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APRILIA RS457 IS 'INDIAN MOTORCYCLE OF THE YEAR' 2025!
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|January/February 2025
Made in India Italian sportsbike beats strong contenders like the Bajaj Freedom 125 and Hero Xtreme 125R to claim top honours
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The IMOTY or Indian Motorcycle of the Year award is India's most definitive and most important two-wheeler award and the highest accolade for any two-wheeler launched in the country, and the latest winner of the award is the Aprilia RS 457. The Italian sportsbike went on sale early in 2024 and has received rave reviews for its prowess as an everyday machine, besides its excellent track manners, making it perfectly suitable for everyday commuting as well as track days. Powered by a 457cc, liquid-cooled twin-cylinder engine putting out 47.5PS and 43.5Nm, the RS 457 has impressed rookies and experienced riders alike, besides its excellent design and impressive fit-finish levels.
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