I love how this class is maturing. Like 6 years ago the Ninja 300 was the example of the class. Plasticy, shite suspension, buzzy gutless engine. They bumped it to a 400, now a 500. The CBR500R looks like a mini blade, the RC390 like a mini prototype GP racer and this Aprilia and the CF Moto 450 seem to be right in the sweet spot of proper performance, great looks and usability. I wish these were around when I had my restricted (25 kW) license instead of having to restrict a bigger bike!
I could be the only human in that category, but for me Aprilia has never made a bad-sounding bike. Caponord (which i owned), Dorso, big and small Tuono, and now this. I love these guys.
Nice track record with Aprilia. Please let us know about your experience with Aprilia reliability. In the states we don't have enough dealers and if one is lucky the dealer may be hours away.
I really think the CFmoto 450 is the main competitor to this bike. I have one and it’s a proper fun time. It was my 23rd bike so it’s not like I’m just starting out. I have my certifications and understand that it’s not 100 percent perfect however the Aprilia seems to be a bike for the experienced rider that can use all of it on track and so forth but the CFmoto is also very capable but has more tech for the regular rider. Example: gps tracking, movement notifications, turn by turn on the dash. Where the aprilia has track modes and things a track rider wants. I still think the CFmoto is kinda king of the class, the price is great, engine is so flavorful, electrics are good, brakes are good, and features are leading in its class. As the owner of three bmw s1000rr’s I would even dare to say that the 450ss is doing what the s1000 did back in 2008. It came out of no where with cutting edge tech on a bike made for the common man. Obviously it’s in two different brackets but I think it’s shaking the tree just like the s1000.🤙🏼
They don't sell because of their own attitude, i had booked this bike in December to be delivered on 1st of march but atill haven't gotten any news pf delivery
just wait now because this bike has been launched in india.and here if you dont know the craze of this bike.just wait and one year later check the number sold.even aprillia will surprise.
Nice to see a road review for a bike, thanks for mixing it up! I wish the Ducati 698 Mono had a decent road review as that is so tempting but there is little out there for road use. Most people will never touch a track, so it feels a bit pointless reviewing the bike only on the track and im glad your breaking the norm; Keep it up!
Thanks for a great review. So good I wished it were longer. I hope you can test on a highway and let us know about the vibes at 128kph (80mph) for a long stretch. I love this bike. @ 11:13 Anyone that didn't stay until the end missed a contagious laugh. Great line and sentiment.
I have used those TV's eurogrip extreme tyres and they are good. You won't worry about them or feel that they are not good enough. And it a good set of tyres . Good grip (better than a diablo Rosso ii) soft feel absorbs bumps well . But has feedback that's not razor sharp but grips unusually well.
A little clarity on the tyres, they've been doing really well in the domestic market in India. Due to rubber import restrictions, we don't have unrestricted access to international brands like Pirelli, Bridgestone, Michelin etc. which prompted local Indian brands to fill the void. If you rate the Metzeler M5s as 9 overall, these are a solid 8.5 in comparison. Of course more seasoned riders would prefer something better, but these are decent enough as OEM offerings.
Aprilia is probably the most undererrated brand, literally I don't see them on the road, and not even on internet, but let's be real, they make so beitiful bikes, for me they are in a top 5 best brand
I really like this bike and wish it was available in Australia when I was shopping for my 1st bike. I bought a CFMOTO 450SRS which I absolutely love! Light, nimble, quick enough for a learner and that 270 degree crank sounds amazing! 😎👍🏼
Although I will be 50 years-old in two months I am thinking seriously of buying an RS457. You could say that I going to make a "midlife crisis" mistake but I am in love with the looks of this bike. Do you believe that furthermore its useability I could travel around Europe with this?
I want one, want a bike I can trash without license or tyre costs. Just worried about being over 6ft, I almost got the kwak 4rr but im too tall. Thanks for a great review
In Italy the Police passes you. In Romania on 2 occasions, I was driving behind a police car with 100km/h on a dual carriageway with lot's of traffic and they turn on the right signal and let me go by. Brilliant looking bike!
Went to the only Aprilia dealer in my state, they told me late April/May for stock here in New England. The dealer is also a Ducati dealer, so I'll be able to buy a Streetfighter V2 from them in a few years haha!
For some odd reason, Kawasaki continues to insist it's small twins need to be 180° firing interval. Everyone knows 270° feels and sounds superior...it's the parallel twin version of the 90° Ducati L-twin noise. But so far, Ninja 500 runs 51 hp and 31.7 ft-lb torque, with a quoted 375 lb curb.
180' crank makes more power, is more reliable, and costs less. All of the 270' crank bikes that are competitors are more expensive and make less power than the N500.
Aprilia will be successful with Korea and China methodologies. Less on price tag more on technology👍. Paying almost same price and category, on paper Aprilia have everything to win, just need to keep it up👍💪
I would like a little more time to talk about ergonomics for your specific height. Because at this category (ex. duke 390/rc 390) some bikes tend to be in 0.9 ratio of normal motorcycle.
The tyres that they come with are really good tyres mate even in the wet. I would even say it's up there with Michelin road 5's. Just test ride one and you will get to know how good these tyres are.
I took a test ride and the gear box was super cluncky. The shifts were very hard and it always went to neutral from 1st instead of 2nd. Was difficult to find neutral even after stopping. Also the clutch had to be released almost full to move the bike ahead.. did u face this in the bike you had? When asked about this to salesperson he said it is because the first service was due so i took another slot after the service.. but the cluncky-ness was still there.. What is your experience about the gear shifts and clutch?
For winding, narrow UK country roads, this looks perfect fun. It's not a grandad putt putt Royal Enfield. It's not a ubiquitous ADV bike. It's arguably more aligned with the spirit of the headlong rush, the spirit of motorcycling to many, including myself. Want to tour Europe in comfort with luggage? Buy a car. Want a Royal Enfield to parambulate, pontificating about the 1950's? Buy a bicycle. Want a usable, pokey and able handling machine that looks the business on your drive, and you want to take out on a nice day just to ride for the sheer joy.....without losing your licence or going through a hedge? Then this machine really seems ideal.
A car?! Try an RT first, best of both worlds. Agree on the rest though, just ridden the CBR500R and Ninja 500, can't wait to try the Aprilia, and most likely buy it. For real world, real worries and real fun, I don't see how you can beat a thrashed 500cc bike.
The negative about these "new" A2 classes: the past A2 compliant bikes moved up a couple of thousand € and now the new entry level has taken over the old price tags. The rs457 is way too expensive for a starter bike with under 50hp.
So all Aprillia RS 457 are being manufactured in India and then being exported to the world. First time that an Italian manufacturer has done that in India. So to the world please do let us know how you like it and provide your honest feedback. We can take criticism, we are not Chinese.
We Indians are really lucky...we could get it at around 4600 pound British, while in England they get it at 6500 pounds...!!! We are really really lucky😮😊❤🇮🇳💯🤘🏼
I have to say that no size or power level on a parallel twin feels like a sports bike. Even the small 4 pot Ninjas feel sporty. i mean a mid 90s 125 aprilia extrema full power felt sporty. It feels like we are getting gravel tourer engines on sport bikes.
Thank god the bike is being made in an Aprilia/Piaggio plant in india and not some random shitty india factory. I have actually seen pictures of it, looks like a large clean room.
I love how this class is maturing. Like 6 years ago the Ninja 300 was the example of the class. Plasticy, shite suspension, buzzy gutless engine. They bumped it to a 400, now a 500. The CBR500R looks like a mini blade, the RC390 like a mini prototype GP racer and this Aprilia and the CF Moto 450 seem to be right in the sweet spot of proper performance, great looks and usability. I wish these were around when I had my restricted (25 kW) license instead of having to restrict a bigger bike!
aaaaaayyyyyy i have same thought ont he 300 & 250 ninjas you are spot on and said it much better than i thought
That 500 ninja is actually 451cc and not even 499cc
Kawasaki is still the same except engine
R3💀
@@actuallyn still sucks yeah 😂
I could be the only human in that category, but for me Aprilia has never made a bad-sounding bike. Caponord (which i owned), Dorso, big and small Tuono, and now this. I love these guys.
At idle and low rpm's twins sound like tractors.
What ever happened to Shiver 750 and 900?
@@PapZoltan99 Which twins? And what are those tractors, I'd love one too.
Nice track record with Aprilia. Please let us know about your experience with Aprilia reliability. In the states we don't have enough dealers and if one is lucky the dealer may be hours away.
@@PapZoltan99and inline fours sound like dentist drills?
I really think the CFmoto 450 is the main competitor to this bike. I have one and it’s a proper fun time. It was my 23rd bike so it’s not like I’m just starting out. I have my certifications and understand that it’s not 100 percent perfect however the Aprilia seems to be a bike for the experienced rider that can use all of it on track and so forth but the CFmoto is also very capable but has more tech for the regular rider. Example: gps tracking, movement notifications, turn by turn on the dash. Where the aprilia has track modes and things a track rider wants. I still think the CFmoto is kinda king of the class, the price is great, engine is so flavorful, electrics are good, brakes are good, and features are leading in its class. As the owner of three bmw s1000rr’s I would even dare to say that the 450ss is doing what the s1000 did back in 2008. It came out of no where with cutting edge tech on a bike made for the common man. Obviously it’s in two different brackets but I think it’s shaking the tree just like the s1000.🤙🏼
Agree! I have the CFMOTO 450SRS and it’s a fantastic bike! Love it!
Aprilia is making such epic bikes, it's a shame they aren't selling as much as the others.
i thought rs660 sold well
They don't sell because of their own attitude, i had booked this bike in December to be delivered on 1st of march but atill haven't gotten any news pf delivery
just wait now because this bike has been launched in india.and here if you dont know the craze of this bike.just wait and one year later check the number sold.even aprillia will surprise.
Everything about the 660 is epic, except the part where they throw rods through the side of the block at MotoAmerica Twins Cup.
@@exothermal.sprocket faulty bikes were recalled and it's all good now. have a look at how many recalls bmw has done for their bikes
id love to see an a2 compliant drag race. rc390, cb500r, ninja400/500 and whatever else you can think of
I would like to see a track day comparison of similar bikes
I would assume this would win, since it has the best power-weight ratio
Nice to see a road review for a bike, thanks for mixing it up! I wish the Ducati 698 Mono had a decent road review as that is so tempting but there is little out there for road use. Most people will never touch a track, so it feels a bit pointless reviewing the bike only on the track and im glad your breaking the norm; Keep it up!
Quite fancy one of these. Thank you Chad.
no worries
good video. I really appreciate you taking this bike out on a spin on your own
Thanks for a great review. So good I wished it were longer. I hope you can test on a highway and let us know about the vibes at 128kph (80mph) for a long stretch. I love this bike.
@ 11:13 Anyone that didn't stay until the end missed a contagious laugh. Great line and sentiment.
Thanks, we can ask Chad if he managed to get over 128kph…
@@BikeWorldTVshow TY.
they NEED to put this engine in a tuono too.
Also the Tuareg I think it would do well, I’d be interested for sure and I’ve a full license.
Tuono is here
I have used those TV's eurogrip extreme tyres and they are good. You won't worry about them or feel that they are not good enough. And it a good set of tyres .
Good grip (better than a diablo Rosso ii) soft feel absorbs bumps well . But has feedback that's not razor sharp but grips unusually well.
A little clarity on the tyres, they've been doing really well in the domestic market in India. Due to rubber import restrictions, we don't have unrestricted access to international brands like Pirelli, Bridgestone, Michelin etc. which prompted local Indian brands to fill the void. If you rate the Metzeler M5s as 9 overall, these are a solid 8.5 in comparison. Of course more seasoned riders would prefer something better, but these are decent enough as OEM offerings.
yes, Indian made TVS Eurogrip Protorq Extreme tyres are really awesome
@@vzvish357 no they're not really awesome, they're good. No need to exaggerate unnecessarily.
Aprilia is probably the most undererrated brand, literally I don't see them on the road, and not even on internet, but let's be real, they make so beitiful bikes, for me they are in a top 5 best brand
I really like this bike and wish it was available in Australia when I was shopping for my 1st bike. I bought a CFMOTO 450SRS which I absolutely love! Light, nimble, quick enough for a learner and that 270 degree crank sounds amazing! 😎👍🏼
Looks like proper A2 ripper hopefully they make supermoto version on same engine platform 😅😊❤❤
If I was in the market for an A2 bike I’d 100% get this
Although I will be 50 years-old in two months I am thinking seriously of buying an RS457. You could say that I going to make a "midlife crisis" mistake but I am in love with the looks of this bike. Do you believe that furthermore its useability I could travel around Europe with this?
I want one, want a bike I can trash without license or tyre costs. Just worried about being over 6ft, I almost got the kwak 4rr but im too tall. Thanks for a great review
I cannot believe how casually he did that in 3rd. I wouldn't think that would be possible.
Wicked looking bike.
In Italy the Police passes you. In Romania on 2 occasions, I was driving behind a police car with 100km/h on a dual carriageway with lot's of traffic and they turn on the right signal and let me go by. Brilliant looking bike!
Love the wheelies!
11:10 .. In America, Texas. I'm going 85 mph. A motorcycle cop flies past me. So, I follow him. 😆
Does that mean that there will be a tuono 457 or a tuareg 457 in future?
I'd expect the Tuono 457.. A tuareg 457 would be surprising but given the amazing response on the CFMoto 450 MT I think Aprilia should consider it!
They are instead putting this engine in a moto guzzi this time
I really hope Aprilia makes a mini Tuareg with this 457cc twin and come in at 170kg wet! I had high hopes for the CfMoto 450 MT but it's to heavy.
Hello, good video, I wanted to know what difference does it make to drive without traction control? THANKS
Went to the only Aprilia dealer in my state, they told me late April/May for stock here in New England. The dealer is also a Ducati dealer, so I'll be able to buy a Streetfighter V2 from them in a few years haha!
That is a nice looking bike.
For some odd reason, Kawasaki continues to insist it's small twins need to be 180° firing interval. Everyone knows 270° feels and sounds superior...it's the parallel twin version of the 90° Ducati L-twin noise.
But so far, Ninja 500 runs 51 hp and 31.7 ft-lb torque, with a quoted 375 lb curb.
180' crank makes more power, is more reliable, and costs less.
All of the 270' crank bikes that are competitors are more expensive and make less power than the N500.
@@Josh-cw8by I can see you don't understand how engines work, comparing one configuration to the next.
@@exothermal.sprocket I know exactly how they work. Do you care to contest my opinion or are you just an agitator?
@@Josh-cw8by Based on the content of your comment earlier, I do not wish to debate with you. Sorry.
???
Aprilia will be successful with Korea and China methodologies. Less on price tag more on technology👍. Paying almost same price and category, on paper Aprilia have everything to win, just need to keep it up👍💪
I would like a little more time to talk about ergonomics for your specific height. Because at this category (ex. duke 390/rc 390) some bikes tend to be in 0.9 ratio of normal motorcycle.
what do you think about the braking performance? Lot of reviews here in India (where the bike is made) saying that the brakes are a deal braker.
Upping the quality and components of these “beginner” bikes to 600ish levels is awesome. Enough power for the city, and way more refined, too!
The best class!
Think this bike is a game changer in this category
Great review & a seemingly very nice bike. Get some decent tyres on it & it'll be a riot.
The tyres that they come with are really good tyres mate even in the wet. I would even say it's up there with Michelin road 5's. Just test ride one and you will get to know how good these tyres are.
@@optimus-krv2074 Not a fan of TVS tyres but each to their own. I would personally be putting some Pirelli's or Bridgestone's on.
I would love to have one but it's 6 ft 2 it's a little small for me I'm in the market for a bike
Does it have quickshifter?
I took a test ride and the gear box was super cluncky. The shifts were very hard and it always went to neutral from 1st instead of 2nd. Was difficult to find neutral even after stopping.
Also the clutch had to be released almost full to move the bike ahead.. did u face this in the bike you had?
When asked about this to salesperson he said it is because the first service was due so i took another slot after the service.. but the cluncky-ness was still there..
What is your experience about the gear shifts and clutch?
For winding, narrow UK country roads, this looks perfect fun. It's not a grandad putt putt Royal Enfield. It's not a ubiquitous ADV bike. It's arguably more aligned with the spirit of the headlong rush, the spirit of motorcycling to many, including myself.
Want to tour Europe in comfort with luggage? Buy a car. Want a Royal Enfield to parambulate, pontificating about the 1950's? Buy a bicycle. Want a usable, pokey and able handling machine that looks the business on your drive, and you want to take out on a nice day just to ride for the sheer joy.....without losing your licence or going through a hedge? Then this machine really seems ideal.
A car?! Try an RT first, best of both worlds. Agree on the rest though, just ridden the CBR500R and Ninja 500, can't wait to try the Aprilia, and most likely buy it. For real world, real worries and real fun, I don't see how you can beat a thrashed 500cc bike.
Good price. Looks great. Does it need TC though
Probably a good idea to have it.
11:04 ... and they passed you right in front of a speed camera :D
oof.
crazy i know
That wasn't the Police. It was Carabinieri. Their duties are different from traffic control
DID THEY FIXED THE BREAKS?
Very good video. Thank you my friend. I am from india.
Its been manufactured in India , making it ay cheaper then an R3 here , like 4500 pounds in, and hell i am excited to buy one
How tall are you though?
The negative about these "new" A2 classes: the past A2 compliant bikes moved up a couple of thousand € and now the new entry level has taken over the old price tags. The rs457 is way too expensive for a starter bike with under 50hp.
It does power wheelies in 3rd too
Great review
Can't wait for Yamaha to update the R3.
Closed road ya reckon 😆
Nice looking bike, great price. I suppose the frame and swing arm are steel. A new engine, I wouldn't trust its reliability for the first year.
How much can you gain by exhaust and tune?
+ 1,035% top end and 0,624% low end power and torque
Its so weird, it sounds exactly like the RS660 and its a smaller displacement motor
Is the speedo in mph or kph?
Kph
km/h
Please look here (lens) and not there (camera screen)
So all Aprillia RS 457 are being manufactured in India and then being exported to the world. First time that an Italian manufacturer has done that in India. So to the world please do let us know how you like it and provide your honest feedback. We can take criticism, we are not Chinese.
Do you own aprilia? 😂 or do you work for them? If no then shut up,why do you guys have to spam every video
@@Hsp44 Is it hurting you fake ID. If no then shut up.
Compare RS 457 to the 450SR-S
It is made in India
We Indians are really lucky...we could get it at around 4600 pound British, while in England they get it at 6500 pounds...!!! We are really really lucky😮😊❤🇮🇳💯🤘🏼
@@Zoliansanga1983still its not a great buy cause of no service centers and unknown reliability
I have to say that no size or power level on a parallel twin feels like a sports bike. Even the small 4 pot Ninjas feel sporty. i mean a mid 90s 125 aprilia extrema full power felt sporty. It feels like we are getting gravel tourer engines on sport bikes.
"roomy"????
Tuareg 457 🔥💥🔥💥🔥
No way you could drag an elbow on this
Top speed test
there is footage of that already on YT. I have seen 186 km/h and more downhill
Made for one of those sh1tty sounding exhausts that end up on the Kwaks and MTs.
what
Aprilia should sell a 450 2 stroke engine on its own. That's all I am saying
Thank god the bike is being made in an Aprilia/Piaggio plant in india and not some random shitty india factory. I have actually seen pictures of it, looks like a large clean room.
Made in India
Made in India 🇮🇳
Doesn't look that good, for me its the engine and electronics thats the good stuff
CAN'T WAIT FOR THE 457 TUONO.
What's the seat height on it? Anything that would concern you about a completely new rider getting one as their first bike?
how uch did they pay you to lie about that???
Which bit