We’re big fans of small-displacement bikes, especially those of the sporty variety. Personally, I’ve had quite a lot of experience with small, sporty bikes, such as KTM’s 390 series, Kawasaki’s Ninja 400, and much more recently, CFMoto’s punchy 450 range. That said, when Aprilia unveiled the RS 457 in all its glory last year at EICMA, my interest was more than piqued.
The Aprilia RS 457 stands as a first for the Noale manufacturer for quite a few reasons. For starters, it’s the brand’s first global market model in the entry-level displacement segment. Set to lock horns with established players like the KTM RC 390, Ninja 400, and CFMoto 450 SS, the RS 457 – on paper, at least – looks to be the most promising. Apart from that, it’s also the most premium model to be produced in Piaggio’s factory in Baramati, India.
