Although there are few certainties in the motorcycle market, this one is solid—where a full-fairing supersport goes, a naked sportbike will soon follow. Hot on the heels of jumping into the entry-level sportbike class with the 2024 Aprilia RS 457, the Italian firm has announced its newest member of the revered Tuono family, and it is aimed at new or returning riders. Meet the 2025 Aprilia Tuono 457.
- The new Aprilia Tuono 457 stacks up an exciting class of new and returning-rider-friendly naked sportbikes, including the CFMoto 450NK, Honda CB300R, KTM 390 Duke, Kawasaki Z500, and Yamaha MT-03. Aprilia has announced that its new lightweight sport machine will arrive in April 2025 with a $6599 MSRP, which is $200 cheaper than its fully-clothed RS 457 sibling. While Aprilia is playing its cards close to its vest with complete specifications, we still have plenty to tell you about.
- A 457cc DOHC 4-valve parallel-twin engine powers the littlest Tuono. Aprilia knows how to build an engine, so when it developed its low-displacement parallel-twin powerplant, it took heavy architectural inspiration from its highly successful 659cc twin-cylinder engine platform that also happens to utilize an exciting 270-degree crank. Peak performance figures remain the same between Tuono and RS 457 models, with a peppy 48 horsepower at 9400 rpm and 32 ft-lbs of torque at 6700 rpm on tap. All that power is put through a sporty six-speed gearbox (quickshifter optional). The only change listed by Aprilia literature is shorter final-drive gearing for the Tuono compared to the RS, resulting in improved acceleration, which is useful when applied to any motorcycle primarily aimed at the street.
- A helpful rider-aid suite is standard on the 2025 Aprilia Tuono 457. Helping separate itself from the growing herd of bikes in this class is a compelling electronics package that includes three-level traction control and two-level ABS (standard and front-only). Adding to the modern refinements is a ride-by-wire throttle with three ride modes—Sport, Eco, and Rain. Those just getting into motorcycling can rely on these aids to help keep the “shiny side up,” as we say in the two-wheeled world. Settings are adjusted via a five-inch TFT display that can be paired with your smartphone via optional Bluetooth connectivity (Aprilia MIA). It boasts features often seen on pricier motorcycles, including navigation, multimedia integration, and phone call management.
- A lightweight twin-spar frame and steel swingarm set it apart from the rest of the class. Following in the footsteps of the RS 457, the Aprilia Tuono 457 claims to have the best power-to-weight ratio in class. However, Aprilia only reports a 350-pound “dry weight”. We anticipate curb weight somewhere closer to 380. Looking past the numbers, those claims still hold water when we consider that the Tuono 457 is the only motorcycle in this class featuring a lightweight aluminum twin-spar frame with the engine as a stressed member, enjoying the same weight savings benefits while adding significant chassis stiffness. That’s the same design philosophy as the brand’s middleweight motorcycles.
- Spring-preload adjustable suspension comes into the fold. Detailed geometry numbers must wait until a full specification sheet is released. However, the Tuono 457 features what appears to be suspension components similar to what is found aboard the RS 457, including suspension travel—4.7 inches for the 41mm fork and 5.1 inches of rear wheel travel. Interestingly, the Tuono has a minor leg up in that department, as it gains spring-preload adjustment at each end.
- ByBre brakes are equipped on the Tuono 457. Smaller-displacement sport bikes with lower top speeds and lighter curb weight don’t necessarily need dual discs up front. In fact, the gyroscopic penalties to handling earned by bolting another disc on the wheel might not be worth the additional stopping power it provides. So, the Noele crew once again relies on a simple yet effective setup that includes a superbike-sized 320mm front rotor being clamped onto by a four-piston ByBre caliper.
- An upright riding position defines the Tuono motorcycles. Translated literally, Tuono means “thunder,” but to us, it’s always meant “a fairly comfortable riding position.” That comfort includes a 31.5-inch seat height with what appears to be a casual rider triangle that dramatically reduces weight on the wrists—the handlebar riser brings the bar up and back. This type of seating position is massively beneficial for urban riding.
- The Tuono design is redefined for 2025. According to Aprilia, the 457’s styling is a clean-sheet design, which is undoubtedly being shared with its Tuono 660 and V4 siblings. Namely, the Tuono is finally living up to its naked classification and showing off far more than it has in the past. That said, plenty of classic Tuono design cues are seen in the all-around LED lighting that utilizes the familiar triple-headlight design.
- The 2025 Aprilia Tuono 457 pricing starts at $6599 and is available in two colors: Piranha Red and Puma Gray. A Piaggio Group Americas representative tells us to expect an April 2025 delivery date. We will update this story with more information, including a spec sheet, as it becomes available.
2025 Aprilia Tuono 457 Photo Gallery
