Aprilia Tuono V4 and Tuono V4 Factory: the redefinition of a sporting experience [TEASER VIDEO]

A design with integrated winglets, advanced electronics and a powerful engine are some of the highlighted aspects of the new one Aprilia Tuono V4, also proposed in the variant Thunder V4 Factory.

Hypernaked size

Revealed in a world premiere via the web, the new short film hints at its character.
Two versions are worth mentioning: the new one Thunder V4 in the colors Tarmac Grey e Glacier white with sporty aspects combined with concepts optimized for comfort, taking into account a raised handlebar, a more protective fairing and attention to the passenger. Among the accessories we note a pair of specific asymmetric suitcases.
Then Thunder V4 Factory in robe Aprilia Black, a specimen with a more performing nature. We mention exclusive components with Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 semi-active suspension system.

Form and performance

The sporty aesthetic recalls shapes already spotted on the new ones RS 660 e Thunder 660, starting from a double fairing acting as an aerodynamic appendage. The surfaces are resized and the fairing stands out with a new triple LED front light unit and DRL daytime running lights with "bending lights" function, according to the information. Along with ergonomics, the chassis part has also evolved, with a new lighter aluminum swingarm with lower reinforcement truss. Also indicated is greater functionality of the electrical controls together with new, larger TFT instrumentation.
Moving on to electronic management, a new, more performing Marelli 11MP control unit and a new six-axis inertial platform are listed, considering a full Ride-by-Wire accelerator with refined operating logics of theAPRC and an introduced adjustable engine brake control. Also reported you are Riding Mode for optimized tuning of ABS, engine braking, Traction Control, Wheelie Control and other managed parameters, based on the selected mode. Three of these modes are designed for the track, two of which are customizable, the other three are suitable for the road, one of which is customizable. The approval results Euro 5 with a new exhaust system. The engine a four cylinders arranged in a 65° V of 1.077 cc offers unchanged and high-level performance: 175 horses of power e 121 Nm of torque, as reported.

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