This Italian brand designed and developed the RS 457 at its headquarters in Noale, Italy, with valuable inputs from the Indian team. This bike is strategically aimed at emerging markets, particularly India, and holds significance as it will be manufactured at Aprilia’s Baramati plant in Maharashtra.
The global reveal of the RS 457 occurred just over a week ago, preceding the inaugural season of MotoGP Bharat. Originally rumored to be named RS 440 in alignment with the larger RS 660, it’s been officially designated as the RS 457, indicating a larger engine displacement. Let’s delve into what we can anticipate from Aprilia’s latest addition to the sports bike lineup.
Aprilia RS 457: Design and Expected Features
The RS 457 has been meticulously designed and developed at Aprilia’s Noale headquarters in Italy, with contributions from the Indian team. Regarding its aesthetics, it shares several design elements with the larger RS 660:
- A fully-faired body
- A tri-LED headlamp cluster
- An aluminum triple clamp
- Low-set clip-on handlebars
- Side panels with air vents for enhanced aerodynamics
- A raised tail section
- Split seats
- An underbelly exhaust
These features combine to create a striking and dynamic appearance for the RS 457, aligning it with Aprilia’s tradition of high-performance sports motorcycles.
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