Notable Features of the Aprilia RS 457

Motorcycles have significantly improved in engine refinement, exhaust notes, electronics, and digital instrument clusters. There was a period when the instrument clusters of two-wheelers were limited to speedometers and fuel gauges.

Since we are in the digital era, automobile manufacturers have also changed with time, as they have started giving digital displays on four- and two-wheelers.

Not only do you use instrument clusters to enhance the aesthetic appeal of your sports machines, but the introduction of new electronics necessitated their inclusion. That said, the new-age displays on bikes show lean degrees, service intervals, ride modes, set speed limits, and pick and reject calls only because of new instrument clusters. 

The recently launched Aprilia RS457 is not only the fastest but also the most technologically advanced motorcycle. Let's closely look at the features of this bike.

Aprilia RS 457 Console

The Aprilia RS 457 features a 5-inch TFT console in landscape format. Some bikes in this segment - the TVS Apache RR 310 and the BMW G 310 RR - feature a digital instrument cluster in portrait mode, but both look decent enough and depend on personal preference.

The Aprilia RS 457 console comes with smartphone connectivity as an optional add-on; after connecting with your smartphone, it offers call, SMS, and music control. The four-way navigation switch on the left-hand side of the handlebar controls the instrument cluster.

Aprilia RS 457 Riding Modes

This is one of the most feature-loaded sports bikes. However, the bike offers a total of three riding modes: Sport, Eco, and Rain. You can navigate all these options from the right-hand side of the handlebar. Yes, you can switch the mode while riding, which is a very convenient feature.

Traction Control

Big bikes come with power and riders should take all the responsibility to control the throttle but in case of negligence, you can end your ride with wheel spin or bike slip. The Aprilia RS 457 has a 457cc, air-cooled engine, which generates 46.9bhp at 9,400rpm and 43.5Nm of peak torque at 6700rpm.

The traction control system is crucial as it can prevent wheel slip. As a result, it can give enough confidence to riders on wet tracks and sandy roads to beginners and intermediate riders. 

Aprilia has offered a 3-level traction control system, which is also adjustable. Riders can enable or disable it at their convenience. On the RS 457, you can control it from the left-hand side navigation keys, which can be turned on/ off by long-pressing the button.