Aprilia Launches 457 Hospital, New Choice For Young People

RS 457. (Doc.Piaggiogroup)

JAKARTA - Aprilia, a motorcycle manufacturer from Noale, Italy, officially launched RS 457 during the Italian MotoGP racing event at Misano. This latest motorbike will fill the gap between Aprilia RS 125 and RS 660 with a larger capacity.

This parallel twin sports motorbike with DOHC was able to produce a maximum power of 47 horse power, and previously quoted from MCN, September 7, it was seen during the trial in July together with the Moto Guzzi Stelvio adventure motorcycle.

The display is similar to the larger 660 hospitals and has been launched in 2020, with machines embedded in the aluminum alloy framework.

"In recent years, the Aprilia brand has experienced an intense rejuvenation spike, which is supported by continuous progress in the racing world. We are now ready to go further into the future, which is fully developed in Noale, able to entertain young people, as well as open up huge potential in new, close and distant markets," said Michele Colaninno, CEO of the Piaggio Group, in the company's media space, September 7,

Back to the engine, this liquid-cooled unit has a two-to-one exhaust system with an exhaust drain located below. Wetting about 175 kg, Aprilia claims that RS 457 generates the best power ratio in its class - with reversible traction controls and three driving modes, thanks to a shuttle ride-by-wire.

These changes can be made via a button with a backlight, with a five-inch TFT display on the front for additional touches from the luxury side. There, will find LED lighting on the front, with the back shortened and having a lamp that appears to be borrowed from RS 660.

Elsewhere, both the front and side profile were clearly inspired by Aprilia, as well as their success racing motorbikes in MotoGP. However, according to the segment, the ergonomic sports bike is designed for everyday motorization with a rather low foot position and adjusted clip-on.

Meanwhile, the brake system is equipped with a 320mm front disk with a 4piston radial-mount ByBre calibrator and on the back, also has a 220mm steel disk ByBre caliber with both assisted ABS two-channel system.

Unfortunately, the price of this motorbike has not been disclosed, but what is clear when entering the market will compete with Honda CBR500R, Kawasaki Ninja 400, and Yamaha R3, all three of which are sold well above Rp100 million.