Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Kawasaki Ninja 500 Price starts at Rs. 5.66 Lakh which is Rs. 1.40 Lakh costlier than base model of Aprilia RS 457 priced at Rs. 4.26 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Aprilia RS 457 is 30 kmpl whereas the mileage of Kawasaki Ninja 500 is 26.31 kmpl. In technical specifications, Aprilia RS 457 is powered by 457 cc engine , while Kawasaki Ninja 500 is powered by 451 cc engine. Aprilia RS 457 is available in 6 different colours while Kawasaki Ninja 500 comes with 2 colours. The Comparison Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

RS 457 vs Ninja 500

Key Highlights RS 457 STDNinja 500 (2025)
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

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. 4.26 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. 11,670 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 15,497 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 24,049 RS 457 Insurance Rs. 26,720 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
...
Digital
Compression Ratio
...
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

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)
...
28 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
...
28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
...
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
...
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
...
1995*730*1120 mm3
Wheelbase
...
1375 mm
Length
...
1995 mm
Ground Clearance
...
145 mm
Height
...
1120 mm
Width
...
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
Roadside assistance
...
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
...
12V / 8.6AH

Frame Type
Dual Beam Aluminium Frame
Trellis, High-tensile Steel
Digital Display Type
TFT
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Real Time Mileage Indicator
...
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grab Rail
Calls and Messaging
Navigation assist
Riding Modes
Traction Control
...
Low battery alert
Brightness Control
...
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Rear Footpegs
Daytime Running Lamps
Windscreen
...
Gear Position Indicator
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
...
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Side Stand Warning
...
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
...
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tachometer
Digital
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Service Due Indicator
Switchable ABS
...

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?

70% 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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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 ₹1.40 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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