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Aprilia RS 457

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RS 457

₹ 4,22,000ex-showroom · last updated 2026

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Engine
457cc
Power
46.9bhp
Weight
175kg
EMI starting from ₹5,000/month · subject to bank approval
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Aprilia RS 457 — Overview

The Aprilia RS 457 is a sports bike available at a price range of Rs. 4,22,000 - Rs. 4,37,000 in India. It comes in 2 variants and 6 colours. It is powered by a 457 cc BS6 Phase 2 engine and has a user reported mileage of 24 kmpl. With both front and rear disc brakes, the Aprilia RS 457 comes with anti-locking braking system. The RS 457 bike weighs 175 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 13 liters. It develops a power output of 46.9 bhp and a torque of 43.5 Nm.

The Aprilia RS 457 is the most technically ambitious sub-500cc supersport ever sold in India - a 457cc parallel-twin with 47.6 PS, cornering ABS, ride-by-wire with two riding modes, and full-fairing RS-family styling, made at Piaggio's Pune facility and priced from Rs 4,10,000 ex-showroom. Launched in October 2023, it was designed specifically for India and emerging markets as a step up from 300-400cc single-cylinder supersports. The RS 457 carries genuine Aprilia racing DNA - the RS family traces its lineage through the RSV4 and RS 660 - at a price point that undercuts the imported Kawasaki Ninja 400 while offering more power than the KTM RC 390.

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  • Piaggio India has confirmed the Aprilia RS 457 price for 2026 at Rs 4,10,000 (Standard) and Rs 4,30,000 (Special Edition) ex-showroom Delhi - incremental adjustments since the October 2023 launch. No mechanical changes, new variants, or electronics updates have been announced. Production continues at the Pune facility. The 457cc parallel-twin, cornering ABS, and ride-by-wire systems remain unchanged.

What We Like

  • 47.6 PS - most powerful sub-500cc supersport in India, ahead of KTM RC 390 (43 PS) and Kawasaki Ninja 400 (44.8 PS)
  • 457cc parallel-twin: 43.5 Nm torque at 6,500 rpm delivers strong real-world mid-range that no single-cylinder rival matches
  • Cornering ABS (Bosch lean-angle sensing) - premium safety technology uncommon at this price point in India
  • Ride-by-wire with Sport and Rain modes - genuine electronics package for track and wet-weather riding
  • Made in India at Piaggio Pune - enables Rs 4,10,000 pricing that would be impossible for a fully-imported equivalent
  • Full-fairing RS-family design with genuine Aprilia MotoGP lineage - looks and feels like a scaled-down RSV4
  • 13.5-litre tank - approximately 350-360 km range per fill-up for touring and track days

What Could Be Better

  • Rs 4,10,000 is Rs 65,000 more than KTM RC 390 (~Rs 3.45L) - the price gap requires deliberate justification
  • Piaggio service network thinner than Bajaj-KTM in non-metro cities - ownership outside top 8-10 cities involves longer service travel
  • 820mm seat height limits accessibility for riders below 5'7" - the RC 390 (824mm) is similar but the R3 (780mm) is much more accessible
  • 22-26 kmpl real-world mileage makes it expensive to daily-ride - fundamentally a weekend and track motorcycle
  • New platform with limited India-specific long-term ownership data - reliability track record still being established
  • Limited aftermarket ecosystem in India - accessories, crash protection, and track-day communities are still developing around the RS 457

Editor's Verdict

Should You Buy the Aprilia RS 457?

The Aprilia RS 457 is the most capable sub-500cc supersport in India in 2026. If power, twin-cylinder character, genuine Italian supersport pedigree, and cornering ABS are what you want from a performance motorcycle under Rs 5 lakh, nothing else comes close. The real cost is the price premium over the KTM RC 390 and the thinner Piaggio service network outside metro India. For a rider in a major city who can support this bike's ownership requirements and wants the strongest performance package in the segment, the RS 457 is the clear recommendation. For a rider in a smaller city or on a tighter budget, the RC 390 remains the better-supported, more accessible choice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

QIs Aprilia RS 457 worth buying in 2026?▾
Yes, for a specific buyer: someone in a metro city who wants the strongest performance specification in the sub-500cc supersport segment and can support Piaggio's thinner service network. The RS 457 has 47.6 PS, cornering ABS, and parallel-twin torque at Rs 4,10,000 - no direct rival offers this combination. The caveats are the Rs 65,000 premium over the KTM RC 390 and limited service coverage outside major cities.
QWhat is the mileage of Aprilia RS 457?▾
The Aprilia RS 457 returns approximately 27 kmpl under ARAI test conditions. In real-world riding, expect 22-26 kmpl depending on riding style. The 13.5-litre tank gives a practical range of approximately 315-350 km per fill-up. The RS 457 is not designed for fuel economy - its 457cc parallel-twin is tuned for performance. Plan for fuel costs of Rs 4,000-5,500/month if riding 1,000-1,500 km monthly.
QIs Aprilia RS 457 made in India?▾
Yes. The Aprilia RS 457 is manufactured at Piaggio's Pune plant in Maharashtra. This local production is the reason it can be priced at Rs 4,10,000 - a fully-imported equivalent would cost significantly more. The Made-in-India approach also means spare parts availability and service support are tied to Piaggio India's dealer network rather than import-dependent supply chains.
QDoes Aprilia RS 457 have cornering ABS?▾
Yes. The Aprilia RS 457 has a Bosch dual-channel ABS system with lean-angle sensing - commonly called cornering ABS. This means ABS intervention is calibrated to the bike's lean angle, preventing rear wheel lift or front wheel lockup even mid-corner. This is a safety feature that most bikes in this price range do not offer - the KTM RC 390 and Kawasaki Ninja 400 have standard dual-channel ABS without lean-angle sensing.
QAprilia RS 457 vs KTM RC 390 - which is better?▾
The RS 457 wins on power (47.6 PS vs 43 PS), torque (43.5 Nm vs 37 Nm), cornering ABS, and twin-cylinder character. The RC 390 wins on price (Rs 3.45L vs Rs 4.10L - a Rs 65,000 gap), Bajaj's far deeper service network across India, and a well-established owner community. For outright performance and Italian supersport identity, the RS 457. For value, serviceability, and accessibility in non-metro India, the RC 390.
QAprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja 400 - which to buy?▾
The RS 457 has more power (47.6 PS vs 44.8 PS), is made in India (lower price and better parts availability), and has cornering ABS. The Ninja 400 is fully imported, priced similarly at approximately Rs 4.5L, but carries Kawasaki's stronger brand recognition in the performance segment and a more established global ownership community. Both are parallel-twins. For Indian ownership practicalities, the RS 457 has the better support case; for brand prestige, the Ninja 400 holds its own.
QWhat is the on-road price of Aprilia RS 457?▾
The Aprilia RS 457 ex-showroom price starts at Rs 4,10,000 in Delhi. On-road price including RTO registration, insurance, and handling charges typically ranges from Rs 4,75,000 to Rs 4,95,000 for the base variant. The Special Edition at Rs 4,30,000 ex-showroom reaches approximately Rs 4,95,000-5,15,000 on-road. Contact your nearest Aprilia dealer for an exact quote.
QWhat engine does the Aprilia RS 457 use?▾
The Aprilia RS 457 uses a 457cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin DOHC engine producing 47.6 PS at 9,250 rpm and 43.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm. It uses ride-by-wire throttle and offers two riding modes - Sport and Rain. The parallel-twin configuration delivers strong mid-range torque that single-cylinder rivals at this displacement cannot match.

Rivals to Consider

KTM RC 390
Kawasaki Ninja 400