Launched worldwide the previous year, the 2025 Aprilia RS457 is now in Malaysia with a price tag of RM33,900. There are three colour schemes offered – Prismatic Dark and Opalescent White at RM33,900, and the sportier Racing Stripes livery at RM35,900.
Coming as an all-new sports motorcycle, the RS457 is powered by a parallel-twin engine displacing 457 cc. Producing 47 hp at 9,400 rpm and a peak torque of 43.5 Nm, power goes to the rear wheel via six-speed gearbox and chain final drive.
With an overall weight of 175 kg with all fluids and ready to ride, Aprilia claims the RS457 has no rival in its class for power to weight ratio. Competition for the RS457 in Malaysia includes the KTM RC390, Kawasaki Ninja 400 and ZX-4R and the CFMoto 450SR.
Suspension for the RS457 uses upside-down forks in front with preload adjustment and 120 mm of suspension travel. The rear end is propped up with a preload-adjustable monoshock with 130 mm of suspension travel.
Braking is done with single Bybre four-piston calliper in front clamping a 320 mm diameter brake discs while the rear gets a single-piston calliper with 220 mm disc. Two-channel ABS is standard equipment and can be switched between two-channel or single-channel working on the front disc only for track use.
The electronic riding suite comes with three ride modes as well as three levels of traction control which can be deactivated for riding on the race track. The Aprilia quickshifter for the RS457 is an extra cost option.
Seat height on the RS457 is 800 mm while the fuel tank contains 13-litres. Riding inflation is displayed on a 5-inch TFT-LCD screen while the Aprilia MIA system with Bluetooth connectivity to the rider’s smartphone for navigation, notifications and music management is a separate extra cost option.
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should’ve include quickshifter and app connect as standard. it’s already 2024 coming to 2025 and can’t be giving outdated specs.