Aprilia tuono

[Sparks!]

I think I've asked something similar before but didn't investigate it fully as I changed my mind at the time!

Anyway, I was about to buy a ktm adventure but starting to think i'd be paying way over the odds for what I'm gonna use the bike for, I probably won't use it off road much as I have an off road bike for that... Problem is there's not many bikes i actually like!

I do like the tuono though! I need an upright bike as my backs not cut out for sports bikes and my riding style and plans suit an upright bike.

What's the tuono like on Fuel and how many miles to a tank etc? I plan more touring trips and anything less than about 120 or so to a tank is going to piss me off.

Anyone got one in the south i can have a go on? Hehe

I originally considered the falco but even that looks a bit of a sports orientated riding position, would much prefer renthal style wide bars like the tuono!

By the way, looking at the 03/04 mark for around £3k. Seems a few nice ones about in that bracket at the minute.
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[evoboy]

I like um!

At 6'5, they suit me quite well. I like the fact its a Millie with bars and not a toned down sportsbike.

They are upright.

Alternative you could look at, is getting the sportsbike of your choice and fitting bars to it yourself. Thats what i did with my ZX6.
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[rac3r]

You can also get bar risers for the Tuono. You might want to have a nose around on Tuonozone

https://www.tuonozone.com/forums/
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[HD]

Try an Sv, quite upright. Or am I wrong
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[HD]

[Villers]

Id think the Sv650 and Tuono wouldnt factor into the same choice to be fair. Having owned the suzuki and the RSV with the 1000cc v-twin the Tuono uses I can only imagine the SV as being an earth shattering disappointment!
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[JayA]

Do I, Do It , Do It!
I moved from my ZX6R 07 as the smaller bike/riding position was killing my back.
Fair enough the the V60 engine is a thirsty beast .. check out tuonozone.com for riders opinions ... but a stonking machine.
Gobs of power from every gear, but a pussycat if ridden sensibly. Must do mods are dropping the front sprocket from a 16 to 15 to smooth out the lower end. A good aftermarket taller screen is a bonus.
Bad points - Italian build with all the bolts starting show rust but I dont care ... wouldnt change it for the world. Blag a test ride and you wont be disappointed
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[Kwaks]

Silver Owl has one, seem to remember him saying the tank range is shocking, certainly gets sub 100
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[strag]

I have an 08 Tuono. Akra cans and set on map 2, with a smaller front sprocket. If I ride sedately I will get a return of about 110 miles to the tank, 120 on a very good day. 'everyday' riding sees about 100 miles to the tank, less if you cane it everywhere. That said they are a belting bike, I came from a K5 GSXR1000, cant compare them to be honest but I smile every bit as much on the Tuono, just for different reasons.
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[EUMP]

I think you'd get better along with the tuono
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[Charlie]

Varadero?
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[Alex A]

I recently bought a 2010 model, and absolutely love it. But a good friend of mine has the 2003-2005 Mille based model, and they're rather different, so you'd really need to try the generation you'd be buying if you wanted one.

[The Artist]

I think you should get one.

Mainly because they look like this.

https://www.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/6335225665835184982007_Aprilia_Tuono_Factory.jpg

[JAMSXR]

I've just sold my 03 RSV-R which shares the engine, and what an engine it is!! I actually prefer the looks of the older model (pre 2005). One thing to watch out for is the ridicules price for parts, if you thought the Japs were expensive, think again! I loved my RSV but will never buy another Aprilia due to the cost of spares. Saying that you can always just go through your insurance, in which case the cost doesn't matter too much as you wont be paying.

https://image.superstreetbike.com/f/8873095/122_0336_10z+2003_aprilia_tuono+front_side_view.jpg
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[Sparks!]

Hmmmmm I really can't be doing with 100 mile tank ranges, think I'm gonna look toward the TDM 900. Not as sexy but makes more sense for touring and long distance trips which is all i really have planned these days. Anyone got or had a TDM900 ? Thoughts and opinions?
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[Stevie GooGs]

KTM 990 SMT?

I moved from a kawasaki ZX10R to the 990SM (not SMT), up right and great fun engine, its really comfortable compared to the ZX10R, the SMT is designed to replace the SM as a multi purpose bike. If you plan on doing more tours than anything the SMT might be a good choice, there are lots of reviews. This video compares a few

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr9J_8NAmqg
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