Bimota KB998 Rimini vs Aprilia RS 457
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bimota KB998 Rimini vs Aprilia RS 457. Bimota KB998 Rimini: 197 bhp hp, 207 kg (456 lbs) weight, top speed 190 mph. Aprilia RS 457: 47.6 hp (35.5 kW) hp, 169 kg (373 lbs) weight, top speed ~140 mph (225 km/h), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bimota KB998 Rimini
Aprilia RS 457
Horsepower (hp)
197 hp
47.6 hp
Torque (Nm)
81.8 Nm
43.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
190 km/h
140 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
207 kg
169 kg
Type
Sportbike
Sportbike
Horsepower
197 bhp
47.6 hp (35.5 kW)
Torque
81.8 ft-lb
43.5 Nm (32.1 lb-ft)
Top Speed
190 mph
~140 mph (225 km/h)
Weight
207 kg (456 lbs)
169 kg (373 lbs)
Fuel
—
—
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Aprilia RS 457
8.0/10
"The best-looking small sportsbike money can currently buy used."
Pros
+Sharp, involving handling dynamics
+Premium Aprilia badge quality
+Tractable twin engine character
Cons
−Aggressive ergonomics punish commuters
−Fairing damage risk on used
−Early fueling software issues
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