9/10/23
Nothing like a tubular handlebar to make a superbike feel even faster. That’s pretty much what we have here with the Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory versus BMW M 1000 R versus Ducati Streetfighter V4 SP2 hyper-naked comparison test. It’s true that some of the bikes in this class aren’t quite as hard-edged as their full-superbike brethren, but they ain’t far off. The Tuono V4 Factory topped Part 1 of this two-part comparison—we started with the more affordable trio that included the Yamaha MT-10 SP and the KTM Super Duke 1290 R Evo—and now Aprilia faces two of the most powerful, finest hyper-nakeds ever made. There’s a surprising winner as we looked for the bike that balanced performance, practicality, comfort, so click through to read all about it.
Radar?! Yes, the 2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ got a ton of updates, including radar adaptive cruise control. There are other features associated with the radar that work with the braking system, electronic suspension, and more. It’s pretty cool, especially for the price. Check out Editor-at-Large Blake Conner’s first ride review from beautiful Idaho. There’s also a great video through the link, so get over there.
Aprilia is breaking into the light-twin class with a vengeance. The RS 660 sport model, Tuono naked bike, and Tuareg adventure bike have opened the brand up to increased audience and sales in the States—in a big way. And the RS 660 is the bestselling sportbike in Europe, in fact. A new RS 457 was just unveiled at Misano MotoGP, promising even more excitement in the small-bore segment. Executive Editor Justin Dawes is at Misano to get the full story. In the meantime, read our first look on the RS 457 by European Editor Bruno dePrato. Welcome to a new age. Now, Aprilia, how about a snappy new 250-hp V4 Factory…
As always, there’s more than we can fit into this email. Check out cycleworld.com for additional tests, reviews, and news.
Ride on,
Mark Hoyer
VP, Editorial Director
