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2023 Aprilia Limited Edition RSV4 and Tuono V4 Preview

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America, here’s your 2023 Aprilia RSV4 Factory Special and Tuono V4 Factory Special Edition.
America, here’s your 2023 Aprilia RSV4 Factory Special and Tuono V4 Factory Special Edition. (Aprilia/)

It’s a common (but profitable) parlor trick to simply reskin existing models with new livery and paint for a “special edition.” But there’s a bit more to Aprilia’s just announced RSV4 Factory and Tuono V4 Factory refreshes.

Editor’s note: We test rode these recently redesigned bikes during the 2021 Aprilia RSV4 Factory Review and 2021 Aprilia Tuono V4 and Tuono V4 Factory Review editorial.

The venerable V-4 superbike and naked-bike duo get revised aerodynamics, with accompanying improvements in airbox pressure and downforce at high speeds. They also get new ergonomics, with redesigned fuel tanks which allow for a more comfortable saddle. Said saddle(s) are said to feature a more upright, relaxed riding position, with more space for movement behind the fairings.

The limited-edition Aprilia RSV4 Factory Special Edition, luxuriating in turn 18 of Austin, Texas’ Circuit of The Americas track.
The limited-edition Aprilia RSV4 Factory Special Edition, luxuriating in turn 18 of Austin, Texas’ Circuit of The Americas track. (Aprilia/)
The limited-edition Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory Special Edition, also luxuriating in turn 18 of Austin’s Circuit of The Americas track.
The limited-edition Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory Special Edition, also luxuriating in turn 18 of Austin’s Circuit of The Americas track. (Aprilia/)

The “revamped” and “stronger than ever” 1,099cc RSV4 Factory motor gets you 217 hp, while the 1,077cc Tuono V4 tops out at 175 hp. These figures haven’t changed in the last year, so the press release is playing a bit of three-card monte with marketing and the English language. It is clearly referring to the 2021 RSV4 Factory and 2021 Tuono V4 Factory refreshes, respectively.

The narrow 65-degree V-4 World Superbike–inspired motor still expresses itself through six riding modes, three for the track and three for the road. Both feature the “new” six-axis Marelli 11MP ECU, full ride-by-wire throttle, and refined APRC operating system. 2021 is still newish, right? The riding modes configure the traction control, wheelie control, engine-braking, and ABS at the touch of a button. Both the RSV4 Factory and Tuono V4 Factory still come fitted with forged aluminum wheel rims and Brembo Stylema brakes.

The revised fairing and bodywork of the Aprilia RSV4 Factory Special Edition.
The revised fairing and bodywork of the Aprilia RSV4 Factory Special Edition. (Aprilia/)
Similarly, the revised fairing and bodywork of the Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory Special Edition, said to improve airbox pressure.
Similarly, the revised fairing and bodywork of the Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory Special Edition, said to improve airbox pressure. (Aprilia/)

Although not new, the integration (and usability) of the RSV4′s and Tuono’s engine mapping, semi-active Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 suspension system and rider aids are, by most accounts, still superb. So while you could spend significant time parsing what is/isn’t new, the headline here is that the RSV4 Factory and Tuono V4 Factory remain potent, quick, and built for trackdays. And as we all know, the RSV4 ranks among the faster bikes you can currently buy.

And those new colors and bodywork? To the Motorcyclist eye, the orphaned, lowercase Helvetica “a” motif on the fairings now includes “apri” on the tank, a nice, bold touch. Subtlety isn’t very Italian, anyway.

MSRP for the RSV4 Factory Special Edition will be $26,499, while the Tuono V4 Factory Special Edition is $20,099. Both will be available in the US in May of this year.

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By: Anders T. Carlson
Title: 2023 Aprilia Limited Edition RSV4 and Tuono V4 Preview
Sourced From: www.motorcyclistonline.com/news/aprilia-limited-edition-rsv4-and-tuono-v4-preview-2023/
Published Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:18:58 +0000

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Missile: An elegant Triumph Thruxton 1200 by Tamarit

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Custom Triumph Thruxton 1200 by Tamarit
Tamarit Motorcycles has enough plug-and-play parts in their catalog to turn any Triumph modern classic into a passable café racer. But the Spanish shop also knows how to take a bike like the Triumph Thruxton, and turn it into something truly spectacular. With over 100 custom Triumph builds in their portfolio, they’ve learned a thing or two about how to make them click.

This Triumph Thruxton 1200 R is one of the most radical café racers that Tamarit has built yet. Its aggressive stance and exaggerated proportions are what catch your eye at first. But once you’re drawn in, you’ll spot an interesting set of mods—and some deft part swaps.

Custom Triumph Thruxton 1200 by Tamarit

The Triumph Thruxton 1200 R is about as good a donor as you can get for this type of build. It’s one of few factory café racers currently on the market, with enough go to match its show. With 97 hp from its 1,200 cc parallel twin mill, and a mix of Showa, Öhlins and Brembo components, it’s no slouch.

That said, Tamarit saw fit to upgrade the Thruxton’s already capable running gear even more. They kept the Brembo brakes, but swapped out the Showa forks out for a set of upside-downs from the Öhlins Blackline range. A stealthy Öhlins steering damper adds extra stability to the front end.

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Title: Missile: An elegant Triumph Thruxton 1200 by Tamarit
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Published Date: Fri, 09 Jun 2023 17:45:58 +0000

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Alesso Will Headline the Champions League Final Kick-Off Show

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The UEFA Champions League is one of the world’s top club football (soccer) competitions. The prestigious European football club competition has hundreds of millions of fans worldwide tuning into these amazing, fiery midweek games. Then, at the end of May or the beginning of June annually, on an intense Saturday night in any historic European city, the two top clubs in the competition duel against one another in a final to determine who will be Europe’s best club. Just like the Super Bowl in the U.S., the Champions League final also has a Kick-Off Show that showcases the top headliners of the music industry today.

Alesso: Headliner of the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final Kick-Off Show

One of those headliners is the Swedish house music superstar Alesso, who just recently released his nostalgic progressive house banger, ‘Without You’. The 2023 Champions League Final Kick-Off Show, will occur before the anticipated matchup between Manchester City and Internazionale di Milano, has Alesso headlining alongside Brazilian pop star Anitta and Nigerian Afrobeats singer/songwriter/producer Burna Boy. Alesso has collaborated with Anitta before in the form of 2017’s hit single, ‘Is That For Me’.

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What else to look forward in the show

The final will kick-off at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in the Turkish capital of Istanbul. For American fans, especially those who love EDM and football (soccer) equally, can catch the game at 12 p.m. PST/3 p.m. EST on TV (CBS for English and Univision for Spanish) and streaming (Paramount+ for English and Vix for Spanish). Regarding the UEFA Champions League Final Kick-Off Show, Pepsi organized a social media contest through the TikTok channels of Pepsi Global, Pepsi Max, and Burna Boy himself where fans can show off their dance moves and football (soccer) skills and win a trip to Istanbul to watch the final live. The final will be an exciting match between Manchester City and Inter but the Kick-Off Show will be one to not forget for football (soccer) fans who are also big music fans, especially fans of Alesso.

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