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Aprilia Tuono Fighter R (2006 - 2010)

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Aprilia Tuono Fighter R (2006 - 2010)

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With 70 millon euros in the kitty from new owner Piaggio, Aprilia has some big plans for the future, starting with the new Tuono 1000R. This update to the hugely successful Tuono is just the first of 12 new models that the small manufacturer from Noale, just outside Venice, has ...  Continue reading

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Bamboo Rash
This is the second 'Thunder' I have had, the first was a gen 1. They're similar but the gen 2 is more aggressive in its delivery of power and has far better brakes. It gives off the image the rider must be a bi Continue reading...

R Higa
This was and still is my dream bike. I have owned it for over 3 years (13,600 miles) and still enjoy riding it. I never thought that as an average rider I would ever utilize the Ohlins suspension, but it is ver Continue reading...

PETER HODGSON
I have owned my first Tuono nearly five years and would not have been parted with it although I have now bought the second generation I still have the first. For shear power and handling for a street naked ther Continue reading...

EdsETV
Best value for money streetfighter bar none. Engine and chassis match is sublime. If tiny sportsbikes give you cramp and neck ache then try one of these and you will never go back. Continue reading...

stuart636
Having had loads of in-line fours & 1 tripple (Sprint ST) this is the most fun to ride. I can't see me going back to a jap 4 again. Last bike was the 636, which was fun, but you had to ring its neck to get the Continue reading...
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Updated for more fun with a stronger engine and cleaner look.
 
Still a bit too aggressive on the throttle for an enjoyable ride when not committed.
  • Price: £7995.00
  • Year: 2006 - 2010
  • Top speed: 161mph
  • Price new: £7999
  • Engine capacity: 999cc
  • Power: 131bhp
  • Torque: 75lb ft
  • Weight: 185kg
  • 0-60: 2.7 seconds
  • Full spec

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