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Should You Buy the RS 457 in 2026? My 30K KM Ownership Verdict!!

Prakash Suraj

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After completing 30,000 KM on my Aprilia RS 457, it’s finally time to answer the big question — Should you buy the RS 457 in 2026?

In this long-term ownership review, I break down everything the brochures don’t tell you. From real-world performance to reliability, service costs, highway touring, city use, and how the bike has held up after thousands of kilometers in every possible condition — rain, bad roads, traffic, and long rides.

If you’re planning to buy the RS 457 in 2026, or considering a pre-owned one, this video will help you make the right decision.

🔍 What I cover in this video:

My 30,000 KM ownership experience

Real-world performance, handling & comfort

Reliability update after long-term use

Service experience, maintenance cost & parts

Pros & Cons after 30K KM

Should you buy the RS 457 in 2026?

Who is this bike perfect for — and who should avoid it

Final verdict based on long-term riding

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20 Comments

@Deepaknaidu5415 10 months ago

Following you from last 1 year since you brought RS457, no one in YouTube who is giving genuine review except u. Finally took delivery of my RS457 five days back.. thank u buddy..❤

@kranthikumar2571 9 months ago (edited)

Guys, luckily prakash hasnt faced any issues. Dont take decision based on prakash reviews. My bike has engine problems and its in the service centre for 5 months out of 14 months i own. Parts availability is terrible. If there is any problem, they will solve it but its gonna take lot of time.I am also from Hyderabad .Take the decision keeping this in mind.

@azzywow1050 3 months ago

We got the news that r25 is gonna launch on 27 august, i really wanted to buy a bike for a long long time and was thinking of buying rs457 but the reliability and other issues and it costs more than 5lhk here in my city so i m looking forward to r25.

@ashred9665 9 months ago

so many things changed - no major issues...i don't know how to feel about it... quality seems to be a major sticking point...

@anilpanwar6837 7 months ago

Handle bars very close to fuel tank, fists and wrist touching chassis and fule tank while turning?

@cisarvialpando7412 7 months ago

When you leave your hands from the handle bar then the bike tends to go to left. Is this issue solved ?

@rohanth17 4 months ago

so now the 2025 and the 26 versions have all these power loss and tensioner issues fixed or still do we cases of people with new batches facing such issues?

@anilpanwar6837 7 months ago

Vibrations level compared to r3? Or nx500?

@demongodspov7816 10 months ago

I would rather go for old motorcycles if they are reliable.

@retrorideali 8 months ago

I have been following your content on the Aprilia RS 457 for the past year. After watching your videos, I finally went ahead and purchased India’s first Aprilia RS 457 2026 model on 1st January.

With the intention of experiencing the best service standards from Aprilia, I travelled to Hyderabad and got the first service completed at Motoplex Kukatpally.

I am currently in Hyderabad and would be delighted to meet you, if convenient.

Warm regards,
Ali
A loyal subscriber

@jaichhatpar 10 months ago

Even i have been owning aprilia rs457 since a year and did around 8k kms and have faced zero major issue except there was a minor issue in switch which got replaced under warranty. Other than that the bike is smooth have done zero modifications

@Bishal-d1m 10 months ago

Did u crush ur alloy wheels

@rahuldevnath8263 5 months ago

Hi Prakash, love your RS 457. I am getting one soon too, can you share some details about the navigation device you have installed?

@idontknowyouknow497 10 months ago

What do you do for living

@miteshdutta 10 months ago

I luckily bought it at 4.96 on road in Hyd in Aug 25 and got QS complimentary

@nikhilnike2229 9 months ago

The yamaha r3 has been discontinued...so rs 457 has never been such a clear choice

@TheCaJourneyWithAshish 9 months ago

What about upcoming Ninja500SE and Honda CBR500R ? WILL THESE UPCOMING BIKES BE THE SEGMENT KILLERS ...

@meronsohanse 2 months ago

I purchased it last year and hasn't faced any problems till now but I am sure it will be costly to repair the engine and clutch once they get damaged...The service cost is too high and the service interval is also too low...I should have gone for the ZX10 r instead...Kharcha ek hi hota...