One of the much-anticipated motorcycles at EICMA was the new Aprilia Tuono 457, a naked street bike based on the Aprilia RS 457. Unveiled in Italy, the Tuono will go on sale globally, similar to its fully-faired sibling. It will take on the KTM 390 Duke head-on, a motorcycle that has led the segment for its performance.
The Tuono will come to India soon and is expected to be showcased at India Bike Week. So here’s a quick specifications check between the Aprilia Tuono 457 and the KTM 390 Duke.
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Aprilia Tuono 457 vs KTM 390 Duke — Overview
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The Aprilia Tuono 457 is based on the same platform as the RS 457, but gets no fairing. The Tuono gets vertically-stacked headlights but the signature Aprilia DRL remains. The motorcycle also gets a handlebar instead of the clip-ons the RS 457 features, while it shares the same suspension setup, brakes, electronic aids, wheel size, and engine as the RS 457. The Tuono will offer a slightly more relaxed riding position and gets a TFT dash with phone connectivity.
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SpecificationsTuono 457390 DukeSuspension (F)Adjustable USDAdjustable USDSuspension (R)MonoshockMonoshockBrakes (F)320 mm Disc320 mm DiscBrakes (R)220 mm Disc240 mm DiscSeat Height800 mm800 mmWheel (F)17-inch17-inchWheel (R)17-inch17-inchDashTFTTFTFuel Capacity13-litres15-litresWeightNA165 kgABSDual-ChannelDual-Channel, CorneringTraction ControlYesYes
The KTM 390 Duke needs no introduction. In its third generation, the Duke is the most sought-after performance street naked in its class and the update saw a revised chassis, better suspension with adjustability, updated electronic aids with launch control, a quickshifter as standard, and an increase in torque and horsepower. The 390 Duke gets a host of electronic aids as standard and gets an updated TFT compared to the older-generation model.
Aprilia Tuono 457 vs KTM 390 Duke — Engine specifications
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The Aprilia Tuono 457 and the KTM 390 Duke are all about performance, but they approach in different ways.
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