Aprilia Tuono V4 R (2011) vs Aprilia Tuono 1000 R (2009) vs Royal Enfield Bullet Chrome 500 EFI (2011-12)
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| Make: | Aprilia | Aprilia | Royal Enfield |
| Model: | Tuono V4 R | Tuono 1000 R | Bullet Chrome 500 EFI |
| Years: | 2011 | 2009 | 2011-12 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, longitudinal 60°V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four Stroke, single Cylinder, OHV |
| Capacity: | 998.9 cc / 60.96 cu in | 997.6 cc / 60.9 cu in | 499 cc / 30.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 78 x 52.3 mm | 97 x 67.5mm | 84 x 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.0:1 | 11.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air Cooled |
| Induction: | Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. 4 Weber-Marelli Ø48 mm throttle bodies with 4 injectors and latest generation Ride-by-Wire engine management. Choice of three different engine maps selectable by the rider with bike in motion: T (Track), S (Sport), R (Road) | Integrated electronic engine management system. Indirect multipoint electronic injection, Ø57 mm throttle bodies. | Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) |
| Ignition: | Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and "stick-coil" type coils Electric. | Digital electronic with one spark plugs per cylinder. Ignition timing integrated in the injection control system. | Electronic Ignition Keihin |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric & Kick |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump lubrication system with oil radiator and two oil pumps (lubrication and cooling) | Dry sump with separate oil reservoir. Double trochoidal pump with oil cooler. | Wet sump |
| Exhaust: | 4 into 2 into 1 layout, single oxygen sensor, lateral single silencer with engine management system controlled butterfly valve and integrated trivalent catalytic converter . Euro4 | Two-into-two, Euro3 | One-into-one |
| Max Power: | 120.8 kW / 162 hp @ 11000 rpm | 102 kW / 139 hp @ 9500 rpm | 20.3 kW / 27.2 hp @ 5200 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 110 Nm / 11.2 kgf-m / 81.1 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm | 107 Nm / 10.9 kgf-m / 78.8 ft-lb @ 8500 rpm | 41.3 Nm / 4.2 kgf-m / 30.5 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multiplate wet clutch with mechanical slipper system | Multiple disk in oil bath with patented PPC power-assisted hydraulic control | Wet, multiplate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Aluminium dual beam chassis with pressed and cast sheet elements. Sachs steering damper. | Box section sloping twin-spar frame in aluminium alloy. Removable aluminium alloy saddle mount frame. | Single downtube, engine used as stress member |
| Front Suspension: | Sachs upside down front fork with Ø43 mm stanchions. Low profile forged aluminium caliper mountings for radial calipers. Completely adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. | Showa 43 mm upside-down fork with adjustment for spring preload, compression and rebound damping | Telescopic, Hydraulic Damping, Stroke 130 mm wheel travel |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 mm | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Double braced aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Sachs piggy back monoshock with completely adjustable: spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkage. | Aluminium alloy double banana swingarm. APS (Aprilia Progressive System) rising rate linkages. Sachs hydraulic monoshock with adjustment for spring preload and rebound damping | Twin shocks, gas charged with 5-step adjustable preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 80 mm / 3.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x Ø320 mm floating stainless steel discs with lightweight stainless steel rotor with 6 studs. Brembo radial calipers with 4 horizontally opposed Ø32 mm pistons. Sintered pads. Axial pump master cylinder and metal braided brake hoses. | 2 x Ø320mm floating discs, stainless steel, 4 piston calipers, Brembo Gold | Single 280mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Ø220 mm diameter disc, Brembo floating caliper with two Ø32 mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose | Single Ø220 mm stainless steel disc, 2 piston caliper, Brembo Gold | Drum, Ø 152 mm, single leading shoe internal expanding |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 90/90-19 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2065 mm / 81.2 in Width: 800 mm / 31.4 in (at the handlebar) Height: 1090 mm / 42.9 in | Length: 2025 mm / 79.7 in Width: 830 mm / 32.7 in Height: 1100 mm / 43.3 in | Length: 2180 mm / 85.8 in Width: 800 mm / 31.5 in Height: 1080 mm / 42.5 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 99 mm / 3.9 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1435 mm / 56.8 in | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | 1370 mm / 53.9 in |
| Seat Height: | 840 mm / 33.1 in | 840 mm / 33.1 in | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal | 14.5 Litres / 3.8 US gal |