Aprilia welcomes 2026 RS457 GP replica
Aprilia’s small-capacity sportbike range has a new member, which gains upgraded equipment and graphics.
Aprilia’s line-up of MotoGP-inspired models has now risen to three, after the RS457 was unveiled in a fresh colourway at EICMA.
The other models that already feature the same MotoGP replica livery are the entry-level RS125 and SR GT scooter.
The new RS457 gets many of the same features and equipment as the standard bike, which is currently priced at £6,630 in the UK. However, stopping power has been improved as higher friction brake pads have been fitted.
The new model also gets a quickshifter as standard, a nice touch for those interested in taking the small-capacity model to the track.
Not much looks different between the new GP variant and the standard model in its Racing Stripes colour scheme, at first glance. But the subtle differences can be seen through the many MotoGP racing decals that have been added.
Power is the same across both models, meaning the newly launched GP replica will produce 46.9bhp at 9,400rpm and 32 Ib-ft of torque at 6,700rpm. The RS457 is powered by a liquid-cooled twin-cylinder engine.
The roll out of GP-inspired models is a result of Aprilia celebrating 10 years of MotoGP racing with its RS-GP in 2025. The bike is ridden by Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi, which will remain the case in 2026.
Both riders joined Aprilia for the 2025 season, although it’s Bezzecchi that’s enjoying the more prolific campaign. Bezzecchi has won four races so far in 2025, which includes one Grand Prix victory and three sprint wins. Martin on the other hand has been riddled with injuries and he will miss this weekend's Portuguese round at Portimao.
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