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Aprilia India has launched the Tuono 457 Special Edition, introducing a range of ergonomic and comfort-focused upgrades over the standard Tuono 457. Aprilia says the changes to the Special Edition are focused on comfort and daily usability. The updates include a taller handlebar, which should translate to a more upright riding position, and a suspension re-calibrated with a softer initial stroke and revised compression damping for improved ride quality. The seat now uses high-resilience foam that the manufacturer says offers better damping of road and engine vibrations. An adjustable front brake lever is also new, as is a smoked flyscreen.

The mechanical package remains unchanged from the standard (now discontinued) Tuono 457, with the same 457cc parallel-twin engine producing 47.6hp and 43.5Nm, paired with a 6-speed gearbox. Features such as the 5-inch TFT display and traction control have been carried over, while the bidirectional quickshifter is still an optional accessory. The bike will be available in two new colour schemes – Mamba Black and Puma Grey – both inspired by the livery of the 2006 Aprilia Tuono 1000R.