Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2004 Aprilia Tuono.
Unveiled in 2001 at the Bologna Motor Show, the Tuono (Italian for “thunder“) was introduced as a naked sibling to the impressive RSV Mille. Everyone knows the Tuono Factory now – it’s a constant winner of standard bike comparisons – but the precedent for a top-level Tuono was introduced to the world via a very limited-production (we’ve heard estimated between 200 and 220) called the Tuono R Limited or the Tuono Racing.
The first generation of the Aprilia Tuono was a bit of a revelation – as Jerry Smith put it in a Motorcyclist magazine story, “Buried deep in the mission statement of every road-going sportbike is usually the requirement that some measure of civility be maintained so the bikes don’t scare off potential buyers like snarling dogs in an animal shelter. The design team at Aprilia that penned the specs for the Tuono missed that memo.”
The stock Tuono was impressive in its own way, but the only-for-2003 Tuono Racing took it to the next level with high-end components including OZ wheels, Brembo radial calipers, and Ohlins suspension (forks, steering damper, and shock). All of the bodywork (minus the tank) was carbon fiber.
“In 2003 it was quite a shock to the system and nowadays it remains brilliant fun to ride.” – Bennetts According to this review on Motorcyclist, just 50 made it to the United States.
This example is VIN: ZD4RPC0504S000479. The seller “bought it from a gentleman in Oakland CA 8 years ago. I have a long love affair with the 1st gen Tuonos and have owned many over the years. Many people buy artwork for their homes & offices, bikes are my artwork. Love to display them in the house & office. Currently remodeling a rental property and selling some bikes to pay for the remodel. This bike presents as if it was in a time capsule, it does not have the normal wear of a 21 year old moto.”
The odometer shows 18,649 miles. The seller has covered approximately 1,800 during his ownership.
Maintenance:
The seller states “recent oil change.”
Modifications:
Gabro Q-3 chip. Gabro designed custom made tall Billet Velocity Stacks. 54mm Evoluzione throttle bodies. Modified Collector/header. Seller states “search on AF1 Forum for ino.” Brown connector charging Mods have been done. Evoluzione adjustable fuel regulator.
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Brand new new old stock as original Racing had TI EVO Aprilia racing exhaust can with the large inlet and large single outlet.
Evoluzione open air box kit with early style open intake. AFI metal fuel line quick disconnect.
Evoluzione Clutch slave.
COX radiator screens in black.
CRG blind spot mirrors.
Evoluzione integrated rear signals and license mount kit.
Cycle Cat Billet side stand… “unobtainable.”
New DID Gold chain with 44 and 42 rear LightTech rear sprockets.
Sargent Seat.
Carbon rear seat cowl.
90% of the bolts on the bike have been changed to American Titanium.
Shorai Battery with Shorai charger/tender. “Brown connector charging Mods have been done.”
Inside of the tank: Per the seller “fuel tank has been interior Caswell treated so no swelling.”
It is riding on Michelin Pilot Power 3 tires with date codes of 4516 and 0117.
The sale includes two keys and original Pillion pegs/mounts oem turn signals, tool kit, & original mirrors.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Phoenix, Arizona, this Aprilia is offered on a clean Arizona title. Have any Tuono Racing stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
