Definitely different. Rode both over the same 50 mile test route across the Yorkshire moors on roads I know very well. Bought the tuono as that made me laugh as soon as I started on it whereas maybe I was expecting a bit too much from the superduke. Which was the bike I was expecting to buy.
Congrats on the new bike. But I have to ask what was wrong with the Trumpet? I was given to understand that those bikes were the cats miaow?
They are awesome bikes. Just outstanding to be honest. But. I have a v2 Bayliss on the way and all my bikes were full on sports bikes. So time for a change. Had it two years as well which is a lifetime for me.
I love mine it does everything I want it to I bought it to replace my 1199 and it’s been faultless & it was good value in comparison to my mates “Speciale”
Take lots of money with you and keep one eye on the fuel warning light and know where your fuel stops are. Riding with my bud on his always makes for frequent stops in a 4-5 hour ride. But most of all enjoy such a fabulous machine.
I’ve spent 45 minutes this morning getting the white factory chain lube off the chain. The swing arm is a real thing of beauty. Fuel. Yes. I burnt most of a tank full on a fairly spirited hour long test ride so I am prepared
Mpg seems to vary a lot on tuonos for some reason. Akra slip on and race map I get 140+ miles to a tank, and thats spirited riding. Well wear on the new bike. Have my 18 factory over a year now and love it.
His 20 and 21 plate do similar figures, it’s preferable when he uses his S1000r as we can relax a little. Tuono 90 miles lights on and time for a fuel stop for my bud, as we ride mostly Shropshire/Welsh Wales petrol stations aren’t so numerous.
They are available in other colours you know LOL! Horses for courses I guess, I've got Gen3 SDR and Mr C had a 2017/2018 Tuono which has just been replaced by the latest version. Out of all of the supernaked's I think these two are the best there is personally, MT10 - long in the tooth to be a real contender, Kwak HS2 is just a heavy barge and the Streetfighter is way too much money and track oriented for everyday use. Personally, my SDR is the best bike I've owned, I've got a 1299S Pani which hasn't moved since I bought the SDR 18 months ago, it's just bonkers and puts a smile on my face whenever I go for a ride. The torque is relentless, way more than you really need. But I do like the howl the the Ape v4 when it starts to get a lick on, the decider for me would be dealer back up which is non existent for me, but I have a Ducati and KTM dealer both 10 miles away. If there was a dealer within a decent distance it may have been a different story.
