The optional quickshifter for the RS 457 costs Rs 27,800.

Aprilia has revealed the list of accessories for the RS 457. It includes convenience, safety and performance parts designed to enhance the riding experience.

Some of the cheapest accessories on the list are the high windscreen and  USB charging, priced at Rs 900 and Rs 950, respectively. The most expensive optional item is the electronic anti-theft system, which costs Rs 29,925.

The Aprilia RS 457 can also be equipped with a quickshifter. This feature is a must for serious riding enthusiasts. It costs Rs 27,800, while racing pads for brakes cost Rs 9,350. 

Aprilia RS 457 list of accessories:

• High Windscreen - Rs 900
• USB Charging - Rs 950
• Passenger Seat Cover - Rs 1,500
• Helmet Lock (Wire Type) - Rs 1,900
• Adjustable Brake Lever - Rs 5,450
• Front Axle Protector - Rs 8,725
• Racing Pads for Brake - Rs 9,350
• External Bike Cover - Rs 16,875
• Quickshifter - Rs 27,800
• TPMS RS 457 - Rs 28,750
• Front Brake Lever Protection - Rs 29,825
• Electronic Anti-Theft With Assembly System - Rs 29,925

The Aprilia RS 457 was launched during the India Bike Week in December last year. The bike is powered by a 457cc twin-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that makes 47 BHP, which puts it in the same league as the KTM RC 390. The engine is mated with a 6-speed gearbox. The bike gets a ride-by-wire system and an optional quick shifter.

The Aprilia RSV4 Factory competes with the Ducati Panigale V4 S.

Aprilia has launched its flagship superbike, the RSV4 Factory, in India. It is priced at Rs 31.26 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Aprilia RSV4 Factory is based on a dual beam aluminium frame suspended by an adjustable 43mm USD Ohlins fork at the front and an electronically adjustable Ohlins mono-shock at the rear.

The RSV4 Factory has an aggressive-looking fairing with dual LED headlamps, a colour TFT display, clip-on handlebars and a narrow tail section. It is equipped with features like lean-sensitive traction control, ABS, engine brake control and six riding modes.

The superbike is powered by a 1,099cc, liquid-cooled V4 engine that produces 214 BHP @ 13,000 rpm and 125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox via a quickshifter. Braking is handled by twin 330 mm front discs paired with Brembo Stylema calipers and a 220 mm rear disc with Brembo 2-piston calipers.

The Aprilia Tuareg 660 is a middleweight ADV powered by a 659cc parallel-twin engine.

Aprilia has launched the Tuareg 660 in India. The ADV motorcycle will be imported via the CBU route and is priced at Rs 18.85 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Aprilia Tuareg 660 is a middleweight ADV based on a tubular steel frame. It features a fully adjustable KYB upside-down fork at the front and a mono-shock at the rear.

The Tuareg 660 features a V-shaped LED headlamp with a large windscreen, raised handlebars with knuckle guards and a single-piece seat set at a height of 860 mm. The bike weighs 204 kg and comes with an 18-litre fuel tank.

Powering the Tuareg 660 is a 659cc, liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine that produces 79 BHP @ 9,250 rpm and 70 Nm @ 6,500 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.

The bike rides on wires poke wheels shod with Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tyres and gets twin 330 mm disc brakes up front and a single 260 mm disc at the rear. It offers features such as traction control, cruise control, riding modes and switchable dual-channel ABS.

I have now moved the high-rev indicator from 6K to 7.5K RPM. This way at least I don't see the annoying flashing indicator when accelerating on open highways.

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1400 Kms Update | Accident Repairs | 1st Service

So it has been a while since my last update. Here are a couple of highlights:

Accident Repairs

Here's a picture of the crack of the tank. The Aprilia dealer said it is kind of hard to imagine that it would break like this if the bike fell on its side. This is the first time they have seen this. On a second note, Aprilia has made some minor improvements to how they mount the tank to avoid such cracks developing, hence it took a while for them to order and receive the updated part.

First Service

Although it was a bit early for the first service, at the time of the bike being damaged it was at 920 Kms. But I did not want to come back to leave the bike in a week or two's time again for a few days for service. So I asked them to do the first service as well.

Though the first service is pretty lightweight, it is basically oil & oil filter change + chain tension correction + general check-up of nuts and bolts. I had asked them to also check for a software update as I had a bit of an issue between 3K-4K RPM where the bike hesitates a bit. This is a generally known issue and is usually resolved with a software update.

When I collected the bike, they had missed doing this plus they also said that since I came in early for the service, the service check light would turn around 1000 Kms and I would need to come into the dealer to have it reset. Though there is no functional impact to having the service check light on, it is just a bit of an eyesore.

As soon as I got the bike back home, I installed the long-pending Hepco & Becker crash bars and Barkbuster handguards. Not seen in the pictures, but I also installed a Puig windshield extension as the stock windscreen has a lot of wind buffeting at high speeds.

However, the weather has been absolutely horrible these last few weeks, it's been yo-yo-ing between cold, and slightly warm with completely unpredictable rain showers. Not my ideal weather to head out, I don't mind the rain, but when it is below 8-9°C it becomes a bit too cold for my taste, I am legally obliged to wear spectacles to ride which fogs up like crazy in this weather (contact lenses were under review so that was a no-go for this period). However, there were brief moments during a weekend or two where the weather gods relented a bit and I could ride around a bit.

The odo stands at a paltry 1400 Kms now after nearly 6 months of ownership. But the bike has been running pretty well so far, too early to say there are any complaints. Loving the way the bike handles itself and delivers power. Staying within legal speed limits so I haven't really reached the limits of the bike, despite it being clamped down to 47HP for the A2 license limits.

Post first service, I move the high-rev indicator from 6K to 7.5K RPM, this way at least I don't see the annoying flashing indicator when accelerating on open highways. However, with the A2 variant, there isn't much use in going beyond 7.5K RPM as the bike isn't making power that high in the powerband anyway. Once I can unlock the bike in August 2025, I will be able to explore a bit more the power range. However, there is ample torque available even now and enough to stay within the legal limits of all the roads I have encountered around here anyway.

Next Service - 10K Kms (I guess I will get there only next year at my current pace)

Next Accessories

I need to get myself some luggage to be able to do more than day trips. Looking at all possible soft bag options, which meet the price-quality-capacity tradeoff well. I need to update the bash plate as well, as the stock one is just a thin aluminium sheet. And once the stock Pirelli STRs wear off, I would need to look at changing over to some real 50/50 tyres if I want to confidently put the bike off the road. The current ones are 70/30 at best, they are excellent on the road, but the moment it is a bit marshy or grassy off-road, they start giving up. Also, need to get a dedicated navigation system as currently, I am using my primary phone with a quad lock mount, but that cannot be a long-term/long-ride option.

PS: For those interested, I do put up once in a while some videos on Instagram of my rides, my handle there is @LoneWolfRides.

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It is substantially bigger than my CBR250R and slightly bigger than Apache RR310 too.

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My friend wanted to take a test ride. I was free today; so tagged along with him.

Showroom : Sumukha Italia (Bhandup, Mumbai)

As per the showroom person, this is the only showroom in the entire Mumbai to have the Aprilia RS457.

He said they have so far received over 100 bookings. Deliveries will start in mid-April as per the salesperson.

The all-inclusive on-road price in Mumbai is 4.91L

The test ride was only allowed with the showroom salesperson sitting as a pillion. No solo test ride allowed sadly.

The bike looks amazing and has a big bike feel. It is substantially bigger than my CBR250R and slightly bigger than Apache RR310 too but weight is not felt at all while moving the bike or even while riding in traffic.

5 Positives :

• Very well built. Fairings and every panel is fitting and felt solid. Nothing feels flimsy. No rattles at all.
• Amazing power delivery. Did not push beyond 6k RPM due to some traffic. Pulls well even at 4k RPM.+Very smooth engine. No vibrations till 6k RPM. But not as smooth as the Ninja400
• Good suspension. Less travel in the front (evident from very little gap between bottom of number plate and the mudguard) but it didn't feel stiff going over potholes.
• Comfortable. The bike looks like a proper sports bike but is as comfortable as a sports tourer. The riding position is slightly committed but not too aggressive. The bike is big but is nimble to ride even in traffic. Should be no problem for anyone between 5'3 and 6'3. The seating and ergos felt that accommodating. The seat cushion is also perfect. Neither too soft nor too hard.

2 Negatives :

• The front brake felt weak. This was mentioned in the track ride reviews but we expected it to be fine in regular riding conditions. But no, the front brake isn't powerful enough. Considering the test ride bike had only 90 km on the odo, the front brake pads would still be brand new and would need some run-in. So maybe it will be better after a while? Don't know.
• The engine runs hot. It won't burn your thighs but even with jeans on, the heat is felt. This was after ~3 KMs of test ride in moderate traffic. There was another test ride taken before my friend so it is possible that he would have ridden harshly and it was more heated than we expected.

Final thoughts :

Awesome bike.

4.91L on the road is a great value for money. No reason to go for a decade-old Ninja300 with Aprilia costing just 55k more and offering so many features and being much more powerful. This should trigger Kawasaki to manufacture Ninja400 in India instead of 300 and price it close to RS457.

I am too much in love with my bike so I don't feel like upgrading. But if I happen to upgrade in the next 2 years, this bike would be on top of my list.

My humble 12 year old CBR250R with RS457 test ride bike :

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The Tuareg 660 is powered by the same 659cc, parallel-twin engine as the RS660 and Tuono 660.

Aprilia seems to be gearing up to launch the Tuareg 660 in the Indian market. The ADV has just been listed on the brand’s Indian website.

The Aprilia Tuareg 660 is an off-road-oriented adventure bike with a rugged design. It has an LED headlamp with a visor on top, a single-piece seat and a raised handlebar.

The Tuareg 660 is powered by the same 659cc, parallel-twin engine as the RS660 and Tuono 660. On the ADV, the engine is tuned to produce 79 BHP and 70 Nm and paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The bike rides on a fully adjustable 43 mm upside-down Kayaba fork at the front and a Kayaba mono-shock at the rear.

In terms of features, the Tuareg 660 is equipped with a 5-inch digital instrument console, traction control, switchable ABS, Aprilia Performance Ride Control and four riding modes.

I'm really happy with the bike as well as showroom experience and will book it soon.

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I'm not sure if you are aware but Pune has 2 showrooms.

I had a call with A. K. Motors and they asked me to come today for a test ride. Obviously a short ride as they haven't finished with the registrations. But I managed to get the test ride twice.

In short, I'm happy with the bike and will be booking it soon.

Now for a longer explanation,

I come from Duke 390, and I always related engine character with vibes as well as the pull that you feel. Hence it was a weird sensation on the RS457. It barely has any vibrations, but does pack a punch as revs climb. It is not a punch in the face like a 390, but still a punch indeed. The engine is free-revving and you don't realise how fast it hits the redline. The power weirdly sheds off at around the last 1-2k rpm near the redline.

Ergonomically, the bike is really comfortable. I had doubts about the aggressive seating posture. But happy to report that it is very comfortable thanks to the raised clipons. Just how I wanted it to be.

I'm no expert when it comes to suspension, but I had no issues on rough roads and potholes and the bike was stable on straights while accelerating aggressively. The chassis seemed very friendly and communicative.

The brakes also were really sharp. I did not have any issues while braking. It is definitely sharper than first-generation Duke 390's. But they can be sharper. I will switch to sintered pads once the stock pads wear out, but that'll be more of a want than a need for the bike.

Overall, I'm really happy with the bike as well as the showroom experience, and will book it soon.

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The Aprilia RS 457 competes with the KTM RC 390 and Kawasaki Ninja 400 in the Indian market.

Aprilia launched the RS 457 last year at the India Bike Week. Since then, there has been a lot of excitement, especially among bike enthusiasts. Aprilia had initially planned to start handing over the bikes to customers this month, but deliveries have now been delayed.

Reports suggest that the Aprilia RS 457 is expected to reach showrooms across India in the next few days, while customer deliveries will commence in April.

The RS 457 is powered by a 457cc twin-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that makes 47 BHP and 43.5 Nm. The engine is mated with a 6-speed gearbox. The bike gets a ride-by-wire system and an optional quick shifter.

The RS 457 features a 41 mm upside-down front fork with a mono-shock at the rear. Braking is handled by a 320 mm disc paired with a 4-piston caliper and a 220 mm disc at the rear, supported by dual-channel ABS.

The Aprilia RS 457 competes with the KTM RC 390 and Kawasaki Ninja 400 in the Indian market.

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Whoever came up with the idea of putting 2 bikes on display in a popular mall in Bangalore, should get a bonus and a promotion!

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A couple of TBHPians and I had the chance to check out the new Aprilia RS 457, which was on display in Forum Mall, Koramangala. A few thoughts

• Whoever came up with the idea of putting 2 bikes on display in a popular mall in Bangalore, should get a bonus and a promotion! The 2 motorcycles garnered a LOT of attention, even on a weekday, when the crowd is a fraction of what it is on the weekends. It wasn't only motorcycle enthusiasts who came to check out the RS 457 bikes. Young women, parents with young kids, and older gentlemen were all enquiring about the bikes and collecting details from the representatives.
• Given Aprilia's size (or lack of it) and reputation, I had tempered my expectations on the RS 457. At first glance though, the bikes just blow you away. This looks and feels like a properly premium motorcycle. You have to look really closely and really hard, to find some areas where the fit and finish could have been a tad better. More than 90% of enthusiasts won't find these, even if they were examining the bikes with a critical eye.
• I had fallen head over heels in love with the Opalescent Light scheme when the bike was first unveiled. After seeing the Prismatic Dark and Racing Stripes paint schemes, I am thoroughly smitten by the MotoGP-inspired Racing Stripes option. Honestly, you really can't go wrong with any of these colour schemes.
• The rider's ergonomics are very comfortable. You can move your bottom around the spacious seat quite easily. This has all the makings of the de facto sports tourer for discerning enthusiasts.
• The sculpted tank gives it a middleweight motorcycle vibe, in the best possible way.
• There is a suggestion of top-heaviness when moving the motorcycle. A test ride will let us know more.
• Something tells me that the quality levels are a bit better than the bikes that were shown to the media folks.
• The on-road price is expected to be Rs 5.38 L (as far as I can recall). Test rides should start on the 10th of March.
• Overall, it feels like the agonizingly long wait for the RS 457 has been well worth it. From the media reviews and my first impressions, it looks as though Aprilia's big gamble is going to pay off for them.

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Feeling dumb because I have Hepco & Becker crash bars lying around that I did not find time to mount. They would have saved me from all this drama.

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Update - Fall (no fault of mine!)

So an !d!ot in my apartment parked toppled my bike. I have no idea for how long it was lying on the ground! No clue if someone was trying to just sit on it for fun, or if someone was trying to be intentionally malicious. Or worse if it was a foiled robbery attempt.

I initially thought that it was just the handguard that broke along with some scratches to the fairing and a bit of fuel that had leaked out. Handguards were anyway due to be replaced with Barkbusters and I could live with a bit of scratches on the side fairing. I tried starting it after a couple of days, I found that the bike ran for 30 seconds and then died. I tried 2-3 times cranking it not realizing that fuel has completely leaked out. On opening the tank I saw that there was no fuel, so I had to call my insurance to send a tow truck (I can't get fuel in bottles around here).

When I started filling the fuel I realized that it was leaking from the side it had fallen! So in the same tow truck, I took it to the dealer. They got back to me a day later saying that it was a crack in the tank and it had to be replaced and it cost a cool 1500€ to replace. (1300€ is the part price).

Feeling dumb because I have Hepco & Becker crash bars lying around that I did not find time to mount and would have saved me all this drama. Also, feeling pissed that it fell due to no fault of mine and all this even before I could get the first service of 1K kms done. While insurance picks up the tab, I still have excess to pay and also considering this is my first year of insurance in this country, my premiums will certainly take a hit next year.

So now I am waiting for the parts to arrive and to be mounted along with the completion of the first service and hopefully collect the bike next week sometime.

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