Aprilia's Special-Edition Tuono 457 Launches in India at 3.99 Lakh Rupees, Paying Tribute to the Legendary 1000R

Nice that it's not just the usual looks-only tribute — they've actually worked on the suspension too.

The higher bars and revised suspension are probably aimed at balancing reach-to-ground with comfort, so it's a real practical improvement too.

How was the 1000R-generation Tuono actually received back in the day? Curious enough to go look it up.

₹399,000 including a newly shaped seat — that's a lot of content packed into a limited edition for the Indian market.

A tribute graphic paired with genuinely improved brake levers and suspension — an interesting dual concept.

For those who remember the 2006 Tuono 1000R, even just the graphics are enough to bring the old memories flooding back.