2007 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R FACTORY

2007 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R FACTORY sits at the top of the naked-bike spectrum Aprilia built around its RSV Mille platform, stripping the fairing off a proper superbike and bolting on a wide handlebar instead of clip-ons. The result is a street fighter that pulls hard everywhere in the rev range and demands respect rather than coddling. That V-twin torque arrives early and stays, which makes the bike feel aggressive at a stoplight and genuinely fast once the road opens up, while the Factory-spec components (Öhlins suspension, forged wheels) sharpen the handling far beyond what a standard Tuono offers. This is not a commuter wearing a sport jacket. The 2007 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2006 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. Owners tend to be experienced riders who already know what a superbike feels like and want that character without the wrist-breaking riding position, often moving down from a faired liter bike or up from a smaller naked. Collector interest remains moderate, driven mostly by riders who want a usable, characterful V-twin rather than a garage queen.