Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Last Updated: September 4, 2026

Aprilia RS 457 price starts at Rs. 4.24 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.42 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki Ninja 500, priced at Rs. 5.66 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the RS 457 offers a claimed 30 kmpl, while the Ninja 500 delivers 26.31 kmpl. On the performance front, the RS 457 uses a 457cc engine producing 47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm and the Ninja 500 a 451cc engine producing 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm. If you're deciding between the RS 457 and Ninja 500, the RS 457 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Ninja 500 stands out for a lighter kerb weight.

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RS 457 vs Ninja 500 Comparison Summary

Specification Aprilia RS 457Kawasaki Ninja 500
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 4.24 LakhRs. 5.66 Lakh
Mileage 30 kmpl26.31 kmpl
Engine 457 cc451 cc
Max power 47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm
Kerb weight 175 Kg171 Kg

RS 457 vs Ninja 500 Key Highlights

Basic Info Aprilia RS 457 STDKawasaki Ninja 500 (2025)
Rating
24 reviews
13 reviews
Brand Name Aprilia Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 4.24 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 5.66 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 2 Parallel Forward Facing Cylinders, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled With Ride-By-Wire Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC
Max Power 47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Aprilia RS 457 Colors
Kawasaki Ninja 500 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 11,620 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 15,497 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 24,022 RS 457 Insurance Rs. 26,086 Ninja 500 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
190 kmph
190 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
2 Parallel Forward Facing Cylinders, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled With Ride-By-Wire
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC
Engine Displacement
457 cc
451 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm
45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm
42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
69 mm
70 mm
Stroke
61.1 mm
58.6 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Digital
Compression Ratio
Not Available
11.3:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
2 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
30 kmpl
26.31 kmpl
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
41 mm Upside-Down Fork, Adjustable Preload, Wheel Travel - 120 mm
Ø41 mm Telescopic Fork, Wheel Travel - 120 mm
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock, Adjustable Preload, Wheel Travel - 130 mm
Bottom Link Uni-Trak, Gas Charged Shock, And Spring Preload Adjustability, Wheel Travel - 130 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
28 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-110/70-17Rear :-150/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
159 kg
157 kg
Seat height
800 mm
785 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.6 L
2.8 L
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
1995*730*1120 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
1375 mm
Length
Not Available
1995 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
145 mm
Height
Not Available
1120 mm
Width
Not Available
730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L
14 L
Kerb Weight
175 Kg
171 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Size
220 mm
220 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
Roadside assistance
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 8.6AH

Frame Type
Dual Beam Aluminium Frame
Trellis, High-tensile Steel
Digital Display Type
TFT
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

1st Service
750 Kms / 1 Month
Not Available
2nd Service
3000 Kms / 3 Months
Not Available
3rd Service
6000 Kms / 6 Months
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years or 36,000 Km
3 Years or 36,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
36000
36000

Is Aprilia RS 457 Better Than Kawasaki Ninja 500?

71% users have chosen Aprilia RS 457 over Kawasaki Ninja 500 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 58 users have also rated Aprilia RS 457 and Kawasaki Ninja 500 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Kawasaki Ninja 500 has out rated Aprilia RS 457 on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Ninja 500 RS 457
Mileage 3.2 3.8
Performance 3.6 3.8
Comfort 4.6 5.0
Maintenance 2.6 3.8
Features 4.8 5.0
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Aprilia RS 457 Vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 FAQs

Which bike is best between Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500?
Kawasaki Ninja 500 has out rated Aprilia RS 457 on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500?
The Aprilia RS 457 is cheaper than Kawasaki Ninja 500 by ₹1.42 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500?
For the STD version, 457 cc Petrol engine of RS 457 produces 47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm of power and 43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm of torque. Whereas for the (2025) version, 451 cc Petrol engine of Ninja 500 produces 45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Aprilia RS 457 has better performance.

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