Aprilia RS 457 GP Replica

From a press release issued By Aprilia:

The new Aprilia RS 457 GP Replica is the sport bike that makes young riders’ hearts race. With a livery inspired by the RS-GP MotoGP™ and racing details that make it stand out on the road, it comes equipped with a quick shifter, upgraded front brakes, and total black finishes. This special version amplifies Aprilia’s racing DNA and, thanks to the best power-to-weight ratio in its class, delivers pure emotion and adrenaline-charged performance. It’s the bike designed for those who dream of the track and want to experience the racing spirit every day.

The success of the RS 457 owes its thanks not only to its technical characteristics, which are best-in-class, but also to the fact that it has been able to provide an innovative response to the growing demand for easy-to-ride, fun bikes, with a technologically and stylistically advanced offering specifically dedicated to young motorcyclists, as it can be driven with an A2 license. Elegant, aggressive and with an unrivalled power-to-weight ratio, the RS 457 has rapidly become a point of reference in its category, popular amongst young motorcyclists everywhere and much lauded by critics.

It is now available in a truly unique version, with even better equipment and all-exclusive graphics. The RS 457 GP Replica boasts even better sporty riding performance, thanks to the super-useful quick shift, which allows the rider to shift up and down without using the clutch, just like on a real racing bike. Furthermore, the front brake pads have a higher friction coefficient, which enable even more effective braking. The special RS 457 GP Replica set-up is completed by the single-seat passenger saddle cover and the new black finish for the aluminium frame, swingarm and steering plate.

The GP Replica livery is a clear tribute to the RS-GP competing in the MotoGP championship, and features glossy and matte black shades and the sponsor graphics that appear on Aprilia Racing's prototype racing bike.

Alongside the GP Replica version, the RS 457 range expands with new Arsenic Yellow and Coral Snake Blue colour schemes, enhancing its young and dynamic soul.

A design so unique that it seems hand-drawn
Revolutionary and sophisticated, the RS 457 oozes elegance and aggression through clear racing elements such as the front double fairing and 2-in-1 exhaust. The distinctive livery options celebrate the bold essence of the Racing Squad, with the pairing of bright hues and refined materials delivering an experience that transmits speed and prestige.

Lightweight and powerful: the perfect combo
The Aprilia RS 457 is a pure sports bike that embodies the passion of any true racing fan and delivers an unparallelled power-to-weight ratio in the A2 segment. This is a bike that speaks the language of the bold, of purists, and of young riders poised to rule the track.

If you sense a shiver, it is not from the wind
Agile, dynamic, easy to ride and uncompromising in terms of its sports DNA, the RS 457 delivers the performance you’d expect from the next level up, courtesy of its parallel twin engine and sturdy chassis. When you choose the RS 457, you’re choosing the only bike in its segment with an aluminium frame, the culmination of design prowess honed over decades of victories on track. The crankcase has been used to contain the bike’s weight, resulting in exceptional overall dynamic quality and riding enjoyment.

Unrivalled power-to-weight ratio
The Aprilia RS 457 speaks the language of riders who aren’t afraid to demand more and are ready to try a bike with fairing while looking for an authentic sports experience. In other words, it offers the best power-to-weight ratio that can be ridden with an A2 licence. Sporting the hallmark RS family grunt and style, it makes a statement with its advanced technology and a chassis structure inherited from Aprilia’s supersport bikes.

The RS 457 is an unadulterated invitation to take the plunge into the fascinating world of racing.

The RS 457: Advanced and incisive
The Aprilia RS 457’s outstanding performance is the result of uncompromising advanced technical solutions such as an aluminium frame that incorporates the engine as a load-bearing element. The adjustable fork and brakes with dual-channel ABS and dual-mapping mean you always have maximum control.

Any more power and it would be illegal
The Aprilia RS 457 is powered by an ultra-modern, high-tech liquid-cooled parallel twin-cylinder engine with dual camshaft timing and four valves per cylinder, capable of 35 KW of power, the maximum for a bike that can be ridden with an A2 licence. With a dry weight of just 159 kg, it all adds up to a power-to-weight ratio that makes the Aprilia RS 457 simply unbeatable.

Call it a nerd at your own risk
The Aprilia RS 457 transforms technology into an ace up the sleeve in terms of sport credentials. Ride by Wire was first introduced to MotoGP by Aprilia Racing and can now be found in the 457, featuring three riding modes that regulate power, torque and traction control (also with three settings). Quickshift electronic gear, available as a factory option, is also just what you would expect from a sports bike, while the 5” colour TFT instrument panel and backlit handlebar commands ensure you have control at your fingertips.