2011 Aprilia Tuono V4R: the most sophisticated naked ever

Combining the SBK-spec electronics package of the 2011 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE with the suspension and other components from the cheaper Aprilia RSV4 R, this 2011 Aprilia Tuono V4R has two things neither of its fully-faired siblings do: its wheels are 2kg lighter than those on the RSV4 R and it now develops its maximum torque of 81lb/ft 1,000rpm lower, now at 9,000rpm. Of course it also ditches the fairing, gains a larger pillion seat and a set of flat handlebars. Can you say “wheelie?”

Update: Aprilia says the Tuono will arrive in US dealers “at the end of 2011.”

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