2021 APRILIA TUONO V4 1100 FACTORY REVIEW | The Best Bike I Have Ever Ridden?! 

That thing looks so much better than the old model. Congratulations for getting this first AGAIN. It is so much better than the sanitised brochure readers stuff mate. Real opinions from a real rider, delivered in a no nonsense way! They should all take your approach David. Bravo 👏🏻

Fuel gauge is reason enough to upgrade from my 2019 Tuono Factory! Fantastic video!

This is one of the best bike review I have seen on RU-vid. Very fun and very precise analysis of the bike's qualities & negatives. Memorable. You rock 👍💗

Having owned 3 RSV4’s and a Tuono in the past I didn’t think I would be interested again but this thing looks incredible, I think a test ride is on the cards.

Mate you made me do it! I've just ordered one. Cannot wait to ride this beauty man!! Kid inside me couldn't be more happy.

thank you Dave i have now picked up my new toy 2021 APRILIA TUONO V4 1100 FACTORY what a machine you dead right love it....

You're right, the "walking back to the bike in a petrol station" test is a proper test that every bike needs to pass before purchase. Another great vid!

Bought this as a second bike to my ZZR1400. The ZZR hasnt been used since I got the Tuono, love it! Anyone want to buy a 2012 ZZR lol.

Hi and thanks for the review 😊 When I first saw it I was jealous. My 2021 was not delivered yet and I could only watch your video repeatedly. Now when I'll got nearly 1000 km on it (I'm swedish). I can just confirm all you're statements. Compared to my "old" 2017 which was my best bike ever. This seems like a other bike with more power! As you said; test or buy it if you can. You will not regret any of it. Regards Mazza

First again David!!! Some of these manufacturers really need to start to take notice of you with the amount of bikes you are selling for them!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥰

Amazing review David. Just what I was waiting for! This is the bike that does it all and it now looks beautiful too!!

What a review , had a 16 Tuono and sold it recently now getting ready to buy this one ✔️ Thanks again!!

Just brought my tuono factory ultra dark today from via moto Sheffield, cannot wait to pick it up in the new year

An excellent, informative review by a "normal" (as in non-race inspired) rider - many thanks David ! So glad you liked the bike - I have the 2016 Factory, so massively interesting to me to see what you thought about it - Cheers !

Great review mate, definitely going to put one of these in the garage this year, love the enthusiasm you showed throughout the vid, honest reviews are always the best….I recently bought an 890 r after watching Chris on Bike world, will be buying one of these because of your review, hope the manufacturers are giving you guys the credit for sales you deserve

Great Review...I'm 6'3" and it sounds like its more comfortable...even the non-factory looks great. And they FINALLY added the all important gas gauge.

Think your review has sealed the deal for me 👌

Great review. Thanks enjoyed that👍 Enjoying my 16 Tuono Factory, they just keep improving it 🙏

Got a2018 tuono factory and what a tool amazing bike 👌😍

Still can't decide if this is the one for me or it's the RSV4 factory. You seemed to have equal admiration for them both. Love all your reviews though, they are informative and unbiased. A cheeky giggle when you're having fun on a bike says way more than words could ever do. I'm fairly local to Sheffield so know most of the roads you ride on. I guess the only way to properly decide is to speak to Mark at Via Moto and take them both out for myself.

Fantastic review pal Looks like they've addressed every issue with the old bike

Great review, thank you for your time and efforts. One comment/question regarding comfort - i found the seat to be hard as a piece of plywood when i sat on it in the showroom - you didn't feel its too firm?

David. Thanks for this. Couple of interesting points on this. There are a few nice upgrades here vs the 20. I’ve got a 20 factory. It cost 14k with akra from Via moto. You are right, they are great and Gary is spot on. I agree the smoother fuelling and larger fuel opening would be welcome, but to be fair not a biggie. Fuel gauge, again, handy but not a huge issue at all as you just use your trip. Looks wise. Subjective. But from the pictures and videos I’ve seen, I disagree hugely on looks. LEDs are welcome, but 18 quid gets a conversion on the older version, albeit not as designed looks wise but changes the look dramatically. I think it looks generic and cheap. But, again, in the flesh is key. The 20 model looks awful in photos but stunning in the flesh. To say the 20 is ugly, I think is entirely wrong to be honest. So many folk stare at mine when it’s parked up and comment on it. The seating potion is disappointing as the more super bike stance than others was the reason I, and many, went for it. A unique aspect of the bike that stood it apart from the competition, and I love it. Certainly for a single bike ownership. So, again, I disagree with you on that but of course personal preference. And the crunch ........£18,199 for 21 vs £13,99 for the 20 currently, and no akra? So 5k difference. I’m curious now to ride this to see for myself. So what I’ll do is a back to back video comparison. You do seem to love this bike....I do need to be honest, I was really surprised at how negative you were in your MY20 review. It was the opposite to almost every other reviews on it. So I wonder if there is a personal bias in your review....of the 21 model? But, yes some nice newer touches for sure on the 21 that would be nice to have. But, I’m not buying one.....well, not yet..lol. Now, watch me do a side by side comparison and then part x mine in for the 21...😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Don't blame me if the wife see's you on a track day and gives ya a bollocking for swapping my 2020 out for one a these 🤣top vid again mate 👌

New to street bikes but not motorcycles....890 R has been my first for 6 months This APRILIA is the bike I believe would cover just about anything you could want....and that includes losing your license, lol After the duke it will be my bike of choice....have quite a few Aprilia dealerships nearby as well...

That fuel gauge is a breath of fresh air. Hope they'd bring the Tuono V4 Factory here in the Philippines.

Thanks for this great review. I just test rode one today, looks even better in the flesh; to me, one of the best looking bikes ever; as you said on the video, super smooth fuelling, chasis provides confidence, dashboard also much improved, however, I wasn't expecting to say a big BUT; that this this bike is so smooth and easy to ride, I wonder if the Euro5 compliance has driven out some of the character ? Giving the keys back didn't seem the ordeal I thought it would be and getting back on my 2019 V4 Touno, with the roar and bark of the Akra, the slightly glitchey 1st and 2nd gear and the agression and drama of the engine pull... all still on the older 2019 model, still seemed to bring an equally childlike pure joy; so I have to ask myself; is the 2021 V4 Tuono, as incredible as it is, really worth the extra full price, worth it to trade in the current God of Thunder ?

I've got the 2023 Time Attack version with the Aprilia Race Map & the Akra. Jeez the noise is absolutely incredible I've put bar risers on mines and improves comfort for me My only gripe is tank range

Gave back my 2016 Tuono Factory last autumn and of course I made up my mind whether to wait for the Euro5. But 5000€ difference was a good argument to buy the "old" modell again. It's a great machine, too. Especially with the adaptive dumping now.

New Tuono looks sick af!

Yet again another fantastic review , just purchased the last model at a superb price and wished I never watched your vid lol , Fantastic

Another cracking review! 👍🏻 I much prefer the look of this to the new RSV4, I think purely down to the more subtle looking wings. I can dream...

Thanks David! Another stunning real world review.

Ordered one off Garry this week, can’t wait for next Saturday #DarkStealth #Akrapovic

Another great, honest and down to earth review. Bike looks great and those guys down at Via Moto will definitely look after anyone interested. I bet the 'big boys' will be seething again getting beat to this 😄

Great review. This thing just looks beautiful now. Lovely paint scheme as well although Aprilia should offer at least 2 colour schemes on it. It seems like they have done what was needed to keep it at the top of the hyper naked class. One thing I will say is the Tuono makes more low and mid range torque than the Streetfighter V4 which should make it a better road bike. It will be interesting to see how this bike compares to the all new Triumph 1200 Speed Triple. That bike could be the Tuono's biggest rival looking at the spec. Take care mate and ride safe.

Been waiting for decent info on this bike and there you are with a fab first test (as usual). David you are a bad, bad man. I now have to work out how to trade in my 2019 Tuono Factory for one of these. Everything you highlighted as improvements are things you live with on the old one. Just have to order one now. Keep up the quality work. Oh and for those in the threads not wanting the electronic suspension versions. Big mistake. The Ohlins 2.0 is just fantastic over the manual version. I have had both. Believe me, if you can afford the Factory model, go for it the difference is chalk and cheese. Great bike, great vids, love the content but my wallet hates you.

Love my 2020, it's the street version of the 98 CR250 I ripped the trails of my youth... The 21 looks really cool too!

Great review, I’ve ordered mine from them. Should be here in next two weeks

Excellent review. Glad to finally see one. Just got rid of my 2013 last year. Contemplating a new one. Only problem is here in the US we aren’t slated to see them till June/July which is almost half way through my riding season. Unfortunately living in New England we have a short riding season.

I’m so torn between this and a SDR this video helps a lot I’ve subscribed well done nice job 👍

Great review and great to be the first one on the web, pretty much euro wide. I cancelled my order in favour of keeping my 2020 and my other bike(S) but does look pretty. Aprilia marketing needs a reboot though ... unless letting you tubers do their bidding is a strategy. Anyway, ace vid as usual.

This bike is absolutely fantastic value if you're taking it on the track at *least* twice every week of your ownership so that you can experience its sensational cornering abilities well above 100 mph and its top speed of circa 180-190 mph. Well worth it.

I love having captions on. Motorbike engine sound says "music".

Brilliant mate Absolutely wonderful to see this 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

Fantastic video. Bike sounds awesome one of the best sounding Need to take a demo out stay safe looking forward to more videos 🇬🇧👍

Really nice review David!!! And no mud this time!! 😆😆 I 've watch all of your aprilia's video apparently... 😁 I have the very first one tv4r, and I think it's time for a change!! I wish you could ride the RR version that I'm interesting to.... 😎 Keep rolling the wheel... 🤘💪

Sorry but I have to say it. No jerk on the throttle just the one holding it. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Fantastic review as always. 😁😁😁

The best bike I've ever ridden and not by a small margin, by miles. Chopped in my Monster 1200S the next weekend for a 2018 Tuono Factory with the map, Akra and all the good stuff. Comfortable, looks great, easy to ride and completely bonkers! What more could you want?

Reserving judgement on the looks until I see one in person. I nearly bought a 2019 Factory. Ended up waiting and bought the 2021 Streetfighter V4S. Love Aprilia bikes though.

I have been waiting for weeks for an English review. Not disappointed!Cant wait for them to land here down under! Can you elaborate on wind protection and for touring, any anchor points for soft luggage?? Thanks for the great review.

Hi, at the same point myself..ktm vs tuono vs streetfighter. Test rode all 3..still can't decide !! What made you go for the KTM ? Love your videos mate 👍

Goed review mate, i also tested it last week, and i am swapping my superduke 1290 2020 for this tuono factory

Good luck getting hold of one, my aprilia dealer doesn't know when there coming in...another lockdown in italy

Great review, thanks a lot mate! Shortens my waiting time until next week's delivery, super hyped.. :-)

Great video, I’m so looking forward to my 2021 touno 1100 rr .

Loved your review, like the bike, fun and addictive. Mmm, do I trade in my Ducati Supersport S ?!

Had a 16 and 17 TV4, and will hopefully get a 21 or 22, but at no point in time did I ever miss having a fuel gauge. I currently have two bikes that have fuel gauges, and numerous others that have had as well. Every single one of them was inaccurate because of the shape of the tank and the position of the float. 85 miles into your fuel tank and it's still showing you have a full tank, five miles later it's now showing you have half a tank. So unless this thing is as accurate as a fuel gauge on a car I don't see what all the hubbub is about. Especially considering that it has a low fuel light. All you really need to know is how many miles you have left once the light comes on, after having reset your trip meter at every fill-up.

Great review buddy! Can't wait to tried this beauty out! Do you know if there is a chance for oem heated grips this time? If not mayby some good aftermarket alternative?

Amazing Vid, I´m close to pull the trigger;) One question that nobody could answer me until now: Is it possible to use the nav function in connection with a smart phone as on the 660 Model? Cheers from Germany

A really good review, thanks for posting. Looks to be an absolute beast! Will you be reviewing the standard 2021 Tuono V4 too??

Fantastic review David, I've just ordered one 😀

Great review! I wish they had a darker stealthier color though. Where are the front turn signals? Integrated in the LEDs?

Great review. Perhaps the bike you should have bought for the road instead of the Ducati? Try and get a test ride on the new sdr? Would love a review from you on that. 👍🏻

That seat looks like a carbon copy of the seat on my Triumph Speed Triple RS. It is very comfortable.

Im your no 1 fan here in philippines

Interesting first impressions! An option for a circular tachometer animation would have been much appreciated. You mentioned it sounds similar to your D P V4. Ducati boasts that they have tried to retain the supposed charm of the previous generation twin cylinder sound. The RSV4/Tuono always made the purest and unique V4 sound which is why it has fans who have never even ridden one. Now if it sounds similar to a Ducati then 😒, unless you were comparing only its loudness . Exhaust note, especially in low revs sounds more like the 660. At least in the audio. Euro 5🤦🏻‍♂️. Let’s be honest, the way a motorcycle sounds is a crucial factor for many buyers and admirers alike. Can’t wait to listen to a flyby with an appropriate aftermarket exhaust!

Would love it if they brought back the colour scheme from the 2017 factory.

Great review, already ordered one so reinforced my decision to chose it. One criticism of Aprilia in general, their resale values are dreadful, sadly.

Cracking test, really good real world opinions and comments. Would love one, not just the best naked but possibly the best road bike bar none, but with an Akrapovic thick end of 19k? Ouch. How much would I get for three kids on eBay ?!

Another massive scoop and proper road review sir. Just curious, can you adjust the ride modes and Automatic suspension settings on the fly?? Regards from Sunny Perth AU :)

Hi Mostly Motorbikes, I like your reviews. I am on a CBR650F now, planning to upgrade to a 1000cc. I can only have 1 bike for all, for my weekend, road, twisties and track. Decided an Aprilia V4, should I get the Tuono or RSV4? Are both difficult to ride? How does RSV4 low end torque compared to Tuono? Thanks

I love this bike, for sure the 2021 is nearly perfect. But I still stand by my MV dragster800 rr. Every 6 months I try to find something that will take me off the MV and this has been the closest

So, for me it’s a choice of this Tuono V4 Factory or the latest Streetfighter V4. Is one better than the other for the same price ? Tuono has electronic suspension, less power. Is the Ducati actually quicker or not much in it. Residuals, I would imagine Ducati would be better. Comfort, brakes, fuel range, what’s best. Decisions, decisions !

Good news there’s an updated Tuono. That will bring down the sales price for the old models 😀😀... cant decide on buying one (old model), S1000rr (old model) or an R1... ever road test says the double R is the best bike, but I love the sound of the R1 and Tuono... the looks of the Tuono also are not 100% my taste but everybody that rides it seems to love it... which one to pick 🤔🤔🤔 nice review btw...👍

Great review 👍🏼, keep it up!

Good review mate, my brother has the 20 , I’m v interested in this one

Looks Amazing..........room in the garage for one more mate?

Love the excitement coming through on this one. Bike number 4 I think 🤔 😂

Nice video, I was waiting for that one! How would you compare it to the last Superduke if you don't mind me asking?

Would like to hear your thoughts on a comparison with the Speed Triple 1200 RS, any chance of trying the Triumph soon?

👍👍👍nice review!! Please could you Clarify for me this:when you say the old model which old model are you talking about the one right before? Because you say that is more comfy , but Besides the tank and the seat I don’t think that they have raise the handlebars on this model.Thank you

I would like to see what it would look like with the red swopped to the acid gold colour.

Very nice review! Does Factory equipped with forged wheels? Or with cast wheels like RR does?

You talked about rider comfort over the 2020 being so much better. I’m assuming with different tank shape and larger/roomier seat... but what about foot peg height/placement? I’m 6’3” and 220lbs and want to know how the new layout will work with my frame? I have plans of taking this bike and turning it into a all around bike. Track and road with adjustable rear sets and larger front wind screen for when touring. Not interested in the standard model as I want this color scheme and Ohlins suspension. I’ve reserved this bike already and have money down on a ‘21 SF v4 S... but being in the US I’m not sure when I’ll be able to test the Aprilia. You’re thoughts would be very helpful.

very refined but didn't tickle me like the superduke - still set on the RSV4 ; change the gearing on the RSV4 lotta people prefer it

Great review David.

Excellent review. Glad to finally see one yesterday at exeter, but Unfortunately living down here cornwall no demo to test ride yet, I've been struggling with this tuono V4 or New Ducati Streetfighter V4S which one would you buy real opinion please.....

Hello, great review man! What about the lean angle indicator? Is it still there?

Great review. Do you think you could do a couple of hours motorway miles on it? It looks way nicer than the new standard one which seems to be for the mile munching. The factory looks the balls though!

Great review. Want this machine!!!

Have u rode the ducati streetfighter v4??? The triumph speed triple 1200?? The m1000r?? Or superduke evo???

Hay up buddy where have you disappeared to ? Not seen you upload any videos for months

That does look so nice.. still leaning towards SFV4

It’s got a fuel gauge so a thumbs up from me 👍

I want one :D

good review.

OK, I'm sold on this thing. Maybe the SDR won't me my next upgrade. Like you said I need to work out how I can pay for one and get it passed the Mrs.

So it finally has a fuel gauge! Hooray!!! A beautiful bike in every sense. Touring on it? That would be nice. But where can you fit the bags?

Wait.... no more warning stickers all over the bike? 👌