The Factory was the top version of the second-generation Tuono 1000 R.
| MODEL | APRILIA TUONO 1000 R FACTORY 2006 |
| Year | 2006 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, longitudinal 60° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 997.6 cc / 60.9 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 97 x 67.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 102 kW / 139 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 107 Nm / 78.8 ft-lb @ 8500 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 |
| 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 | Öhlins Racing 43 mm upside-down fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound, 120 mm travel |
| Rear Suspension | Aluminium swingarm, APS progressive linkage, Öhlins Racing piggy-back monoshock, adjustable preload, compression and rebound, 130 mm travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm stainless floating discs, Brembo Gold 4-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm stainless disc, Brembo Gold 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 | 181 kg / 399 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| 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 | 252.3 km/h / 156.7 mph |
The Factory was the top version of the second-generation Tuono 1000 R. It shared the standard bike's frame and V-twin, but added fully adjustable Öhlins Racing suspension at both ends, a gold frame and anodised forged OZ wheels. Carbon-fibre belly pan, side panels, mudguards and spoilers cut about 4 kg compared with the standard R. It used the engine from the RSV 1000 R Factory, with bigger exhaust valves, larger exhaust pipes and revised mapping. Reviews found the Öhlins suspension rode bumps a little better than the Showa and Sachs parts, and the lighter wheels made it turn in more eagerly.
