Aprilia Tuareg 457 Updates

Friday, 01 November 2024 02:56 PM Aprilia is expected to showcase the Tuareg 457 at the 2024 EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan, where the company may unveil a concept or prototype of the adventure bike. This move is part of Aprilias strategy to expand its 457 cc engine platform. The Tuareg 457 will likely compete with the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and the new-gen KTM 390 Adventure in India. I think this could be a game-changer in the mid-displacement adventure motorcycle segment.

Monday, 28 October 2024 04:00 PM Recent sightings of the Aprilia Tuareg 457 rally version have confirmed its participation in the Africa Eco Race in December 2024. The rally bike produces 55 bhp at 10,000 rpm and has a dry weight of 160 kg. The production version is expected to make 47 bhp at 9,400 rpm, similar to the RS 457. The bikes chassis and swingarm are borrowed from the larger Tuareg 660.

Monday, 28 October 2024 10:59 PM Aprilia has been testing the Tuareg 457, with images and videos revealing a rally-spec model being tested in Tunisia. The bike features a white color scheme and two round headlights, reminiscent of the RXV 4.5 bike Aprilia raced at Dakar. The engine is the same 457 cc parallel-twin from the RS 457, producing 47.6 hp at 9,400 rpm. I believe the Tuareg 457s design and performance will make it a strong contender in the adventure bike market.

Friday, 25 October 2024 07:39 AM The Aprilia Tuareg 457 has been spotted with a Tuareg branding on the fuel tank, indicating its positioning as an adventure tourer. The bike is being prepared for the Africa Eco Race and is expected to have a road-going version soon. The design mimics the larger Tuareg 660, with gold-anodised front forks and a rear mono-shock. The rally version has a tower navigation setup, which will be replaced by a TFT instrument console in the road-spec bike.

Thursday, 24 October 2024 09:18 PM Aprilias decision to use the 457 cc parallel-twin engine in the Tuareg 457 is seen as a natural move, given the success of the RS 457. The Tuareg 457 will be the only sub-500 cc adventure bike with a parallel-twin powerplant, setting it apart from competitors like the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and the KTM 390 Adventure. I think this unique selling point could attract a lot of buyers in India.

Thursday, 24 October 2024 07:06 AM The production version of the Aprilia Tuareg 457 is expected to be assembled in India at Piaggios plant in Baramati, Maharashtra, similar to the RS 457. This could help keep costs in check and make the bike more competitive in the Indian market. The Tuareg 457 will likely be priced competitively to rival other mid-displacement adventure motorcycles.

Thursday, 24 October 2024 09:33 PM Aprilias Tuareg 457 rally version has been registered for the Africa Eco Race, with Marco Menichini set to ride it. The bike features a 457 cc parallel-twin engine producing 55 hp at 10,000 rpm and has a dry weight of 160 kg. The road-going version will have a different rear subframe and practical additions like a pillion footrest.