Tuono Factory

[Esceptico]

Finally clocked 1000 km last weekend so could book the Tuono in for its first service (done yesterday). Still can’t use full power as limited to 8500 revs until 2500 km but that equates to about 190 kmh so enough to be getting on with. I’m not being that precious about it and might have exceeded the 8500 a little bit. I suspect that the limit is pretty cautious and that it is more important not to strain the engine. That’s my excuse!

Had a really good ride this morning. Followed the SH16 up to Wellsford. For a good junk of the way there was accidentally riding with someone on a Scrambler 1200 ie we were just going in the same direction at the same pace.

The more I ride the Tuono the more I love it. It gets glowing reviews and they are fully justified. Of course I am using it just for fun and have access to some wonderful roads (although road surface not always the best - thankfully the semi-active suspension seems to filter out most of the bumps and lumps). Only minor gripes are the fuel tank - too small and a PITA to refuel - and low speed fuelling is a bit lumpy. Everything else is brilliant. Similar to my old S1000R but the mirrors work and the engine has lots more character and lowdown grunt.

I ended up stopping at the same viewing point as the guy on the Scrambler and we got chatting. He said the Tuono sounded great (even with standard pipes).

I have been toying with the idea of getting another RS250. There are none here in NZ for sale so would have to import (which could cost me about £2.5k on top of the cost of the bike). Painful but you only live once. However as I was riding today I wondered whether it was worthwhile given how great the Tuono is proving to be. There are some roads where the RS might be better but I suspect most of the time the Tuono would be more fun and just so much easier eg a few overtakes today that were comfortable on the Tuono would have been a bit less so on the RS (having been knocked off whilst overtaking in the past I like to leave a large margin for error).

[Esceptico]

[Walter Sobchak]

Enjoy the new bike!, how do you like it compared to the Panigale?.
Also NZ looks amazing!.

[Steve Bass]

Only 2 reasons to get a 2T race replica

1. They hark back to your riding childhood and nostalgia is drawing you back
2. Investment.

Otherwise, I might venture to say you have one of the perfect bike choices for your riding environment.

Super naked or Super Adventure.

Stick with the Tuono, learn it, love it and get miles under your belt. Thrashing a smoker is fun but not made of exploring and sight seeing.

If I could, the 2019/2020 Tuono would be in my garage.

[Esceptico]

Walter Sobchak said:

Enjoy the new bike!, how do you like it compared to the Panigale?.
Also NZ looks amazing!.

As a road bike the Tuono is better without a doubt. I know it only has 175 bhp to 200 odd for the Panigale but I can’t tell the difference as torque matters more I think for acceleration (on the road where you are not at the redline much).

Sounds at least as good. More comfortable. Wider bars make tighter bends and round town easier.

I know some say that lack of wind protection means you don’t speed as much but not noticed that myself. Apart from very short bursts I don’t normally go above 160 kmh and that would only ever be on backroads (try to stick near the limit on motorways as more likely to get caught). It seems very comfortable (too comfortable!) at those speeds.

Has all the bells and whistles of the Panigale S but with discount over £10k cheaper.

Looks wise the Panigale is better but the Tuono is growing on me. Only really downside is the hideous exhaust. It’s huge.

I really need to learn to wheelie though. Just after I took the pictures above someone also on a Tuono rode past - saw us there and hoisted a great wheelie. It was definitely appreciated by the Kiwis (and me!)

So far riding here has been much better than the U.K. - great roads, fewer cars and generally more relaxed - on tight country roads a few people have pulled in or slowed down to allow me to get Pat more easily. In Switzerland they would only have slowed down to take my number plate so they could report me to the police.

Have you still got your Panigale and are you enjoying it? Have you tried the Tuono? I think there are some 2019 bikes left at good prices and I suspect even better deals might be available.

[Walter Sobchak]

Esceptico said:

As a road bike the Tuono is better without a doubt. I know it only has 175 bhp to 200 odd for the Panigale but I can’t tell the difference as torque matters more I think for acceleration (on the road where you are not at the redline much).

Sounds at least as good. More comfortable. Wider bars make tighter bends and round town easier.

I know some say that lack of wind protection means you don’t speed as much but not noticed that myself. Apart from very short bursts I don’t normally go above 160 kmh and that would only ever be on backroads (try to stick near the limit on motorways as more likely to get caught). It seems very comfortable (too comfortable!) at those speeds.

Has all the bells and whistles of the Panigale S but with discount over £10k cheaper.

Looks wise the Panigale is better but the Tuono is growing on me. Only really downside is the hideous exhaust. It’s huge.

I really need to learn to wheelie though. Just after I took the pictures above someone also on a Tuono rode past - saw us there and hoisted a great wheelie. It was definitely appreciated by the Kiwis (and me!)

So far riding here has been much better than the U.K. - great roads, fewer cars and generally more relaxed - on tight country roads a few people have pulled in or slowed down to allow me to get Pat more easily. In Switzerland they would only have slowed down to take my number plate so they could report me to the police.

Have you still got your Panigale and are you enjoying it? Have you tried the Tuono? I think there are some 2019 bikes left at good prices and I suspect even better deals might be available.

Sounds like riding out there is more enjoyable than it can be here, bet there’s some great roads too!.
I used to have an RSV4 so can very much appreciate the Tuono too, seems like a more comfortable,marginally more sensible version of the RSV4 but more practical for road use by far (except the terrible fuel economy which I’d assume is unchanged).

I still have my Panigale and am enjoying it, I had a test ride on the new S1000RR and liked it loads, it was so easy to just get on and feel at home on straight away, the Ducati took me a bit longer to gel with when I got it and I’d say it’s not as instantly confidence inspiring as the BMW but once you’re used to it,it’s great.
I’m probably going to keep it another couple of years, probably move it on when it’s 4. Would I consider a Tuono then?, yes definately but I will wait and see what’s around at the time.
I’m still hoping Honda actually act on the old as the hills rumour of making a 1000cc V4 superbike that’s semi affordable, although the new Fireblade is meant to be great and it sounds like they’ve put a lot of effort into it so no doubt wishful thinking.

[Esceptico]

Fuel economy is awful. I visit a garage twice each time I go for a ride but overall not much of a hardship.

I rode the S1000RR shortly before leaving the UK. It was very impressive.

[Ducati996R]

Looking at the possibility of buying either Tuono Factory or 1000R ...normally ride Ducati 1098R/999R/996R/749R but have sold them all bar the 996R but haven't ridden for a couple of years ...

Need the more upright riding as I'm no spring chicken now plus the clutches changes appeals due to wear and tear on the wrists esp left hand must be heavy Ducati clutches ...rode a 1000RR at Donington a few years back and was very impressed with the gearbox ...anyone have comparison's on these two

[Esceptico]

I owned an S1000R back in 2015 so perhaps not a completely fair comparison as they have updated it since then. I really enjoyed it. Hard not to really as similar to the S1000RR but more comfortable and better low down power. I’ve not had the Tuono that long but I prefer it. Engine has more character. Pulls better and sounds better. Handling is great. Looks better (subjective of course). BMW has heated grips, better fuel economy and fuelling better around town. BMW is cheaper but there are some good deals on the Tuono. Having said that the exhaust is fking hideous and the Akrapovic pipe is £1500. Ouch. Try both if you can. I doubt you will be disappointed with either.

[Ho Lee Kau]

only 175hp
and sticking to 160kmh in order to not speed too much

you guys are funny :-)

there are far more experienced owners / riders here but if I may say something imho then it is that despite the great appeal of Tuono (I did try it) in terms of torque and sound:
1. BMW S1000R sounds different but just as good, very intense, reminds me of Lambos going at slow speed and making that noise like they are ready to burst :-)
2. BMW are easier to ride really slow, they are so smooth, no lumpiness, no fueling problems

The new S1000RR is also so very comfortable and light and no heat problems

Edited by Ho Lee Kau on Monday 25th May 12:38

[pmr01]

Ho Lee Kau said:

only 175hp
and sticking to 160kmh in order to not speed too much

you guys are funny :-)

there are far more experienced owners / riders here but if I may say something imho then it is that despite the great appeal of Tuono (I did try it) in terms of torque and sound:
1. BMW S1000R sounds different but just as good, very intense, reminds me of Lambos going at slow speed and making that noise like they are ready to burst :-)
2. BMW are easier to ride really slow, they are so smooth, no lumpiness, no fueling problems

The new S1000RR is also so very comfortable and light and no heat problems

Edited by Ho Lee Kau on Monday 25th May 12:38

Having had an overlap of the s1000r and the '19 tuono factory for two months, would agree with a lot of this. The tuono, like the poster after this one says, is a bit of a dog below 4000 revs. For one reason or another, i haven't been able to use the tuono of late and have now sold the bm - i dont think there is that much between them...BM is a shedload easier to use than the other, i am hoping the tuono rewards more when the going gets tough.