Aprilia Now Offers Extended Warranty On The RS 457 And Tuono 457
What is also good is the fact that in case of a sale, the warranty will be transferable. So, if the current owner sells it to someone else, then the new person will have the benefit of the extended warranty as well. This comes on the back of Aprilia's reliability concerns that was reported by quite a few owners on various platforms in the last few months. The Italian company did release a statement to address its customers.
Sharing more details on the subject, Aprilia said that a majority of these issues could be attributed to two major factors - unauthorised aftermarket modifications and irregular service schedules. The Aprilia RS 457 has been decently successful in India while the Tuono sales are yet to pick up. The RS 457 is priced at Rs. 4.20 lakh while the Tuono 457 is priced at Rs. 4.10 lakh (ex-showroom). Both motorcycles share the same 457 cc parallel-twin engine that makes 47.6 hp at 9,400 rpm along with having peak torque output of 43.5 Nm at 6,700 rpm. The engine is paired to a 6-speed gearbox that has a slip and assist clutch. A quick-shifter is an optional extra on both models.
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