2007 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R

Ever since it first appeared on the motorcycling scene, the Tuono has embodied Aprilia’s genius and amazing technical know-how, accumulated through victory after victory in motorcycle racing. The Tuono has come to mean flair and technology more than any other road-going motorcycle. The fact is that the Tuono is simply unique. Not just another naked, the Tuono is a 1000 cc superbike. Only the fairing has been removed, and the handlebars raised for maximum control. The Tuono has exceeded all expectations. It has proved unbeatable as a road bike, and the Factory version has been invincible on the racetrack, literally dominating the Italian naked racing scene. Not satisfied with success at home, the Tuono has also carried the Aprilia flag on the international racing scene, achieving prestige in epic races like the Isle of Mann Tourist Trophy, to name just one event in which the Tuono has fearlessly taken on production bikes and competition superbikes too. The Tuono is a street fighter with racing in the blood. The new Tuono 1000 R is refined, powerful, and precise. It holds all the records for this class of motorcycle, and is the unquestioned leader on the twin cylinder scene. To put it simply, the Tuono 1000 R is the bike that all other nakeds have to beat. It is a machine for the demanding motorcyclist, the rider who seeks maximum performance from a naked, on the road and on the track. The latest Tuono 1000 R has the same amazing character as the previous model, with improved technical specifications and performance. The 2007 model is more advanced than ever, thanks to the Evolution engine that has already made its debut on the superb Factory version. The fastest naked around is now more powerful than ever! With performance beyond the reach of the competition, the Tuono 1000 R is the best naked money can buy, with all the performance of a racing superbike to thrill even the most sophisticated racetrack riders.

2007 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R – Raw, Mechanical, and Gloriously Unfiltered

Riding a 2007 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R feels like stepping back into an era when superbikes were built to thrill first and explain themselves later. This is a naked bike with a superbike soul, and it makes no effort to hide it. From the moment the big 60-degree V-twin fires up, you feel the pulse, the vibration, and the intent — this bike is alive in a way modern machines rarely are.

The Rotax-built 998cc V-twin delivers torque everywhere. Crack the throttle and it surges forward with a muscular, analog rush that pulls hard from low rpm and keeps building with a ferocious midrange. There’s no need to chase redline — the Tuono rewards you with instant, usable power that makes canyon roads feel like a playground. Every throttle input feels mechanical and direct, like your right wrist is connected straight to the rear tire.

The chassis is pure Aprilia race DNA. The aluminum frame and quality suspension give the bike incredible stability and feedback, especially when leaned over. It turns in confidently, holds a line beautifully, and feels planted even when you’re riding it aggressively. Wide bars and upright ergonomics give you leverage and control, making it easy to hustle despite its superbike origins.

What really defines this Tuono is character. There are no riding modes, no traction control, no electronic safety nets — just engine, chassis, and rider working together. It’s engaging, demanding, and incredibly rewarding. The sound, the feel, the way it charges out of corners — this is a bike that makes every ride feel like an event.

If you’re looking for a true old-school naked superbike with massive torque, real feedback, and unmistakable Italian attitude, the 2007 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R delivers an experience you simply can’t replicate today.