The Aprilia Tuono 660 comes under fire for not being capable of being a long distance touring machine, despite the Aprilia Tuono 660 being lauded for its sporty handling and city friendly ergonomics. The naked bike design, with its minimal wind protection, is debated by riders regarding its suitability to extended highway miles. There are other key factors: such as seat comfort, fuel range, luggage options, and the fact that you can be tired for long rides. There are owners that have modified their Tuono 660s to make them better for touring and others that like to keep it stock to use as the sporty naked bike it was meant to be. In this article, we will look at different points of view on riding the Tuono 660 on longer rides and how it stacks up against other touring bikes.