Aprilia Tuono 1000R Racing (2003)

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.

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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

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