Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

The semi-naked twin

Approaching the Tuono Factory for the first time after taking its keys following a spin on the RS660, I’m not expecting the so-called naked model to feel very different. After all, it’s not really naked, any more than the Tuono V4 Factory is. With both these middleweight test bikes being basically black, I needed more than a quick glance to make sure of taking the right one.

So it was quite a surprise to throw a leg over the Tuono Factory’s seat, and find it seeming so broad and comfortable after

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