Finally, Aprilia has introduced its 2020 models and today we are going to write a detailed review of 2020 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory Sports Bike. The Tuono V4 1100 Factory is one of the most exclusive versions of sports bikes, which is dedicated to an extremely demanding public.
The motorcycle is equipped with those components, which are derived from Aprilia RSV4 RF. It features the carbon fiber details and semi-active electronic suspension, which is the most advanced available in the market. It is developed by Ohlins and fine-tuned with the collaboration of Aprilia engineers.
The motorcycle has got simple handlebar controls that offer thrilling riding experience. The bike has been considered to be the best motorcycle in the entire sports bike line-up. Thanks to the years of know-how, Aprilia has developed the highest performing sports bike of all time.
2020 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory Sports Bike – Features and Specifications
Key Features
The new 2020 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory Sports Bike is one of the most exclusive versions of the Tuono range and it is dedicated to extreme riders only. The bike has got the new front guard, engine cover and side panels, which are carbon fiber. It provides not only strength to the bike while reducing the overall weight. The Tuono V4 1100 Factory Motorcycle delivers the most advanced and highly efficient electronic suspension system including the latest technological frontier developed by Ohlins and Aprilia engineers.
An all-new and fantastic technology of Smart EC2.0 semi-active suspension system ensures to provides efficient and straightforward calibration of the fork and shock absorber with two operating modes on the units. There is a wide range of electronic equipment in the motorcycle including ABS and new APRC electronic controls. The beautiful Aprilia V4 engine provides a maximum power of 175 HP and a maximum torque of 121 Nm.
Electronics
The 2020 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory Sports Bike features the standard and most advanced electronic suspension system. Its latest technological frontier is developed by Ohlins and Aprilia engineers.
The particular technology of Smart EC 2.0 semi-active suspension provides simple calibration of the fork and shock absorbers having two operating modes on the unit’s i.e. semi-active mode and manual mode. Both of them can be easily selected by using buttons on the handlebar. The user can choose between 3 mapping i.e. Track, Road and Sport.
In the new semi-active mode, suspension performance is managed by the new Smart EC 2.0 system that actively intervenes on operation thanks to the latest algorithm that processes the data transmitted from the bike to the dedicated ECU in real-time.
In this mode, this Aprilia motorcycle suspension system adjusts its new hydraulic calibration second by second, to the kind of route and the riding style being used. In the manual mode, three maps offer as many predefined calibration types without semi-active assistance, in the same way as mechanical suspension system work.
The new Ohlins steering damper is now electronically managed by the Smart EC 2.0 system and it can be fully customized to best adjust calibration depending on the fork and shock absorber. An all-new OBTi (Objective Based Tuning Interface), visible on the 4.3 inches of color TFT dashboard of 2020 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory Sports Bike.
The operating logic of the OBTi is based on the situation of use and the level of the sensation of the rider. The system enables the rider to customize suspension settings according to the situation. It is extremely easy and quick to adjust as well as extremely competent in all conditions. The innovation introduced by an electronically managed suspension system which is extremely important on bikes like Tuono V4 1100 Factory.
The Aprilia Tuono V4 onboard electronics as the same as they were in the previous model i.e. 2019 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory. It includes;
- 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 Aprilia Sports Motorcycle comes with an advanced multi-map Cornering ABS, which is developed with the help of Bosch to ensure ultimate safety on the road. The new 9.1 MP system can easily optimize braking and ABS intervention through the corners and the new specific algorithm consistently monitors different parameters.
The ABS works in collaboration with the Aprilia RLM (Rear Liftup Mitigation) system that reduces the rear wheel lift during sudden braking. The Cornering ABS, fine-tuned following Aprilia’s specific indication. There are three levels of engine maps i.e. Sport, Track and Race that changes the engine power delivery accordingly.
The new TFT digital instrument cluster enhances display options and it is capable of managing the user interface for better electronic adjustment on the bike’s suspension system. There are two selectable screen pages i.e. Road and Race and both of them have night and day backlighting.
The new Aprilia MIA is available in Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory as an option. It allows the rider to connect the smartphone on the bike, for the correct corner by corner calibration of the electronic settings.
Performance
The 2020 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory Sports Motorcycle is the only naked motorcycle that features a 65-degree V4 engine having unique characteristics. The Narrow V architecture made the engine extremely compact helping in centralizing the weight and achieve compact chassis. The changes have been made in the evolution of Italian V4 that increases overall reliability and performance.
The engine contains the new exhaust system with the original silencer featuring a second oxygen sensor and a built-in valve. The new engine ECU has a high calculating capacity and it is capable of managing maximum rotation speed. To ensure maximum reliability and decreasing friction at the same time, the piston pins contain DLC surface treatment.
The combustion chambers do not have a fusion process and now they are controlled by the mechanical process. At the same time, the gearbox includes a linear sensor that ensures superb gear shifting operation.
Suspension and Brakes
The 2020 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory Sports Bike ensures the highest level of handling and stability experience like in Aprilia RSV4. RSV4 inspires its front Brembo braking system and it relies on the pair of steel discs with a diameter of 330 mm. It is gripped by Monobloc M50 calipers and activated by the radial master cylinder. The Aprilia Bike features the new Ohlins Smart EC 2.0 semi-active suspension system that incorporates the steering damper, NIX fork and an electronically adjusted TTX shock absorber.
Versions and Colors
The Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 comes with two different models, which have the various technical equipment and color schemes. The 2020 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory Sports Bike comes with a new Atomico Racer Color scheme including matte black base and tri-color graphics.
Accessories
The 2020 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory Sports Bike comes with the full range of accessories as mentioned below;
- Approved slip-on exhaust
- Slip-on racing exhaust
- Complete racing exhaust
- Öhlins Shock Absorber
- Front brake air vents in carbon
- Öhlins Steering Damper
- Lithium battery
- Öhlins NIX Fork
- Forged rims
- Tank bag
- Components in carbon
- The inverted racing gear lever
- The adjustable license plate bracket
- LED turn indicators
- Motorcycle cover
- Aprilia MIA kit
2020 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory Sports Bike – Technical Specifications
Engine
| Engine type | Aprilia, longitudinal 65-degree V4 cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid cooling system, double overhead camshafts (DOHC), 4-valves-per-cylinder |
| Bore and stroke | 81 mm x 52.3 mm |
| Total engine capacity | 1077 cc |
| Maximum power at crankshaft | 175 HP (129 kW) @ 11,000 rpm |
| Maximum torque at the crankshaft | 121 Nm @ 9,000 rpm |
| Fuel system | Airbox having front dynamic air intakes. Four Weber-Marelli 48-mm throttle bodies having four injectors and latest generation Ride-by-Wire engine management that the rider can select on the ride: T (Track), S (Sport), R (Race) |
| Ignition | All-new Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated into the engine control system, containing one spark plug per cylinder and “stick-coil”-type coils |
| Starter | Electrical |
| Exhaust | 4-into-2-into-1 layout, two oxygen sensors, the single lateral silencer is having ECU-controlled bypass valve and integrated trivalent catalytic converter (Euro 4). |
| Alternator | Flywheel mounted 450 W alternator featuring rare earth magnets |
| Lubrication | Wet sump lubrication system having oil radiator and two oil pumps (lubrication and cooling) |
| Transmission | six-speed cassette type gearbox First: 39/15 (2.600) Second: 33/16 (2.063) Third: 34/20 (1.700) Forth: 32/22 (1.455) Fifth: 34/26 (1.308) Sixth: 33/27 (1.222) Gear lever having Aprilia Quick Shift electronic system (AQS) |
| Clutch | Multiplate wet clutch having slipper system |
| Primary drive | Straight cut gears including integrated flexible coupling, drive ratio: 73/44(1,659) |
| Secondary drive | Traction management |
| 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 | Aluminum dual beam chassis having pressed and cast sheet elements. All-New Smart EC 2.0 electronically managed Öhlins steering damper |
| Front suspension | All-New Smart EC 2.0 electronically managed Öhlins NIX fork having TIN surface treatment. Forged aluminum radial caliper mounting bracket. Entirely adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping—120 mm of wheel travel. |
| Rear suspension | Double braced aluminum swingarm, low mixed thickness and sheet casting technology Smart EC 2.0 electronically managed Öhlins mono-shock absorber with piggy-back [Sachs mono-shock absorber having piggy-back, fully adjustable in: spring preload, hydraulic compression and rebound damping]. APS progressive linkages. Wheel travel of 130 mm |
| Brakes | Front: Dual 330-mm diameter of floating stainless steel disc having lightweight stainless steel rotor with six pins. Brembo M50 monobloc radial calipers have four Ø30mm opposing pistons. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake lines. Rear: 220 mm diameter disc; Brembo floating caliper including two 32-mm Ø isolated pistons. Sintered pads and the master cylinder having a built-in reservoir and metal braided hose.Bosch 9.1 MP ABS with cornering function, adjustable on three maps, featuring RLM strategy and can be disengaged. |
| Wheels | 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: 200/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 200/55 ZR 17) [190/55 ZR 17] |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | 1450 mm |
| Length | 2070 mm |
| Width | 810 mm |
| Saddle height | 825 mm |
| Headstock angle | 24.7° |
| Trail | 99.7 mm |
| Dry weight | 185 kg |
| Curb weight | 209 kg (with a full tank) |
Other
| Consumption | 7.71 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 183 g/km |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.5 liters (including 4-liter reserve) |
