I enjoy dynamic riding the most, especially on winding roads, which makes a GPS device an essential part of my setup even on a naked bike. My final choice was the Chigee AIO-6, a device that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. However, since it relies on a smartphone connection, and smartphone batteries rarely last a full day of riding, it was necessary to ensure a constant power supply during trips. Fortunately, most Aprilia motorcycles, including the Tuono series, offer a factory USB socket (part number 2S001789) as a convenient solution.
Installing the USB socket on the Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100 is quite straightforward. The process involves unscrewing and removing the plastic panel located to the left of the display, routing the USB socket through the designated hole, connecting the plug, and reinstalling the plastic trim. The photos illustrate several stages of the process and show the final setup once completed.
At the time of installing this, only the Quad Lock phone mount was installed on the bike, but I later repositioned it slightly to make room in the center of the handlebar for the Chigee AIO-6. I prefer having two GPS navigation options in case one fails, a lesson learned from past experiences when technology didn’t always cooperate at the right moment.
Interestingly, Aprilia also offers an integrated turn-by-turn navigation system that displays directional arrows on the TFT screen. This means my Tuono now effectively has three GPS solutions, the built-in one, the Chigee AIO-6, and the smartphone itself.
Someone might say that all three solutions depend on a smartphone, creating a potential single point of failure. But, if something happens to the phone, losing navigation becomes the least of the concerns. Still, it’s a reminder that even advanced setups have practical limits.
