Aprilia Tuono 457 Special Edition Launched At Rs. 3.99 Lakh

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Aprilia Tuono 457 Special Edition gets added flyscreen, revised ergonomics, recalibrated suspension, upgraded seat, adjustable brake lever, new liveries, etc

Aprilia has announced the prices of the Tuono 457 Special Edition in India as it costs Rs. 3.99 lakh (ex-showroom Maharashtra). It helps the expand the lineup with new features and two heritage-linked paint schemes to the twin-cylinder naked motorcycle. The special version is offered in Mamba Black and Puma Grey and pre-bookings have opened at select Aprilia dealerships across the country.

The new edition takes visual inspiration from the 2006 Aprilia Tuono 1000R. The updated livery uses sharper decals, a revised Aprilia logo and darker body tones to separate it from the standard Tuono 457. The compact flyscreen sits close to the headlamp and uses a smoked finish – adding a more aggressive face while offering extra wind protection at higher speeds.

The rider triangle has been revised through a taller handlebar and an updated saddle. The raised bar gives a more upright seating position and thereby reducing pressure on the wrists, shoulders and lower back during city use and longer rides according to the brand. The seat uses a high-resilience foam core which reduces vibration transfer from the road and engine.

The suspension setup has also been recalibrated for Indian road conditions. The initial stroke is softer to deal better with potholes and speed breakers while compression damping has been revised for varying surfaces. The preload adjustability at both ends gives riders room to alter the setup according to usage and load.

The adjustable brake lever is another key addition on the Special Edition. The lever span can be altered according to hand size – helping the rider apply braking force more progressively. The setup should improve reach, reduce wrist fatigue and offer better control during traffic riding or sudden braking situations. Besides these, no other changes have been made.

Power comes from the same 457 cc parallel-twin engine used on the regular Tuono 457. The liquid-cooled motor produces 47.6 hp and 43.5 Nm of torque and is mated to a six-speed transmission. The engine is paired to Aprilia electronic systems such as ride-by-wire throttle and multi-level traction control while the lightweight aluminium chassis is a key part of the motorcycle.

The equipment package comprises a TFT digital instrument cluster, full-LED lighting, an immobiliser and three-level adjustable LED illumination. The dashboard receives data through the CAN line and also works as part of the self-diagnosis system. The cluster retains lap-timing support and can store data from the previous 40 laps.

The Tuono 457 Special Edition also gets a four-year or 48,000 km warranty whichever comes earlier. The official accessory list covers a passenger seat cover, USB socket, helmet cable lock, tyre pressure monitoring system, outdoor vehicle cover, electronic anti-theft system, fork sliders, shorter mudguard, quickshifter up/down and sintered front brake pads.

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