Aprilia vs Yamaha
Discussion
No, not the MotoGP championship battle, just one that’s raging in my head and need some more opinions before deciding.
After a few years away from bikes, I’ve decided that I need to scratch the itch again and narrowed the field down to either a 2019 Aprilia Tuono Factory, or a brand new MT-10. Where I live the choice of bikes is very limited, so no point suggesting other naked options, as they simply aren’t available and prices are generally a bit silly for anything, especially new. The Yamaha being the exception there, although a long, long way from cheap.
Aprilia - downside is that it’s nearly three years old and hasn’t covered 1000km yet, so still in the running in phase. It does apparently have a four year manufacturers warranty, although I’ve yet to see proof. Other than that, the noise, the looks, Ohlins, semi-active suspension, forged wheels,
Then there’s the risk with it being a Friday afternoon bike and spending its life at the side of the road with something broken.
Yamaha - brand new, loads of warranty, loads of everything including the latest electronics that match the R1M, except for semi-active suspension, colour options are a bit bland with black, or battleship grey, overall left me feeling a bit “whatever”, but it’s a safe bet from a reliability perspective.
I’m definitely going for a more upright bike, as the roads here aren’t ideal for a bike that’s very front end focussed. Reliability really does matter for me , as getting parts here is a nightmare and even servicing is a two hour ride away for either bike.
Opinions sought, especially from owners of either and real world experience.
After a few years away from bikes, I’ve decided that I need to scratch the itch again and narrowed the field down to either a 2019 Aprilia Tuono Factory, or a brand new MT-10. Where I live the choice of bikes is very limited, so no point suggesting other naked options, as they simply aren’t available and prices are generally a bit silly for anything, especially new. The Yamaha being the exception there, although a long, long way from cheap.
Aprilia - downside is that it’s nearly three years old and hasn’t covered 1000km yet, so still in the running in phase. It does apparently have a four year manufacturers warranty, although I’ve yet to see proof. Other than that, the noise, the looks, Ohlins, semi-active suspension, forged wheels,
Then there’s the risk with it being a Friday afternoon bike and spending its life at the side of the road with something broken. Yamaha - brand new, loads of warranty, loads of everything including the latest electronics that match the R1M, except for semi-active suspension, colour options are a bit bland with black, or battleship grey, overall left me feeling a bit “whatever”, but it’s a safe bet from a reliability perspective.
I’m definitely going for a more upright bike, as the roads here aren’t ideal for a bike that’s very front end focussed. Reliability really does matter for me , as getting parts here is a nightmare and even servicing is a two hour ride away for either bike.
Opinions sought, especially from owners of either and real world experience.
Ive got an MT10 so ill pitch in.
Its a great bike for touring, scratching pegs and everything in between. The engine is brilliant, the sound intoxicating. Probably only matched by a screaming v4 imo. It seems down on power vs the Tuono etc but ive never had an issue keeping up. I have done 18k on it now and can genuinely ive never had any problems big or small.
In honesty the Tuono is a better bike for weekend fun. But the MT10 will work no matter what, can do touring etc too if you're that way inclined
Its a great bike for touring, scratching pegs and everything in between. The engine is brilliant, the sound intoxicating. Probably only matched by a screaming v4 imo. It seems down on power vs the Tuono etc but ive never had an issue keeping up. I have done 18k on it now and can genuinely ive never had any problems big or small.
In honesty the Tuono is a better bike for weekend fun. But the MT10 will work no matter what, can do touring etc too if you're that way inclined
TN pretty much nails it there.
Only thing I would add is buy the bike that you really want. Wether it be the MT10 or the Tuono, both of them are absolute headbangers of a bike anyway.
Don’t just settle for the east option otherwise you will regret it and ultimately end up buying the bike you really wanted in the 1st place anyway.
Only thing I would add is buy the bike that you really want. Wether it be the MT10 or the Tuono, both of them are absolute headbangers of a bike anyway.
Don’t just settle for the east option otherwise you will regret it and ultimately end up buying the bike you really wanted in the 1st place anyway.
I'd pick the Tuono over the MT-10 based on looks, reviews alone.
However, it's the whole dealer network or lack of, lack of parts availability etc that would be a huge consideration.
Aprilia have done a good job in recent years addressing most of the issues, so I don't question the reliability anymore, but there are no dealers anywhere near me so it would be a hard choice for me to buy one personally.
However, it's the whole dealer network or lack of, lack of parts availability etc that would be a huge consideration.
Aprilia have done a good job in recent years addressing most of the issues, so I don't question the reliability anymore, but there are no dealers anywhere near me so it would be a hard choice for me to buy one personally.
airsafari87 said:
But but but a man with 20 years experience, 20 YEARS!!!!11!1!1!! Says that Aprilia make bikes no better than the Chinese and people are mad for buying them.
Funny. Buy what you want. Its your money. Don't listen to anyone, nobody knows anything. Aprilia are great bikes. Especially as I've got one, in fact whatever bike I currently own,is the best bike ever made.
fred bloggs said:
airsafari87 said:
But but but a man with 20 years experience, 20 YEARS!!!!11!1!1!! Says that Aprilia make bikes no better than the Chinese and people are mad for buying them.
Funny. Buy what you want. Its your money. Don't listen to anyone, nobody knows anything. Aprilia are great bikes. Especially as I've got one, in fact whatever bike I currently own,is the best bike ever made.
Not exactly full of moderate opinions on anything are you really?Your prophecy flies in the face of BB'ers who've bought several generations of Aprilia and found them decent, are they just the lucky ones?
Don't ask on t'internet forums which bike you should buy, go and ride them and buy the one which makes you grin. There are loads of people talking about unreliability - if you listened to them all you wouldn't even own a pair of legs let alone a motorbike. But I bought a properly unreliable and expensive KTM which has been absolutely perfect and fantastic fun, so what do I know ? !!
over past 15 or so years i have had the following new bikes....s1000rr, s1000r, a couple of zx10s (including the original),gsxr750, tuono 2020 factory. I have had many yamahas of my own albeit the exup was the last one of 1000cc.....i know its an intangible....but its the character of the tuono that separates it from all of the others.
Lest we not forget all of the measurable capabilities which it is so good at...its just got that little something special. i have never even considered an MT10 / SP.
Lest we not forget all of the measurable capabilities which it is so good at...its just got that little something special. i have never even considered an MT10 / SP.
I owned an MT10 for a year, couple of tracks days.
It did fine, the crude electronics were annoying on track as it liked to float the front wheel up which is frowned upon on trackdays, turn up the traction control and it just aggressively cut the power to keep the front down which felt like someone suddenly going to half throttle and back l.
Suspect tuono electronics would shine here.
I test rode a V4 and as suspected they come together the faster you go, pointlessly so on the road for me.
I much preferred the MT10 as a road bike, it was also large and comfier feeling to me (unsure on specs - I'm 6ft4 for reference)
Mt10s are also a chunk cheaper
It did fine, the crude electronics were annoying on track as it liked to float the front wheel up which is frowned upon on trackdays, turn up the traction control and it just aggressively cut the power to keep the front down which felt like someone suddenly going to half throttle and back l.
Suspect tuono electronics would shine here.
I test rode a V4 and as suspected they come together the faster you go, pointlessly so on the road for me.
I much preferred the MT10 as a road bike, it was also large and comfier feeling to me (unsure on specs - I'm 6ft4 for reference)
Mt10s are also a chunk cheaper
I can't comment on the Aprilia as I really don't know much about them but, I can comment on the MT10 as I've had 2 of them.
I loved nearly everything about the eMpTy 10 apart from the fuel tank range. Sometimes the fuel light would flash after 80 miles (4 litres left till empty). The fuel gauge is more of a switch than an accurate gauge but apart from that everything was perfect for me. The ergo comfort was great (had a comfort seat) and hardly any wind blast (I mostly used the Yam touring screen). I used both all year round for pleasure riding.
The sound of that cross plane engine linked with a decat and a decent end can was the dogs danglies.
I was chatting to a friend yesterday (currently owns a Ducati Multistrada V4) who had the SP and we both agreed that if Yamaha gave it a slightly better fuel range we'd both have another. While fuelling it wasn't an issue financially. On quite a few rides out it was the 10 that needed to stop more often than the other bikes which could be a pain if you're clocking up a few miles that day.
I loved nearly everything about the eMpTy 10 apart from the fuel tank range. Sometimes the fuel light would flash after 80 miles (4 litres left till empty). The fuel gauge is more of a switch than an accurate gauge but apart from that everything was perfect for me. The ergo comfort was great (had a comfort seat) and hardly any wind blast (I mostly used the Yam touring screen). I used both all year round for pleasure riding.
The sound of that cross plane engine linked with a decat and a decent end can was the dogs danglies.
I was chatting to a friend yesterday (currently owns a Ducati Multistrada V4) who had the SP and we both agreed that if Yamaha gave it a slightly better fuel range we'd both have another. While fuelling it wasn't an issue financially. On quite a few rides out it was the 10 that needed to stop more often than the other bikes which could be a pain if you're clocking up a few miles that day.
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