Aprilia RS 457 [2023-2026]

When I first threw a leg over the Aprilia RS 457, the immediate feeling was that of a "baby superbike" rather than a budget commuter. The 457cc parallel-twin fires up with a deep growl—thanks to that 270-degree crank—and it has this addictive, mechanical soul that makes you want to keep revving it just to hear it sing. On the move, the standout for me was the torque; I could pull away cleanly from 35 kmph in 4th gear without any engine protest, which makes weaving through city traffic surprisingly effortless for a faired bike. Once I hit the open stretches, the power delivery felt incredibly linear and refined—I looked down and was doing triple-digit speeds before I even realized it.
The handling is where it really won me over. Because of that lightweight aluminium frame, But honestly, the moment you see it parked and look back at those sharp, exotic lines, you tend to forgive its minor chinks because it just feels so much more special than anything else in its class.

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The Aprilia RS 457 is a compelling entrant into the middle-weight sport bike category — a machine that blends serious performance with surprisingly approachable ergonomics. Visually, it clearly echoes its bigger siblings like the RS660 and RSV4, with aggressive dual-fairing styling, sharp lines and premium fit-and-finish that make it stand out in a segment dominated by rivals such as the KTM RC 390 and Ninja 400.
Powered by a 457 cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine, the RS 457 produces around 47.6 PS and 43.5 Nm of torque — ample for both city commuting and highway cruising. Power delivery is linear and refined, with strong mid-range punch that makes everyday riding effortless. The engine pulls cleanly from low revs and feels eager up to high rpm, though it isn’t a screaming top-end unit.
Aprilia complements the engine with a 6-speed gearbox and slip-assist clutch, while the optional quickshifter adds a touch of racier usability for those who want it. The dual-beam aluminium frame paired with a 41 mm USD fork and preload-adjustable monoshock gives the bike a confident, agile feel in corners, and it remains stable at higher speeds without being intimidating.
On the tech front, the RS 457 doesn’t disappoint. A 5-inch TFT display, three riding modes, traction control and dual-channel ABS bring modern rider aids to the package. These features elevate the Italian bike above many rivals in terms of usability and safety.
However, it’s not perfect. Some testers have noted that stock brakes lack sharp initial bite and may fade under hard track use, while the service network and long-term reliability in India remain concerns for many owners.
Overall, the Aprilia RS 457 delivers a fun, well-rounded sport bike experience — sporty yet manageable, feature-rich, and stylish — making it a strong contender for riders seeking a capable performance bike without the complexity or cost of larger liter machinery

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I recently had the chance to ride the Aprilia RS 457, and it left a very strong impression on me as one of the most exciting mid-capacity sport bikes currently available in India. From the moment I saw it in person, the design stood out. It looks sharp, aggressive, and unmistakably Aprilia, with clean body lines, a compact tail section, and a premium paint finish. It genuinely feels like a baby superbike rather than just another 400-cc motorcycle.
Once I got on the bike, the riding posture felt sporty but not uncomfortable. The clip-ons are low, but not extreme, and the seat height felt manageable for daily riding. In traffic, the bike felt surprisingly easy to handle for a fully-faired sportbike. The clutch is light, throttle response is smooth, and the engine doesn’t feel jerky at low speeds.
The 457 cc parallel-twin engine is the real highlight. Power delivery is very linear and refined. It pulls cleanly from low revs and builds speed confidently in the mid-range. On open roads, it feels fast enough to be thrilling without being intimidating. I especially liked how stable and planted the bike felt at higher speeds. The aluminium frame and suspension setup give it excellent cornering confidence, and it changes direction quickly without feeling nervous.
The electronics package also impressed me. The ride modes, traction control, and TFT display make it feel modern and premium. Brakes are strong and progressive, although the initial bite could be slightly sharper.
My only real concerns are around after-sales support and long-term reliability, given Aprilia’s limited service network in India. Overall, though, the RS 457 feels like a proper enthusiast’s sportbike. If service improves, I genuinely believe this could be one of the best value performance bikes in its segment.

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Buying experience was amazing, staff at Avant Garde Marathalli is really supportive and follow up with help. After three weeks of purchase my bike broke down on the road in the middle of nowhere, I dragged it to 400m on a tea stall and called staff, they gave me contact of customer support and customer support first sent technician he took more than an hour to come from bangalore city traffic then he touched few places in the bike n said to identify the issue call customer support n ask them to tow it, again I had to follow up n they sent two truck after 1 hour. Bike is on service center for three days now, they keep telling me its a software issue, but when u press the start button and engine does not start, my mind can't wrap my head around any software. They are hiding something. Anyways so far this was the experience, if I face any other issue, will post on top of this comment.

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I just buy my bike and complete arround 4-5k kms first 2k kilometres bike engine starts cranky sound and their service centere people are pathetic and rude they say it's normal for higher cc bikes but after couple of rude my engine blown I got injured and service centre change the engine and head but now after 5k kilometres the engine starts cranky sound like before I think it's because they build bike in india please Aprilia fix this problem in new batches my cousins and friends also want to buy Aprilia but their bike is unreliable.

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