Aprilia RS 457 vs Aprilia Tuono 457
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Aprilia RS 457 and Aprilia Tuono 457 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹27,233 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Tuono 457 takes 3 of the 5 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the RS 457 and 7.5/10 for the Tuono 457.
Category by category
Price
Tuono 457
The Tuono 457 starts ₹27,233 lower (₹4,06,198 against ₹4,33,431), about ₹870 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Tuono 457
Tuono 457 claims 29 kmpl against 24 kmpl. That is roughly ₹6,625 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Tuono 457
Tuono 457 gets projector headlamp, ride modes and usb charging port.
Warranty
RS 457
RS 457 comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Tuono 457.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the RS 457 if
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is spirited riding
- your priority is weekend rides
Buy the Tuono 457 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- 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 | RS 457 | Tuono 457 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹4,33,431 | ₹4,06,198 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹4,92,836 | ₹4,63,339 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,88,795 | ₹1,55,670 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹23,656 | ₹22,240 |
| Five-year total | ₹7,35,287 | ₹6,71,249 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | ApriliaRS 457 | ApriliaTuono 457 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹4,33,431 | ₹4,06,198 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹13,750 | ₹12,880 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 457 cc | 457 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 46.9 bhp | 46.9 bhp |
| Torque | 43.5 Nm | 43.5 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 24 kmpl | 29 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 175 kg | 175 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13 L | 12.7 L |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 800 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 4-piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 220 mm, 1-piston caliper | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Switchable ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | 41mm upside-down fork, adjustable preload, 120mm travel | Ø 41mm USD fork, adjustable preload, 120mm wheel travel |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock, adjustable preload, 130 mm wheel travel | Monoshock, adjustable preload, 130 mm wheel travel |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-17 | 150/60-17 |
RS 457 vs Tuono 457: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the RS 457 or the Tuono 457?
- The Tuono 457 is cheaper by ₹27,233 at the base variant (₹4,06,198 against ₹4,33,431 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the RS 457 or the Tuono 457?
- The Tuono 457 claims 29 kmpl against 24 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the RS 457 and Tuono 457 in Delhi?
- About ₹29,497: roughly ₹4,92,836 for the RS 457 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 ₹7,35,287 for the RS 457 and ₹6,71,249 for the Tuono 457, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Tuono 457 comes out ₹64,038 ahead.
