To create the Tuono, Aprilia ditched the RS 457’s fairing, clip-ons and its signature tri-lamp headlight setup in favour of a small new headlight and a handlebar.
Aprilia has also reprofiled the tank slightly for a little more lock-to-lock clearance and to accommodate the new handlebar, thereby reducing fuel capacity (by a marginal 300ml) to 12.7 litres.
On the road (especially our far from ideal ones), the Tuono is a much better place to be on than the RS because you sit almost upright with a slight bend toward the handlebar.
The cherry on top is that the Tuono is also an absolute peach when handling the rigors of the concrete jungle.
At this price, the exclusion of the quickshifter, adjustable levers and sintered brake pads seems like an avoidable oversight.
Aprilia Tuono 457 verdict
If you enjoy fast and sporty yet reasonably comfortable machines, then the Tuono 457 warrants serious consideration.