Aprilia RS 457 (2025)
Short Overview
The Aprilia RS 457 is a lightweight, A2-compliant sports bike featuring a 457cc parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine, 47bhp power output, advanced electronics including traction control and ride modes, with a sporty aluminum frame and high-end components designed for both new and experienced riders.
Price (On-Road – Ireland)
- £6,630 (approximate, 2025; confirm with local dealer)
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Finance Options
- Dealer finance available, terms vary. Contact Aprilia Ireland for details.
Colours
Colours: Prismatic Dark, Racing Stripes, Opalescent Light
Key Highlights
- 457cc parallel-twin, liquid cooled, 47 bhp
- Lightweight 175 kg wet weight
- 3 riding modes, dual-channel ABS, traction control
Bike Specification (Overview)
- Engine: 457cc parallel-twin, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled, ride-by-wire
- Transmission: 6-speed manual, wet multi-plate slipper clutch
- Mileage: Claimed around 30 km/l
- Power: 47 bhp @ 9,400 rpm
- Brakes: Front 320 mm disc (4-piston caliper), rear 220 mm disc (single-piston caliper)
- Braking System: Dual-channel ABS, switchable
- Ground Clearance: Not officially stated
- Fuel Capacity: 13 litres
- Seat Height: 800 mm
- Kerb Weight: 175 kg
- Wheels: 17″ cast aluminium alloy
Bike Summary
The 2025 Aprilia RS 457 combines the racing heritage of the RS family with accessibility for newer riders. It features advanced components, attractive styling, and genuine track capability while remaining manageable for daily use.
Full Technical Details Table
Engine & Performance
- Engine type: Parallel twin-cylinder, 4-stroke, DOHC, liquid-cooled, ride-by-wire
- Displacement: 457 cc
- Max Power: 47 bhp @ 9,400 rpm
- Max Torque: 43.5 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
- Top Speed: Approx. 190 km/h
- Mileage (claimed): Around 30 km/l
- Mileage – Owner Reported: Not available
- Transmission: 6-speed manual
- Gear Shift Pattern: 1 down, 5 up
- Clutch: Wet multiplate slipper clutch
- Riding Range: Not available
- Riding Modes: 3 (Sport, Eco, Rain)
- Cylinders: 2
- Valves per Cylinder: 4
- Cooling System: Liquid-cooled
- Bore x Stroke: 69 mm x 61.1 mm
- Compression Ratio: Not specified
- Spark Plugs: 1 per cylinder
- Battery: 12V, maintenance-free
- Fuel System / Fuel Delivery: Electronic fuel injection
- Emission Standard: Euro 5
Fuel Type: Petrol
Brakes & Wheels
- Braking System: Dual-channel ABS, switchable
- Front Brake: 320 mm disc, ByBre 4-piston radial caliper
- Rear Brake: 220 mm disc, ByBre single-piston caliper
- Wheel Type: Cast aluminium alloy
- Front Wheel Size: 17 x 3.0 inches
- Rear Wheel Size: 17 x 4.5 inches
- Front Tyre: 110/70-17 tubeless
- Rear Tyre: 150/60-17 tubeless
- Tyre Type: Tubeless
- Front Tyre Pressure (Rider): Approx. 32 psi (confirm in manual)
- Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider): Approx. 36 psi (confirm in manual)
- Rider & Pillion pressures: Refer manufacturer guidelines
Suspensions & Chassis
- Front Suspension: 41 mm upside-down fork, adjustable preload, 120 mm travel
- Rear Suspension: Monoshock, adjustable preload, 130 mm travel
- Front Suspension Preload Adjuster: Yes
- Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster: Yes
- Chassis Type: Dual beam aluminium frame
Dimensions
- Kerb Weight: 175 kg
- Seat Height: 800 mm
- Seat Length: Not specified
- Ground Clearance: Not specified
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 13 litres
- Reserve Fuel Capacity: Not specified
- Overall Length: Not specified
- Overall Width: Not specified
- Overall Height: Not specified
- Wheelbase: 1,350 mm
Manufacturer Warranty
- Standard Warranty: 2 years unlimited mileage (Ireland)
- Standard Warranty (in Km): Unlimited
Service & Maintenance Schedule
- 1st service at 750 km (30 days), 2nd at 3,000 km (90 days), 3rd at 6,000 km (180 days)
Features
Instrument Cluster
- Instrument Console: Digital 5″ TFT display
- Touch Screen Display: No
- Display Size: 5 inches
- Digital Display Type: TFT, color
- Brightness Control: Yes
- GPS & Navigation: Yes, via smartphone connectivity
- Real Time Mileage Indicator: Yes
- Average Fuel Consumption: Yes
- Speedometer / Odometer / Fuel Gauge / DTE: Yes
- Mobile Phone Connectivity: Yes (Bluetooth)
- Tripmeter Type: Digital
- No. of Tripmeters: 2
- Tachometer: Digital
- Stand Alarm: Yes
- Gear Indicator: Yes
- Low Battery / Fuel / Oil Indicator: Yes
- Service Reminder Indicator: Yes
- Hazard Warning / High Beam / Temperature / Malfunction Indicators: Yes
- Average Speed: Yes
- Call/SMS Alerts: Yes (via app)
- Clock: Yes
Safety & Convenience
- USB Charging Port: Optional accessory
- Quickshifter: Optional accessory
- Traction Control: Yes, multi-level
- Cruise Control: No
- Start Type: Electric
- Exhaust Heat Shield: Yes
- Kill Switch: Yes
Mobile App Monitoring
- Vehicle Location Tracking: Yes (via app)
- Geo Fencing: Yes (via app)
Lights
- Headlight Type: LED
- DRLs: Yes (LED)
- Brake/Tail Light: LED
- Hazard Warning Lights: Yes
- Shift Light: Yes
- Pass Light: Yes
- Turn Signal: LED
Seat & Storage
- Under Seat Storage (Litres): Minimal / none
- Pillion Seat: Yes
- Pillion Footrest: Yes
- Pillion Grab Rail: Yes
Additional Features
- Slipper clutch for smoother downshifts
- Racing-inspired aerodynamic fairing
- Premium suspension components
- Track-focused riding position
- Lightweight construction for enhanced agility
- Race-derived styling elements
User Review
The Aprilia RS 457 is highly regarded for its agile performance, strong electronics suite, attractive styling, and value as a premium A2-compliant sports motorcycle. It competes well against rivals such as the KTM RC 390 and Kawasaki Ninja 400.
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