Aprilia Tuono 1000 R (2007) vs Velocette MAC (post war) (1946-59) vs KYMCO Kymco Super 8 50 (2014)
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| Make: | Aprilia | Velocette | KYMCO |
| Model: | Tuono 1000 R | MAC (post war) | Kymco Super 8 50 |
| Years: | 2007 | 1946-59 | 2014 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, longitudinal 60°V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV | Single cylinder, 2 stroke |
| Capacity: | 997.6 cc / 60.9 cu in | 349 cc / 21.3 cub in | 49.5 cc / 3.0 cub in |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.8:1 | 6.75:1 (from 1951) | 7.2:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Exhaust: | Two-into-two, Euro3 | Single, megaphone chrome silencer | 1-into-1 |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick start | Electric & Kick |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 4 Speed | CVT |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Belt |
| Frame: | Box section sloping twin-spar frame in aluminium alloy. Removable aluminium alloy saddle mount frame. | Single top and front down tubes and twin tube cradle | Double cradle |
| Front Suspension: | Showa 43 mm upside-down fork with adjustment for spring preload, compression and rebound damping | Pre war: Webb girder style Post war: Air-sprung Dowty Oleomatic forks | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Aluminium alloy double banana swingarm. APS (Aprilia Progressive System) rising rate linkages. Sachs hydraulic monoshock with adjustment for spring preload and rebound damping | Hydraulic shocks | Mono shock, adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x Ø320mm floating discs, stainless steel, 4 piston calipers, Brembo Gold | 7 in., drum | Single slotted disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Ø220 mm stainless steel disc, 2 piston caliper, Brembo Gold | 6 in., drum | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 3.25 x 19 in | 90/90-10 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/50 ZR17 | 3.25 x 19 in | 90/90-10 |
| Wheelbase: | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | 1276 mm / 50.25 in. | 1339 mm / 52.7 in |
| Seat Height: | 840 mm / 33.1 in | 700 mm / 27.5 in. | 775 mm / 30.5 in |
| Dry Weight: | 181 kg / 399 lbs | Pre war: 130 kg / 280 lbs Post war: 161 kg / 355 lbs | 106 kg / 233 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 L / 4.8 US gal | 11.4 L / 3 US gal | 5 L / 1.3 US gal |