Aprilia RS 457 vs KTM 390 Duke R

Aprilia RS 457 Price starts at Rs. 4.22 Lakh which is Rs. 77,398 costlier than base model of KTM 390 Duke R priced at Rs. 3.45 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Aprilia RS 457 is 30 kmpl whereas the mileage of KTM 390 Duke R is 30 kmpl. In technical specifications, Aprilia RS 457 is powered by 457 cc engine , while KTM 390 Duke R is powered by 398.63 cc engine. Aprilia RS 457 is available in 6 different colours while KTM 390 Duke R comes with 3 colours. The Comparison Aprilia RS 457 vs KTM 390 Duke R can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

RS 457 vs 390 Duke R

Key Highlights RS 457 STD390 Duke R STD
Engine Type 2 Parallel Forward Facing Cylinders, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled With Ride-By-Wire Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm 46 PS @ 8500 rpm

RS 457 vs 390 Duke R Key Highlights

Basic Info Aprilia RS 457 STDKTM 390 Duke R STD
Rating
24 reviews
144 reviews
Brand Name Aprilia KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 4.22 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.45 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 2 Parallel Forward Facing Cylinders, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled With Ride-By-Wire Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm 46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Aprilia RS 457 Colors
KTM 390 Duke R 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. 11,561 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 9,441 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 23,991 RS 457 Insurance Rs. 22,863 390 Duke R Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
190 kmph
167 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
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Engine Displacement
457 cc
398.63 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm
39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Bore
69 mm
89 mm
Stroke
61.1 mm
64 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Contactless, Controlled, Fully Electronic Ignition System With Digital Ignition Timing Adjustment
Compression Ratio
...
12.71:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
30 kmpl
30 kmpl

Suspension-Front
41 mm Upside-Down Fork, Adjustable Preload, Wheel Travel - 120 mm
5 Click Compression And Rebound Adjustable, Open Cartridge, Wp Apex Usd Forks, 43 mm Diameter
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock, Adjustable Preload, Wheel Travel - 130 mm
Adjustable Wp Apex Monoshock, 5 Step Rebound Damping, 10 Step Preload Adjustable

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
...
29 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
...
29 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 :-110/70-17, Rear :-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
...
Seat height
800 mm
800 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.6 L
3 L
Wheelbase
...
1357 mm
Ground Clearance
...
183 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L
15 L
Kerb Weight
175 Kg
168.3 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
220 mm
240 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Roadside assistance
...
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
...
12V / 8AH

Cruise Control
...
Frame Type
Dual Beam Aluminium Frame
Split - Steel Trellis Frame, Aluminum Casted Sub-Frame
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
...
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grab Rail
Calls and Messaging
Navigation assist
Riding Modes
Track,Rain,Street
Traction Control
Low battery alert
Brightness Control
...
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Rear Footpegs
Daytime Running Lamps
Additional Features/Information
...
Ride By Wire, Supermoto Mode, Track Screen, Quickshifter+, Cornering ABS
Gear Position Indicator
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
...
Side Stand Warning
Launch Control
...
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
...
Bluetooth
Internet Connectivity
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Stepup Seat
...
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
2 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
36000
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM 390 Duke R
  • Improved performance means this is the quickest bike in its segment
  • Brakes feel sharp and predictable
  • Adjustable suspension handles bad road well even in its stock setting
  • Lower seat height should make it more accessible to shorter riders
  • Feels super light on its feet and agile when changing directions
  • You can barely feel any engine heat, even in bumper to bumper traffic
  • Motor has become a lot smoother than before
KTM 390 Duke R
  • Some of the panel gaps are a little too pronounced
  • H-rated Metzeler tyres feel a little squiggly when pushing the bike hard and the signature KTM orange colour option looks too garish in this model

Is RS 457 Better Than 390 Duke R?

64% users have chosen RS 457 over 390 Duke R in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 253 users have also rated RS 457 and 390 Duke R 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 RS 457 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your bike. But 390 Duke R is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.
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 RS 457 390 Duke R
Mileage 3.2 3.9
Performance 3.6 4.5
Comfort 4.6 4.6
Maintenance 2.6 4.1
Features 4.8 4.7
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Which bike is best between Aprilia RS 457 vs KTM 390 Duke R?
As per the users experiences Aprilia RS 457 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your bike. But KTM 390 Duke R is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Aprilia RS 457 vs KTM 390 Duke R?
The KTM 390 Duke R is cheaper than Aprilia RS 457 by ₹77,398.
Which bike offers better performance Aprilia RS 457 vs KTM 390 Duke R?
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, 398.63 cc Petrol engine of 390 Duke R produces 46 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Aprilia RS 457 has better performance.

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