Aprilia Tuono 457 vs Yamaha MT-03

Verdict

The Aprilia Tuono 457 wins this comparison comfortably, 52.2 points to 41.3.

The gap of 10.9 points is built mostly in engine and performance, where the Tuono 457 takes 13 points out of the MT-03. 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 42 hp and 29.6 Nm moving 167 kg for the MT-03. That is 0.27 hp per kilo playing 0.25.

The Tuono 457 costs €6,599, which leaves €300 in your pocket against the MT-03 at €6,899. Service intervals run 10,000 km on the Tuono 457 and 10,000 km on the MT-03.

Frequently asked

Which is faster, the Aprilia Tuono 457 or the Yamaha MT-03?

The Aprilia Tuono 457. It carries 0.27 hp per kilo (47.6 hp, 175 kg wet) against 0.25 hp per kilo for the Yamaha MT-03 (42 hp, 167 kg).

Is the Aprilia Tuono 457 cheaper than the Yamaha MT-03?

The Aprilia Tuono 457 is cheaper at €6,599 list, €300 less than the Yamaha MT-03 at €6,899.

Which is better for shorter riders?

The Yamaha MT-03. Its 780 mm seat is 20 mm lower than the Aprilia Tuono 457, and at 167 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.

Which has better technology, the Tuono 457 or the MT-03?

The Aprilia Tuono 457, which scores 7.7 of 10 tech points with a TFT dash, traction control and phone connectivity. The Yamaha MT-03 counters with phone connectivity.

Which goes further on a tank?

The Yamaha MT-03: 368 km from its 14 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 41.3 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.