The Aprilia Tuono 1000R Racing was a limited production motorcycle with only 200 units made in 2003. It featured a four-stroke, longitudinal 60-degree V-twin engine with a capacity of 997.6cc and a compression ratio of 11.4:1. The engine also had double trochoidal pumps with oil coolers, and an integrated electronic engine management system for indirect multipoint electronic injection. The bike had a 6-speed transmission with multiple disk clutch and a primary drive ratio of 60:31, and a final drive ratio of 42:17. The frame was a box section sloping twin-spar frame in aluminum alloy, with a rake of 25 degrees and trail of 99mm, while the suspension system featured an upside-down ~Ahlins fork and progressive linkage with APS system for the swing arm in aluminum alloy. Braking systems consisted of 2 x ~A320mm floating discs with stainless steel and 4-piston Brembo calipers on the front, and a single ~A220 mm stainless steel disc and 2-piston Brembo caliper on the rear. The bike weighed 181kg, had a fuel capacity of 18L, and could reach a top speed of 252.5 km/h or 156.8 mph. Reviewers highly praised the Tuono 1000R Racing for its handling and performance.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Aprilia Tuono 1000R Racing
| Year | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Production | 200 units |
| 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. External adjustment system for rebound, compression and preload. Shortened stanchions. Radically fixed caliper. Solid machined light alloy top yoke. |
| 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 |
