BREAKING: Aprilia Tuono 457 Launched at Rs 3.95 Lakh

The streetfighter version of the RS 457 has finally arrived!

Quick News Highlights:

• Aprilia Tuono 457 launched in India at Rs 3.95 lakh (ex-showroom)

• Can be booked for Rs 10,000 

• Shares its platform with the RS 457

Aprilia has launched the Tuono 457 in India at Rs 3.95 lakh (ex-showroom) and can be booked for an amount of Rs 10,000. The Tuono is the streetfighter version of the RS 457 and offers a more upright seating position. Test rides and deliveries will start from first week of March 2025, at select Aprilia dealerships across India.

Design

Being a naked sportbike, the Tuono 457 gets a more comfortable and relaxed riding posture as compared to the RS 457. It gets a single-piece handlebar which is closer to the rider, in place of the clip-on handlebars, and also slightly forward set footpegs in comparison to the RS. The bike is available in two colour options: Piranha Red and Puma Grey.

Engine

The Tuono is powered by the same 457cc, parallel-twin cylinder, liquid-cooled engine as the RS 457, which produces 47.6PS at 9,400rpm and 43.5Nm at 6,700rpm. But here, the rear sprocket size is bigger by one tooth at 44 teeth, which means better throttle response at lower rpms. It is paired to a six-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch.

Features

The bike features a 5-inch TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, call and SMS alerts. It also gets LED lighting all around, switchable traction control, and three riding modes: Eco, Sport, and Rain. Aprilia offers a bi-directional quickshifter as an optional accessory as well.

Underpinnings

Suspension wise, the motorcycle comes with an inverted fork and monoshock, both pre-load adjustable. Braking is handled by a 320mm front and a 230mm rear disc, with dual-channel ABS. The bike rides on a 110-section front and a 150-section rear tyre setup, with 17-inch alloy wheels at both ends. It has the same 800mm seat height, 175kg kerb weight, split seat setup, and tail section as the RS 457.

BikeDekho Says

The Tuono 457 is for those who want the performance of the RS 457, but without the aggressive and committed riding position. It is more comfortable and a more practical option for daily city commuting and even for highway, touring usage. It is the newest entrant in the sub-500cc streetfighter segment, and rivals bikes such as the KTM 390 Duke, Yamaha MT-03 and the Zontes GK 350.