When you think of Italian motorcycles, you'd definitely imagine a loud, heart-throbbing grunt of the engine, a seductive design language, and a racing DNA-backed promise of an adrenaline-fueled ride, don’t you? Well, to the delight of the growing motorcycling fanbase in India, Aprilia recently brought a promising entry-level supersport motorcycle designed and developed in the heartland of Europe to our shores. Yes, we’re talking about the stunning RS 457, which is being manufactured at Piaggio ’s manufacturing facility in Baramati, Maharashtra. We recently had the opportunity to see how it behaves on Indian road conditions and if it lives up to the hype.
The RS 457, put simply, isn’t just a motorcycle; it’s a promise of raw, unadulterated riding pleasure wrapped in a beautiful Italian package. It's a machine that ignites a craving for more kilometres the moment you switch off the ignition at the end of your ride. But how is that possible? Let me explain.
One glance at the RS 457, and you’re transported to a motorcycle design fairyland. In India, it is definitely a head-turner, attracting fellow motorists eager to get a closer look at it. The triple LED headlight setup with integrated turn indicators offers a menacing front look.
Besides that, it gets a meaty fully-faired body inspired by its larger sibling, the RS 660. Other notable features include air vents on the side panels for enhanced aerodynamics, a split-seat setup, a 2-in-1 underbelly exhaust system, deli.