Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP
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Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R and Yamaha MT-10 SP in comparison.

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory in comparison.

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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“The Tuono combines technical perfection with a tidal wave ‘Emozione’. Top! “Flo Kopp, ex-Supermoto IDM champion

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory in comparison.

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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The Aprilia’s TFT dashboard even shows brake pressure, throttle valve opening in percent and the current lean angle. But who can still look at the speedometer at 50 degrees incline?

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory in comparison.

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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The activated carbon filter is hidden between the frame and the cladding.

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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The Tuono finally has a braking system that is worthy of its performance. Pictured: Brembo radial brake pump with multi-adjustable lever.

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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The finest: M50 monoblocks.

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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KTM 1290 Super Duke R in comparison.

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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“If the KTM is within striking distance, you better expect a hard right hook” Tobi Munchinger, PS editor

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KTM 1290 Super Duke R in comparison.

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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KTM 1290 Super Duke R in comparison.

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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With the KTM, the menu navigation is a little less clear and self-explanatory than with the other naked bikes. The readability of the speedometer, however, is okay.

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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The Magura clutch lever offers a wide range of adjustment options.

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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Only available in the Performance Pack, which is subject to a surcharge: The Quickshifter works great and thus conceals the rather bony gear.

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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Endless space, the KTM is comfortable.

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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If Godzilla is about to run out of fuel, the next gas station shouldn’t be far.

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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BMW S 1000 R in comparison.

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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“Aggressive, more aggressive, BMW S 1000 R. You have to smoke a lot, here you go!” Jo Bauer, Hollywood stunt driver

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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BMW S 1000 R in comparison.

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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BMW S 1000 R in comparison.

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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As the only representative of the quartet, the BMW S 1000 R still uses an analog round instrument. It can be read perfectly and matches the speed-oriented engine characteristics.

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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The quickshifter with blipper function shines with its short switching travel, the linkage is now installed vertically.

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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It’s the same with Aprilia and Yamaha, but still doesn’t belong in a high-quality naked bike: a simple clutch lever without adjustment options.

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Yamaha MT-10 SP in comparison.

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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“Connoisseurs don’t ask for extreme things, they want enjoyment and wheelies!” Sven Loll, PS temporary drifter and bon vivant

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Yamaha MT-10 SP in comparison.

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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Yamaha MT-10 SP in comparison.

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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In principle, the MT-10 SP has the same display instrument as the R1M super sports car, which is operated via a wheel on the right handlebar end and a switch on the left handlebar end.

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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The fork does a good job of damping and responds cleanly, but because the handlebars are mounted far away, the feel for the front wheel is not particularly direct.

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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Semi-active shock absorber with proper functionality.

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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Comfort like on the sofa.

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Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R and Yamaha MT-10 SP in comparison.

Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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Danger from outside: the BMW S 1000 R has wide curves, but the MT-10 SP drives tighter lines.

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Super Duke and Tuono like Bud Spencer and Terence Hill.

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“Wheel here synchronously once, gentlemen. can’t be that difficult! ”Dave Schahl, photographer

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“Many roads lead to the top of a mountain, but the view remains the same” Tobi Munchinger, PS editor with a weakness for quotes

Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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If the temperatures leave a lot to be desired in colder seasons, the only option is to flee to friendlier areas. With the four strongest naked bikes of the season, the PS delegation is moving to Italy to rub rubber into the asphalt of the passes! Who will win the group test? Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R or Yamaha MT-10 SP?

The four Power-Naked Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R and Yamaha MT-10 SP should be photographed and tested in pure PS fashion. In the Swabian Alb it works in no time at all, no problem at all. We are as familiar with the best photo spots and test tracks as the cowboy knows the back of his hand. It turns out differently. Uwe has to push back office work because otherwise the desk would collapse under a flood of electronic mail. Jacko is out for the story because he is already on his way to Rome to produce the tire test for this magazine. Suddenly it starts snowing outside.

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Comparison test Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory, BMW S 1000 R, KTM 1290 Super Duke R, Yamaha MT-10 SP

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