Aprilia Tuono 457 vs Triumph Speed 400

Verdict

The Aprilia Tuono 457 wins this comparison narrowly, 52.2 points to 51.5.

The gap of 0.7 points is built mostly in engine and performance, where the Tuono 457 takes 15.2 points out of the Speed 400. Scores are computed within each bike's class from published spec data; the full formula is on the methodology page.

On the road the Tuono 457 is the quicker machine: 47.6 hp and 43.5 Nm moving 175 kg, against 40 hp and 37.5 Nm moving 170 kg for the Speed 400. That is 0.27 hp per kilo playing 0.24.

The Speed 400 costs €5,745, which leaves €854 in your pocket against the Tuono 457 at €6,599. Service intervals run 16,000 km on the Speed 400 and 10,000 km on the Tuono 457.

Frequently asked

Which is faster, the Aprilia Tuono 457 or the Triumph Speed 400?

The Aprilia Tuono 457. It carries 0.27 hp per kilo (47.6 hp, 175 kg wet) against 0.24 hp per kilo for the Triumph Speed 400 (40 hp, 170 kg).

Is the Aprilia Tuono 457 cheaper than the Triumph Speed 400?

The Triumph Speed 400 is cheaper at €5,745 list, €854 less than the Aprilia Tuono 457 at €6,599.

Which is better for shorter riders?

The Triumph Speed 400. Its 790 mm seat is 10 mm lower than the Aprilia Tuono 457, and at 170 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.

Which has better technology, the Tuono 457 or the Speed 400?

The Aprilia Tuono 457, which scores 7.7 of 10 tech points with a TFT dash, traction control and phone connectivity. The Triumph Speed 400 counters with traction control.

Which goes further on a tank?

The Triumph Speed 400: 371 km from its 13 litre tank at the claimed consumption, against 342 km for the Aprilia Tuono 457.

Which bike wins overall?

The Aprilia Tuono 457, scoring 52.2 of 100 against 51.5 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.