Aprilia RS 457 vs Honda NX500

Aprilia RS 457 vs Honda NX500: Specifications Comparison

• Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

  Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
  Calliper Type	Fixed	Fixed
  Front Disc Size	320	296
  Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
  Front Wheel Size	R17	R19
  Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
  Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
  Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
  Front Suspension	41mm upside-down fork adjustable preload 120mm travel	Showa 41 mm USD Forks
  Rear Suspension	Monoshock adjustable preload 130mm wheel travel	Pro-link Monoshock
  Front Tyre Size	120/70 R17	110/80 R19
  Rear Tyre Size	150/60 R17	160/60 R17
  Tubeless Tyres
  Front Brake	Disc	Disc
  Rear Disc/Drum Size	220 mm	240 mm
  Rear Brake	Disc	Disc

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• Comfort & Convenience

  Low Battery Indicator		Data Not Available
  Low Oil Indicator		Data Not Available
  Pillion Footrest
  Riding Modes	3	Data Not Available
  Service Reminder Indicator		Data Not Available
  Start Type	Self Start	Self Start
  Console Type	Digital	Digital
  Distance to Empty Indicator		Data Not Available
  Engine Kill Switch
  Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
  Side Stand Indicator
  Call/SMS Alerts	Data Not Available
  GPS & Navigation	Data Not Available
  USB Charger Port	Data Not Available
  Seat Style	Data Not Available	Single

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• Engine & Transmission

  Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
  Spark Plugs
  Engine Capacity	457 cc	471 cc
  Engine Type	2 Parallel forward facing cylinders& 4 valves per cylinder& liquid cooled with Ride-By-Wire	Liquid-cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Parallel Twin
  No. of Cylinders	2	2
  No. of valves per cylinder	4	Data Not Available
  Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
  Bore x Stroke	69 mm x 61.1 mm	67 mm x 66.8 mm
  Cooling type	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
  Fuelling	Fuel Injection	PGM-Fi System
  Max Power	46.93 bhp @ 9400 rpm	46.9 bhp @ 8600 rpm
  Max Torque	43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm	43 Nm @ 6500 rpm
  Mileage (Claimed)	30 kmpl	27.78 kmpl
  Number of Gears	6 Speed	6 Speed
  Configuration	Data Not Available	DOHC

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• Instrumentation

  Riding Modes Switch
  Fuel level guage	Digital	Digital
  Gear Indicator
  Tachometer	Digital	Digital
  Speedometer	Digital	Digital
  Odometer	Digital	Digital

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• Safety

  AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
  Hazard Warning Indicator		Data Not Available
  Hazard Warning Switch		Data Not Available
  Radial Tyres
  Side Stand Alarm
  Pass Light
  Pillion Grabrail
  Turn Signal	LED	LED
  ABS - Anti-lock braking system
  Slipper Clutch
  Traction Control System

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• Dimensions & Capacity

  Body Type	Sports	Adventure
  Seat Height	800 mm	830 mm
  Length	Data Not Available	2165 mm
  Width	Data Not Available	830 mm
  Height	Data Not Available	1415 mm
  Wheelbase	Data Not Available	1445 mm
  Ground Clearance	Data Not Available	181 mm
  Fuel Tank Capacity	Data Not Available	17.5 Litres
  Unladden/Kerb Weight	Data Not Available	196 kg

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• Exterior

  Daytime Running Lights
  LED headlight

• Warranty

  Basic Warranty

  3 Years/36000 kms

  3 Years/ 48000 Kms

• Pros & Cons

  Pros	Build quality, fit and finish are superb Design similar to the bigger RSV4 Looks like a bigger sports bike Engine performance is thrilling and fast Agile handling makes it very fun to ride Multiple optional accessories like Quickshifter	Smooth and tractable 471 cc parallel‑twin engine. Connected 5‑inch TFT with Bluetooth nav support. Dual-channel ABS and traction control standard. Honda Selectable Torque Control adds rider confidence. Adjustable suspension for varied terrain comfort.
  Cons	Stock brakes lack bite and confidence Vibrations on the handlebar and footpegs in the engine mid-range A fully loaded bike with options is costly Aprilia service centres are limited Long-term maintenance and parts availability are questionable	Modest power compared to bigger adventure bikes. Premium price may deter budget-conscious buyers. CBU import might mean limited service support.

• Entertainment & Communication

  MID (Multi Info Display)

  Data Not Available

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