APRILIA RS 457 (2023-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

Aprilia is an Italian motorcycle manufacturer based in Noale, Italy, founded right after World War Two by Alberto Beggio. At first, the company manufactured bicycles and then moved to scooters and small-capacity motorcycles.

In 2023, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Aprilia RS 457, a motorcycle referred to as the "new technological and stylistic benchmark" developed for the youngest among riders but featuring the best power-to-weight ratio in its class.

The bike's aesthetic is represented by a full fairing with a dual headlight system, a small windscreen, a two-piece dual seat, a two-into-one under-belly-mounted exhaust system, and lightweight six-spoke red-finished wheels.

The 2023 Aprilia RS 457 had installed underneath its fuel tank a four-stroke liquid-cooled twin-cylinder fed by an electronically-controlled fuel injection system, delivering 48 hp, the most power legally allowed for an A2 license motorcycle.

The bike was built around a lightweight aluminum frame with a 41 mm inverted fork on the front with 120 mm wheel travel and a single shock absorber on the rear with 130 mm wheel travel, offering excellent suspension performance and handling.

On the front end, the RS 457 had installed a dual LED headlight system, delivering the usual Aprilia signature, integrated turn signals, and a 5-inch TFT screen. The bike is dressed in an aggressive bodywork and wrapped in a race-inspired color scheme.