!['Racing Squad Introduction](https://cdn.magzter.com/Bike India/1717267877/articles/S1UNDOfK41717422194753/RACING-SQUAD-INTRODUCTION.jpg)
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DID NOT KNOW, the "RS" in the moniker stands for "Racing Squad" at the Aprilia factory in Noale. What I like about manufacturers like Aprilia is that they build and race motorcycles. Which means they are no strangers to engineering the best possible solutions to comply with a set of technical regulations.
The RS 457 is the most accessible Aprilia motorcycle in India but it was made for Europe. Aprilia claim that the RS 457 is the best possible solution for the restrictions enforced by the A2 motorcycle riding licence in that continent which includes a 35-kW (47.6 hp) power limit while power-to-weight ratio is capped at 0.2 kW/kg.
In India, we call that good news because this machine is locally manufactured at Baramati, Maharashtra, and is available to us at an enticing price, adding spice and drama to a segment that otherwise had only two major players. Our first proper introduction took place at the racetrack where it lived up to the expectations of an Aprilia. After a fairly long wait, we finally got a chance to ride it in town and on our favourite roads.
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![A Fresh Starter](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/jfqa1L1sT1724234965812/A-FRESH-STARTER.jpg)
A Fresh Starter
We experienced the convenience of the Smart Key” feature in the Yamaha Aerox 155 Version S
![Mohsin Does the Double](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/gLvAdKUF41724234874878/MOHSIN-DOES-THE-DOUBLE.jpg)
Mohsin Does the Double
Round two of the Honda Idemitsuglalent Cup witnessed Mallapuram’s Mohsin Paramban do the double andrextendrhis championshipilead
![Clean Sweep by Harshith](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/qQ-rsvpGV1724234783871/CLEAN-SWEEP-BY-HARSHITH.jpg)
Clean Sweep by Harshith
The TVS One Make Championship held alongside the national championships turned out to be exciting. Here is what went down
![An Eventful Round](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/pjyK0Q_Qe1724234618562/AN-EVENTFUL-ROUND.jpg)
An Eventful Round
Round two of the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (INMRC) saw double race winners, a bit of teammate rivalry, and history being scripted
![A Masterful Display by Toprak](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/wR06sAUR81724234529588/A-MASTERFUL-DISPLAY-BY-TOPRAK.jpg)
A Masterful Display by Toprak
Toprak Razgatlioglu dominated the weekend at Donington Park, extending his lead in the championships Whilewonathan Rea nats his long-awaited return to a the podium
![A Hat-trick of Hat-tricks](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/8GjKHjLNz1724234487453/A-HATTRICK-OF-HATTRICKS.jpg)
A Hat-trick of Hat-tricks
While Toprak Razgatlioglu made a clean sweep of the weekend and claimed his 50th World Superbike Championship WSBk) race victory, Andrea Locatelli returned to the podium.
![The Beast Bares His Fangs at Silverstone](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/3vKXKUs6r1724234253473/THE-BEAST-BARES-HIS-FANGS-AT-SILVERSTONE.jpg)
The Beast Bares His Fangs at Silverstone
MotoGP could not have celebrated its 75th Anniversary in a better way than seeing Enea Bastianini at his beast at the 2024 MotoGP British Grand Prix, along with some crucial twists in the title race
![Surprises at the Sachsenring](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/gfSjZiJUA1724234044805/SURPRISES-AT-THE-SACHSENRING.jpg)
Surprises at the Sachsenring
Francesco Bagnaia walked away with a race win, Jorge Martin with a Sprint win, and Miguel Oliveira with a silver medal
![Hat-trick for Pecco at the Cathedral](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/cRh65HB8b1724233495170/HATTRICK-FOR-PECCO-AT-THE-CATHEDRAL.jpg)
Hat-trick for Pecco at the Cathedral
World champion Francesco Pecco” Bagnaia made a clean sweep at Assen and closed the gap to the championship leader, Jorge Martin
![Rally Pedigree](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/136/1801900/7XEQREqqS1724233167824/RALLY-PEDIGREE.jpg)
Rally Pedigree
The Xpulse 200 was, and still is, one of the best bang-for-buck off-roaders. With its forgiving nature, it made sure we thoroughly enjoyed some fantastic trails