Tuono 1000R 2006
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Awesome bikes I had one for a couple of years
It had a quick shifter which was so much fun
The only trouble I had in my ownership was the regulator plug melted which is a
Common issue
The repair is to remove the connector and solder the wires before this happens
It’s due to dirty and cheap connector that over heats
It had a quick shifter which was so much fun
The only trouble I had in my ownership was the regulator plug melted which is a
Common issue
The repair is to remove the connector and solder the wires before this happens
It’s due to dirty and cheap connector that over heats
KEITHOA said:
Awesome bikes I had one for a couple of years
It had a quick shifter which was so much fun
The only trouble I had in my ownership was the regulator plug melted which is a
Common issue
The repair is to remove the connector and solder the wires before this happens
It’s due to dirty and cheap connector that over heats
Thanks for the reply mate, really appreciated 😎It had a quick shifter which was so much fun
The only trouble I had in my ownership was the regulator plug melted which is a
Common issue
The repair is to remove the connector and solder the wires before this happens
It’s due to dirty and cheap connector that over heats
Are Parts etc easy to come by with this Model? Servicing costs etc? Handy with a few spanners myself so basic maintenance/Service would be happily done by myself.
Factory models are prone to cracking ohlins fork bottoms.
Rear linkage seizing/cracking and throwing people off isn't as uncommon as it should be.
Tanks are plastic and swell.
Suffer with electrical issues being Italian.
Gearchanges are quite clunky and neutral very hard to find which is a known issue.
Rear brakes are crap.
Otherwise okay, never gelled with mine and sold it quick! Replaced with an mt10 which is 10x the bike and can be had for a couple of grand more than a tidy factory model now!
Rear linkage seizing/cracking and throwing people off isn't as uncommon as it should be.
Tanks are plastic and swell.
Suffer with electrical issues being Italian.
Gearchanges are quite clunky and neutral very hard to find which is a known issue.
Rear brakes are crap.
Otherwise okay, never gelled with mine and sold it quick! Replaced with an mt10 which is 10x the bike and can be had for a couple of grand more than a tidy factory model now!
I've got a factory Tuono of that vintage. Had it since new and the previous gen before that. Many bikes have come and gone in the meantime but I just can't get myself to sell the Tuono. Take it out rarely these days but when I do i always fall in love with it again. There's something about that V twin.
Rotax engine is rock solid. There's loads of them out there with many many miles.
Rear brake doesn't work. "They all do that sir"
Electrics are Italian.
Pipe (coolant etc) fixings from factory aren't great. Easily replaced.
Changing sprocket ratio's makes a massive difference. It's geared for 170mph ish from the factory which is mad for a naked. 1 down on the front and two up on the rear makes it a wheelie monster.
Whilst I love it, there are better touring bikes out there though, especially two up. The frame and suspension are stiff and to get the best out of the bike you need to be in the mood and committed. It's an old school sports bike with wide bars. Not saying it can't be done though as I've been all over Europe on mine, just hard work on motorways.
Rotax engine is rock solid. There's loads of them out there with many many miles.
Rear brake doesn't work. "They all do that sir"
Electrics are Italian.
Pipe (coolant etc) fixings from factory aren't great. Easily replaced.
Changing sprocket ratio's makes a massive difference. It's geared for 170mph ish from the factory which is mad for a naked. 1 down on the front and two up on the rear makes it a wheelie monster.
Whilst I love it, there are better touring bikes out there though, especially two up. The frame and suspension are stiff and to get the best out of the bike you need to be in the mood and committed. It's an old school sports bike with wide bars. Not saying it can't be done though as I've been all over Europe on mine, just hard work on motorways.
I’ve got a 2009, it’s the vehicle I’ve owned the longest, don’t often ride it anymore but can’t bring myself to sell it.
They have a lot more grunt/pace than the power figures would suggest. They are hard and quite uncomfortable as it is literally just an RSV with higher bars and no fairing, rearsets are full sportsbike positioning.
The only issue I’ve had with mine is the speed sensor went which meant I got stranded as the bike wouldn’t start/do anything. Easy enough to get hold of a new one though.
Taken mine on track and it was pretty good, after all it has sportsbike handling/geometry just with a bit less weight on the front tyre meaning it feels like it pushes on slightly in fast corners.
They have a lot more grunt/pace than the power figures would suggest. They are hard and quite uncomfortable as it is literally just an RSV with higher bars and no fairing, rearsets are full sportsbike positioning.
The only issue I’ve had with mine is the speed sensor went which meant I got stranded as the bike wouldn’t start/do anything. Easy enough to get hold of a new one though.
Taken mine on track and it was pretty good, after all it has sportsbike handling/geometry just with a bit less weight on the front tyre meaning it feels like it pushes on slightly in fast corners.
Thanks for the replies Guys, very much appreciated.
Its from a private seller, Local to me so fingers crossed hes happy for me to have a decent test ride on it (relevant Insurance)
Always admired them tbh, i like the wide bars etc. My last bike was a Fireblade that i “Streetfightered” correctly and got on with that particular bike alot better than i did when it was an all out sportsbike.
Its from a private seller, Local to me so fingers crossed hes happy for me to have a decent test ride on it (relevant Insurance)
Always admired them tbh, i like the wide bars etc. My last bike was a Fireblade that i “Streetfightered” correctly and got on with that particular bike alot better than i did when it was an all out sportsbike.
I have a Gen1 and it's awesome. No problems.
The Ohlins will only crack if over torqued. It doesn't help that owners manual gives the stock bike torque setting, the Ohlins are much lower but you need to delve deep to know this. The fork pinch bolts should be 12nm so if you get an Ohlins shod one and anyone does work on this like tyre change etc, make sure you let them know this because over torquing will write off the fork!
Regulator/Rectifier and the electrical connectors can be problematic on all Rotax Aprilia's. I've not had a problem with mine, on my Caponord which uses the same engine and is my long distance bike, I just swapped the regulator for a Honda CBR600 MOSFET one, replacing the old shunt type reg and replaced the dreaded crappy brown connectors with waterproof Metripack 630's. If the Tuono is like the Caponord, there might be two of the brown connectors, one down by the V of the engine and one at the rectifier. I bought the connectors for the Tuono but never fitted as mine is a short range bike and I've not felt the need to yet but I would if doing any serious mileage.
The rear brake, I hear this all the time, mine works incredibly well so I suspect most are to do with bleeding issues. I think the caliper needs unbolting and raising up to bleed it.
Fantastic bikes, very reliable engines, parts aren't too bad at all although on my 2002 bike some are becoming obsolete. Regular service items are no problems at all with an abundant supply of aftermarket should you wish.
I'm sure you'll love it!
The Ohlins will only crack if over torqued. It doesn't help that owners manual gives the stock bike torque setting, the Ohlins are much lower but you need to delve deep to know this. The fork pinch bolts should be 12nm so if you get an Ohlins shod one and anyone does work on this like tyre change etc, make sure you let them know this because over torquing will write off the fork!
Regulator/Rectifier and the electrical connectors can be problematic on all Rotax Aprilia's. I've not had a problem with mine, on my Caponord which uses the same engine and is my long distance bike, I just swapped the regulator for a Honda CBR600 MOSFET one, replacing the old shunt type reg and replaced the dreaded crappy brown connectors with waterproof Metripack 630's. If the Tuono is like the Caponord, there might be two of the brown connectors, one down by the V of the engine and one at the rectifier. I bought the connectors for the Tuono but never fitted as mine is a short range bike and I've not felt the need to yet but I would if doing any serious mileage.
The rear brake, I hear this all the time, mine works incredibly well so I suspect most are to do with bleeding issues. I think the caliper needs unbolting and raising up to bleed it.
Fantastic bikes, very reliable engines, parts aren't too bad at all although on my 2002 bike some are becoming obsolete. Regular service items are no problems at all with an abundant supply of aftermarket should you wish.
I'm sure you'll love it!
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