Aprilia RS 457 unveiled in India; pre-bookings open

The Aprilia RS 457 is a fully-faired bike that draws inspiration from the RS 660.

The Aprilia RS 457 has made its debut in India. The bike was unveiled in the presence of MotoGP riders Aleix Espargaro and Maverick Vinales. Pre-bookings are now open and the pricing is expected to be announced at a later date.

The Aprilia RS 457 is a fully-faired bike that draws inspiration from the RS 660. It features dual LED headlamps with a short visor and clip-on handlebars at the front, a short tail section and an underbelly exhaust.

The bike comes equipped with a digital instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity, 3-stage traction control and ABS. It is equipped with a ride-by-wire system and a quick shifter, which is optional.

The RS 457 is powered by a 457cc twin-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that makes 47 BHP, which puts it in the same league as the KTM RC 390. The engine is mated with a 6-speed gearbox.

The RS 457 features an upside-down front fork with a mono-shock at the rear. It gets disc brakes at both ends and rides on 17-inch wheels.