SuperBike Information was in attendance on the UK unique launch of the all new Aprilia RS457 at Silverstone earlier this month. Danny McFadden went alongside to take a peek for our readers, right here’s what he has to say.
With the RS457 Aprilia look to dominate the A2 sector with an all new mannequin providing the very best permissible energy to weight ratio (35kw > 159kg dry) for the category due to the all new 457cc 90 diploma parallel twin engine and its aluminium body. Coupled with class main electronics of that are all made potential because of its trip by wire throttle system.
Three rider modes regulating energy output, torque and traction management selectable utilizing the back-lit switchgear and considered via its 5” tft sprint with the addable vendor choices of a fast shifter and the Aprilia MIA communication system. 2 stage selectable ABS ought to provide the extra really feel required throughout any observe based mostly foray.
Braking developed by Brembo but manufactured via their subsidiary Bybre assist to maintain the worth down and in accordance with Aprilia nonetheless handle to provide class main efficiency and really feel, which is the same declare with the Showa developed and subsidiary manufactured preload solely adjustable suspension. The ultimate specification of which was reached through the fashions appreciable testing programme. Though the ultimate OTR worth has but to be introduced it’s anticipated to fall beneath the £7k mark making it a really aggressive proposition.
With styling very a lot according to its bigger siblings (RS660/RSV4) and ergonomics as per the RS660 which additionally makes use of extensively spaced above the yoke clip ons ought to provide the best compromise between all day usability and efficiency. Out there in 3 color schemes; Racing stripes and Opalescent gentle each new themes on the immediately recognisable Aprilia schemes it’s nevertheless the third choice ‘Prismatic darkish’ which we consider will take the limelight. A deep and tastefully executed tackle the ‘chameleon’ gentle altering color paint schemes of yesteryear which coupled with crimson wheels and accenting decals gave optimistic ‘Tron’ vibes on the launch.
General based mostly on the information and first impressions it seems to be very very similar to they’ve nailed their design transient. SuperBike Information seems to be ahead to testing the RS457 in the end to search out out.
