Aprilia RS 457 road test, review

    The Aprilia RS 457 is about as close as you’ll come to a big-bike feel at a somewhat digestible price.

    Published on Apr 12, 2024 07:00:00 AM

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    Make : Aprilia
    Model : RS 457
    We Like
    • Styling
    • Fiery performance
    • Sharp handling
    • Symphonic sound
    We Don't Like
    • Lack of standard quickshifter
    • Brake fade under heavy use

    Who ever thought an Italian performance machine would be more affordable than its Japanese rivals? What a world we live in and what is even more amusing is that this one is built in our very own country. Meanwhile, the Japanese that have been in India for way longer continue to import their products. Well, introductions aside, we’ve been spending the past few days with the Aprilia RS 457, and here’s how we think it fares in the urban jungle.

     
     

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