Aprilia Tuono V4 vs BMW Motorrad R 12 nineT
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Aprilia Tuono V4 and the BMW Motorrad R 12 nineT as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Bikerbox, Inc. and SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (BMW Motorrad Philippines). Last verified .
Photo: Aprilia (Piaggio & C. SpA), via aprilia.com.
Aprilia Tuono V4
Tuono V4 Factory 1100 variant
- SRP
- ₱1,560,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱44,008
Photo: BMW Motorrad Philippines (SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp.), via bmwmotorrad.com.ph.
BMW Motorrad R 12 nineT
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱1,375,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱38,789
How they differ
- The BMW Motorrad R 12 nineT is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,375,000, which is ₱185,000 (12%) below the Aprilia Tuono V4 at ₱1,560,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the R 12 nineT is estimated at ₱38,789 a month against ₱44,008 for the Tuono V4, a difference of ₱5,219 a month.
- The Tuono V4 makes more power (175 PS against 108.8 PS for the R 12 nineT).
- The Tuono V4 has more torque (121 Nm against 115 Nm for the R 12 nineT).
- The R 12 nineT has the larger engine (1,170 cc against 1,077 cc for the Tuono V4).
- The R 12 nineT has the better claimed fuel economy (19.6 km/L against 13.9 km/L for the Tuono V4).
- The R 12 nineT has the lower seat at 795 mm, 30 mm below the Tuono V4, which matters for shorter riders.
- The R 12 nineT is the heavier bike (220 kg against 209 kg for the Tuono V4).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Aprilia Tuono V4Tuono V4 Factory 1100, ₱1,560,000 | BMW Motorrad R 12 nineTStandard, ₱1,375,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 65° V4, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts, four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaft |
| Displacement (differs) | 1077 cc | 1170 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 175 PS | 108.8 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 11,350 rpm | 7000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 121 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 9000 | 6,500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Four Marelli 48 mm throttle bodies, 8 injectors, ride-by-wire | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire |
| Cooling (differs) | Liquid-cooled | Air/oil-cooled |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 13.9 km/L | 19.6 km/L |
| Emission standard | Euro 5 | Euro 5 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed with Aprilia Quick Shift (AQS) | Claw-shifted 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain, 42/15 | Shaft (Cardan) |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2070 mm | 2130 mm |
| Width (differs) | 810 mm | 870 mm |
| Height (differs) | n/a | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1452 mm | 1511 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 825 mm | 795 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 209 kg | 220 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 17.9 L | 16 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Öhlins NIX 43 mm fork, Smart EC 2.0 electronic damping, 120 mm travel | Upside-down fork, diameter 45 mm, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound and compression adjustable |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Öhlins TTX piggy-back monoshock, Smart EC 2.0 electronic damping, 129 mm travel | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace, central progressive spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound damping adjustable |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual 330 mm floating discs, Brembo M50 4-piston monobloc radial callipers | Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper |
| Rear brake (differs) | 220 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston calliper | Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 200/55 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheels (differs) | Alloy, 3.5 x 17 in front, 6.0 x 17 in rear | Aluminium cast wheels |
| Frame (differs) | Aluminium dual-beam frame with adjustable headstock, engine height and swingarm pivot | Tubular space frame |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | Bosch cornering ABS, adjustable, rear lift-up mitigation | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partial integral) |
| Traction control (differs) | Aprilia Traction Control (ATC) | BMW Motorrad DTC |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | Twin analogue round instruments |
| Other features (differs) | Six-axis inertial platform; APRC suite with wheelie, launch and engine brake control, engine maps, cruise control and pit limiter; 6 riding modes; Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 steering damper | n/a |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.