Aprilia Tuono 457 : Here's what you need to know

The Aprilia Tuono 457 has been introduced into India's ever-growing bike market at a competitive price of 3.95 lakh (ex-showroom).

It was unveiled with much fanfare by the actor and avid bike enthusiast - John Abraham.

It will be competing with the likes of the KTM Duke 390 and BMW G310R.

The Italian bike manufacturer is confident that the Tuono 457 will perform positively in the Indian automotive scene much like its sibling; the RS457.

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Features offered:

The lightweight naked Italian bike is powered by the 457cc, liquid-cooled, forward-facing parallel twin engine (the same as the RS457), paired with a six-speed transmission.

The engine delivers a power output of up to 47.6HP at 9400rpm and a peak torque of 43.4Nm.

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A flat handlebar, two-piece seat, a 5-inch TFT display, ride-by-wire, ride modes, LED lighting, dual-channel ABS and traction control system make the bike modern, comfortable and provide a smooth overall ride quality.

The bike comes with 17-inch wheels with disc brakes on either end. Suspension is accounted for by the USD forks upfront and a monoshock unit at the rear.

It weighs at around 159 kg and has a ride height of 800mm.

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How can it disrupt the naked bike segment?

The Tuono 457 is light, agile and powerful, with a very distinct and stylish design.

The chassis is durable and lightweight, ensuring a perfect balance and rideability, instantly acclimatizing the rider to the low, sporty seating position.

The features offered are highly competitive to its segment-leading competitors (The Duke 390 to name a few).

The pricing is also smartly quoted to compete with the best in its segment.

It's the most non-conformist and rebellious Tuono that has ever been, and whilst it retains the core features of all Tuono bikes, the new model boasts an all-new look, designed to satisfy the needs and desires of the youngest generation at which it is aimed. ~ this is what Mr. Diego Graffi, Chairman and MD, Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd had to say about the Tuono 457 at the launch.

Challenges:

The only challenge Aprilia could face is the after-sales service in India.

Currently, a lot of improvement is required in this area.

Once this issue is resolved, Aprilia will be able to disrupt the whole segment in India with its high-quality, high-performance bikes; squaring off against segment giants KTM.

Overall, Aprilia has launched another solid segment contender into the Indian Bike market.

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