famous556
TV4 Rider
Hi all,
Some of you may remember me from this forum, I was a fairly active member here for about two years. I used to have a 2009 FZ6 in Fastest Black and before that an '85 KLR600 was my faithful (if not gutless) first steed. Well I sold that Fazer and said my goodbyes to the motorcycle world for a while back in March 2013.
Picture of my Fazer for old time's sake
Well during my hiatus I rode around on some of my buddies bikes occasionally, such as my buddies 2005 FZ6, or my other buddies 2009 Fireblade. The ride on the fireblade reminded me what I love and hate about sportbikes... Love the power and handling, but hate the way that you lean over the tank and break your wrists and back.
So the other day I'm sitting here at my house and thinking what a beautiful day it is outside and how I'm going to go out and find SOMETHING to do even though all my 9-5 buddies are at work. I figured I'd hit up this motorcycle dealership in town that deals in European bikes just because I'd never been there. Lo and behold I walk in and see a 2014 Tuono V4. One of the bikes I've lusted after ever since I've learned of its existence when a member here posted about his.
What a deal too, dealership is trying to move the holdover models to make way for 2015's and 16's and Aprilia was giving a good bit of customer cash to do just that.....
Needless to say it didnt take a lot of convincing from the sales staff...
Long story short, I'm back in the game with a brand new and high tech steed.
OK enough pics.
Two things really amaze me about this bike; its gobs of everywhere all over instant power and the number of warning stickers Aprilia could fit on the tank. Seriously its got lets go right now power from any RPM in any gear and there are at least 4 seperate and distinct warning stickers plastered on the gas tank. Blah
I love the bike so far and have put about 200 miles on it since late monday evening. Still getting used to everything and had one rainy day yesterday so that impeded my ability to put on some more miles.
Absolutely love the Tuono. It takes everything I liked about my FZ6 and takes it to the edge of physics, a more comfortable riding position with real true superbike power and an engine you can actually see. Plus there's that sound. Oh the sweet sound... the V4 sounds like nothing I could ever describe, its a mechanical symphony that could only be described as surreal and otherworldly. It sounds like nothing else I've ever heard.
:ban: I hope not, the FZ will always hold a special place in my heart as my first real powerhouse and the bike that got me into the naked segment. Now I'm still there with my Tuono V4 and loving every minute of it.
Some of you may remember me from this forum, I was a fairly active member here for about two years. I used to have a 2009 FZ6 in Fastest Black and before that an '85 KLR600 was my faithful (if not gutless) first steed. Well I sold that Fazer and said my goodbyes to the motorcycle world for a while back in March 2013.
Picture of my Fazer for old time's sake
Well during my hiatus I rode around on some of my buddies bikes occasionally, such as my buddies 2005 FZ6, or my other buddies 2009 Fireblade. The ride on the fireblade reminded me what I love and hate about sportbikes... Love the power and handling, but hate the way that you lean over the tank and break your wrists and back.
So the other day I'm sitting here at my house and thinking what a beautiful day it is outside and how I'm going to go out and find SOMETHING to do even though all my 9-5 buddies are at work. I figured I'd hit up this motorcycle dealership in town that deals in European bikes just because I'd never been there. Lo and behold I walk in and see a 2014 Tuono V4. One of the bikes I've lusted after ever since I've learned of its existence when a member here posted about his.
What a deal too, dealership is trying to move the holdover models to make way for 2015's and 16's and Aprilia was giving a good bit of customer cash to do just that.....
Needless to say it didnt take a lot of convincing from the sales staff...
Long story short, I'm back in the game with a brand new and high tech steed.
OK enough pics.
Two things really amaze me about this bike; its gobs of everywhere all over instant power and the number of warning stickers Aprilia could fit on the tank. Seriously its got lets go right now power from any RPM in any gear and there are at least 4 seperate and distinct warning stickers plastered on the gas tank. Blah
I love the bike so far and have put about 200 miles on it since late monday evening. Still getting used to everything and had one rainy day yesterday so that impeded my ability to put on some more miles.
Absolutely love the Tuono. It takes everything I liked about my FZ6 and takes it to the edge of physics, a more comfortable riding position with real true superbike power and an engine you can actually see. Plus there's that sound. Oh the sweet sound... the V4 sounds like nothing I could ever describe, its a mechanical symphony that could only be described as surreal and otherworldly. It sounds like nothing else I've ever heard.
:ban: I hope not, the FZ will always hold a special place in my heart as my first real powerhouse and the bike that got me into the naked segment. Now I'm still there with my Tuono V4 and loving every minute of it.
