Monday, March 23, 2009

2009 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R




APRILIA TUONO 1000R HIGHLIGHTS
Price : $12,999.00
Body style : Sports Naked Bike
Model Year : 2009
Warranty : 24 months
Manufacturer Country : Italy
Displacement (cc) : 997.6
Engine Type : V Twin
Horsepower(bhp) : 139
VEHICLE REVIEW
2009 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R
Ever since it first appeared on the motorcycling scene, the Tuono has embodied Aprilia's genius and amazing technical know-how, accumulated through victory after victory in motorcycle racing. The Tuono has come to mean flair and technology more than any other road-going motorcycle.
The fact is that the Tuono is simply unique. Not just another naked, the Tuono is a 1000 cc superbike. Only the fairing has been removed, and the handlebars raised. Maximum control is also guaranteed by a host of high-tech 'racing' components. The Tuono has exceeded all expectations. It has proved unbeatable as a road bike, and the Factory version has been invincible on the racetrack, literally dominating the Italian naked racing scene. Not satisfied with success at home, the Tuono has also carried the Aprilia flag on the international racing scene, achieving prestige in epic races like the Isle of Mann Tourist Trophy, Macao and Daytona, to name just a few events in which the Aprilia Tuono has fearlessly taken on production bikes and competition superbikes too. The Tuono is a street fighter with racing in the blood. The Tuono 1000 is refined, powerful, and precise. It holds all the records for this class of motorcycle, and is the unquestioned leader on the twin cylinder scene. To put it simply, the Tuono 1000 is the bike that all other nakeds have to beat. It is a machine for the demanding motorcyclist, the rider who seeks maximum performance from a naked, on the road and on the track. The meanest, most aggressive naked on the road really reveals its true racing nature In the Factory version. The Tuono 1000 R Factory offers a level of performance that no other twin can match. And an amazingly sophisticated chassis means that it need not fear competition even from genuine superbikes. Here is a truly professional motorcycle for riders in search of state-of-the-art technology and ultimate performance. Even the most demanding and refined motorcyclist will appreciate the record-breaking performance of the stupendous street fighter. The engine makes his bike equally at home on the road and the racetrack. The Aprilia Tuono remains faithful to the concept of total ridability that has always characterised Aprilia's high performance motorcycles. Manically precise ergonomics combine with amazingly easy control to let you establish a perfect feeling with the bike the moment you ride off, and to help you maximise your own potential with the minimum physical and mental effort. The improvements made by Aprilia's engineers mean that the Tuono 1000 continues to set the pace for high performance nakeds. Like the RSV, the Tuono has been perfected on the track to satisfy the most demanding and refined motorcyclists. Each individual part has been developed to maximise the performance and riding pleasure of a naked that is already a legend in racing circles. Maximum power is 102 kW (139 HP) at the crank and maximum torque 10.9 kgm at only 8,500 rpm. The Aprilia Tuono is therefore among the most powerful of all nakeds.
STANDARD FEATURES( The New 2009 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R )
THE V60 MAGNESIUM EVOLUTION ENGINE
The latest 1000 cc V 60 Magnesium Evolution engine is derived from that of the RSV 1000 R Factory, with only a few minor changes to improve torque and muscle at low revs. The engine has been thoroughly redesigned to maintain its reputation as the best twin cylinder engine in production. So performance is more amazing than ever, with 100% usable power and, of course, that proverbial Aprilia reliability.
Engine breathing has been improved by bigger exhaust valves (enlarged from 31 to 33 mm in diameter) and new, larger diameter exhaust collector pipes. Thanks to these improvements, the V60 Magnesium Evolution that drives the Tuono 1000 puts out more power than ever, 139 HP at 9,500 rpm, while also boosting torque to an impressive 10.9 Kgm at 8,500 rpm, a figure that tells you all you need to know about the muscle that Aprilia's V twin can deliver even at low revs.
The silencers have catalytic converters installed nearer to the collector pipes. This solution has reduced converter activation time by 50% while further reducing the level of exhaust emissions, keeping tem well within the strict limits required for Euro 3 homologation.
Optimised fluid dynamics inside the cylinder heads are enhanced by improved mapping of the combined ignition and fuel injection systems to achieve higher power throughout the useful rev range.
The main characteristics of the new V 60 Magnesium Evolution engine:
Optimised cylinder heads with bigger valves and one spark plug per cylinder
57 mm throttle bodies with one injector per cylinder
High strength conrods
Minimum weight thanks to the extensive use of magnesium
Close-ratio gearbox
Dry sump lubrication with a double trochoid pump, separate oil tank and oil cooler
Mixed gear and chain valve timing. The drive gears (one for each timing chain) are located inside the crankcase to keep the cylinder heads as compact as possible
AVDC (Anti Vibration Double Countershaft)
Aprilia's patented PPC (Pneumatic Power Clutch) hydraulically operated, power assisted clutch system for controlling rear wheel bounce under deceleration
The Tuono 1000 inherits the RSV's dynamic air intake, locating it just under the headlight cluster, in the centre of the bike where ram air pressure is highest. The Air Runner duct (which also supports the nose fairing and instruments) channels the air to a 10.3 litre airbox, designed to allow the engine to develop its full potential. The Air Runner duct ensures that pressure in the airbox increases with speed, and generates a 3% increase in engine power at maximum speed.
An engine control unit developed in conjunction with Siemens VDO provides integrated engine management. The ECU receives all essential engine parameters in real time from 15 different sensors, processes the data and, again in real time, controls the various actuators that keep the engine functioning perfectly at all times.
The unit's flash EPROM comes with the mapping for unrestricted racing exhausts ready loaded. Aprilia's Technical Assistance Service can therefore enable race mapping in next to no time on request.
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
The fork is a Showa upside down unit, with 43 mm stanchions for a perfect balance between precision on the racetrack and comfort on the road. And to ensure that the ideal setup can be achieved for all styles and conditions, on the road and on the track alike, the fork is fully adjustable in spring preload and in compression and rebound damping.
The Sachs monoshock at the rear is likewise adjustable in spring preload and rebound damping.
With the arrival of the Factory version, the meanest, most aggressive naked on the road really reveals its true racing nature. The Tuono 1000 R Factory offers a level of performance that no other twin can match. And an amazingly sophisticated chassis means that it need not fear competition even from genuine superbikes.
On the Tuono 1000 R Factory, the suspension is designed to respond instantly to input from the most expert riders. No compromises have been made to ensure ultimate handling on the racetrack. The Tuono Factory is equipped with state-of-the-art suspension. The 43 mm Öhlins upside down fork gives you unrivalled precision and sliding action. And of course, the fork is fully adjustable in spring preload, and in hydraulic compression and rebound damping. Every rider can therefore find exactly the right setup for his own level of skill and experience.
The fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock at the rear also offers perfect action and precision, and plays an essential part in ensuring the unique handling of the Tuono 1000 Factory on road and track alike.
BODY STYLE
On the Tuono 1000, design is at the service of performance and comfort. Every little detail has been developed not only to attract admiration for its refined style, but to be totally functional too.
The new, aggressive nose fairing, with closely mounted twin headlights, has been developed in wind tunnel testing to provide effective protection for the rider and to kill lift at high speeds, ensuring maximum precision and control.
The two lateral spoilers, for example, not only look great but also serve an important aerodynamic purpose. They help keep the bike stable at high speed and keep the wind off the rider's legs. It is partly thanks to these spoilers that the Tuono 1000 provides better aerodynamic protection than any other naked.
The design team has also gone to great lengths to ensure that, unlike other nakeds, the Tuono 1000 benefits from race-tuned engine breathing. The Tuono 1000 is the only naked with a dynamic air intake located directly under the nose fairing, and a duct to channel ram air through the frame to the airbox. Yet more proof of the Tuono 1000's uncompromising racing soul!
On the Tuono, ergonomics is one of the bike's strong points. The seating position has been carefully designed to give the rider maximum control over the front end. The handlebar risers are lower and the footrests have been moved further back, so that the riding position is sportier and more effective. Despite this, overall comfort has even improved, so that riding is less tiring.
BODY FRAME
Every aspect of the frame, fork and suspensions has been fine tuned for perfect weight distribution. The frame is a combination of aluminium-silicon alloy castings and Peraluman 450 pressed parts. This highly sophisticated structure is not only more rigid than the previous version but lighter too. The latest frame weighs under 10 kg (9650 grams) setting an impressive new record for its class. The wheelbase is shorter too, and at 1410 mm - another record for the category - accounts for the Tuono 1000's crisper than even handling and more instinctive ride.
The new double banana swingarm provides a clear passage for the exhaust system and weighs only 4860 grams, well under the 5 kg figure considered by experts to be the reference weight for this component.
ADVANCE BRAKING SYSTEM
XCVThe braking system has undergone a number of major changes. The Tuono 1000 is equipped with Brembo Gold radial calipers featuring two separate sintered pads.
The two 320 mm floating steel discs feature a narrower braking band to minimise inertia and weight and are fixed in place by Aprilia's exclusive six spoke flange.
The rear braking system is Brembo Gold too, with a 220 mm stainless steel disc and a caliper with two 32 mm pistons.
The front and rear brakes both use aeronautical metal braided hoses to eliminate the sponginess inevitably associated with conventional brake hoses and to ensure maximum braking precision.
OVERVIEW SPECIFICATION
ENGINE
Alternator Watts : 500
Bore (in) : 3.82
Bore (mm) : 97
Compression Ratio : 11.81
Cooling : Liquid
Cylinders : 2
Displacement (cc) : 997.6
Displacement (ci) : 60.9
Emissions : Standards
Meets Euro : 3 Emissions
Engine Brand Name : V60 Magnesium
Engine Configuration : V Twin
Engine Immobilizer : Standard
Engine Type : 4-Stroke
Fuel Injector : Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm) : 57
Fuel Requirements : Premium
Fuel System Type : Fuel Injected
Ram Air Induction : Yes
Starter : Electric
Stroke (in) : 2.66
Stroke (mm) : 67.5
Valve Configuration : DOHC
Valves : 8
Valves Per Cylinder : 4
PERFORMANCE
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc) : 2.45
Horsepower (bhp) : 139
Horsepower (kW) : 102
Horsepower RPM : 9500
Horsepower To Weight (hp) : 0.33
Torque (Ft Lbs) : 78.9
Torque (Nm) : 107
Torque RPM : 8500
TRANSMISSION
Final Drive Ratio : 2.5
Gear Ratio (1) : 2.27
Gear Ratio (2) : 1.63
Gear Ratio (3) : 1.3
Gear Ratio (4) : 1.09
Gear Ratio (5) : 0.96
Gear Ratio (6) : 0.88
Number Of Speeds : 6
Overdrive : Yes
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission) : Gear
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel) : Chain
Reverse : No
Transmission Type : Manual
WHEELS
Chromed : No
Front Wheel Diameter : 17
Front Wheel Width (in) : 3.5
Rear Wheel Diameter : 17
Rear Wheel Width (in) : 6
Tube / Tubeless : Tubeless
Wheels Composition : Aluminum
TIRES
Front Tire (Full Spec) : 120/70 ZR17
Front Tire Aspect Ratio : 70
Front Tire Speed Rating : Z
Front Tire Width : 120
Rear Tire (Full Spec) : 190/50 ZR17
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio : 50
Rear Tire Speed Rating : Z
Rear Tire Width : 190
BRAKES
Brake Brand Name : Brembo
Front Brake Diameter (in) : 12.6
Front Brake Diameter (mm) : 320
Front Brake Type : Dual Disc
Front Caliper Pistons : 4
Rear Brake Diameter (in) : 8.7
Rear Brake Diameter (mm) : 220
Rear Brake Type : Disc
Rear Caliper Pistons : 2
STEERING & SUSPENSION
Air Adjustable : No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load : Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping : Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut : No
Front Fork Diameter (in) : 1.7
Front Fork Diameter (mm) : 43
Front Suspension Brand Name : Showa
Front Suspension Type : Inverted Fork
Front Travel (in) : 4.7
Front Travel (mm) : 120
Number Rear Shock Absorbers : 1
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping : Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load : Yes
Rear Suspension Type : Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Swingarm Material : Aluminum
Rear Travel (in) : 5.2
Rear Travel (mm) : 133
Steering Damper : Yes
SEATS
Adjustable : No
Detachable Passenger Seat : Standard
Grab Rail or Strap : Standard
Number Of Seats : 2
Seat Height (in) : 31.9
Seat Height (mm) : 810
Seat Location : Driver and Passenger
Seat Material : Vinyl
Seat Specifications : Standard
Seat Tail Cover : Standard
Seat Type : Two-Piece
BODY WORK
Adjustable : No
Belt Guard : No
Body Material : Plastic
Brake Caliper Cover : No
Brake Disc Cover : No
Brush Guard : No
Carburetor Cover : No
Chain Guard : Yes
Chassis Protectors : Yes
Choke Knob Cover : No
Construction : Standard
Drive Shaft Cover : No
Drive Shaft Guard : No
Exterior Covers : Standard
Exterior Guards : Standard
Foot Peg Location : Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Material : Aluminum
Fork Guards : No
Frame : Aluminum
Front Fender : Standard
Front Fender Material : Plastic
Hand Grip Material : Rubber
Hand Grips : Standard
License Plate : Standard
Light Guard : No
Radiator Cover : Yes
Rear Fender : Standard
Rear Fender Material : Plastic
Saddle Bag Guard :No
Spoiler : Standard
Stand : Standard
Stand Type : Kick
Tire Valve Cap : Yes
Upper Fairing : Standard
Valve Stems : Yes
FUEL CAPACITY
Fuel Capacity (gal) : 4.8
Fuel Capacity (l) : 18
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal) : 1.1
Fuel Capacity Reserve (l) : 4
DIMENSIONS
Adjustable Handlebars : Standard
Capacities : Standard
Comment : Standard
Dimensions : Standard
Dry Weight (kg) : 185
Dry Weight (lbs) : 407.6
Handlebar Lock : Standard
Height (in) : 43.3
Height (mm) : 1100
Length (in) : 79.7
Length (mm) : 2025
Major Revision Year : 2006
Manufacturer Country : Italy
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age : 16
Manufacturer Type : Sport
MIC Model Segment :ON-HWY Sport Bike Over 750cc
Previous Model Year Accessories : Yes
Product Type :Motorcycle / Scooter
Rake (degrees) : 25
Revision Status : Carryover
Trail (in) :4.1
Trail (mm) :103.7
Weight :Standard
Wheelbase (in) : 55.8
Wheelbase (mm) :1410 : Width (in) : 32.7
Width (mm) : 830












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