Aprilia RS 457

Which versions, and at what price in France?

Aprilia France offers the 2026 RS 457 in two versions. The RS 457 costs €7,300 (recommended retail price), in Coral Snake Blue or Arsenic Yellow. The RS 457 GP Replica costs €7,600: it wears the livery of the RS-GP raced in MotoGP and adds a standard quickshifter, front brake pads with a higher friction coefficient, a passenger seat cowl and a black frame, swingarm and top yoke. Until 31 October 2026, a €301 discount brings the two versions down to €6,999 and €7,299. In the United States they cost $6,849 and $7,499.

The RS 457 was unveiled in September 2023 and launched to the press in March 2024 at the Modena circuit. The 2026 model year only brings new colours and the GP Replica version: according to Aprilia, the technical specification is unchanged.

A twin designed for the A2 licence

The 457 cc parallel twin (69 x 61.1 mm bore and stroke) makes 47.6 hp (35 kW) at 9,400 rpm and 43.5 Nm at 6,700 rpm, so the bike complies with the A2 licence without restriction. According to Aprilia, 82% of the torque is available from 3,000 rpm. The crank has a 270° firing interval according to the press (MCN, Cycle World, Motociclismo); Aprilia describes cylinders offset by 6.5 mm from the crankshaft, double overhead camshafts driven by a side chain, a ride-by-wire throttle and an assisted slipper clutch. The engine is Euro 5+ approved.

Cycle World ranks it among the best in the class, Moto.it finds it progressive and torquey, Motociclismo linear and vibration-free. Moto.it does, however, note vibrations through the footpegs at high revs, and Visordown was a little disappointed by the engine at the top end. Aprilia does not publish a top speed in its technical sheets; MCN and Motociclismo report 190 km/h claimed by the brand.

Big sports bike chassis

According to Aprilia, the RS 457 is the only bike in its segment with an aluminium frame: two side spars bolted to the engine, which acts as a stressed member, with a steel swingarm pivoting directly in the engine. It weighs 175 kg wet (tank 90% full) and 159 kg dry, with a 13-litre tank. The 41 mm upside-down fork and the direct-mounted shock are preload-adjustable, with 120 and 130 mm of travel. Aprilia does not publish the geometry; Motociclismo quotes 24° of rake, 103 mm of trail and a 1,350 mm wheelbase.

Braking relies on a single 320 mm front disc gripped by a radial four-piston ByBre caliper, with a 220 mm disc at the rear. Tyre sizes are 110/70-17 and 150/60-17. The chassis wins unanimous praise: MCN compares it to those of the RS 660 and RSV4, and Moto.it hails its superb turn-in. The brakes divide opinion: Cycle World finds them consistent on track, while Moto.it, Motociclismo and 1000PS judge them lacking or hard to modulate at the limit.

What electronics?

The RS 457 offers three riding modes (Eco, Sport, Rain), traction control adjustable over three levels and switchable, a two-channel Bosch ABS with two maps, one of which leaves the rear wheel free, and a 5-inch colour TFT screen. The ABS is not optimised for cornering, and there is no IMU, no wheelie control and no cruise control. The two-way quickshifter is a €199 option on the standard version; Aprilia MIA connectivity is also optional. Cycle World considers it the most complete electronics package in the segment.

Who is it for?

The RS 457 targets A2 licence holders who want a real sports bike, usable every day as well as on track. Its clip-ons sit above the top yoke and the seat is 800 mm high. It costs roughly €300 to €800 more than the CFMoto 450SR, Kawasaki Ninja 500, Honda CBR500R or Yamaha R3; in return, according to Aprilia, it is the only bike in its segment with an aluminium frame.

Maintenance, warranty and recalls

Aprilia publishes neither a type-approval fuel consumption figure in its technical sheets nor a freely available service schedule: the schedule is in the owner’s manual, supplied with the frame number. The warranty is 2 years, extended to 4 years under an offer valid until 1 November 2026. No recall is listed in France, the European Union or the United States.