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How can a motorcycle that projects such raw aggression also look so elegant? This Aprilia Tuono V4 R APRC embodies that duality: it’s a mean streetfighter capable of playing dirty to win, yet it simultaneously displays the dignified poise and grace of a ballet dancer. Feeling seduced? Blame it on those Italian designers. This machine, as sexy as it is sinister, is PASSION any way you cut it. It’s already turning heads on our showroom floor, and it will turn even more heads whenever and wherever you ride it — on the street, at the track, carving up the backroads, and yes, even just parked in front of your favorite café. WARNING: be prepared to answer a lot of questions from envious onlookers. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves — because YOU may have a few questions of your own right now. Get answers by visiting Bob’s or calling 1-888-269-2627 to speak with one of our BMW Certified Sales Advisors — Jim, Todd, or Kyle. Do it TODAY!
Compared to its thoroughbred sport-bike cousin, the RSV4, the Tuono has more midrange, a heavier flywheel, lower ratios for gears 1-3 and a lower center of gravity. It comes with Aprilia Performance Ride Control (APRC), which includes 8-level traction control, 3-level wheelie control, 3-level launch control, three power modes (Track/Sport/Road) and a quick shifter. Traction Control can be adjusted on the fly with buttons on the left handgrip. Rider Magazine said in its review: “The Tuono has everything you need to go from zero to hero.”
Specs at-a-glance:
Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse 65-degree V-4, DOHC, 4 valves per cyl.
Bore x Stroke: 78.0 x 52.3mm
Displacement: 999.6cc (delivering 145-150 horsepower at the rear wheel, according to most reports)
Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated wet slipper clutch
Final Drive: Chain
Wheelbase: 56.9 in.
Rake/Trail: 25 degrees/4.2 in.
Seat Height: 32.9 in.
Wet Weight: only 466 lbs!
Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gals.
This bike has had only ONE Owner. We are pleased to report that he cared for it very well, and by all indications, rode it responsibly, too. Nevertheless, our Service Team was eager to get their hands on it to fully assess its mechanical condition for themselves. Not surprisingly, it turned out to be tough to pry the bike away from them. But they did give the motorcycle a full safety and performance checkup while it was in their possession. Included in that was changing the engine oil and filter, installing New Rear Brake Pads, and mounting NEW TIRES, front & rear (Michelin Pilot Power 2CT). All work was verified in real world conditions with an extended Test Ride (for a while we weren’t sure our lucky test rider would ever come back!), and finally with the rigorous Maryland Safety Inspection. This superb machine is ready to flatten your eyeballs.
The bodacious hue of this bike’s paint job is one more reason it’s a head turner. The official name of the color is Sunlit Yellow, and our in-house pro detailer did his utmost to bring out every bit of the solar energy it radiates. Its gleam certainly defies the bike’s ten years and ten thousand miles of experience. At first glance, one might be fooled into thinking it’s brand new, but we’d be remiss if our full cosmetic report didn’t include the fact that the bike apparently had a tip-over which left subtle evidence behind that couldn’t be completely erased. It’s not too obvious in these photos and even when seeing the bike in person, you’d need to look closely: a right-side tip-over resulted in scratches on the bar end, edge of the mirror housing, on the yellow fairing panel around the rear connecting fastener, the engine case, the heat shield, and on the muffler where there’s a small paint chip. There is also a bit of aging noticeable on the original seat. All these cosmetic flaws are quite minor — nearly invisible when taken in the overall impression of an otherwise like-new looking motorcycle with such seductive appeal.
This Aprilia Tuono V4 R APRC comes with an extra seat, two keys, the original owner’s books, and the factory tool kit. If you have always wanted to own an exotic high-performance masterpiece, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Please call or visit Bob’s NOW to claim it as your own.