2021 Aprilia Tuono V4 - First Ride Review

Aprilia says the 2021 Tuono V4 offers “SBK performance in an athleisure suit." Abhi says it's his favorite bike of 2021 so far. "It almost represents my perfect combination of performance, practicality, and exclusivity."

Come find out what's good, what's bad, and what's Iconic about the 2021 Aprilia Tuono V4. Find the written review here:

[itsmeta]

I love that Aprilia left the base model to be more for an everyday/tour type ish experience.

[Full_Deflection]

I bought a 2022 base Tuono yesterday and instantly fell in love. Comfortable for 400-500 mile days and more than enough power. Handling is solid, but I’m sure it’ll be better once I get the suspension dialed in. The big difference between the base and the factory for me was the passenger accommodations (the girlfriend likes to go with on occasion) and the slightly more touring setup. I will likely track this thing, but most of my time will be on public roads.

[countfloyd]

Excellent++ review-- concise, professional, and focused on everything/anything we would want to know (and you let us hear that awesome V4)!

[TheMrWaby]

Take the bags off and if you don't want a passenger ever, take off the passenger pegs if you can, and you can still do a track day with the base model. Best of both worlds really, although I do agree that there should be better colour options for it. With only grey and white, I just don't understand why it has to be a bike with no flair. Seems so out of character for an Italian bike ...

[MrPeteRR]

The "tourer" Tuono needs the colors of the FACTORY

[perryburns]

Oh man that 2003 racing version! Need to sit down 😳

[WorldBiker]

Slap the electronic suspension, a slightly taller and moveable screen, and some better panniers, and I'd buy it tomorrow.

[kirillromazenko]

What about temp? No issue with overheating ?

[Nevaan]

That little kid is gonna catch the bike bug living by that guy!

[kneesparks]

I'd go for the Factory as that is what I have now. 2018 Factory. I found the 2021 Tuono felt cheaply made with what I can only describe as Chinese plastic 🙈
That is the main reason for me not going for the 2021 and the fact it is no faster than my 2018 better quality feeling Factory.

[tylerwarren]

Excellent review. Just bought one today!

[xyber]

The only thing I’d change about the base model to make it my perfect bike, would be shaft drive. I really hate chain care

[hymerr]

Possible to get rid of the ugly screen on the base and mount a factory screen?

[Mr.Enigmatik]

I want those side bags! Can’t find them anywhere.

[ultrfly]

Hi, how good is the fork and shock of the base Tuono compared to the factory version? I could test ride the factory but not the base version.

[Ragondin]

Just need new colors, is the footpeg thing adjustable ?

[linserr]

Is it possible to put the passenger seat of the base tuono v4 on the factory version?
That would really seal the deal for me as I occasionally take a passenger for short trips.

[kirkdunn]

I would get the base model, no need for factory UNLESS it was on set suspension up myself and prolly rarely take it to a

Base model is great value for the money as well, and could outperform most riders skillset

[aluisious]

There's nothing exclusive about an Aprilia. Anyone with a pulse can get a loan.

[motos-passion]

very good review, what a good surprise to see a road oriented version of this famous iconic machine 😉