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Aprilia Tuono 457 vs Honda CB650R

Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.

The Aprilia Tuono 457 and Honda CB650R are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. The Aprilia Tuono 457 undercuts the Honda CB650R by about $2,800, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Honda CB650R leads on power with 94 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.

Aprilia Tuono 457
Our pick
8.0

Aprilia

Aprilia Tuono 457
Honda CB650R
7.6

Honda

Honda CB650R

The verdict

The Aprilia Tuono 457 edges it overall at 8/10, but the Honda CB650R wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.

Best for new riders

Aprilia Tuono 457

A2-legal, 48 hp, forgiving to learn on.

Most exciting

Honda CB650R

94 hp and 0.46 hp/kg, the strongest here.

Best value

Aprilia Tuono 457

Our 8/10 at $6,599, the most bike per dollar.

Easiest to manage

Aprilia Tuono 457

175 kg with an 800 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.

Highest rated

Aprilia Tuono 457

Our top score in this matchup at 8/10.

Price & rating
Price$6,599$9,399
KickTheStand score8 / 107.6 / 10
Performance
Engine457cc twin649cc four
Power48 hp94 hp
Torque43.5 Nm63 Nm
Power-to-weight0.27 hp/kg0.46 hp/kg
Chassis & brakes
Front suspension41mm USD fork41mm Showa SFF-BP USD fork
Rear suspensionMonoshockMonoshock
Front brakesSingle 320mm disc, ByBre radial 4-pistonDual 310mm discs, radial 4-piston
Rear brakesSingle 220mm discSingle 240mm disc
Dimensions & practicality
Weight175 kg203 kg
Seat height800 mm810 mm
Fuel capacity13 L15.4 L
Suitability
ClassNakedNaked
A2 licenceYesYes
Good for beginnersYesYes
Best forcommuting, sport, learningcommuting, sport, learning

Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.

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Aprilia Tuono 457 vs Honda CB650R: your questions answered

Which is faster, the Aprilia Tuono 457 or the Honda CB650R?

The Honda CB650R makes the most power at 94 hp and 63 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.

Which is cheaper, the Aprilia Tuono 457 or the Honda CB650R?

The Aprilia Tuono 457 is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $6,599.

Which is lighter, the Aprilia Tuono 457 or the Honda CB650R?

The Aprilia Tuono 457 is the lightest at 175 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.

Which is better for a beginner, the Aprilia Tuono 457 or the Honda CB650R?

For a new rider we'd point to the Aprilia Tuono 457: A2-legal, 48 hp and 175 kg make it the most approachable of the group.

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