Meet Aprilia’s new sports bike, the RS 457

KUALA LUMPUR: Aprilia has unveiled the highly anticipated RS 457, targeting a new generation of riders. The new Aprilia sports bike follows the design DNA of its elder siblings and looks muscular and aggressive. It will take on the likes of the Modenas Kawasaki Ninja 400, KTM RC390, and CFMoto 450SR in global markets.

Powering the new Aprilia RS 457 is a 457cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin cylinder engine that cranks out a maximum power of 48 PS. The power is transmitted to the ground via a 6-speed gearbox with a quick shifter. With a kerb weight of just 175 kg, the bike promises an impressive power-to-weight ratio that can give competitors a run for their money, says Aprilia.

The RS 457 features a twin-spar aluminium frame and a steel swingarm for enhanced stability and handling. It is kitted with a twin-LED headlight setup, 5-inch TFT instrument console, and 17-inch wheels shod with 110/70 (front) and 150/60 (rear) TVS Eurogrip Protorq Extreme tyres.

The bike also comes with an underbelly exhaust design which not only adds to its aesthetics but also contributes to improved ground clearance. The suspension setup on the front consists of a 41 mm upside-down fork with 120 mm of wheel travel, however, on the rear, we can find a mono-shock with 130 mm of wheel travel. 

Handling the braking duties is a 320 mm front disc paired with a 4-piston radial calliper and a 220 mm rear disc setup. For added safety, the bike also has a dual-channel ABS. Parts of the electronic package are - a fully ride-by-wire system with a three-level traction control and three riding modes.

Upon introducing the new Aprilia bike, Michele Colaninno, Piaggio Group CEO said, “In recent years, the Aprilia brand has seen an intense burst of renewal, also supported by continued progress in the racing world. The recent introduction of the 660 family, with RS and Tuono first and Tuareg later, has expanded its target, creating a full and competitive range. We are now ready to take another step towards the future with an astonishing bike developed entirely in Noale, capable of stimulating and thrilling young people and opening up huge potential in new markets, near and far. It is a step closer to the globalisation of a brand that has always had the perfect combination of technology, fun, and looking to the future in its DNA.”

Aprilia is yet to announce the pricing and availability details for the new RS 457.

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