Clock’s Ticking: Aprilia’s “Sweetheart Deals” are About to Self-Destruct!
If you’ve been sitting on the fence about pulling the trigger on an Aprilia, consider this your final wake-up call. The Italian party in September is officially ending, and the hangover is going to cost you.
Starting December 25, 2025, Aprilia India is pulling the plug on their GST price absorption and freebie feast. Here’s the breakdown of the damage:
The Price Hike Heat Map
| Model | Current “Deal” Price | Price After Dec 25 | The Damage |
| RS 457 | ₹4.35 Lakh | ₹4.50 Lakh | + ₹15,000 |
| Tuono 457 | ₹3.95 Lakh* | ₹4.24 Lakh | + ₹29,000 |
*Note: The Tuono is currently ₹4.14L with a temporary discount, but the jump from its original launch price is a staggering ₹29k.
The Punchy Truths
- The “Freebie” Funeral: Say goodbye to the free quickshifter on the RS 457. That little piece of tech used to cost ₹20,050 as an option—after Christmas, the “gift” disappears along with the lower price tag.
- The Tuono Twist: While the RS 457 is taking a predictable ₹15k hit, the Tuono 457 is getting walloped with a ₹29,000 increase. Aprilia is softening the blow with a ₹10k discount right now, but come Boxing Day, that cushion is gone.
- Zero Mechanical Gains: You’re paying more, but you aren’t getting more. Both bikes remain mechanically identical to the current versions. No extra horsepower, just extra invoices.
Why It Still (Might) Be Worth It
Despite the hike, these remain the most accessible gateways to Italian exotica in India. They are sharp, soulful, and sub-500cc kings—but they’re about to become a lot less “affordable.”
Bottom Line: You have until Christmas Day to save enough cash for a very high-end helmet or a full tank of touring gear. After that? You’re just paying the “Italian Tax.”
Primary News Sources
- BikeWale: Aprilia RS 457 and Tuono 457 Prices to Increase SoonCovers the December 25 deadline and the specific ₹15,000 and ₹29,000 price jumps.
- BikeDekho: Aprilia RS 457 Gets Costlier, But There’s Good NewsDetails the end of the free quickshifter offer and the GST 2.0 impact.
- Hindustan Times: Aprilia Tuono 457 gets a price hike of ₹28,894 but there’s a catchBreaks down the Tuono’s pricing structure and the current temporary discount.
Official Website & Booking
- Aprilia India Shop (RS 457): Official 2025 Edition PageShows the current “Exclusive Offer” benefits and the complimentary quickshifter notice.
- Aprilia India (Tuono 457): Discover Price & SpecsOfficial product page for the Tuono 457 streetfighter.
Background on GST 2.0 (September Context)
- Overdrive: Piaggio India to absorb the complete GST impactExplains the initial decision from September to shield customers from the tax hike, which is now ending.
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