Went out on a test ride of the new tuono v4r. I loved it, but the missus absolutely hated it. She couldn't stay on the seat! Sliding back and forward and generally feeling unsafe. I dropped her off at the side of the road, so i could give it a good roasting :lol It handles and brakes brilliantly and looks awesome, but if the missus can't hang on then its a no goer :\ Might take the speed triple out for a test drive next weekend and see if she prefers it.
nicko
well done for getting the test ride, but IMO super nakeds aint ever gonna be any sort of compromise for pillion taking ! My S3 has atiny excuse for a pillion seat ...and nothing behind it ...aint ever taken a pillion either...would not be able to keep the front wheel on the ground I reckon!
Do test the new S3 , cos ( absolute power apart) I would be interested to hear if you think its handling and steering are much different to the tuono.
Bought a 12 plate tuono v4r aprc. I was selling my gsxr1000 k6 and a guy contacted me about it. He asked why i was selling it and i told him i wanted a tuono v4r. Unbelievably he said he had bought one brand new 4 weeks ago and wanted to sell it cause he didn't like the wind blast due to the fact it has a tiny cockpit fairing. We reached an agreement, so i phoned my bank manager to ask if i could pick up a sizeable chunk of cash the next day, he said that wouldn't be a problem. We got chatting and i said i had a fazer for sale (standard one i used for work) He was interested so sent pics and he bought it! Here is a pic of my new pride and joy. Still love my fazer!
The Tuono V4 is one of the few new bikes that appeal to me. I could see flatter, narrower bars being required and the taller Aprilia accessories screen being required, though ...
Compared to the fazer the fuelling isn't as good, the seat is also a plank, but apart from that it puts serious fun factor into riding. Still trying to work out the settings for traction control/anti wheelie/launch control etc... Think i will need a diploma before i can work it all out :eek I have however managed to change power modes! The tuono v4 is the first bike i have seen since i bought my fazer new in 2005 that appealed the minute i saw it. Typically its been raining since i got it so i haven't had a chance to get out on a good run yet.
It's slightly snatchy at low revs and it feels like it is hunting slightly on a steady throttle. I might get the race ecu $400 :eek , which helps the fuelling and improves mpg. The reading on my clocks says i'm averaging 26.2 mpg :'( I've already ordered a roadlok http://www.roadlok.co.uk/ Brilliant disc lock which attaches directly onto bike and you carry the pin in your pocket, as there is no room under the seat for a suitcase padlock never mind anything else!
Here is a pic of my new pride and joy. Still love my fazer!
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