Aprilia Tuono 457 vs KTM 125 Duke
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Aprilia Tuono 457 and KTM 125 Duke are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. The KTM 125 Duke undercuts the Aprilia Tuono 457 by about $1,100, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Aprilia Tuono 457 leads on power with 48 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
Aprilia Tuono 457
Our pickKTM
KTM 125 DukeThe verdict
The KTM 125 Duke edges it overall at 8.2/10, but the Aprilia Tuono 457 wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.
KTM 125 Duke
A2-legal, 15 hp, forgiving to learn on.
Aprilia Tuono 457
48 hp and 0.27 hp/kg, the strongest here.
KTM 125 Duke
Our 8.2/10 at $5,499, the most bike per dollar.
KTM 125 Duke
159 kg with an 820 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
KTM 125 Duke
Our top score in this matchup at 8.2/10.
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Aprilia Tuono 457 vs KTM 125 Duke: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Aprilia Tuono 457 or the KTM 125 Duke?
The Aprilia Tuono 457 makes the most power at 48 hp and 43.5 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Aprilia Tuono 457 or the KTM 125 Duke?
The KTM 125 Duke is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $5,499.
Which is lighter, the Aprilia Tuono 457 or the KTM 125 Duke?
The KTM 125 Duke is the lightest at 159 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 KTM 125 Duke?
For a new rider we'd point to the KTM 125 Duke: A2-legal, 15 hp and 159 kg make it the most approachable of the group.