Aprilia Tuono 457 Global Debut: Naked Twin Streetfighter Unveiled

Aprilia Tuono 457: Stripping the fairing for urban aggression

Following the commercial success of the fully faired RS 457, Aprilia has taken the wraps off its naked streetfighter counterpart: the Tuono 457. Built on the same lightweight aluminium dual-beam perimeter chassis at Piaggio’s Baramati manufacturing plant in Maharashtra, the Tuono 457 sheds the supersport bodywork in favour of an aggressive, minimalist front cowl with signature twin LED headlamps and aerodynamic winglets.

Expected to hit Indian showrooms in early 2026, the Tuono 457 is projected to carry an ex-showroom price between ₹3.90 lakh and ₹4.05 lakh. This positions it just under the RS 457's ₹4.10 lakh ex-showroom sticker, making it an enticing multi-cylinder alternative to high-performance single-cylinder streetfighters.

Engine, retuned final drive, and performance

Underneath the sculpted tank sits Aprilia's 457cc liquid-cooled, 4-valve DOHC parallel-twin engine with a 270-degree crankshaft. It produces 47.6 PS (35 kW) at 9,400 rpm and 43.5 Nm of peak torque at 6,700 rpm, paired with a 6-speed gearbox and an assist-and-slipper clutch.

While the internal engine ratios match the RS 457, Aprilia has shortened the final drive ratio by fitting a 47-tooth rear sprocket (up from 46T on the RS 457). This gearing revision provides crisper roll-on acceleration and punchier low-to-midrange drive through congested city traffic.

Ergonomics and chassis dynamics

The most decisive functional change lies in the cockpit. The low-set clip-on handlebars of the RS 457 have been replaced by a wide, tapered tubular aluminium handlebar mounted on raised clamps. Combined with slightly repositioned footpegs, the Tuono 457 offers an upright, commanding riding posture that reduces wrist strain during daily commutes while maintaining sharp front-end feedback.

Suspension hardware consists of a 41mm preload-adjustable upside-down (USD) front fork offering 120mm of travel and a preload-adjustable rear monoshock mounted to an asymmetrical steel swingarm with 130mm of wheel travel. Dry weight is rated at 159 kg (yielding a kerb mass of approximately 175 kg with a 90% full 12.7-litre fuel tank).

Brakes, electronics, and rider aids

Braking is handled by ByBre radial components: a single 320mm front disc gripped by a 4-piston radial caliper and a 220mm rear disc with a single-piston caliper. A dual-channel Bosch ABS unit comes standard and includes a switchable Supermoto mode to disengage rear ABS for track and enthusiastic riding.

The cockpit features a 5-inch full-colour TFT display with Bluetooth smartphone navigation connectivity. The Ride-by-Wire electronic suite offers three ride modes (Eco, Sport, and Rain) and three levels of Aprilia Traction Control (ATC) that can be adjusted on the fly or completely switched off.

Segment positioning: Tuono 457 vs RS 457 and KTM 390 Duke

The Tuono 457 enters a fierce Indian performance segment. While single-cylinder competitors like the KTM 390 Duke offer aggressive electronics and lower retail costs, the Tuono 457 delivers the acoustic character, smoothness, and high-rpm headroom of a 270-degree parallel twin.