Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

Last Updated: September 2, 2026

Aprilia RS 457 price starts at Rs. 4.28 Lakh, which is Rs. 8.21 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, priced at Rs. 12.49 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the RS 457 offers a claimed 30 kmpl, while the Ninja ZX-6R delivers 23.6 kmpl. On the performance front, the RS 457 uses a 457cc engine producing 47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm and the Ninja ZX-6R a 636cc engine producing 124 PS @ 13000 rpm. If you're deciding between the RS 457 and Ninja ZX-6R, the RS 457 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Ninja ZX-6R stands out for performance.

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RS 457 vs Ninja ZX-6R Comparison Summary

Specification Aprilia RS 457Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 4.28 LakhRs. 12.49 Lakh
Mileage 30 kmpl23.6 kmpl
Engine 457 cc636 cc
Max power 47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm124 PS @ 13000 rpm
Kerb weight 175 Kg198 Kg

RS 457 vs Ninja ZX-6R Key Highlights

Basic Info Aprilia RS 457 STDKawasaki Ninja ZX-6R STD
Rating
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Brand Name Aprilia Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 4.28 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 12.49 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, in-line four
Max Power 47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm 124 PS @ 13000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Aprilia RS 457 Colors
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 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. 11,708 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 34,197 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 24,069 RS 457 Insurance Rs. 36,039 Ninja ZX-6R Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
190 kmph
250 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, in-line four
Engine Displacement
457 cc
636 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm
124 PS @ 13000 rpm
Max Torque
43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm
69 Nm @ 11000 rpm
Bore
69 mm
67 mm
Stroke
61.1 mm
45.1 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
4
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Digital
Compression Ratio
Not Available
12.9:1

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

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

Suspension-Front
41 mm Upside-Down Fork, Adjustable Preload, Wheel Travel - 120 mm
Telescopic fork
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock, Adjustable Preload, Wheel Travel - 130 mm
Uni-Trak swingarm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
36 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
42 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
42 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-120/70-17,Rear :- 180/55-17
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
Not Available
Seat height
800 mm
830 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.6 L
3.4 L
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2025*710*1105 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
1400 mm
Length
Not Available
2025 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
130 mm
Height
Not Available
1105 mm
Width
Not Available
710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L
17 L
Kerb Weight
175 Kg
198 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
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 8AH
Power Modes
Not Available
Yes

Frame Type
Dual Beam Aluminium Frame
Perimeter, aluminium
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Rain,Road,Sports
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
101 mm Trail
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
Super Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
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
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Yes
Quick Shifter
Not Available
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
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
Not Available
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
36000
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
  • Most powerful middleweight supersport in India
  • The new graphics look very elegant
  • Engine refinement is very impressive
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
  • Not as comfortable as its rivals
  • A bit more expensive compared to the competition

Is Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Better Than Aprilia RS 457?

100% users have chosen Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R over Aprilia RS 457 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 42 users have also rated Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R and Aprilia RS 457 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, maintenance and features in your bike. But Aprilia RS 457 is better on the grounds of comfort.
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 ZX-6R RS 457
Mileage 5.0 3.2
Performance 5.0 3.6
Comfort 3.0 4.6
Maintenance 3.0 2.6
Features 5.0 4.8
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Which bike is best between Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R?
As per the users experiences Aprilia RS 457 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort in your bike. But Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance and features.
Which bike is cheaper Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R?
The Aprilia RS 457 is cheaper than Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R by ₹8.21 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R?
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 STD version, 636 cc Petrol engine of Ninja ZX-6R produces 124 PS @ 13000 rpm of power and 69 Nm @ 11000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Aprilia RS 457 has better performance.

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