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Aprilia Tuono 457 Launched At Rs 3.95 Lakh - Bug-Eyed Naked Madcap
Italian motorcycle manufacturer Aprilia has launched the Tuono 457 naked motorcycle in India. The Aprilia Tuono 457 is priced at Rs 3.95 lakh(ex-showroom).
The Aprilia Tuono 457 was launched by the marque's brand ambassador, actor and petrolhead John Abraham. The Aprilia Tuono costs Rs 25,000 less than its faired sibling, the RS457 and it rivals the likes of the KTM 390 Duke and Yamaha MT-03 in India.
In terms of its looks, the Tuono 457 features a bug-faced look with a central LED headlight flanked on either side by LED DRLs. The Tuono features a single-piece handlebar, a muscular fuel tank and sides that are devoid of any fairing. The rear lighting setup is also LED and the bike features an underbody exhaust setup.
The Aprilia Tuono 457 is powered by a liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine that develops 46.9bhp and 43.5Nm of peak torque. The engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox that is aided by an optional quickshifter. The Tuono 457 also features multiple riding modes, traction control, and a colour display with Bluetooth connectivity.
The Tuono 457 features an aluminium frame suspended by a 41mm USD fork at the front (120mm travel) and a monoshock (130mm travel) at the rear along with an asymmetrical steel swingarm. Both the front and the rear offer preload adjustment.
The Tuono 457 rides on 17-inch rims with 110/70 (front) and 150/60 (rear) tyres. Braking duties are handled by twin 320mm discs at the front and a 220mm disc at the rear. These discs are clamped by Bybre discs are aided by a switchable dual-channel ABS from Bosch which allows the riders to switch off the rear ABS.
Speaking at the launch, Diego Graffi, Chairman and MD, Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd, said, "I am thrilled to introduce to India the Aprilia Tuono 457, a year after we introduced the segment disruptor Aprilia RS457. There were a lot of enquiries for naked sibling to the RS and Tuono 457 is the latest heir to a tradition of excellence in high-handlebar sports bikes offering a superb, adrenaline-filled ride. The Tuono 457 has a number of differences that render it all the more exclusive: it is the only bike in the range that does not have a fairing integrated into the frame. In its place - for the first time on a Tuono - is a pared-back light cluster, worthy of a true naked bike. 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."
John Abraham also expressed his views on the new Tuono 457, "Like many other bikers, I was also hoping for a Tuono 457 to be introduced to India. The Aprilia Tuono has a legendary portfolio and I am sure the new Tuono 457 will completely dominate the naked segment. The bike is agile, powerful and looks distinct and incredible, all things that one expects from Aprilia. I think this will be the perfect city and urban riding bike and I cant wait to get this bike home."
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