Built around Aprilia's naked motorcycle platform, the 2008 Aprilia Tuono 1000R pairs a 997.6 cc (60.9 cu in) oil & air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 136.8 HP (99.8 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 107 Nm (78.9 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 137.1 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (9,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Tuono 1000R measures 185 kg (408 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.74 HP/kg (1.35 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,410 mm (55.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry.
Within MotoLibrary's Aprilia archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2007 to 2008, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
137.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.74 HP/kg (1.35 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,000–9,500 rpm
Standover Height
810 mm (31.9 in)
Engine
Displacement997.6 ccm (60.87 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power136.8 HP (99.8 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Torque107.0 Nm (10.9 kgf-m or 78.9 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
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