V4 Tuono, R160 and Brutale 190RR video test around Monza

[R160]

great if you speak italian ;-)
Prova comparativa Maxi naked Monza Motociclismo - YouTube

[spikey]

even great if you dont
Looks an impressive bike, the new Tuono!

[R160]

Anyone thinking of getting the Prila?? I might have to see about a test ride while waiting for the Nelli to arrive.

[R160]

basic translation from a mate
"Beautiful and very fast: they are the coolest italian maxi-naked, each with its own personality but all aggressive as supersports, and in a way even more fun to ride because they are easier to take to the the limit and more confortable to ride on the road. We have ridden them at Monza and on the Maggiore lake roads.

The benelli is an oustanding bike, "bad", hard and pure. The 160R has a "mad" engine with a unique sound and outstanding character. The extra horses compared to the basic version are all in the high range, but they give such a good "flavour" and speeds are those of a supersport. The TNT is rock-solid and superstable at the front and the one that has to be "dominated" the most.

In its latest version created in 2009, the Brutale has become friendlier and more confortable, both in the engine and in the handling, although it is still great fun on track, ranking at the top in the naked bikes and even challenging a few supersports. Is light and quick when changing direction, smooth when turning in, stable mid corner and solid exiting bends, thanks to the outstanding engine.

Between bends the Aprilia is the fastest, because of the never ending engine and the frame closely derived from its faired sister, the RSV4. When you open the throttle on a straight, the other two can only follow. Is very agile into bends, and coming out of turns you can count on the Aprilia's traction-control. It's fast, extremely fast, but without requiring too much concentration.

They are all amazing, each with its own personality: we liked all the three maxi-naked on the track, capaple as they are to suit different riders' characteristics. They are all worth: just choose according to your taste and style......... and have fun!"