Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Here is a price and spec based comparison of the Aprilia RS 457 and the Kawasaki Ninja 500. The Aprilia RS 457 is cheaper, retailing at Rs 422,000 whereas the Kawasaki Ninja 500 sells at Rs 565,976. The Kawasaki Ninja 500 has the smaller engine here, at 451cc, producing 46.9bhp and , while the Aprilia RS 457 is powered by a 457cc engine which produces 44.7bhp and . The Aprilia RS 457 has a claimed mileage of 25 kmpl and the Kawasaki Ninja 500 has a claimed mileage of 21kmpl. Read on for a detailed specification comparison.

Overview
Price
422,000
Ex-Showroom Price
565,976
Ex-Showroom Price
CC 457 cc 451 cc
Weight 175 kg 171 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 13 litres 14 litres
BHP 46.9 bhp @ 9,400 rpm 44.7 bhp @ 9,000 rpm
Specifications
Brakes & Wheels
Braking System Switchable ABS Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake -- --
Front Brake Type Disc Disc
Front Wheel Size 17 inch 17 inch
Rear Brake -- --
Rear Brake Type Disc Disc
Rear Wheel Size 17 inch 17 inch
Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) -- --
Tyre Pressure (Rider Only) -- --
Tyre Size -- --
Tyre Type Tubeless Tubeless
Wheel Size -- --
Wheel Type Alloy Alloy
Dimensions
Fuel Tank Capacity 13 litres 14 litres
Ground Clearance -- 145 mm
Kerb Weight 175 kg 171 kg
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) -- --
Reserve Fuel Capacity 2.6 litres 2.8 litres
Seat Height 800 mm 785 mm
Seat Length -- --
Wheelbase -- 1,375 mm
Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty (km) 36,000 km 36,000 km
Standard Warranty (Years) 3 year 3 year
Vehicle Warranty -- --
Power & Performance
Battery -- 12V, 8.6Ah
Bore x Stroke -- --
Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch
Compression Ratio -- 11.3:1
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Cylinders 2 2
Displacement 457 cc 451 cc
Emission Standard BS6 Phase 2 BS6 Phase 2B
Engine Type -- --
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Gear Shifting Pattern 1 Down 5 Up 1 Down 5 Up
Max Power 46.9 bhp @ 9,400 rpm 44.7 bhp @ 9,000 rpm
Max Torque 43.5 Nm @ 6,700 rpm 42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Mileage - ARAI -- --
Mileage - Owner Reported 25 kmpl 21 kmpl
Riding Modes -- No
Riding Range -- --
Spark Plugs 1 Per Cylinder 1 Per Cylinder
Top Speed 190 kmph 190 kmph
Transmission 6 Speed Manual 6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Service & Maintenance Schedule
1st Service (Days) 30 --
1st Service (km) 1000 km --
2nd Service (Days) 180 --
2nd Service (Kms) 6000 --
3rd Service (Days) 365 --
3rd Service (Kms) 12000 --
4th Service (Days) -- --
4th Service (Kms) -- --
5th Service (Days) -- --
5th Service (Kms) -- --
No. of Free Services 3 0
Suspensions & Chassis
Chassis Type Dual Beam Aluminium Frame Trellis, high-tensile steel
Front Suspension 41mm upside-down fork, adjustable preload, 120mm travel Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes No
Rear Suspension Monoshock, adjustable preload, 130 mm wheel travel Monoshock Absorber
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes Yes
Features
List of Feature
Additional Features Ride by Wire --
Automatic Start Stop No No
Average Fuel Consumption -- Yes
Average Speed -- Yes
Boot Light -- --
Brake/Tail Light LED LED
Call/SMS Alerts Yes Yes
Clock Yes Yes
Cruise Control No No
Distance to Empty Yes Yes
Document Storage -- No
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Yes Yes
Engine Temperature Indicator Yes Yes
Front Storage Box No No
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital
Fuel Lid -- --
Gear Indicator Yes Yes
Gear Shift Light Yes Yes
Geo Fencing No No
GPS & Navigation Turn by Turn Navigation No
Hazard Warning Indicator Yes Yes
Hazard Warning Lights Yes Yes
Headlight -- --
Headlight Type LED LED
Helmet Hooks -- --
High Beam Indicator Yes Yes
Instrument Console -- --
Instrument Console Type Digital Digital
Keyless Lock/Unlock No No
Kill Switch Yes Yes
Low Battery Indicator Yes Yes
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Low Oil Indicator Yes Yes
Luggage Hooks -- --
Malfunction Indicator Yes Yes
Mobile Phone Connectivity Bluetooth Bluetooth
Odometer Digital Digital
OTA Updates Not Available Not Available
Parking Brake -- --
Pass Light Yes Yes
Pillion Comfort -- --
Pillion Seat Stepped Seat Stepped Seat
Quickshifter No No
Real Time Mileage Indicator -- Yes
Saree Guard Yes Yes
Seat Opening Switch -- --
Service Reminder Indicator Yes Yes
Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off Yes Yes
Silencer Cover Yes Yes
Silent Start No No
Speedometer Digital Digital
Stand Alarm Yes Yes
Start Type Self Start Self Start
Tachometer Digital Digital
Touch Screen Display No No
Traction Control Yes No
Tripmeter -- --
Turn Signal LED LED
Under Seat Storage No No
USB Charging Port No Front
Vehicle Location Tracking -- Last Park Location
Voice Assist No No
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