The Aprilia Brand is well-known and very famous for its ultimate and high performing bikes. The Tuono V4 1100 RR 2018 Aprilia Sports Bike is another impressive example of heavy sports bike by Aprilia brand. This naked bike features the award-winning technology and high performing engine.
This Tuono sports bike features the high handlebars with an unbeatable performance on race tracks and a lot of fun on the road. The overall bodywork and equipment are inspired and derived mainly from the Aprilia RSV4 RF Superbike. The review of new Tuono V4 1100 RR 2018 Aprilia Sports Bike with its specifications and pictures are given below.
Tuono V4 1100 RR 2018 Aprilia Sports Bike – Technical Specifications
Electronics
The new Tuono V4 1100 RR 2018 Aprilia Sports Bike features the latest onboard electronics, which is considered to be the best in the class. Its new APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control) is a patented control suite, which is derived directly from the latest winning technology in the world of the superbike. It is one of the most complete and refined techniques, which is available in Tuono V4 1100 RR 2018 Aprilia Sports Bike.
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The new fourth generation of APRC has been used in it, which perfectly fits with the electronic management of the full Ride-by-Wire throttle. The repositioning of this latest inertial platform allows the APRC operation to detect the dynamic conditions of the bike accurately, plus it results in efficient electronic control strategies. The electronic package of the Tuono V4 1100 RR 2018 Aprilia Sports Bike includes the following things;
- ATC – Aprilia Traction Control
- AWC – Aprilia Wheelie Control
- ALC – Aprilia Launch Control
- AQS – Aprilia Quick Shift
- APL – Aprilia Pit Limiter
- ACC – Aprilia Cruise Control
The new Tuono V4 1100 RR 2018 Aprilia Sports Bike features an advanced multi-map Cornering ABS, which is developed in close association with the Bosch to ensure maximum safety on the road. The latest 9.1 MP system with truly contained weight and dimension can be optimized braking and intervention of ABS in corners. This ABS works in unison with the Aprilia RLM (Rear Lift-up Mitigation) system limits the rear wheel lift during more abrupt braking.
The cornering ABS can easily be adjusted in three different levels of sensibility, and it can also be switched off. The Cornering ABS can be combined with any of the three engine maps i.e., Sports, Track, and Race.
The color TFT digital instrumentation provides all the necessary information that the rider needs. There is an option to choose any of the two selectable screen pages i.e., Road and Race with night and day backlighting like in 2018 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory Sports Bike. The V4-MP is available as an option. This multimedia platform allows the rider to connect his smartphone with the bike better then 2017 Tuono V4 1100 RR.
Performance
The Tuono V4 1100 RR 2018 Aprilia Sports Bike features the powerful 65-degree of the V5 engine that features the unique characteristics. Its narrow V design engine has made the engine more compact and less in weight. These changes have increased in overall reliability and performance. Its new exhaust system contains the new silencer that has not only to double the oxygen sensor, but it also includes the built-in valve.
The engine ECU features the high calculating capacity, and it can manage its more revs as compared to the previous 2017 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100RR Sports Bike. This sports bike also ensure to provide maximum reliability while decreasing the friction at the same time. The new piston pins come with the DLC surface treatment. In short, each equipment has been carefully designed and installed to provide an ultimate performance of all times.
Suspension and Brakes
The Tuono V4 1100 RR 2018 Aprilia Sports Bike features the fully optimized suspension system that provides an outstanding handling experience. The braking system comprises up of the front Brembo braking system that has been inspired by the Aprilia RSV4 Sports Bike. It contains the pair of steel discs with a diameter of 330 mm.
They have mounted with the Monobloc M50 calipers and are activated by the radial master cylinder on its handlebars. The latest Ohlins NIX fork features the fully adjustable hydraulics and spring preload for an outstanding damping experience. The wheel rims of the new Tuono V4 1100 RR 2018 Aprilia Sports Bike and 2018 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Sports Bike are same. It contains the sporty Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa wheels to ensure the superior quality grip.
Accessories
The new Tuono V4 1100 RR 2018 Aprilia Sports Bike comes with a wide variety of accessories that enables the rider to optimize their sports bike. The list of accessories of new Tuono V4 1100 RR is given below;
- Slip-on racing exhaust
- Complete racing exhaust
- Öhlins shock absorber
- Öhlins steering damper
- Öhlins NIX Fork
- Components in carbon
- Frame guards
- The inverted racing gear lever
- Forged rims
- Tank bag
- The adjustable license plate bracket
- LED turn indicators
- Motorcycle cover
- V4-MP kit
Tuono V4 1100 RR 2018 Aprilia Sports Bike – Technical Specifications
Engine
| Type | Aprilia longitudinal 65-degree V-4 cylinder, double overhead camshafts (DOHC), 4-stroke, liquid cooling system, four valves per cylinder |
| Fuel | Unleaded petrol |
| Bore and stroke | 81 x 52.3 mm |
| Total engine capacity | 1077 cc |
| Maximum power @ crankshaft | 175 HP (129 kW) @ 11,000 rpm |
| Maximum torque @ the crankshaft | 121 Nm @ 9,000 rpm |
| Fuel system | Airbox with the front dynamic air intakes. 4 Weber-Marelli 48-mm throttle bodies including four injectors and latest generation Ride-by-Wire engine management that the rider can select on the fly: T (Track) – S (Sport) – R (Race) |
| Ignition | All-New Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated into the engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and “stick-coil”-type coils |
| Starter | Electric |
| Exhaust | Four-into-two into one layout, two oxygen sensors, single lateral silencer including ECU-controlled bypass valve and new integrated trivalent catalytic converter (Euro 4). |
| Alternator | New flywheel mounted 450 W alternator including rare earth magnets |
| Lubrication | New Wet sump lubrication system with an oil radiator and two oil pumps (lubrication and cooling) |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 6-speed cassette type gearbox |
| Gear Ratios | 1st: 39/15 (2.600); 2nd: 33/16 (2.063); 3rd: 34/20 (1.700); 4th: 32/22 (1,455); 5th: 34/26 (1,308); 6th: 33/27 (1,222). |
| Clutch | Multi-plate wet clutch including slipper system |
| Primary drive | Straight cut gears & integrated flexible coupling, drive ratio:- 73/44 (1,659) |
| Secondary drive | Chain: Drive ratio: 42/15 (2.8) |
| Traction management | APRC System (Aprilia Performance Ride Control) that includes Traction Control (ATC), Launch Control (ALC), Wheelie Control (AWC), cruise control (ACC) and speed limiter (APL), all of which can be configured and deactivated independently |
Chassis
| Frame | Aluminium dual beam chassis including pressed and cast sheet elements. Sachs steering damper [Öhlins steering damper] |
| Front suspension | All-new upside-down “one by one” Sachs fork, Ø 43 mm stanchions [Öhlins fork including TIN surface treatment]. Forged aluminium radial calliper mounting bracket. It features completely adjustable spring preload and latest hydraulic compression and rebound damping. Wheel travel: 120 mm |
| Rear suspension | All-New double braced aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. New sachs monoshock including piggy-back fully adjustable in spring preload, hydraulics in compression & rebound [Öhlins monoshock including piggy-back, fully adjustable in spring preload, wheelbase, and hydraulic compression & rebound damping. APS progressive linkages. Wheel travel:- 130 mm |
| Front Braking System | Dual 330 mm of floating stainless steel discs with lightweight stainless steel rotor including 6 studs [aluminum flange] Brembo M50 monobloc radial calipers including 4 Ø 30 mm opposing pistons. Sintered pads. Radial pump & metal braided brake lines. |
| Rear Braking System | 220 mm diameter disc with Brembo floating caliper with two 32-mm Ø isolated pistons. Master cylinder & a built-in reservoir & metal braided hose. Bosch 9.1 MP ABS including cornering function, adjustable on three maps, featuring RLM strategy and can be disengaged. |
| Wheel rims | Cast aluminum wheels with three split spoke design. Front: 3.5″X17″ Rear: 6.00″X17″ |
| Tires | Radial tubeless. Front: 120/70 ZR 17 Rear: 190/55 ZR 17 |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 1450 mm |
| Length | 2070 mm |
| Width | 810 mm |
| Saddle height | 825 mm |
| Headstock angle | 27 Degree |
| Trail | 99.7 mm |
| Weight | 209 kg weight |
| Tank | 18.5 liters (including 4-liter reserve) |
Emission Standards
| Consumption | 7,71 litres/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 183 g/km |
Conclusion
This review article offers the full details of Tuono V4 1100 RR 2018 Aprilia Sports Bike, and it is covered under www.bikescatalog.com. This sports bike features a robust and high performing engine that has been optimized to deliver outstanding performance and high revs. Those riders who want style and power should purchase this bike because of its stylish look and latest generation electronics. It is equipped with all those equipment which are necessary for the bike to become an ultimate beast on the race track.
