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Naked Bike vs. Super athlete
The harmony only works in attack mode
Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR delivers pure driving pleasure
The rider sits higher on the Aprilia RSV4 RR
Technical data Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR and Aprilia RSV4 RR
Readings
Conclusion
Aprilia RSV4 RR
Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR

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Even if tastes are known to be different: It doesn’t matter with these two bikes, …

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The Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR was given more displacement, but its design turned out to be softer and more road-oriented than was the case with the previous model. Unfortunately, the added country road qualities cannot be converted into the same advantages on the racetrack.

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On every passage of the Lausitzring, the Aprilia RSV4 RR pulverizes the undisguised Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR with ease and crosses the finish line at a comfortable distance. An athlete can hardly be more trained than this superbike at the moment.

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Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR.

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In very sporty sloping positions and over bumps, it is possible that the heat protection screen of the exhaust takes involuntary asphalt samples.

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The Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR basically has the same cockpit as the Aprilia RSV4 RR. It comes up with the same wealth of information including a switchable race mode display.

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Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR.

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Aprilia RSV4 RR.

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The pivot point of the swing arm is also variable.

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The steering head angle can be adjusted by plus or minus one degree.

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Clearly readable round instrument with analog tachometer. The handlebars can be turned further forwards or backwards as required.

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Aprilia RSV4 RR.

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… whether they are naked or disguised – they cause an increased heartbeat one way or another.

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The Aprilia RSV4 RR is much more suitable on the racetrack, but the Aprilia Tuono V4 1000 RR should cut a better figure on the country road.

Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR and Aprilia RSV4 RR in comparison test

Naked Bike vs. Super athlete

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Tastes are different. However, if you do not feel an increased heartbeat after encountering the two machines Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR and Aprilia RSV4 RR, you should have your vital functions checked.

As we can see, the Lausitzring is ideally suited for a medical check of this kind. Pot-level surface or exceptionally grippy asphalt? By no means! It is a course with pronounced bumps, a route layout that takes getting used to, and quite slippery passages. Exactly the right thing to have two heating devices with the same DNA but different shapes compete against each other. The new Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR differs significantly from the Aprilia RSV4 RR not only because of its more powerful displacement, but both delinquents share the same approach. We are moving forward, and with a lot of alarm!

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Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR and Aprilia RSV4 RR in comparison test
Naked Bike vs. Super athlete

RSV4 RR reflected like a threatening storm.

The harmony only works in attack mode

The characteristic sound is due to the asymmetrical firing order and the special firing intervals of 0 ° – 180 ° – 425 ° – 605 °. First the 65-degree V-engines ignite the fuel in cylinder number one, then in number three, followed by two and four. Both the engine of the Aprilia RSV4 RR with a nominal capacity of 201 hp with 999 cc and the propellant of the Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR, which has been reamed to 1077 cc, show an exemplary, because extremely linear, power development over the entire speed range. The V4s change their tonal coloring several times during aggressive revving. Anyone who has ever experienced this is probably saying goodbye to a conventional four-in-line for that reason alone.

Although the redesign of the naked bike was aimed at making it more roadworthy and suitable for everyday use, the Tuono’s supersport genes come to the fore. In contrast to the previous model, the Sachs spring elements are less taut in their basic design and the upholstery of the driver’s seat has proven to be suitable for long journeys. But the Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR only feels really comfortable in attack mode. At low speed the 1100 often requires the use of the clutch.

Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR delivers pure driving pleasure

In combination with their imprecise controllability and the roughly translated ride-by-wire in the lower speed range, for example, operation in the city quickly gets on the nerves. But if the throttle valves are set to pass, as here on the race, electronics and mechanics play together in perfect harmony. The Tuono is really quick on the slopes. Until shortly before its peak performance, the curve of the 1100 V4 was above that of the Aprilia RSV4 RR. Between 3000 and 9000 rpm, the Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR, with its crisp, short ratio, constantly lifts the front wheel and incites the rider to do wild unicycle dances. With deactivated wheelie control, a front tire can surely survive up to three rear tires. The naked one delivers pure driving pleasure and you could easily ask yourself why you need a super sports car.

If you swap the Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR for its fully disguised sister, the answer will literally be found faster than expected. The Aprilia RSV4 RR is all about the course in a completely different way. More fast-paced anyway, but above all with higher accuracy. The motorcycle communicates more with its rider and more readily provides information about the physical limit in terms of grip level and possible cornering speed. Where you almost have to wring out the Tuono, the super sports car demands more humility thanks to higher speed and power reserves.

The rider sits higher on the Aprilia RSV4 RR

On the Aprilia RSV4 RR, the rider sits higher than on the Tuono and has the front wheel practically right in their hands, which is what makes the phenomenal feedback from the front. Folded tightly on the motorcycle, wind protection and chassis stability are on a completely different level compared to the Super-Naked. Furthermore, the spring elements of the Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR are partially underdamped despite the tight setting. Sometimes the tail can pump when accelerating out and the fork dips too far when braking hard. Both machines also require precise driving. Tension or pressure on the handlebars should be avoided when exiting the curve, otherwise both Aprilias will react with a kickback. The phenomenon occurs even more clearly with the Tuono, as the 1100 engine puts more pressure out of mid-speed and lets the front become light earlier. On the racetrack, the RSV4 RR only seems to know the speed and lean angle set by its rider.

If the 1100 is knocked down just as brutally as its super-sporty sister, the heat shield of the exhaust grinds to the right. When the tester fired over a bump in the Rennacker to the left, even the side stand briefly reported contact with the ground. Caution is advised, otherwise you may be circumvented. Wanting to stay on the heels of the RSV4 RR can hardly go well sooner or later. So the super sports car still has the finer braking system. The more expensive version of the Brembo monoblocks already bites the discs with one-finger operation and can be dosed with pinpoint accuracy, whereas the Tuono brake requires more manual force and does not provide such crystal-clear feedback. Braking at the back can sometimes be necessary. The bottom line is that it doesn’t take long on the racetrack to realize that the RSV4 RR has its pants on.

Some time later, the two Aprilia drivers are standing next to the bikes in the pit lane. They debate victory and defeat, and the discussion becomes heated. Unfortunately, the outcome of the dispute is not fully recorded. One can only say with certainty that the pulse of both drivers indicates the highest level of vitality.

Technical data Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR and Aprilia RSV4 RR

Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR and Aprilia RSV4 RR.

Readings

Power on the crankshaft, measurements on Dynojet roller dynamometer 250.

Admittedly, after the test bench measurement with the RSV4 RF, which came directly from Noale, we still had doubts as to whether the performance yield in the series would be just as potent. For this test we were able to borrow an RR from the friendly Aprilians Thomas and Karsten Grebenstein from Gera – and lo and behold: We have power! The Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR, blessed with a more powerful displacement, pushes the roller up to almost 10,000 rpm, but then collapses. On the race, the Aprilia RSV4 RR snaps like a hungry raptor.

Conclusion

Some time later, the two Aprilia drivers are standing next to the bikes in the pit lane. They debate victory and defeat, and the discussion becomes heated.

Aprilia RSV4 RR

Aprilia RSV4 RR.

On every passage of the Lausitzring, the Aprilia RSV4 RR pulverizes the undisguised Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR with ease and crosses the finish line at a comfortable distance. An athlete can hardly be more trained than this superbike at the moment. It not only inspires with a lot of smoke, but also impresses across the board with its complete package of engine, chassis, brakes and electronics.