2025 Aprilia Tuono V4 – First Look

If you’ve ridden an Aprilia V4, you’re a fan. If you’ve ridden one in the slightly more reasonable guise of the Tuono trim, maybe even more so. It’s no secret that MO, and myself as a former Tuono owner, have long been fans of the big ripper from Noale. Now, there’s a naked Aprilia for everyone in the Tuono 125 (not available in North America), 457, and 660, in addition to the long-standing V4. For 2025, Aprilia has pulled the covers off of its fire-breathing naked in both standard and Factory trims. Let’s have a look.

First thing’s first, and that’s the mustache. Aprilia’s frame-mounted aero has been overhauled with two overlapping “wing” surfaces that are said to provide 5.5 pounds of downforce at 155 mph. The wind tunnel-derived aerodynamics not only help the rubber stick to the road, but also improve heat dissipation. Moving backward, the rest of the body panels have also been updated to deliver a cohesive design.

Because I already know how it will be received, I’ll let Aprilia deliver this news, “For all new Aprilia V4s, a new chapter has begun when it comes to the on-board electronics which manage the active rider assistance systems. A new generation of control systems, which can also be bought as ‘in-app purchases’ which do not require a visit to the dealership, offer the best electronic configuration to meet the rider’s requirements and riding style. For the first time, Aprilia has introduced a series of electronics packages that represent the optimal combination of performance and safety, adding various new features and adjustments to the Tuono V4 equipment, which is already impressive. The system helps the rider to reach their limits in total safety, thus enabling gradual improvements. This has been made possible by the introduction of new adaptive/predictive components on the wheelie, traction and yaw controls.”

Aprilia has informed us this will be the case for both the Tuono V4 and Factory models (as well as the standard RSV4). Once the GPS module has been installed at the dealer, owners can download the app to make one-time purchases of the tech that they're interested in, such as the "Race" or "Suspension" packs. Once activated on the motorcycle, it stays with the bike for its lifetime. Pricing for these features is TBD. We expect further details on this at a later date.

These systems are said to now be more “predictive” with algorithms that processes the vehicle parameters in real time (speed, lean angle, gears, throttle opening etc.) in order to prepare for the system intervention in advance. The six-axis IMU, ride-by-wire electronic throttle and three riding modes which manage the three levels of cornering ABS come as standard on both the standard and Factory models, as well as the controls that are offered by the APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control):

• ATC, Aprilia Traction Control, the traction control system that can be adjusted across eight levels whilst riding without closing the throttle. This system now offers more effective intervention, and works in synergy with the new ASC (Aprilia Slide Control) system, which can be adjusted across three independent levels.
• AWC, Aprilia Wheelie Control, the new wheelie control system that can be adjusted across three levels, with predictive functions: the intervention does not abruptly step in to mitigate a wheelie that has already started, but rather acts gently before the event occurs, to the benefit of performance. The adaptive function, dedicated to track sessions, learns the rider’s characteristics and adjusts the level of intervention required to ensure the best possible performance.
• AEM, Aprilia Engine Map, with three different mapping options to change the character and the way the engine delivers power.
• AEB, Aprilia Engine Brake, the engine braking control system that can be adjusted across three levels, with a specific algorithm that optimizes function whilst taking the lean angle into account.
• AQS, Aprilia Quick Shift, the electronic gearbox for super-fast shifts without closing the throttle or using the clutch, with a downshift function that lets the rider downshift without having to press the clutch. Also allows downshifting with the throttle open.

Standard equipment on the Tuono V4 Factory includes:

• Race Dashboard, the instrumentation configuration dedicated to the track.
• ALC, Aprilia Launch Control, the launch control system for track use only, adjustable across 3 levels, with highly efficient operation strategies.
• APL, Aprilia Pit Limiter, the system that makes it possible to select and limit the maximum speed permitted in order to ride along the pit lane of racetracks, or to enable easy adherence to the speed limits on normal roads.
• ASC, Aprilia Slide Control, the new adjustable function that can prevent and limit the lateral slide of the rear wheel. Like the new AWC, the ASC also features predictive functions.
• Bending lights, the pair of additional headlights in the reflectors that illuminate the inside of the curve, increasing visibility when leaning.
• ACC, Aprilia Cruise Control, very convenient during longer rides, as it allows the rider to maintain the set speed without having to touch the throttle.

The Race Pack, only available on the Factory model, includes a GPS module that enables automatic detection of lap times on the track. This offers a corner-by-corner function that automatically changes the ATC and AWC settings. This is now the most advanced version of the technology Aprilia originally introduced in 2015.

The Suspension Pack which is also only available on the Factory model when equipped with the GPS module, swaps in Öhlins Semi-Active Smart EC 2.0 suspension which changes damping parameters in the same way the aforementioned Race Pack works.

The Race Pack and Suspension Pack use the new fourth-generation Aprilia MIA, Aprilia’s

multimedia platform (offered as an accessory on both models) which enables smartphone connection to the bike, extending the functions of the five-inch TFT display. At the end of each track session, the telemetry data from the ECU can be downloaded and analyzed on the computer.