The Aprilia RS 457 was rated as the ‘Best Lightweight Streetbike’ by the renowned and specialized CycleWorld magazine in the United States of America.
The publication emphasizes that this recognition is not a result of beginner’s luck or a lack of competition – highlighting that this is a segment with many options on the market.
Cycle World praises the design and technology applied, typical of higher-displacement categories, as well as the smooth power delivery of the 457cc parallel twin engine.
With a double beam aluminum frame, the Aprilia RS 457 is equipped with an electronics package worthy of a superbike. The engine delivers 47.6 horsepower, and in terms of suspension, it features an adjustable inverted fork and rear mono-shock with preload adjustment.
Regarding braking, the front wheel is equipped with a floating disc and a ByBre four-piston radial caliper, while the rear has a ByBre single-piston disc and caliper.