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.”
Much of this was due to the engine – unlike most sportbike/standard pairings of the day, the Tuono’s V-twin mill wasn’t down on power from the engine found in the RSV Mille. Visor Down put it perfectly: “A Japanese naked bike is a bullock. It has the same structure as a bull, but its performance has been neutered and it now has weight issues. Aprilia’s Tuono is a bull, full of beefy testosterone (or the bovine equivalent), brimming with aggression and ready for a fight.” In other words, you got to enjoy all 139 horsepower. In addition, the comfortable seat and upright ergonomics afforded by the bars meant you could enjoy the Tuono for mile after mile without the usual pains that come from extended rides on sportbikes.
This example is VIN: ZD4RTT027S000112. The seller acquired it from AF1 Racing in Austin, Texas roughly 10 years ago.
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During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 10,000 miles. The odometer shows 20,766 miles.
Maintenance:
“This bike has only needed tires and oil changes since I’ve owned it.”
Modifications:
Arrow exhaust.
RhinoMoto axle sliders.
Woodcraft frame sliders.
Aftermarket radiator/oil cooler guards.
Aftermarket tinted windscreen.
Aftermarket levers.
Accossato fuel cap.
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Angel GT tires with date codes of 0619 and 0621.
The sale includes 1 ignition key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Montrose, Colorado, this Aprilia is offered on a clean Montana title.
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