Aprilia RS 457 Revealed Globally; Check Design, Engine Specs, Features and More

Italian superbike brand, Aprilia, revealed the long-awaited RS 457 sports bike at the Aprilia HQ in Italy. The RS 457 will be the Aprilia’s first bike which will produced in India at Piaggio India’s plant in Baramati, Maharashtra. The bike will be exported to other parts of the world from India only. Along with manufacturing superbikes, Aprilia is also responsible for manufacturing MotoGP bikes.

Design

The design and appearance of the Aprilia RS 457 take inspiration from the RS 660. It features signature LED DRLs, full-LED lighting and an underbelly exhaust. Additionally, the motorcycle is built on a new aluminium frame. It rides on 17-inch alloy wheels with 110/70 front and 150/60 rear tires.

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RS 457 Engine and Performance:

- The Aprilia RS 457 is powered by a 457 cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin, DOHC, four-valve engine.
- The engine is tuned to produce 47 bhp.
- The engine will most likely be paired to a 6-speed gearbox with a slip-assist clutch.
- It features a 270-degree connecting rod assembly for a distinctive exhaust note.
- A 270-degree crankcase serves as a load-bearing element for reduced weight and superior handling.

RS 457 Suspension and Braking:

- At the front, 41 mm USD front forks with 120 mm of travel and pre-load adjustability.
- At the rear, pre-load adjustable mono-shock with 130 mm of travel, coupled with a steel swingarm.
- Braking is aided by a 320 mm front disc with a ByBre radial-mounted four-piston caliper, and a 220 mm rear steel disc with a ByBre caliper.
- Dual-channel ABS is standard, with switchable rear ABS.

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RS 457 Features:

The RS 457 includes electronic aids such as Ride-by-Wire (RbW) with three riding modes and a three-level traction control that can be disabled. The motorcycle is equipped with a 5-inch TFT instrument console, clip-on handlebars, backlit switchgear and a quick-shifter will be available as an accessory.

Aprilia India has not yet revealed the pricing for the RS 457. This motorcycle will first be launched in India followed by other international markets. Due to its "made-in-India" nature, we can anticipate that the pricing will be competitive as the RS 457 could potentially give competition to models like the Ninja 400 and RC 390. More information is expected to be unveiled around the India MotoGP 2023 which is slated to take place from September 22 - 24.