The 2003 Aprilia Tuono 1000 is a motorcycle with a four stroke, longitudinal 60 degree V twin engine with a capacity of 997.6 cc. It has a compression ratio of 11.4:1 and a liquid-cooled cooling system. The ignition is digital electronic with two spark plugs per cylinder and the bike has an electric starting system. The motorcycle has a six-speed transmission with a chain final drive and a maximum power of 94 kW / 126 hp @ 9500 rpm. The frame is a box section sloping twin-spar frame, and the rake is 25 degrees. The front suspension is an upside-down Ohlins fork, and the rear suspension is a swing arm in aluminum alloy with a progressive linkage. Both front and rear brakes are Brembo, and the wheels are cast aluminum alloy. The fuel capacity is 18 liters, and the dry weight of the motorcycle is 181 kg / 399 lbs. Its top speed is 252.5 km/h / 156.8 mp/h. The motorcycle received positive reviews, including from Sport Rider.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Aprilia Tuono 1000
| Year | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, longitudinal 60 degreesV twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 997.6 cc / 60.9 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 97 x 67.5mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Lubrication | Dry sump with separate oil reservoir. Double trochoidal pump with oil cooler. |
| Induction | Integrated electronic engine management system. Indirect multipoint electronic injection, ~A51 mm throttle bodies. |
| Ignition | Digital electronic with two spark plugs per cylinder. Ignition timing integrated in the injection control system. |
| Starting | Electric |
| Generator | 12V – 400W |
| Max Power | 94 kW / 126 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 101 Nm / 10.3 kgf-m / 74.5 ft-lb @ 7250 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Gear Ratios | 1sr 35:14 / 2nd 28:16 / 3rd 26:19 / 4th 24:22 / 5th 22:23 / 6th 23:27 |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Primary Drive Ratio | 60:31 |
| Final Drive Ratio | 42:17 |
| Clutch | Multiple disk in oil bath with patented PPC power-assisted hydraulic control |
| Frame | Box section sloping twin-spar frame in aluminium alloy. Removable aluminium alloy saddle mount frame. |
| Rake | 25 degrees |
| Trail | 99 mm / 3.9 in |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down ~Ahlins fork, ~A43 mm diameter titanium nitride treated sleeves |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm in Aluminium alloy, progressive linkage with APS system. Boge hydraulic monoshock with adjustment for preload, compression and rebound dampening. |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x ~A320mm floating discs, stainless steel, 4 piston calipers, Brembo |
| Rear Brakes | Single ~A220 mm stainless steel disc, 2 piston caliper, Brembo |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium alloy |
| Front Wheel | 3.50 x 17″ |
| Rear Wheel | 6.00 x 17″ |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/50 ZR17 (alternative: 180/55 ZR17) |
| Dimensions | Length: 2070 mm / 81.5 in Width: 800 mm / 31.5 in Height: 1200 mm / 47.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1415 mm / 55.7 in |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 181 kg / 399 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 L / 4.8 US gal |
| Fuel Reserve | 4 L / 1.1 US gal |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 10.9 sec |
| Top Speed | 252.5 km/h / 156.8 mp/h |
| Reviews | Sport Rider |
