Great Review bro! Honest and No bullshit video. Agree with you on all points. The bike has a lot of pros. But the cons cannot be ignored. Pros -The engine is so tractable, the power and torque delivery is superb, there's so much character and torque. There's nothing like this in class and it stands true the Aprilia DNA. -The handling i feel is simply the best in class. It's so easy to play around anywhere. City, highway, corners can't wait to take it onto the track. - Electronics package is too good. The dash is great. Cons: - Plastic quality you are right. But that's not a deal breaker for me. I can ignore it. I just hope it doesn't cost a lot if i crash it on track. 😁 - Brakes is something Aprilia needs to fix. They're going to send the race brake pad as an accessory. Will try it out and see how it goes. Currently the stock front brake pad is already brembo sintered brake pad and rear is organic (i think these were updated in production model after track reviews).. Aprilia says there's a better brake pad. We'll see how that helps. However i still feel the brake pads will not make a big difference. Because the current stock front brake pad is already a very good fully sintered Brembo brake pad. I even tried ebc brakes and it didn't help much. I completely switched the abs off and actually felt so much better without the abs intervention. So there are two issues i feel personally. 1. ABS calibration is not right. It kicks in too agressively. Pulse on the lever is too much and it increases stopping distance. 2. After lot of hard braking there's brake fade. This i didn't feel initially much in my run in period coz i didn't push very hard. But when i pushed hard, i felt the brake fade and its dangerous. I could manage those situations with engine braking. But everybody's skill level May not be the same. Both the above issues happen intermittently. It's unpredictable and confusing. And that's dangerous. Hope Aprilia takes this very seriously and does something soon. If they don't, i will do mods to my bike to make my bike safer. A friend got brembo rsc15 master cylinder and the bike felt SO much better. Things that i will try. - Better master cylinder - Better brake pads - Better brake fluid. Do4 racing it Dot 5 brake fluid. These things i will do to my motorcycle and it can be expensive. But i wouldn't mind doing it because i still love the bike for everything else apart from braking and would want the best for my motorcycle. But it's not necessary that everybody else also would mind spending that much. Aprilia has to do something very soon about this. I would still suggest people to go test ride the motorcycle and see how you feel. It has more lot more positives to enjoy. But the cons need a fix asap.

I have to agree on all the points. I have put around 1500kms since I got the bike in mid April*. Positives are great engine, handling and sensible UI, nothing complicated nor overdone. But there are quite a lot of cons but it also has to do with a first gen of the model and as a whole new model. The plastic quality is very poor for the price, the black plastics around the forks and cluster have started to fade. The fastening hardware have started to form rust points especially the one on clips on and engine. The biggest con must be the brakes and you are absolutely right. The off the shelf ByBre is just not adequate for this motorycycle and Aprilia have cut cost in the wrong department. Frequent brake usage in city or heavy braking scenarios just lead to brake fade rightaway and the feedback while normal is also very spongy. The racing brake pads from the accessories doesnt help either, so please dont waste your money on that accessory. A basic Brembo/Nissin setup would be a much better. Please don't push this bike inside the city and make sure you have plenty of space if you plan to hit the topspeed cause the brakes won't help you a single bit.

This is a futuristic bike. Aprillia knows that Indian youth is into fairings 400cc bikes and the obsession of superbikes and Affordable beginner sports bikes. RS 457 ate the market so early

Dayumn, One of the most awaited reviews for me :)

Finally an UNBIASED no nonsense review. Thanks Strell 🙌🏻

Bro your videos looks amazing it was better than some mainstream channel which 📸 and 🎙️🎤 you use Thank you in advance for replying ❤

I booked Aprilia RS 457 today, same prismatic dark colour 💗

Breaks issue is a serious downside for such bikes on Indian roads😢

Good video man! You still have room to grow but that was well made, keep it up!

10:00 small correction Strell, the power is 47.6 bhp @ 9400 RPM and torque is 43.5Nm @ 6700 RPM. These are the official brochure numbers.

I appreciate ur efforts bro.. u r doing a great job, I love watching ur videos❤❤❤❤

Bro plz do video on hero Maverick 440. And don't forget to pit it against the street 400 And pulsar ns400z .

This video is a bit of relief for someone like me, who can't justify the upgrade to this from a RC390 !! Beautiful machine though with ample of power, technology and that price point its definitely a bargain... I envy those who got chance to own one.

I actually did some research on the observation you made at 21:30 regarding the frame. So frames are all die-cast be it this 457 all the way up to a Paingale V4. The difference is that the Panigale uses a magnesium alloy for the frontal frame section instead of aluminium. The only outlier here is the RSV4 that uses a combination of pressed and cast sheet elements. I think you got confused with rims which are usually forged on exotic superbikes.

Nice video man will love to see more videos on the Triumph scrambler 400x

Love how @Strell shows us the top speed and doesn't hold back like other reviewers

Most awaited video ❤

have you tried to do right tight U turn? I felt that is an issue with my test bike.

Nicely explained cons and pros. Much appreciated

Very sensible review as usual hero

Amazing review mate , thanks !! :)

4:50 this movement is what all bikers and people who love BIKES AND CARS do omg haha

Like always great reviews. I am a 2023 rc390 owner and was planning to upgrade to this but now I think i will hold that thought for a while let's see what upgrades Aprilia brings next. But tbh it's still tempting tho.

While you were riding, on my sensitive HD650 cans, there was lot of crackling noise. I am not sure what mic you use, but I would absolutely love some dual high quality mic setup, one for getting the engine/exhaust note which is good at capturing low frequency of the spectrum and one for vocals and some of the wind.

Can we have this kinda review of the pulsar 400z. Great review bro, bless us with this type of videos.

7:50 it's a new technology from Aprilia called RSFS(rear suspension feedback system)😂

What makes the bike shine in this color and is the coating transparent?

18:00 broooo M/C i thought MC as an another word and it sits perfectly into that sentence, your intension is MotorCycle i get it after a sec.

Can you suggest a good tyre for cbr 250r under 6k.

Fire thumbnail! 🔥

Perfect review all over the internet

Wonderful no sugarcoating review

Max torque is 43.5 Nm ✅ not 37.2❌

Hi @Strell is this comfortable like R3 or even GixxerSF 250?

Hey man, I'm not asking this to buy this motorcycle because I'm more into Tuono and I'm expecting that. I've done around 1500kms in a Yamaha FZ -S V2.0. Will it be a good upgrade or would I be needing more experience?

Yoo perfect review 🎉

Hey man, how tall are you? Does it cause back pain over say an hour long or two hour ride?

Would you consider this as an upgrade over vitpilen/duke 250?

OSM video bro!!! And this is a humble req please make a review on Kawasaki Ninja ZX4R !!! There is absolutely no one that can make points like you. I'm waiting for your opinions on ZX4R since the bike launched . Love your videos man✨❣

Your attention to detail is superb. Like the point about heel rest! who would have noticed it otherwise! Plus you covered all points with relevant context! superb man!

Hi Strell. Thanks for the wonderful video. Are you excited for the Tuono 457 after this? With better breaks, will that be a much more practical buy?

Hey bro might be off topic, but wanted to know you opinion on if i can fit the bs4 cbr 250 r led headlight on 2013 cbr 150r, i bought it recently and am working on restoring it . I have a skilled technician working with me as well if its possible i will be buying this headlight

I just hope the second third iteration of this has better braking performance. Because other than that I do not think there are many negatives...

Cleanest review ❤

Strell, I’m from Malaysia, since the bike not yet come but the preorder already ongoing, I want to ask if the riding position is the same as R25 or more aggressive? Is it okay for daily 80-90km?

Same issue with Benelli 600i, bad brakes with spongy brake levers, overheating in traffic. Most of the reviewers sugar coat these bikes and don't reveal the cons honestly out of fear of public backlash. Especially the initial test ride reviews

Hey your vlog was awesome had a lot of information. Actually planning to buy this bike including additional customs such as racing pad and quickshifters. Can you please what was your experience with the bike as I live in Delhi. And if this bike really heats up that much it will kill the whole excitement of riding it. ANd please suggest any other bike for this price range.

Is the long touring part of the bike is another video?

Beauty belongs to instagram.com/farhankhan_rr/ instagram.com/nafs.motors/

I need your help to decide brother. Should I buy KTM Rc 390 or extend my budget and but the Aprilia rs 457 . Some more info for you I'm having a bike for city commuting. So plz help me to decide which one should I get ????

Brilliant review

That distraction i love the most @4.50❤

Well let's hope they make a tuono 457 now. Makes more sense that a hardcore sport motorcycle

21:38 The concrete barriers on the highway is actually wild. Good review anyway

Isn't brake fade an effect of improper brake fluid grade? Could you confirm if it's running DOT 4 brake fluid?

that road is awesome to test all kinds of bikes. i get confused which turn to take to get out toward hyderabad road and hoskote.

I hope that if and when tuareg 457 comes the break issues are fixed and no other surprises...

Just love how the title says no bs strictly factos 🤣

Great review

Where is that ppf coating is done?

What happened to CBR650R ? You said you are not a Honda fanboy. I was looking forward to buy a used CBR 650f.

Did you face any left-side pulling while taking your hands off the bike ?

Waiting for touring review 😊

help me choose between duke 390 and RS 457

I really wish to see a tuono version of this 😊

All that was missed in the RS457, should be taken inti consideration by Aprilia and must come out as an improvement in the upcoming Tuono 457.

Dude you guys have got great patches of roads in the southern part of india. Here even on the highway or expressway we have uneven roads and riding above 120 kmph feels scary. though on my machine everytime i go out for a ride, i always try to cross 160kmph once. but those few minutes i am the closest to myself. 😂 enjoy those roads hermano ❤ yeah one more thing. you are right Aprilia fanboys are abusing R3.

All I have known till now is you can't fix the breaks cause abs calibrations can only be fixed by Aprilia, now let's wait and see what Aprilia will do with the brake management

Hi! At 12.18 i read Front 320mm Dual disc, but i notice only a single disc upfront. Presume it means a dual caliper disc? Good review but will help if someone can measure the forward lean angle in the rider triangle for an avg height indian, say maybe 5'8 . A comparison with other similar spec bikes notably the RC 390 would be of great help for guys to analyse before buying . A great bike, but like all italians , is gonna cost to run!

In India you are getting an unbelievable value on this spectacular motorcycle. In America the RS 457 is the most expensive in it's class and priced higher than the Ninja 500 SE.

What abôut the exhaust , can we install?

I think I should wait for a year to get the updated model of the bike. Hope Aprilia updates the break

Onnum manassilayillelum ee chanalil vannu vaa thurannu irikkan oru sugavaaa😁😌🤣🤣🤣🤣

could this be THE beginner bike? (planning to buy)

Aprilia ke sab colours beautiful he....!!!!

Dream bike❤❤❤

Lucknow mai aprilia ke showroom and service available hai

Seems GEM OF ENGINE!! How does it feel in comparison with Ninja 500?? & Does this buke stands in front of Kawasaki reliability??

Bro how to manage 2 bikes together

Need one video with just riding sound

Just imagining and adv with that engine!! Sounds tasteful what do we call it tuareg 457.. i hope aprilia is listening.

Is there a RAM air intake in this bike?

Steel has much higher youngs modulus of elasticity thereby giving better strength whether cast or forged...so with little extra weight peace of mind is always there for steel chassis...sadly same cannot be said for aluminium chassis( i am working on aluminium)

Great thumbnail

I’d love to see Strell reviewing the ninja 300 2023 model When can we expect?

Braking issue or breaking issue?

that road is spectacular. that is road most supercars in Bangalore come to their elements. a McLaren P1 went past me at over 200 easy while i was maxing my R15. that sound that speed was scary and amazing at the same time. that sound was like a jet fighter. in its elements. that was not it. few seconds came a Lamborghini and then Ferrari stradale. all being driven like it should be

08:20 heavenly sounds.

Bro your English is just wow

I wonder if installing a radial master cylinder would fix the problem 🤔

@farhankhan_rr & @iamstrell pls can you mention which PPF coating you did and approx cost of it for my reference

Please make ride review of NS400Z

great review

The bike looked even better when ridden on those beautiful roads. Where ??

I just booked a ninja 300 its a beat option or can i buy a aprilia My useage is limited max city ride and some time in highway which one can i choose

With your weight? You weigh less than the amount of rice I need a month. Good review by the way. Very informative.

I am surprised the braking issue is so apparent and so bad. Plenty of other 300s and 400s use similar Bybre 4 piston setups with 300-320mm discs and none of those bikes have this issue with fade OR the ABS intrusiveness. Those bikes hit 140-160kmph as well so it is not a speed/power issue. There is something fundamentally wrong with how Aprilia have implemented the off-the-shelf parts, either with tuning or the electronics related to ABS or both. This is pretty much inexcusible because braking is the absolute top priority for a performance motorcycle.

650 likes done 👍🏻❤

Engine Quality checked ✅ by me in Baramati Piaggio vehicle engine plant 457 line

Gadkariji has got us some nice highway! Hope it stays well maintained for years.