Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2003 Aprilia Tuono RSV-R Limited #191.
The Aprilia Tuono is a motorcycling legend now, but it was rolled out in many small stages. It started as as a limited run of a Streetfighter kit for the Falco in 2001, and the following year Aprilia officially created the Tuono (officially called the Tuono Mille RSV-R Limited) with a numbered run of approximately 200.
When the Limited was initially launched, Aprilia told the press that they were going to make 200, 50 of which were slotted for the US. 135 were built in the first run, with roughly another 100 in a second run. Soon after, Aprilia would create the base model Tuono and the Tuono Racing, and the rest is history. This bike is #191.
The Limited got the full-power RSV-R engine and was upgraded with Ohlins suspension front and rear plus a steering damper, OZ lightweight wheels, carbon fiber bodywork, Matte Diablo black paint on the tank, Aprilia Racing exhaust with EPROM chip, seats covered with an exotic Kevlar-based fabric, frame sliders, and an exclusive gold frame/swingarm color (or as the Italians called it, “oro metalizzato opaco”).
Manufactured in September 2002 this example is #191 of 200, VIN: ZD4RPC0453S000032.
The odometer shows 6,650 miles.
Maintenance:
The seller states “My brother who rides bikes just put in a new battery.” Our service deapartment notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: GOOD
Engine Oil Level: OK
Engine Oil Quality: OK
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: EMPTY IN RESERVOIR
Coolant Quality: OK
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL MORE THAN 3% H2O
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL MORE THAN 3% H2O
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL MORE THAN 3% H2O
Final Drive Condition: DIRTY
Headlight High Beam: PASS
Headlight Low Beam: PASS
Passing Light: PASS
Parking Light: N/A
Turn Signals: PASS
Tail Light: PASS
Brake Light (Front Switch): PASS
Brake Light (Rear Switch): PASS
Plate Light: PASS
Horn: PASS
Kill Switch: PASS
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 75
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 85
Forks: OK
Shock/s: OK
Tire Date Code Front: 4912
Tire Date Code Rear: 0213
Tire % Remaining Front: 50
Tire % Remaining Rear: 50
Tire Press. Front: 36
Tire Press. Rear: 38
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.79
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.13
Running Condition: RUNS
Test Ride Completed: N/A
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
•COOLANT RESERVOIR LOW
•FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LINES FAILED MOISTURE TEST
•CLUTCH LINE FAILED MOISTURE TEST
•TIRES AGED
•ENGINE OIL AGE UNKNOWN
•CHAIN DIRTY
Recommended repairs:
•Flush/replace coolant
•Flush/bleed front and rear brake lines
•Flush/bleed clutch line
•Replace front and rear tires
•Replace engine oil
•Service chain
Modifications:
Aftermarket levers.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa tires which have aged out with date codes of 0213 and 4912.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Los Angeles, California, this Aprilia is offered on a clean California title with registration current through December 2025.
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