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Grum · 09-15-2005, 08:39 PM

In Australia there are fiercly enforced road rules - you just don't ride fast if you want to keep out of jail. So what's the point of a bike this quick? Harley's got it figured with big torque and comfort, not outright speed.

SeanAlexander · 09-15-2005, 08:53 PM

The point is that bikes like the Tuono have a nice stiff chassis and responsive handling. This means that they are satisfying to ride even when you're obeying the speed limit.

Of course that's pure conjecture on my part, cause nobody I know has ever knowingly "obeyed" any traffic laws anywhere on this planet when riding a Tuono. -Sean

Don_Crafts · 09-15-2005, 09:20 PM

A very hot looking bike to be sure. An insanely powerful naked. Though I must say the steering damper looks odd hanging out in front of the forks.

bikervince · 09-16-2005, 02:07 AM

Yeah, but what's up with that Orange/White/Black paint scheme with blue wheels??? Did they outsource to BMW for the paint job?

SRMark · 09-16-2005, 02:46 AM

Throw in the upgrades and offer a plane white wrapper so I can paint it myself and I'll be there. It looks pure but that paint and blue wheels gotta go. And yes, I'm 50 something and come from an older school of design. You younger guys can have the edgy graphics.

pdad13 · 09-16-2005, 02:52 AM

I'm not sold on the red/white scheme, either. I've seen the silver/charcoal version, too, and that one works better for me.

But I've got to agree with Sean. While powerful bikes can be frustrating to ride close-to-legal speeds, still nothing beats a bike that is responsive and suspended well. And if you want torque, you've got it here.

I rode a cruiser for a little while the other day. Sorry, it just didn't do much for me. Fat, slow turning and imprecise.

But different strokes and all that...

seruzawa · 09-16-2005, 02:53 AM

Just follow the same advice proferred by those who recommend 600 supersports and literbikes to newbies:

"Just exercise restraint."

Heh heh. Go ahead. I dare ya'.

maladg · 09-16-2005, 02:59 AM

Hokey Smokes, Bullwinkle! Hopefully that is a Euro paint scheme.

Grum · 09-16-2005, 03:21 AM

I have to admit that 'restraint' was not very high on the agenda as I test rode a bike last week - following the sales rep guy (or, rather, trying to keep up)

I love FAST and have almost tripled the local speed limits in several places ... but ... as far as sensible long term ownership and self preservation ... maybe I should buy a car. No, just kidding.

hubbwood · 09-16-2005, 03:40 AM

Well, it looks like at least Aprilia has addressed what I considered the biggest wart on the old bike Â– the Clorox bottle stuck on the right side. Now it just looks like a Clorox bottle with some black grooves in it. Better, but still pretty fÂ’ugly.

I test piloted this bike and ended up buying a Monster S4R instead. I just couldnÂ’t get on with the riding position (an odd combination of Motocross bars and very rear-set pegs). IÂ’m a size 9.5 boot, and my heal was actually resting on the swing arm and I felt like my torso was flapping up in the breeze. IMHO, lower risers and some adjustable rear-sets would go a long way.

Peace.

09-15-2005, 08:39 PM	#1
Grum Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 77	What's the point? In Australia there are fiercly enforced road rules - you just don't ride fast if you want to keep out of jail. So what's the point of a bike this quick? Harley's got it figured with big torque and comfort, not outright speed. __________________ President, First Post Club.

09-15-2005, 08:53 PM	#2
SeanAlexander Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Newport Coast, CA Posts: 1,538	Re: What's the point? The point is that bikes like the Tuono have a nice stiff chassis and responsive handling. This means that they are satisfying to ride even when you're obeying the speed limit. Of course that's pure conjecture on my part, cause nobody I know has ever knowingly "obeyed" any traffic laws anywhere on this planet when riding a Tuono. -Sean __________________ I thought I'd found true happiness in my personal bath body bar.... Then I tried DOVE! with 1/4 moisturizing cream!!!

09-15-2005, 09:20 PM	#3
Don_Crafts Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10	Re: 2006 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R A very hot looking bike to be sure. An insanely powerful naked. Though I must say the steering damper looks odd hanging out in front of the forks.

09-16-2005, 02:07 AM	#4
bikervince Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 126	Re: 2006 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R Yeah, but what's up with that Orange/White/Black paint scheme with blue wheels??? Did they outsource to BMW for the paint job?

09-16-2005, 02:46 AM	#5
SRMark Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,465	Re: 2006 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R Throw in the upgrades and offer a plane white wrapper so I can paint it myself and I'll be there. It looks pure but that paint and blue wheels gotta go. And yes, I'm 50 something and come from an older school of design. You younger guys can have the edgy graphics.

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09-16-2005, 02:52 AM	#6
pdad13 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,733	Re: 2006 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R I'm not sold on the red/white scheme, either. I've seen the silver/charcoal version, too, and that one works better for me. But I've got to agree with Sean. While powerful bikes can be frustrating to ride close-to-legal speeds, still nothing beats a bike that is responsive and suspended well. And if you want torque, you've got it here. I rode a cruiser for a little while the other day. Sorry, it just didn't do much for me. Fat, slow turning and imprecise. But different strokes and all that...

09-16-2005, 02:53 AM	#7
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Re: What's the point? Just follow the same advice proferred by those who recommend 600 supersports and literbikes to newbies: "Just exercise restraint." Heh heh. Go ahead. I dare ya'. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

09-16-2005, 02:59 AM	#8
maladg Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rock throwing distance from Home Despot HQ Posts: 1,141	Re: 2006 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R Hokey Smokes, Bullwinkle! Hopefully that is a Euro paint scheme.

09-16-2005, 03:21 AM	#9
Grum Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 77	Re: What's the point? I have to admit that 'restraint' was not very high on the agenda as I test rode a bike last week - following the sales rep guy (or, rather, trying to keep up) I love FAST and have almost tripled the local speed limits in several places ... but ... as far as sensible long term ownership and self preservation ... maybe I should buy a car. No, just kidding. __________________ President, First Post Club.

09-16-2005, 03:40 AM	#10
hubbwood Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6	Re: 2006 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R Well, it looks like at least Aprilia has addressed what I considered the biggest wart on the old bike Â– the Clorox bottle stuck on the right side. Now it just looks like a Clorox bottle with some black grooves in it. Better, but still pretty fÂ’ugly. I test piloted this bike and ended up buying a Monster S4R instead. I just couldnÂ’t get on with the riding position (an odd combination of Motocross bars and very rear-set pegs). IÂ’m a size 9.5 boot, and my heal was actually resting on the swing arm and I felt like my torso was flapping up in the breeze. IMHO, lower risers and some adjustable rear-sets would go a long way. Peace.