to intermediate skill level on track so your comment on the ease of use on track + all electronic aids it has was very helpful for someone of my skill level. Q - did you have any major reliability issues as most often that's what comes up when i look for long term reviews of the Tuono

[juicy]

Dave i just love your bike. I can wait for the day i can afford this machine. I hope more videos wil follow ! As usual great content best youtube channel there is❤

[flyjayUK]

Still on a '07 V2 Tuono and love it to bits. Love the sound of the twin and the V4. Wish these V4 Factories would come down in price a bit, way to pricey but then again, every vehicle is well over priced at the moment.

[getdownmikelove]

I rode my friends Tuono and bought one the next year. These bikes are soo good. I have a 2020 and the brakes are much better than the 2016 models.

[nickrider]

Strong endorsement, if it's good enough for you it's good enough for me, as that old song used to say 👍🏻😎