What is the 2026 Aprilia RS 457?
The RS457 is Aprilia’s middleweight entry-level supersports bike, based on an entirely new platform developed at the Noale factory as Aprilia’s entry-level offering for enthusiasts around the globe.
MotoGP Replica
The RS457 MotoGP Replica is a special‑edition colour scheme of the RS 457, inspired by Aprilia’s RS‑GP MotoGP race bike logo and graphics. Unveiled last year at EICMA, Milan, now reached the Indian shores, priced at Rs 4.22 Lakh, along with new colour options for the 2026 model year.
What’s new for the 2026 Model year?
For the 2026 model year, changes primarily focus on visual and equipment, with the core engine and chassis remaining unchanged.
What Powers the 2026 Aprilia RS 457?
The 2026 Aprilia RS 457 is powered by the same 457 cc liquid‑cooled, parallel‑twin engine as before. The 457cc parallel twin is capable of producing 47.6 hp at 9,400 rpm and 43.2 Nm of torque at 6,700 rpm. Power is delivered to the wheel via a slick 6-speed gearbox equipped with a multiplate wet clutch slipper clutch.
What underpines the 2026 Aprilia RS 457?
The 2026 Aprilia RS 457 is underpinned by a lightweight dual‑beam aluminium frame engineered for sharp and responsive handling. while the suspension duties are handled by a preload-adjustable 41 mm upside‑down fork with 120 mm of travel at the front, and the rear section is formed by an aluminium swingarm with a preload‑adjustable monoshock and 130 mm of wheel travel.
Braking Hardware
Braking is handled by a 320mm front disc with a ByBre radial four-piston calliper and a 220mm rear disc, supported by dual-channel ABS with anti-roll logic.
What’s new in terms of colours and design for 2026?
For 2026, Aprilia has refreshed the RS 457 line‑up with a new set of colours and livery treatments, which includes Arsenic Yellow, Snake Blue and Moto GP replica, which comes standard with quickshifter.
