All Duels – Duel Tuono V4R APRC Vs Speed ​​Triple R: roadsters with big Rs – Contact: show ahead!

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Duel Tuono V4R APRC Vs Speed ​​Triple R: roadsters with big Rs

All Duels - Duel Tuono V4R APRC Vs Speed ​​Triple R: roadsters with big Rs - Contact: show ahead!

Equipped like racing motorcycles, the ultra sporty roadsters reach new heights in terms of pure performance. The proof with this MNC Duel between two European motorcycles that send the R: Aprilia Tuono V4 R APRC and Triumph Speed ​​Triple R !

Contact: show in front !

Extremely well finished, the beautiful Hinckley delights the retina with the almost manic care taken in its design: from its single-sided arm offering a direct view of the rim machined at PVM to its polished exhaust guards, everything exudes quality on this bike . Come on, to quibble, we would just have to camouflage those big hexagonal screws in the cockpit, Sir Triumph !

Beside, the presentation of the Tuono V4 R APRC elicits slightly less praise: unlike the Triumph designed and designed as a roadster, the Aprilia is developed from a sports car on which almost everything can be hidden behind fairings. And you can feel it, especially when the gaze stops around the engine.

Exposed to view, the hoses and cables running on the 999.6 cc V4 give an impression of clutter that could have been minimized: the choice of a shoe more enveloping than a thong would suffice, for example, to hide the mechanism of the exhaust valve, while a fairing return on the right side would hide the expansion tank from view.

Conversely, we can also appreciate this side "gas plant" which ultimately helps to strengthen the palpable bestiality of the Tuono V4R APRC! Picked up on itself like a beast ready to pounce, Aprilia does not go unnoticed with its uncompromising lines. If MNC will modestly avoid commenting on the design of its optical unit (let’s say that its originality is debated, like the previous Tuono to V2 Rotax …), the nicely redesigned rear part highlights the aggressiveness of the ‘together.

To avoid spoiling anything, the Italian designers have taken advantage of the opportunities to combine aesthetics with practicality: transparent plastic pads protect the magnificent polished aluminum swingarm from contact with the heel of the boots, while the position of the tips of the boots. elegant lower controls are adjustable via eccentrics. Finally, as on the latest versions of Z1000 or Hornet 600, two slots cut into the hull act as passenger handles. Bravissimo !

On the Speed ​​Triple R, the guest will have to grab hold of the rider under acceleration and grab the 17.5-liter tank under braking. Shit … On the other hand, he – or she – will be able to store small effects (summer gloves, for example) in the trunk, which is totally excluded under the seat of the Italian.

On a daily basis, the almost verticality of the stand of the Tuono V4 R APRC also poses a problem: cold sweats ensured when parking on a slight slope! In addition, if the careful realization of the imposing aluminum frame "explodes" the retina in static, its tendency to concentrate the calories expelled by the V4 is clearly less pleasant in dynamics..

Copiously heated by the Tuono’s engine, the frame members keep the thighs at a "hot" temperature when traveling at low speed punctuated by frequent stops. This is the type of scenario frequently encountered in the city, where its very wide handlebars and poor turning radius are not assets either….

Turning almost a meter shorter, the Speed ​​Triple R is more comfortable: the smoothness and precision of its controls give you confidence and its superior comfort is appreciated in traffic jams. Slightly higher (835 mm against 825), the Aprilia saddle reaches peaks of discomfort, while its injection is more chaotic at low speeds than that – perfectly calibrated – of the English.

Fearsome braking machines, the two motorcycles have colossal deceleration capacity and a very sensitive "brake feel" – almost too much in an urban environment. Fortunately, the Triumph has an ABS (disconnectable) which prevents adrenaline rushes during reflex braking! On the Aprilia, on the other hand, it is the pilot’s dexterity alone that is entrusted with the heavy task of managing any blockages….

To make matters worse, the Tuono V4R APRC made available to us for this comparative test suffered from a particularly troublesome problem in built-up areas: rougher than its British counterpart – yet not the softer one – the selection of the Aprilia required a solid concentration dose to find the neutral point. Annoying…

Never encountered on the gaggle of RSV4s passed into the hands of the editorial staff (in R, Factory or APRC versions), this problem is probably to the credit of the very low mileage of the bike. With only 270 km on the clock (against 9,514 for the Triumph), the Aprilia was in full break-in at the start of this duel !

After several hundred kilometers, the situation has improved, but without completely resolving. Small MNC tip for readers possibly facing the same problem: a little gas boost when operating the left lever facilitates the neutralization of the V4 at 65 °.

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