Aprilia RS 457

Aprilia RS 457 price in India starts at around Rs 4.22 Lakh (ex-showroom) for the Standard variant. The RS 457 GP Replica variant is priced at about Rs 4.37 Lakh(ex-showroom). Its price places it competitively in the mid-capacity supersport segment in India.

The Rs 457 is available in 2 variants: RS 457 Standard and RS 457 GP Replica. The Standard variant includes the core electronics and performance setup. The GP Replica variant adds a bi-directional quickshifter and an adjustable brake lever as standard.

Aprilia RS 457 Colours are 6, including Coral Snake Blue, Arsenic Yellow, GP Replica, Prismatic Dark, Opalescent Light, and Racing Stripes. The GP Replica colour scheme carries race-inspired graphics influenced by Aprilia’s MotoGP bike.

The RS 457 is the brand's entry-level supersport motorcycle inspired by the larger RS 660. It features aggressive aerodynamic bodywork and a lightweight aluminium twin-spar frame, which is uncommon in this segment.

It has a 457cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin DOHC engine that generates 47 bhp at 9400 rpm and 43.5Nm of torque at 6700 rpm. It has a 6-speed transmission and slipper clutch. The engine has a 270-degree crankshaft which provides a unique exhaust sound. Besides, the Aprilia RS 457 top speed is about 190 kmph.

The tank capacity of the bike is 13 litres. In addition, Aprilia RS 457 Mileage is approximately 25 kmpl (ARAI) and permits a total traveling range of approximately 325 km.

Aprilia RS 457 Specifications includes kerb weight of 175kg. The suspension is a 41 mm USD front fork with preload and rear monoshock with preload. Further, the bike receives a 320 mm front disc and a rear disc with two channel anti-braking system.

It has also 110/70/17 front and 150/60/17 rear tubeless tyres on 17-inch wheels. Rigidity and handling are enhanced by the use of an aluminium twin-spar frame. The Aprilia RS 457 seat height is also 800 mm.

RS 457 Features consist of ride-by-wire throttle, three riding modes (Eco, Rain, Sport), and three-level traction control which could be turned off as well. It is also fitted with a 5-inch TFT colour screen with Smartphone connectivity as a means of navigation and call notification, full LED lighting, and quickshifter (standard on GP Replica).

Aprilia RS 457 images showcase its sporty fairing design, triple LED lights, shaped fuel tank, split seat design and aerodynamic body. Some of its competitors include Harley Davidson X440, Triumph Speed 400, and KTM 390 Duke in the Indian supersport market.