AUTO

Aprilia RS 440 to debut on September 7

By Dwaipayan Roy

1

What's special?

To be manufactured at the company's Baramati facility in Maharashtra, the upcoming two-wheeler will likely offer a cost advantage over its rivals, the Kawasaki Ninja 400 and KTM RC 390.

2

Design

Aprilia RS 440 will sport a full fairing, a signature tri-headlamp setup, a clip-on handlebar, an upright windscreen, a stubby exhaust, lightweight alloy wheels, and split-type seats.

3

Engine

In India, the all-new Aprilia RS 440 is anticipated to feature a newly developed 440cc, twin-cylinder engine with a power output of around 45hp. Torque figures are unavailable.

4

Riding aids

Advanced features such as riding modes, traction control, a cornering function for ABS, a ride-by-wire setup, an assist and slipper clutch, and a quick-shifter may be available.

5

Safety

The bike is expected to include inverted forks on the front side, a mono-shock unit at the rear, and disc brakes on both wheels with dual-channel ABS to ensure the rider's safety.

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