Aprilia RS 457 road test, review

We've often dreamed about a more accessible superbike that looks, sounds and rides like a big machine but for more affordable money. This is as close as it has come to that dream. It's got the exotic vibe, the snob value and the impressive heritage. Aprilia have knocked it out of the park and have managed to beat the Japanese at their own game. Only time will tell if this motorcycle will have the reliability and service network to match the snob value. It has a couple of shortcomings, but they’re either easy to fix or easy to look past and the Aprilia makes you feel special each time you fire it up. If that's not worth the money then I don't know what will be.