Aprilia RS 457 vs Yamaha YZF-R2

Last Updated: October 5, 2026

Yamaha YZF-R2 price starts at Rs. 2.31 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.96 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Aprilia RS 457, priced at Rs. 4.26 Lakh. On the performance front, the RS 457 uses a 457cc engine producing 47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm and the YZF-R2 a 204cc engine producing 26.5 PS @ 10000 rpm. If you're deciding between the RS 457 and YZF-R2, the YZF-R2 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the RS 457 stands out for performance.

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RS 457 vs YZF-R2 Comparison Summary

Specification Aprilia RS 457Yamaha YZF-R2
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 4.26 LakhRs. 2.31 Lakh
Mileage 30 kmplNot Available
Engine 457 cc204 cc
Max power 47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm26.5 PS @ 10000 rpm
Kerb weight 175 Kg149 Kg

RS 457 vs YZF-R2 Key Highlights

Basic Info Aprilia RS 457 STDYamaha YZF-R2 STD
Rating
24 reviews
2 reviews
Brand Name Aprilia Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 4.26 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.31 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, DOHC, 4-valve
Max Power 47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm 26.5 PS @ 10000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Aprilia RS 457 Colors
Yamaha YZF-R2 Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
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. 6,311 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 24,049 RS 457 Insurance Rs. 12,566 YZF-R2 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
190 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
2 Parallel Forward Facing Cylinders, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled With Ride-By-Wire
Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve
Engine Displacement
457 cc
204 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm
26.5 PS @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque
43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm
19.1 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Bore
69 mm
66 mm
Stroke
61.1 mm
59.6 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
Not Available
Braking Type
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System

Mileage (Overall)
30 kmpl
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
41 mm Upside-Down Fork, Adjustable Preload, Wheel Travel - 120 mm
Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork)
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock, Adjustable Preload, Wheel Travel - 130 mm
Linked-Type Monocross

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-100/80-17, Rear :-140/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
159 kg
Not Available
Seat height
800 mm
810 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.6 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
1980*700*1140 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
1340 mm
Length
Not Available
1980 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
170 mm
Height
Not Available
1140 mm
Width
Not Available
700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L
12 L
Kerb Weight
175 Kg
149 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
282 mm
Rear Brake Size
220 mm
220 mm

Battery Type
Not Available
Lead Acid
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
Roadside assistance
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 5AH

Frame Type
Dual Beam Aluminium Frame
Backbone (Steel Tube Dimond Frame)
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
Not Available
Riding Modes
Yes
Track,Street,Rain
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Yamaha Ride Control
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
Idle Stop/Start
Not Available
Yes
Body
Not Available
Fibre
Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
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
Yes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
External Fuel Filling
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
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

Is Yamaha YZF-R2 Better Than Aprilia RS 457?

66% users have chosen Yamaha YZF-R2 over Aprilia RS 457 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 44 users have also rated Yamaha YZF-R2 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 Yamaha YZF-R2 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, comfort and maintenance in your bike. But Aprilia RS 457 is better on the grounds of performance and features.
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 YZF-R2 RS 457
Mileage 5.0 3.2
Performance 3.0 3.6
Comfort 5.0 4.6
Maintenance 5.0 2.6
Features 3.0 4.8
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Which bike is best between Aprilia RS 457 vs Yamaha YZF-R2?
As per the users experiences Aprilia RS 457 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance and features in your bike. But Yamaha YZF-R2 is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort and maintenance.
Which bike is cheaper Aprilia RS 457 vs Yamaha YZF-R2?
The Yamaha YZF-R2 is cheaper than Aprilia RS 457 by ₹1.96 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Aprilia RS 457 vs Yamaha YZF-R2?
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, 204 cc Petrol engine of YZF-R2 produces 26.5 PS @ 10000 rpm of power and 19.1 Nm @ 8000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Aprilia RS 457 has better performance.

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