Aprilia Tuono 1000R

[macbusa]

I checked this out at the shop today - I like it. Anyone here have one? I might go back next week to test drive the demo they have.....

[Nekosohana]

Aprillas are hot. But I have to say I think the shiny side looks a little...messy?

The new R1s are a little less messy looking.

[DaCol.]

I like Aprilias, I really like Aprilias, but Owning One now, NEVER. They have real $$$$$ problems, along with the very very long history of parts problems. And now the President of the Company that bought them has been found guilty in Italy ( He is awaiting entering prison while he appeals) of MUCHO MUCHO $$$$$ Manipulations *

They could and should be a GREAT PRODUCT, but with the $$$$ problems they have and still have, they're not for me and that's *

[Juggler]

I rode a buddies Tuono. It felt like a dirt bike (very upright with the handlebars).

I'm not a fan of the twins (don't have much time on them), but it was very torquey.

Not trying to be a buzz-kill, but while the Aprilia machines are very nice, their resale value really sucks. (Not that that's the reason you're buying one.)

Did you check it out at Mattison (sp?)?

[macbusa]

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(Juggler @ Mar. 17 2007,16:27)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">I rode a buddies Tuono. It felt like a dirt bike (very upright with the handlebars).

I'm not a fan of the twins (don't have much time on them), but it was very torquey.

Not trying to be a buzz-kill, but while the Aprilia machines are very nice, their resale value really sucks. (Not that that's the reason you're buying one.)

Did you check it out at Mattison (sp?)?</div>
Saw it at Interstate Cycle in Charlotte. At 12,900 its pricey. First one I have ever seen in person.

[GSXTacy]

Warbaby has one, not sure if he still posts here or not though.

[georgiabusa_05]

Tom had one at the busa bash last spring, very nice bike.

[GSXTacy]

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(georgiabusa_05 @ Mar. 17 2007,19:43)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">Tom had one at the busa bash last spring, very nice bike. *</div>
That would be Warbaby!

[georgiabusa_05]

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(GSXTacy @ Mar. 17 2007,21:05)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE"><div>
(georgiabusa_05 @ Mar. 17 2007,19:43)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">Tom had one at the busa bash last spring, very nice bike. *</div>
That would be Warbaby!</div>
correct you are.

[bacharles]

[fstbusa]

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(GSXTacy @ Mar. 17 2007,08:05)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE"><div>
(georgiabusa_05 @ Mar. 17 2007,19:43)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">Tom had one at the busa bash last spring, very nice bike. *</div>
That would be Warbaby!</div>
no argueing you two

[tangledclown]

my brother in-law has one and ive ridden it....its a lot of fun!!its not as fast as a busa obviously but it really encourages bad behavior.if you cant wheelie on a tuono....give up trying.a- ticket ride all the way!!

[05 Busa LE]

Gotta go with the RSV1000 ...

[05 Busa LE]

or the RSV1000 Factory ....

[Juggler]

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(tangledclown @ Mar. 18 2007,13:11)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">my brother in-law has one and ive ridden it....its a lot of fun!!its not as fast as a busa obviously but it really encourages bad behavior.if you cant wheelie on a tuono....give up trying.a- ticket ride all the way!!</div>
I thought it was E-ticket.

Those 1000s are so sweet.

[tangledclown]

your right,its e-ticket and thanks for pointing out my idiocy

[TurboSN95]

My friend has an '04 RSV 1000, very nice bike, handles awesome, sounds beautiful with a Leo Vince titanium setup, just a really great bike. *I'll try to get some pics later on.

First day he rode it, after buying it from a major Aprilia tuner in Texas as a leftover model, and having it modded, dynoed and shipped up to CT.... we head out after the RSV and the Busa met each other * * He gets on the throttle, then I get on it from about 4 bikes behind, around 140 I rip past him and we get to the end of the highway. *He slowly goes by me giving me the finger. *HAHAHAHA... *That pissed him off, but he knows the RSV isn't a top end bike, its not what he bought it for. * The busa is just comfy and FAST, and that is why he calls my bike "The 200 mph couch"