The new 2021 Aprilia Tuono V4 Sports Motorcycle has reached the highest level of performance and sophistication. Thanks to Aprilia’s know-how gained over some years of top-level competition and thanks to the experience of those who developed the Hypernaked category, starting from the super motorcycle and making one of the most adrenaline-charged motorcycles of any era, super fun on the road and unbeatable on the track.
2021 Aprilia Tuono V4 Sports Motorcycle – Features
Engine Features
The new 2021 Aprilia Tuono V4 Sports Motorcycle features the powerful 1077cc V4, four-stroke engine that gives instant throttle response. The bore of 81mm and stroke of 52.3mm make sure that the rider will always get good performance at all times.
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The transmission system consists up of 6-speed that offers a good gear shifting experience. The motorcycle comes with Euro 4 approved certificate and the new multi-plate wet clutch with a mechanical slipper system gives a fantastic performance.
Chassis Features
The new 2021 Aprilia Tuono V4 Sports Motorcycle features a solid but lightweight aluminum dual beam chassis with cast and pressed sheet elements. The suspension system features Sachs upside-down fork with 43mm stanchions, while the rear suspension system features a double-braced aluminum swingarm with low mixed thickness and sheet casting technology. The braking system comprises dual disc brakes in the front while single disc brakes in the rear to ensure greater stopping force.
2021 Aprilia Tuono V4 Sports Motorcycle – Technical Specifications
Engine and transmission
| Displacement | 1077 ccm (65.72 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, V4 |
| Engine details | Longitudinal 65-degree V-4 |
| Power | 175.0 HP (127.7 kW) at 11000 RPM |
| Torque | 121.0 Nm (12.3 kgf-m / 89.2 ft.lbs) at 9000 RPM |
| Compression | 13.6:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 81 mm x 52.3 mm (3.2 inches x 2.1 inches) |
| Valves-per-cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Airbox including front dynamic air intakes. 4 Weber-Marelli 48-mm throttle bodies with four injectors and latest generation Ride-by-Wire engine management that the rider can select on the fly: T (Track), R (Race), S (Sport). |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system is integrated into the engine control system, including one spark plug per cylinder and “stick-coil” type coils |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump lubrication system including oil radiator and two oil pumps (lubrication and cooling) |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Transmission type, final drive | Chain |
| Clutch | The multi-plate wet clutch including a mechanical slipper system. |
| Driveline | Straight cut gears & integrated, flexible coupling, drive ratio: 73/44 primary drive. Chain 42/16 final drive. |
| Fuel consumption | 7.71 liters/100 km (13.0 km/l or 30.51 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 178.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details | Euro 4 |
| Exhaust system | Four into two into one layout, single oxygen sensor, single lateral silencer with ECU-controlled bypass valve, and integrated trivalent catalytic converter (Euro 3) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes, and wheels
| Frame type | Aluminum dual beam chassis with cast and pressed sheet elements. (Sachs steering damper on APRC version) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 27° |
| Trail | 100mm (3.9 inches) |
| Front suspension | Sachs upside-down “one-by-one” fork, Ø 43mm stanchions. Forged aluminum radial caliper are increasing bracket: all-new adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression, and rebound damping. |
| Front-wheel travel | 117 mm (4.6 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Double braced aluminum swingarm; low mixed thickness with sheet casting technology. Sachs mono-shock with piggy-back, fully adjustable in spring preload, hydraulics in compression and rebound. APS progressive linkages. |
| Rear-wheel travel | 130mm (5.1 inches) |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating stainless steel discs including lightweight stainless steel rotor with six studs. Brembo radial calipers with four diam. Horizontally opposed 32mm pistons. Sintered pads. Axial pump master cylinder and new metal braided brake hoses. |
| Diameter | 330 mm (13.0 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Brembo floating caliper. |
| Diameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Wheels | Cast aluminum wheels with three split-spoke designs. |
Physical measures and capacities
| Dry weight | 185 kg (407.9 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 209 kg (460.8 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.9459 HP/kg |
| Seat height | 825mm (32.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1090mm (42.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 2070mm (81.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 810mm (31.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 125mm (4.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1450mm (57.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 18.5 liters |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 4 liters |
Other specifications
| Color | Tarmac Grey, Glacier White |
| Starter | Electric |
| Instruments | Analogue/digital |
| Electrical | Flywheel mounted 420W alternator, including rare earth magnets. |
Conclusion
The new 2021 Aprilia Tuono V4 Sports Motorcycle is one of the best and extremely popular sports motorcycles that features a powerful 1077cc engine. Its engine is known for instant throttle response and more excellent power delivery. The chassis features attractive graphics while the carefully designed seat ensures an aggressive riding position.
