2012 V4 black and a yellow at local dealer.

[nitro450exp]

He guy's picked up my T from dealer after tank replacement.
They have a black and a yellow V4 2012 Tuono on the floor.
I am not affilliated with them, but remember folks asking when they would hit US shores.

TT Motorsports in MI.

Nitro.

Mods: Move to V4 thread if you want to, sorry brain fart.

[bbqb4racin]

Saw one the other night at the local Quaker Steak and Lube bike night, Clearwater FL. Pretty fckin sweet!!!

[spencer]

Local shop has a demo ready...(with Akra slip on too!) was raining yesterday so couldnt ride it. Very nice bike!

[Biker_911]

Just got the first one in at my dealership. The bike seems a lot smaller than the old T but more refined. I've already got a Steve McQueen edition Triumph on order so, I can't do anything right now. The new T will follow me home next year though.

[Racer X]

local shop had 10+ T4's, various colors.....
short work day today, beautiful weather, light holiday traffic...........hmmmmm

[rosco103]

I spoke with my dealer today about the new T. They had a brand new one on the floor. The owner/GM said they are completely different and that the V-2 bike is more fun to ride. He said that knowing I could buy the new one down the road If I wanted. That's a good guy/Dealer.
I also sat on the new 848 SF and It's a lot more comfortable than the 1098 version. Pegs were right where they should be. Felt slick.
I'm not trading my Tuono at this point for anything.

[topsyt]

I thought I read on this sight that our V-2 version is 450 lbs wet, and I read in a magazine that the V-4 is 480 wet. Is that about right?

[robby-hk]

I have the RSV4 which I made into a track bike last year, and just recently bought a Gen 2 Tuono for the street. The new Tuonos are very similar to the RSV4 so this sort of comparison may be of interest ?

The bikes are very well suited to these environments - the v4 is awesome on track and you can't beat a big twin for the street. For sure I would have lost my license riding the v4 on the street - that engine just wants to GOOOOOOOO. Cannot be ridden slowly.

V2 Tuono sounds crap compared to the V4 - nothing beats that exhaust note. The Tuono also feels HUGE and also much heavier than the V4 - just feeling, mind you.

[cruppelt]

I thought I read on this sight that our V-2 version is 450 lbs wet, and I read in a magazine that the V-4 is 480 wet. Is that about right?

This is directly from the Tuono V4 page on www.apriliausa.com:
....the V4 model "features two more cylinders and 41 horsepower more than before, while weighing over 22 pounds less."

On the weight here is what the owner manuals state.

V4:
curb weight (dry) = 425lbs
ready weight (WET) = 449lbs

GenII:
ready weight (WET) = 461lbs

GenII Factory:
ready weight (WET) = 452lbs (forged wheels, alu hub and carbon body components)

Hope this helps.
BTW, love your avatar; I see a guy with this kind of handlebar frequently on my way to work, the way he's hanging off these monkey bars, he looks like he's strapped into a medieval torture device rather than having a fun ride.... LOL, just can't fathom how this could be comfortable in any way. In case it's you in the picture though, ah.. nice bike!

[topsyt]

Thanks for the info, I thought I had read that the V4 was a little lighter, and was surprised the magazine said the V4 was heavier, but didn't really trust the mag.

No, that picture is not me ...

[cruppelt]

It is definitely lighter, just don't know where Aprilia comes up with the 22lbs for their statement. Dry weight? Doubt that as well. Only 3 lbs difference to the old factory, and 12lbs to the standard.

And I am VERY glad it's not you hanging of the handles...

[Tifosi Tuono]

Rider's Hill in Dahlonega, GA is supposed to get a demo soon. No better place to take a test ride!

[SecondGen7]

Rider's Hill in Dahlonega, GA is supposed to get a demo soon. No better place to take a test ride!

That's what I've been waiting for ....