What invented the hyper-naked
Tuono V4 2011
The 2011 Tuono V4 was THE bike that defined the hyper-naked category. Aprilia took the RSV4 superbike, stripped the fairings, raised the bars, kept the engine. 175bhp, naked. Other manufacturers had done naked superbikes before (BMW K1200R 2005) but the Tuono V4 made it a category — every hyper-naked since (Super Duke, Streetfighter V4, MT-10) follows the same recipe.
Engine architecture
V-twin → V4
2002-2010: V-twin (RSV1000 derived). 2011-current: V4 (RSV4 derived). The V4 is what makes a Tuono a Tuono now — fundamental change of character from the original V-twin model. Every modern Tuono shares its motor with an RSV4 superbike.
Power gain
+36bhp
139bhp Tuono 1000 R → 175bhp Tuono V4. Going from V-twin to V4 added 36bhp without much weight gain. The V4 also has a much wider powerband and better cornering character thanks to the narrow architecture.
Real cost change
+£7k
Tuono 1000 R was £8,200 in 2006 (£13,800 today). The 2026 Tuono V4 Factory is £20,800 — about 51% more in real terms. The bike has moved from naked superbike to flagship premium hyper-naked with semi-active Öhlins suspension.
Aprilia electronics package
Class-leading
Aprilia have arguably the best electronics package in motorcycling. APRC suite includes 8-level traction control, 4-level wheelie control, launch control, slide control, engine brake control, quickshift, cornering ABS — all IMU-derived. They were first with 6-axis IMU on a production motorcycle (2014).
Rider aids count
1 → 12
2006 Tuono 1000R: ABS option. 2026 Tuono V4 Factory: cornering ABS, ATC traction (8 levels), AWC wheelie (4 levels), ALC launch, AEB engine brake, ASC slide, AEM cruise, ride modes (6 inc 3 Track), Öhlins Smart-EC 2.0, quickshifter+, smartphone, pit limiter. Pretty much a complete MotoGP electronics suite for the road.
Cheapest way in
£3.5k
A clean Tuono 1000 R from 2006-2010. RSV Mille engine, trellis frame, naked superbike vibes. The V-twin Tuono is fundamentally different to the modern V4 but has its own character — and is becoming sought-after as the V4 prices climb.
