The standard Tuono arrived in 2003 as a much cheaper, series-production version of the limited-run Tuono R.
| MODEL | APRILIA TUONO 1000 2003 |
| Year | 2003 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, 60° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 997.6 cc |
| Bore X Stroke | 97 x 67.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 92 kW / 126 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 101 Nm / 10.3 kgf-m @ 7250 rpm |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | Electronic fuel injection, 51 mm throttle bodies |
| Start System | — |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6-speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Aluminium twin-spar perimeter frame |
| Front Suspension | Showa 43 mm upside-down fork, fully adjustable, 120 mm travel |
| Rear Suspension | Sachs monoshock, fully adjustable, 135 mm travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm discs, Brembo 4-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2070 mm |
| Overall Width | 800 mm |
| Overall Height | 1200 mm |
| Seat Height | 820 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1415 mm |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 191 kg |
| Wet Weight | 216 kg |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/50 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h / 149 mph |
The standard Tuono arrived in 2003 as a much cheaper, series-production version of the limited-run Tuono R. It kept the RSV Mille frame, the 60-degree V-twin and the brakes. Instead of the Limited's Öhlins parts, forged wheels and carbon panels, it had a Showa fork, a Sachs shock, cast wheels and plastic bodywork. A steering damper was standard to tame the wide motocross-style bars. On the 2003 bikes the frame and swingarm were finished in light bronze.
