When I installed the 2Wheels-Company radiator and oil cooler guards on my 2025 Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100, I wondered whether I could keep both guards and still fit the OEM belly pan. I kept both guards on the bike when I fitted the belly pan in March, cutting two small notches in the pan so it would sit over the radiator guard brackets.
The Aprilia belly pan, part number 2S002519, wraps around the lower front of the engine. The photos below show the belly pan from several angles before I fitted it.
Fitting the belly pan over the radiator guard brackets
Both notches are in the lip above the front grille. The first photo shows their position from inside the pan, and the close-up shows the shape of one notch. The third photo shows the 2Wheels-Company guards on the bike before the belly pan went on.
After making the two cuts, I followed Aprilia’s installation instructions and the rest went smoothly. I like to be precise with this kind of work, so I tightened every fastener with a torque wrench.
How it looks fitted
I like the Tuono much better with the belly pan fitted. From either side, the lower bodywork makes the area around the oil cooler and exhaust look more finished. I’ve seen a few owners add decals to carry the red accents of the Dark Kraken paint scheme down onto the belly pan. I’m still undecided about doing the same. For now, I’m happy with the way it looks.
