2024 Aprilia RS 457 sports bike launched in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The official distributor of Aprilia bikes in Malaysia, Didi Group, has launched the all-new RS 457 in the country. The latest sports bike targets the new-gen riders with its muscular and aggressive appearance and advanced features.

2024 Aprilia RS 457: Key highlights 

Colours and Pricing

The Aprilia RS 457 comes in three colour schemes - Racing Stripes (black, red, and violet), Prismatic Dark, and Opalescent Light. The prices are as follows - 

Colour scheme	Price (excluding insurance and road tax)
Racing Stripes	RM 35,900
Prismatic Dark	RM 33,900
Opalescent Light	RM 33,900

Design and features

Based on a twin-spar aluminium frame and a steel swingarm, the Aprilia RS 457 is ergonomically designed with clip-on handlebars and an 800 mm low, narrow seat height. 

The bike features double-wall fairings, a sleek triple LED headlight, and MotoGP-inspired aerodynamics for a race-ready look. It runs on 17-inch wheels wrapped with 110/70 front and 150/60 rear tyres.

The new Aprilia motorcycle comes equipped with the following advanced bits - 

• 5-inch TFT instrument display supporting Aprilia MIA connectivity for navigation and media
• Three riding modes - Eco, Sport, and Rain
• Adjustable traction control
• Ride-by-Wire throttle system
• Bosch dual-channel ABS

Engine 

The sports bike is powered by a 457cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin cylinder engine that generates a maximum power of 48 PS at 9,400 rpm and a peak torque of 43.5 Nm at 6,700 rpm. Power is sent to the ground via a 6-speed gearbox with a quick shifter. With a kerb weight of just 175 kg, the RS 457 is touted as the best-in-class in terms of power-to-weight ratio. 

Suspension & braking

The front suspension setup comprises a 41 mm upside-down fork with 120 mm of wheel travel, while the rear features a mono-shock with 130 mm of wheel travel. As for braking, it gets a 320 mm front disc paired with a 4-piston radial calliper and a 220 mm rear disc setup. As mentioned, these are complemented by a Bosch dual-channel ABS. 

Interested folks can now head over to their nearest Aprilia dealership to check out this new Italian sports bike in person.

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