Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Aprilia RS457 has taken the motorcycle world by storm โ but with recent engine failure reports surfacing online, many are starting to ask: Is it a masterpiece or a disaster?
In this video, I share my honest thoughts after putting miles on the RS457, fully tuned with a Gabro map via UpMap, SC Project S1 exhaust, and Sprint air filter.
Is it reliable? Is it worth it? And would I do it again?
Letโs talk real-world performance, sound, tuning, and whether you should be worried about owning one.
๐ Check out my RS457 videos on the UpMap, exhaust install and more, if youโre curious about the process.
Subscribe for more content on the RS457, Panigale V4, S1000RR, RSV4 and more.
The Aprilia RS457 has taken the motorcycle world by storm โ but with recent engine failure reports surfacing online, many are starting to ask: Is it a masterpiece or a disaster?
In this video, I share my honest thoughts after putting miles on the RS457, fully tuned with a Gabro map via UpMap, SC Project S1 exhaust, and Sprint air filter.
Is it reliable? Is it worth it? And would I do it again?
Letโs talk real-world performance, sound, tuning, and whether you should be worried about owning one.
๐ Check out my RS457 videos on the UpMap, exhaust install and more, if youโre curious about the process.
Subscribe for more content on the RS457, Panigale V4, S1000RR, RSV4 and more.




