My first proper big bike. Had a 600 naked before this step up. My god, what a step I!!! The power and toque, especially mid range is awesome, especially with the factory Akros booming away. That big V twin sounds amazing, so much more character than inline 4s. Beautiful to look at. It is a big bike, and shorter riders may struggle. Mine had a few electrical niggles, typical Italian, but overall, loved my Tuono.

The Aprilia Tuono 1000 is my first V twin,will be very,very surprised if i ever go back to a boring japanese inline again.Haven`t done any more than 300 miles in one day on it yet but could definately be used as a very exciting tourer!
i just love it,brings out the loonie in you every time so tis a good job the mirrors are fairly decent so you can see who might be behind you which more often than not is nothing cos it goes like stink!!!
It does have the odd niggling fault here and there but has been totally reliable for me in 6000 mls and have had a big stupid grin on my face the whole way!!!!
A Fantastic bike!!!!

Am 59 yrs old and have had several bikes beginning in 1961, but the Aprilia Tuono 1000 R for me has it all: superb handling, brakes ie. front, tons of power in any gear, looks. Yes after reading and looking at bike for a few months I test rode the bike along with a superduke and multistrada and am very satisfied with my choice. Other bikes owned: k1200 rs 2-goldwings triumps hondas suzuki yamaha.