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Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Aprilia RS 457

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Aprilia RS 457? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Ninja 500 and RS 457. Kawasaki Ninja 500 Price starts at Rs.5.29 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Euro 5 and Aprilia RS 457 Price starts at Rs.4.27 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 457 STD. Kawasaki Ninja 500 is 2 cylinder, 451 cc Engine can generate 44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm power whereas Aprilia RS 457 is a 2 cylinder, 457 cc Engine can generate 47.6 HP (35 kW) at 9,400 rpm power. In terms of range, Ninja 500 provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and RS 457 has a mileage of 30 kmpl (base model). Kawasaki Ninja 500 is available in 1 colours & 1 variants whereas Aprilia RS 457 is available in 3 colours & 1 variants.

Ninja 500 vs RS 457

Key HighlightsKawasaki Ninja 500Aprilia RS 457
PriceRs.5.29 LakhRs.4.27 Lakh
Engine Capacity451 cc457 cc
Power44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm47.6 HP (35 kW) at 9,400 rpm
Mileage/RangeN/A km/charge30 kmpl
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Kawasaki Ninja 500 Euro 5 bike
Kawasaki Ninja 500
Euro 5
Rs. 5.29 Lakh
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Aprilia RS 457
457 STD
Rs. 4.27 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    5.99 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    4.81 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.6
    4.4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    14 Litres
    13 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    451 cc
    457 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Front 2 Piston Rear 2 Piston
    Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    310
    320
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    Front Wheel Size
    17
    17 x 3
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    TelescopiFork
    41mupside-dowforkadjustablpreload120mmtravel
    Rear Suspension
    MoNoshock Absorber
    MoNoshock& adjustable preload& 130 mm wheel travel
    Front Tyre Size
    110/70 - R17
    110/70 - 17
    Rear Tyre Size
    150/60 - R17
    150/60 - 17
    Front Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Disc/Drum Size
    220 mm
    220 mm
    Rear Type
    Disc
    Disc

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    check
    Touch Screen Display
    Fuel level guage
    check
    check
    Gear Indicator
    check
    check
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    check
    LED headlight
    check
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    -
    3 Years or 36000 km

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Trellis& high-tensile steel
    Dual Beam Aluminium Frame

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    451 cc
    457 cc
    Engine Type
    451 cc& Liquid Cooled& Parallel Twin Engine
    2 Parallel forward facing cylinders& 4 valves per cylinder& liquid cooled with Ride-By-Wire
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Bore x Stroke
    70 mm x 58.6 mm
    69 mm x 61.1 mm
    Configuration
    Twin Cylinder
    -
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Max Power
    44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm
    47.6 HP (35 kW) at 9,400 rpm
    Max Torque
    42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
    43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm
    Mileage (Claimed)
    -
    30 kmpl
    Number of Gears
    6 Speed
    6 Speed

    Comfort & Convenience

    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    -
    Front Storage Box
    Geo Fencing
    Low Battery Indicator
    -
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    -
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    3
    Service Reminder Indicator
    -
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    GPS & Navigation
    -
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    check
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    check
    Instrument Console
    Digital
    Digital

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    check
    check
    Radial Tyres
    check
    check
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    check
    Turn Signal
    -
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    check
    Power Modes
    -
    Slipper Clutch
    Assist And Slipper Clutch
    Multiplate wet clutch with slipper system
    Traction Control System
    check

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    1995 mm
    -
    Width
    730 mm
    -
    Height
    1120 mm
    -
    Wheelbase
    1375 mm
    -
    Ground Clearance
    145 mm
    -
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    14 Litres
    13 Litres
    Body Type
    -
    Sports Bike
    Seat Height
    785 mm
    800 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    171 kg
    175 kg

    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
    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
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    Safety

    Ninja 500 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . RS 457 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.

    Comfort & Convenience

    Kawasaki Ninja 500 has features like Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and Aprilia RS 457, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

    Transmission

    Kawasaki Ninja 500 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and RS 457 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Kawasaki Ninja 500 has a 14 Litres fuel tank with 1120 mm seat height. Aprilia RS 457 has seat height and 13 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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        10 Month ago
        4.2
        I like it because when I drive I feel comfortable and design also good I like this bike and speed also good and seat also comfortable every thing good.
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