KTM RC 390 vs Aprilia Tuono 457
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
KTM RC 390 and Aprilia Tuono 457 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The RC 390 undercuts the Tuono 457 by ₹73,260, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
On our category count it is a draw at 2 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
RC 390
The RC 390 starts ₹73,260 lower (₹3,32,938 against ₹4,06,198), about ₹2,320 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Tie
Identical mileage claims of 29 kmpl.
Performance
Tuono 457
Tuono 457 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 268 against 249 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
RC 390
RC 390 adds dual-channel abs that the Tuono 457 does not have on any variant.
Features
Tuono 457
Tuono 457 gets ride modes and usb charging port.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the RC 390 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- you live where KTM's bigger service network matters
- your priority is weekend track and canyon riding
Buy the Tuono 457 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is spirited riding
- your priority is weekend rides
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | RC 390 | Tuono 457 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹3,32,938 | ₹4,06,198 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹3,82,996 | ₹4,63,339 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,58,450 | ₹1,55,670 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹18,384 | ₹22,240 |
| Five-year total | ₹5,89,830 | ₹6,71,249 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KTMRC 390 | ApriliaTuono 457 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹3,32,938 | ₹4,06,198 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹10,560 | ₹12,880 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 373.3 cc | 457 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 42.9 bhp | 46.9 bhp |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 43.5 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 29 kmpl | 29 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 172 kg | 175 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13.7 L | 12.7 L |
| Seat height | 835 mm | 800 mm |
| Ground clearance | 153 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1355 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | WP APEX USD forks, 43 mm diameter | Ø 41mm USD fork, adjustable preload, 120mm wheel travel |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX Monoshock, 10 step adjustable | Monoshock, adjustable preload, 130 mm wheel travel |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-17 | 150/60-17 |
RC 390 vs Tuono 457: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the RC 390 or the Tuono 457?
- The RC 390 is cheaper by ₹73,260 at the base variant (₹3,32,938 against ₹4,06,198 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the RC 390 or the Tuono 457?
- Both claim 29 kmpl.
- What is the on-road price difference between the RC 390 and Tuono 457 in Delhi?
- About ₹80,343: roughly ₹3,82,996 for the RC 390 and ₹4,63,339 for the Tuono 457, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹5,89,830 for the RC 390 and ₹6,71,249 for the Tuono 457, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The RC 390 comes out ₹81,419 ahead.
