This is it, ladies and gents. As promised, Motociclista Scatola (MSI) has officially launched the all-new Aprilia RS 457 in the Philippines. The Italian brand now has an entry-level sport bike in its lineup.
The RS 457 is, of course, entry-level only in size and price tag. This sport bike looks the part of a proper track toy, with an aggressively styled physique hinting that it packs performance and speed. It comes equipped with full LED lighting and integrated turn signals for a sleeker, more streamlined look. There’s also a transparent windscreen up front and foldable side mirrors that we can only assume were built for runs on the circuit.
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Aprilia RS 457 2024 specs
The Aprilia RS 457 is powered by a 457cc liquid-cooled, four-valve, parallel-twin capable of 47.6hp at 9,400rpm and 43.5Nm of torque at 6,700rpm. This engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission with an optional quickshifter.
The RS 457 sits on 17-inch front and rear aluminum alloy wheels, weighs 175kg, and has a seat height of 800mm. It’s equipped with a 41mm upside-down front fork and a monoshock at the rear. It also gets a 320mm floating front disc brake with a four-piston ByBre radial caliper and a 220mm rear disc brake with a single-piston Bybre caliper.
Thanks to Aprilia’s MotoGP-based ride-by-wire system, multiple ride modes are also available. Power, torque, and traction control are also adjustable on three different levels for even further customization.
Aprilia RS 457 2024 prices
As reported previously, the Aprilia RS 457 starts at a competitive sticker price of P348,000. It can be spec’d with various accessories and add-ons and is available in three different colors, namely: Opalescent Light, Prismatic Dark, and Racing Stripes. What do you guys think of this new sport bike? We’ll be sharing our first impressions on this one soon, so stay tuned.
