The 2006 Tuono 1000 R began the second generation.
| MODEL | APRILIA TUONO 1000 R 2006 |
| Year | 2006 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, longitudinal 60° V-twin (V60 Magnesium), DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 997.6 cc / 60.9 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 97 x 67.5 mm / 3.82 x 2.66 in |
| Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 98 kW / 133 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 102 Nm / 75.2 ft-lb @ 8750 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital electronic, one spark plug per cylinder, timing integrated with the injection system |
| Induction | Indirect multipoint electronic fuel injection, 57 mm throttle bodies, forced air intake |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Dry sump with separate oil reservoir, double trochoidal pump, oil cooler |
| Gear Box | 6-speed |
| Clutch | Multi-plate in oil bath, PPC power-assisted hydraulic control |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Aluminium alloy box-section sloping twin-spar frame, removable aluminium subframe |
| Front Suspension | Showa 43 mm upside-down fork, fully adjustable, 120 mm travel |
| Rear Suspension | Aluminium swingarm, APS progressive linkage, Sachs monoshock adjustable for preload and rebound, 133 mm travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm stainless floating discs, Brembo Gold radial 4-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm stainless disc, Brembo 2-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2025 mm / 79.7 in |
| Overall Width | 830 mm / 32.7 in |
| Overall Height | 1100 mm / 43.3 in |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 31.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm / 55.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 99 mm / 3.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 185 kg / 408 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 217 kg / 478 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/50 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 242.6 km/h / 150.7 mph |
The 2006 Tuono 1000 R began the second generation. It was rebuilt around the newer RSV1000R superbike, with a new chassis, new styling and the twin exhausts from the R. The engine gained larger 57 mm throttle bodies, a single spark plug per cylinder and a forced air intake. Aprilia claimed about 7 hp more and 6 kg less than the 2005 bike, while meeting Euro 3. Radial Brembo calipers and a part-analogue, part-digital dash completed the update. The rear shock now adjusts only for preload and rebound.
