The eagerly awaited Aprilia RS 457 motorcycle has officially debuted in India during the India Bike Week (IBW) 2023.
Price of Aprilia RS 457 and Who are the competitors?
Priced at Rs 4,10,000 (ex-showroom Maharashtra), the RS 457 holds a cost differential of Rs 91,827 over the KTM RC 390 and is Rs 1,14,000 more budget-friendly than the Kawasaki Ninja 400. It will also face competition from the forthcoming Yamaha R3. Bookings for the motorcycle are set to commence on December 15, 2023, requiring an initial payment of Rs 10,000. Anticipated deliveries are scheduled to initiate from March 2024 onwards.
Whats new in Aprilia RS 457?
The Aprilia RS 457 emerges as a captivating, entirely new motorcycle with an eye-catching design reminiscent of the RS 660, exuding a distinctly aggressive aesthetic. Boasting an array of impressive features, let's delve into the motorcycle's hardware:
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Equipped with a 457cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin cylinder engine, delivering 47.6PS and 43.5Nm of torque.
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Offers a 6-speed gearbox, with an optional quickshifter.
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Constructed on a foundation of a twin-spar aluminum frame and steel swingarm.
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Features a suspension setup comprising a 41mm inverted fork (120mm wheel travel) and a monoshock (130mm wheel travel) with preload adjustability for both.
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Braking system includes a 320mm front disc with a 4-piston radial caliper and a 220mm rear disc, complemented by dual-channel ABS and a supermoto mode.
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Rolls on 110/70 (front) and 150/60 (rear) TVS Eurogrip Protorq Extreme tires.
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Weighs 175kg, making it 7kg heavier than the Kawasaki Ninja 400.
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Features a comfortable seat height of 800mm.
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Boasts a 13-liter fuel tank capacity.
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Incorporates a ride-by-wire system and offers three distinct riding modes.
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Three levels of traction control, which can be deactivated.
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Sports an underbelly exhaust.
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Showcases a 5-inch TFT instrument console with optional Bluetooth connectivity.
By Kuldeep
