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Aprilia RS 457 vs BMW F 450 RR

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 16 Oct 2026.

Aprilia RS 457
BMW F 450 RR

Aprilia

RS 457

From ₹4.22 Lakh

BMW Motorrad

F 450 RR

Price not announced

Not launched yet

Aprilia RS 457Standard · ₹4.22 Lakh
BMW F 450 RRBase

What's different

On the versions picked above

Braking RS 457: Dual-channel ABS F 450 RR: Cornering ABS (ahead)
Mileage RS 457: 30 kmpl (ahead) F 450 RR: 26.3 kmpl Claimed
Power RS 457: 47.6 PS F 450 RR: 47.6 PS Torque 43.5 vs 43 Nm
Weight RS 457: 175 kg F 450 RR: 177 kg Seat height 800 vs 790 mm
Versions RS 457: 2 F 450 RR: 4 (ahead)

Pick the RS 457 for better claimed mileage.

Pick the F 450 RR for cornering abs and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹4.22 Lakh
Not listed
On-road in
₹4.78 Lakh
Not listed
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹12,703 a month
Not listed

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
47.6 PS
47.6 PS
Torque
43.5 Nm
43 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
30 kmpl
26.3 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
457 cc
420 cc
Engine Type
Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, 270° crank
Parallel twin, 4-stroke, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC, 135-degree crankpin offset with a balance shaft
Bore x Stroke
69.0 mm x 61.1 mm
72 mm x 51.6 mm
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
13:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
6 Speed Manual with a reversible shift pattern for the track
Clutch
Wet multiplate with slipper/assist system
Wet multi-plate; Easy Ride Clutch (automatic engagement) standard on the M Sport with Innovation Package, an accessory on the others
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive (X-ring, left side)
Top Speed
Not listed
177 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not listed
5.6 seconds

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 320 mm, ByBre 4-piston radial caliper
Single floating disc, 310 mm, Brembo 4-piston monobloc caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 220 mm, ByBre single-piston caliper
Single disc, 240 mm, ByBre single-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS (Switchable rear)
BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (cornering ABS), dual-channel
Wheel Type
Alloy
Cast aluminium, 3.00 x 17 front and 4.00 x 17 rear
Front Tyre Size
110/70-ZR17 Tubeless
110/70-17 Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size
150/60-ZR17 Tubeless
150/60-17 Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
41 mm USD Fork, preload adjustable, 120 mm travel
43 mm KYB USD fork, 140 mm travel; rebound and compression adjustable on the Sport and M Sport versions
Rear Suspension
Monoshock, preload adjustable, 130 mm travel
KYB monoshock, directly mounted, preload and rebound adjustable, 140 mm travel
Frame Type
Dual-beam Aluminium Frame
Tubular steel space frame with the engine as a stressed member; cast aluminium swingarm
Wheelbase
1350 mm
1405 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
Not listed
Rake / Trail
Not listed
23.4 degrees / 110 mm

Dimensions

Length
1983 mm
2002 mm
Width
760 mm
770 mm
Height
1162 mm
Not listed
Seat Height
800 mm
790 mm (775 mm low seat and 810 mm Sport seat as accessories)
Kerb Weight
175 kg
177 kg ready to ride (178 kg with the Easy Ride Clutch)
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L (Reserve 2.6 L)
14 L

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
5-inch TFT Display
6.5-inch TFT with a Pure Ride screen; three extra Sport screens and a lap timer on the M Sport versions
Bluetooth Connectivity
Optional (Aprilia MIA)
Yes (calls, music and navigation through BMW Motorrad Connectivity)
Navigation
Optional (Turn-by-turn via MIA)
Yes (through the BMW Motorrad Connected app)
USB Charging
Optional (Accessory socket)
Yes (USB-C in the cockpit)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
3 Modes (Eco, Sport, Rain)
3 Modes (Rain, Road, Race); Riding Modes Pro adds Race Pro on the M Sport versions
Traction Control
Yes (ATC, 3 levels + OFF)
Yes (Dynamic Traction Control DTC)
Quickshifter
Optional (Bi-directional AQS; Std on GP Replica)
Shift Assistant Pro on Sport and M Sport; an accessory on the Base
Cruise Control
No
Not listed
Other Rider Aids
Not listed
Dynamic Brake Control, engine drag torque control (MSR) and a dynamic brake light
Heated Grips
Not listed
Standard

Lights

Headlight
Full LED with DRL
LED with an S 1000 RR-style daytime running light signature
Taillight
Full LED
LED
Turn Indicators
LED (Integrated front DRL / external rear)
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Split Stepped Seat
Two-piece split seat
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
Not listed

Choice

Versions
2 versions
4 versions
Price range
₹4.22 Lakh – ₹4.37 Lakh
Not listed
Colours
6 colours
3 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Standard₹4.22 Lakh BasePrice not announced F 450 RR ₹4.22 lakh less

Common questions

Which gives better mileage?

The RS 457 claims 30 kmpl against 26.3 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The RS 457 Standard makes 47.6 PS and 43.5 Nm and the F 450 RR Base makes 47.6 PS and 43 Nm.

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