2025 Aprilia Tuono 457 – First Look

Updated with pricing.

Banking on the fun and excitement of the Tuono V4 and Tuono 660, Aprilia has today released the Tuono 457. The naked version of the RS457 sportbike, the Tuono 457 follows the recipe of a naked bike born from a sportbike by replacing fairings for handlebars. But unlike the bigger Tuonos, that have nearly the same amount of plastic as the RSV4s, the Tuono 457 does not have its fairings integrated into the frame. It really does have a more minimal set of fairings attached to the sides. With that, let’s explore the Tuono 457 a little more.

Aprilia says the design of the Tuono 457 started with a blank sheet, but it still carries the unmistakable design language of the Tuono family. There’s still a full LED light cluster with the triple headlight that has become typical for Aprilia. Below it you’ll find a small lower lip spoiler – an homage to the original Tuono 1000 R V-Twin. There’s a new fuel tank shape as well, designed to better match the wide handlebars and feel more comfortable for the rider.

 At the heart of it all is the same aluminum frame seen in the RS457, making it the only bike in the category with an aluminum frame, and of course, the 457cc parallel-Twin, which is intentionally left uncovered as part of the naked bike aesthetic while the exhaust terminates under the engine. This not only cleans up the lines of the bike, but also gave Aprilia designers more freedom to locate the passenger footrests. Seat height is 31.5 inches and the seat itself is tapered at the front to make it easier to put your feet on the ground.

The 457cc DOHC parallel-Twin is the same one first seen in the RS457 and uses four valves per cylinder for a maximum (claimed) output of 47.6 hp at 9,400 rpm and 32 lb-ft of torque at 6,700 rpm – making it eligible to be ridden with an A2 license, if you live somewhere where that matters. With a claimed dry weight of 350 lbs, the Tuono 457 has a favorable power-to-weight ratio. A crucial difference between the Tuono 457 and the RS457 is the Tuono’s shorter final drive gearing compared to the RS, thanks to an extra tooth on the rear sprocket. This should give it a little better acceleration.

The Tuono’s 41mm inverted fork is only adjustable for preload and offers 4.7 in. of travel. There’s a similarly bare shock with minimal adjustments on offer and 5.1 in. of travel. Such is the way with small displacement motorcycles – the sacrifice in performance usually comes in the suspension department. Braking is handled with ByBre calipers – the single front being radially mounted and mated to a 320mm disc. The rear is paired with a 220mm disc. There’s an adjustable brake lever and Bosch ABS with two separate settings comes standard.

On the electronics side the Tuono 457 borrows much of the same tech as its RS sibling. The Ride-by-Wire system makes this possible. Riding modes have become de facto these days, even on little bikes like the Tuono 457. Here you’ll find three modes: Eco, Sport, and Rain. All adjust power delivery in manners you’d expect with the corresponding names. Then there’s the adjustable traction control (which can be adjusted while riding, btw). As mentioned before, ABS is standard, and is set to the max level in all riding modes, but it can be turned off on the rear wheel when the bike is stopped for those times when sporty riding is the goal. Absent as a standard feature, but available as an accessory is the Aprilia Quick Shift system for faster gear changes in both directions without the clutch.

Information is displayed to the rider via a 5-inch TFT display, which can then be connected to your smartphone to show various infotainment items, as well as manage calls, music, navigation, and much more.

The Aprilia Tuono 457 comes in two different colors. The Piranha Red livery boasts the classic colors of Aprilia's history – black and red, while the second version is called Puma Gray and features more sober colors, gray and white, which lend the Tuono 457 a more urban look. As usual, there’s a wide range of accessories and apparel dedicated to the Tuono 457 as well. U.S. pricing is set at $6,599