Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Price starts at Rs. 12.49 Lakh which is Rs. 8.27 Lakh costlier than base model of Aprilia RS 457 priced at Rs. 4.22 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Aprilia RS 457 is 30 kmpl whereas the mileage of Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is 23.6 kmpl. In technical specifications, Aprilia RS 457 is powered by 457 cc engine , while Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is powered by 636 cc engine. Aprilia RS 457 is available in 6 different colours while Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R comes with 1 colours. The Comparison Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

RS 457 vs Ninja ZX-6R

Key Highlights RS 457 STDNinja ZX-6R STD
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

RS 457 vs Ninja ZX-6R Key Highlights

Basic Info Aprilia RS 457 STDKawasaki Ninja ZX-6R STD
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Brand Name Aprilia Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 4.22 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
Brakes Front Disc Double Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
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
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Rs. 11,561 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 34,197 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 23,991 RS 457 Insurance Rs. 48,150 Ninja ZX-6R Insurance
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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
Max Power
47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm
124 PS @ 13000 rpm
Max Torque
43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm
69 Nm @ 11000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
69 mm
67 mm
Stroke
61.1 mm
45.1 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
4
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Digital
Compression Ratio
...
12.9:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
30 kmpl
23.6 kmpl
Top Speed
190 kmph
250 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-120/70-17,Rear :- 180/55-17
Peak Power
47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm
124 PS @ 13000 rpm
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
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
...
36 psi

Dry Weight
159 kg
...
Seat height
800 mm
830 mm
Length*Width*Height
...
2025*710*1105 mm3
Wheelbase
...
1400 mm
Length
...
2025 mm
Ground Clearance
...
130 mm
Height
...
1105 mm
Width
...
710 mm
Fuel Capacity
13 Liters
17 Liters
Kerb Weight
175 Kg
198 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
800 mm
830 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
220 mm

Additional Features
Engine Maps (AEM), Dual-Channel ABS With Anti Roll-Over System (2 maps), Metal Braided Brake Hoses. Backlit Handlebar Controls
101 mm Trail,
Call/SMS Alerts
Roadside assistance
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Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
...
12V / 8AH
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Power Modes
...

Frame
Dual Beam Aluminium Frame
Perimeter, aluminium
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Super Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
...
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
Display
5 Inch TFT
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
...
Analogue
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Average Fuel economy
...
Distance to Empty Indicator
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
Analogue
Clock
Low Battery Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Service Due Indicator
Switchable ABS
...
DRLs

Standard Warranty (Years)
3
...
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
36000
...

Pros and Cons

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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
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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 ₹8.27 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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