Aprilia RSV4 and Tuono Suspension Guide: Mupo Options by Fork Type

by Euro Motards

Aprilia's Chassis: A Strong Platform for Mupo Suspension

The Aprilia RSV4 and Tuono V4 have earned their reputation as among the finest handling motorcycles in production. Mupo, the Italian suspension specialist we stock, has genuinely deep and long-standing coverage of this platform — more so than almost any other bike we carry.

Mupo Steering Dampers

The Mupo AM1-S01 steering damper is confirmed for the RSV4 Factory APRC (2009–2016), priced around £335. It's a progressive, symmetrical rotary-style damper built from Mupo's racing-derived design.

Mupo Fork Cartridge Kits — Matched to Your Fork Brand

This is where precision matters: Mupo's RSV4/Tuono fork cartridge kits are specified by which OEM fork your bike actually has, not just the model name. Fitting the wrong kit for your fork brand won't work.

  • K911 25mm cartridge kit for RSV4 APRC with Ohlins forks (2009–2016) — around £1,110
  • K911 25mm cartridge kit for RSV4-R with Showa forks (2009–2014) — around £1,110
  • K911 25mm cartridge kit for RSV4-R with Sachs forks (2011–2017) and the equivalent Tuono V4R Sachs-fork kit (2011–2014) — around £1,110
  • R-EVOlution fork cartridge springs kit — available for RSV4 Factory APRC (Ohlins forks), RSV4-R (Showa forks 2009–2014, Sachs forks 2011–2017), Tuono V4R (Sachs forks 2011–2014), Tuono V4 1100 Factory (2015–2016), Tuono R 1000R (2006–2010), and Tuono 1000 Factory R (2004–2010) — around £865 each
  • Front fork hydraulic upgrade kit (4 pistons) — covering RSV4-R Showa forks (2009–2014) and Tuono 1000R (2006–2010), a lower-cost option around £220

Mupo Rear Shocks

  • AB1-Evo Factory rear shock — for RSV4 R Factory APRC (2009–2017), around £1,060
  • AB1-Evo rear shock — for RSV4 R APRC (2009–2017) and Tuono V4R (2011–2014), around £865
  • GT1 rear shock — for Tuono 1000 R (2006–2010) and Tuono 1000 (2003–2004), around £515

Why Fork Brand Matters

Aprilia sourced forks from different suppliers (Ohlins, Showa, Sachs) across RSV4 and Tuono production years and specifications — which is why Mupo builds a separate cartridge kit for each. Before ordering, check which forks your specific bike has fitted; this is usually identifiable from the fork leg markings or your original spec sheet. Email us if you're unsure and we'll help confirm before you order the wrong kit.

Setup Recommendation

For most road-focused RSV4/Tuono owners upgrading for the first time, the steering damper is the lowest-cost, most broadly applicable upgrade. Fork and shock cartridge kits represent a bigger investment and are best considered together as a matched pair once you've confirmed your fork brand.

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