The 457 platform for Aprilia was to pave the way for more motorcycles, and the company is doing exactly that. After launching the fully-faired RS 457, the company was seen testing the adventure motorcycle based on the same platform, the Tuareg 457. Now, the company has teased its latest from the sub-500cc platform, the Tuono 457.
Aprilia Tuono 457 — What is it?
The Aprilia Tuono 457 is the naked street version of the RS 457, similar to the company’s litre-class siblings, the RSV4 and Tuono V4. The Tuono 457 will feature a half-fairing with winglets, along with a split headlight design and the DRLs similar to the RS 457. The motorcycle will also get a flat handlebar instead of clip-ons to offer a relaxed riding position compared to its fully-faired sibling.
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In terms of equipment, the motorcycle will get adjustable USD forks, a monoshock at the rear, disc brakes at both ends with dual-channel ABS, a TFT dash, 17-inch alloy wheels front and rear, and LED lighting. The motorcycle is also expected to carry forward the electronic aids from the RS 457.
Power will be derived from the same 457cc, liquid-cooled twin-cylinder engine that makes 47bhp and 43.5Nm of torque. The engine will be mated to a six-speed gearbox and the quickshifter will be part of the accessory package instead of being standard. The new Aprilia Tuono 457 is expected to break cover at EICMA and will compete with the KTM 390 Duke globally.
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