Tuono V4 anti wheelie opperation, and other electronics...

[Rayzor61]

I'm waiting for the Tuonos to appear stateside so I can buy one. In the mean time, all I can do is ask questions but the dealerships dont even know because they havnt riden one yet. I've read a lot of stuff on-line but nobody elaborates on the anti wheelie, launch control, or traction control features.

Currently, I own a 2011 Ducati Multistrada with similar electronics. It dosnt have anti wheelie control but the traction control regulates the wheelie factor as it is set to engage when there is any difference in wheel speed, (front vs. back). Its a total deal breaker when you want to fool around unless you lower the TC setting or turn it off completely. Its a hassel to say the least. I want traction control when cornering but I also want to point to the sky when ever I choose. On the Tuono, can you turn off the wheelie contol on the fly, and will the computer remember your last setting or will it revert back to the on position after each on/off cycle of the ignition switch?

Also, I read that the TV4 wheelie control dosnt violently cut off fueling but gradually eases off so the front end comes down lightly. Is this correct? Does the traction control intervene like the Ducati even if the wheelie control is OFF? The ducati chops the fueling so fast that I am forced to lower the Traction control to the least avasive setting so I can wheelie "at will", therefore, eliminating the efficiency of the traction control.

One more thing; launch control. Can you rev it wildly and just dump the clutch without flipping the bike or does it work differently?

What about the Hydrolic clutch fluid resivour? Where is it? My 07 Tuono had one....did they eliminate the hydrolic clutch?

If anyone can elaborate on these controls........

[Roadcraft]

T.C....I had it cutting in on the track, it cuts the ignition in a pulsing motion
Wheelie control...I haven't had the balls to try it yet so can't comment
Clutch reservoir....It's a cable clutch now.
Launch control....see previous post re: no balls...as far as I know, with it on you can open the throttle full at standstill and it won't rev beyond 10k, the TC and wheelie control are on max.

[Micke65]

Also, I read that the TV4 wheelie control dosnt violently cut off fueling but gradually eases off so the front end comes down lightly. Is this correct? Does the traction control intervene like the Ducati even if the wheelie control is OFF? The ducati chops the fueling so fast that I am forced to lower the Traction control to the least avasive setting so I can wheelie "at will", therefore, eliminating the efficiency of the traction control

Hi .
Yes , its correct .. gradually eases off in a pulsing motion .

Does the traction control intervene like the Ducati even if the wheelie control is OFF?

Noope

If i have wheelie control off and tc at say 5 i can wheelie as i like without any problems .

I know what you mean my pal did have an Ducati streetfighter he had to set tc off when he played around with his bike ..

[Billybushfire]

Hi .
Yes , its correct .. gradually eases off in a pulsing motion .

Noope

If i have wheelie control off and tc at say 5 i can wheelie as i like without any problems .

I know what you mean my pal did have an Ducati streetfighter he had to set tc off when he played around with his bike ..

Hi, I'm pleased to hear this, I am interested in the TV4, but don't (yet?) have one. I have the Ducati Streetfighter S and really like it, with no plans to sell it. I am able to wheelie the SF as much as I like with the TC set at 4 or less, any higher and the TC puts the wheel down. I would like to know if anyone has ridden both bikes, how do they compare performance wise? I have a gap in my garage, would the TV4 be the one to fill it?
Thanks in advance for any feedback or flaming(!!!!!!) and sorry for the thread hijack.
Billybushfire.

[Micke65]

I would like to know if anyone has ridden both bikes, how do they compare performance wise?

Have tested my pals Streetfigter S 3-4 times , he`s was maped with termis and bigger intakes .

From what i remember ..

Engine : Ducce is fast but tuono is a bit faster not so mutch but have an more pleasant engine . Sound .. i never belived i would think anything could sound better than an V-twin .. But i have changed my mind now

ducce got more bottom power , tuono more toppend power .

Tuonos Clutch is miles better .
Gearbox also better .

But where Tuono really Shines is in chassie !!

Stock Sf is hard to change directions with compaired ..

Sf i must admitt looks more like an Streetfighter
Sf got little better brakes .
Sf Wheelies better .

Then we have all eletronics ..Tuonos Tc is very good .

Well i have to stop my self now .. i can go on forever hehe

[AndyS]

I rode the SF when buying the Tuono.
In my opinion there was no comparison. The Tuono felt more 'lively' - better chassis as Mick suggested, the seating/bar position is far more neutral, and the bike just felt easier to ride at higher limits.

But then again i've never lived with a SF so your perception may be a lot different than mine.

[Billybushfire]

Micke and Andy, many thanks for your input. I'm going to have to find a good local dealer and get a test ride booked. We have snow again at the moment, so I will wait until the roads are drier and the weather is warmer, but I do think that the TV4 sounds like it could live alongside the SF in my garage.
Many thanks again.

[Rayzor61]

Thread Jacked......lol...

I ordered my Gray yesterday after one last look at the Brutale 1090RR (its beautiful but the Aprilia won out on power and features; not to mention dealer support vs. the MV).

My dealer said no Blacks were coming to the states. I wanted gray anyway. I think it will look nice with Black Snakeskin grippsters on the tank sides and Triumph bar end mirrors.....

Is there a one-stop accessory supplier out there?