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Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Aprilia RS 457
Kawasaki Ninja 300

Aprilia

RS 457

From ₹4.22 Lakh

Full RS 457 page Change

Kawasaki

Ninja 300

From ₹3.34 Lakh

Full Ninja 300 page Change
Aprilia RS 457Standard · ₹4.22 Lakh
Kawasaki Ninja 300Ninja 300 · ₹3.34 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price RS 457: ₹4.22 Lakh Ninja 300: ₹3.34 Lakh (ahead) Ninja 300 ₹88,000 cheaper
Braking RS 457: Dual-channel ABS Ninja 300: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage RS 457: 30 kmpl Ninja 300: Not published Claimed
Power RS 457: 47.6 PS (ahead) Ninja 300: 39 PS Torque 43.5 vs 26.1 Nm
Weight RS 457: 175 kg Ninja 300: 179 kg Seat height 800 vs 785 mm
Versions RS 457: 2 (ahead) Ninja 300: 1

Pick the RS 457 for more power and more versions.

Pick the Ninja 300 for the lower price.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹4.22 Lakh
₹3.34 Lakh
On-road in
₹4.78 Lakh
₹3.74 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹12,703 a month
₹9,931 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
47.6 PS
39 PS
Torque
43.5 Nm
26.1 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
30 kmpl
Not published

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
457 cc
296 cc
Engine Type
Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, 270° crank
Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve
Bore x Stroke
69.0 mm x 61.1 mm
62.0 mm x 49.0 mm
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.6:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
6-speed manual
Clutch
Wet multiplate with slipper/assist system
Assist and slipper clutch
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 320 mm, ByBre 4-piston radial caliper
Disc, 290 mm
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 220 mm, ByBre single-piston caliper
Disc, 220 mm
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS (Switchable rear)
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Front Tyre Size
110/70-ZR17 Tubeless
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
150/60-ZR17 Tubeless
Not listed
Tyre Type
Not listed
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
41 mm USD Fork, preload adjustable, 120 mm travel
37mm telescopic fork, 120mm travel
Rear Suspension
Monoshock, preload adjustable, 130 mm travel
Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, preload adjustable
Frame Type
Dual-beam Aluminium Frame
Tubular diamond
Wheelbase
1350 mm
1,405 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
140 mm

Dimensions

Length
1983 mm
Not listed
Width
760 mm
Not listed
Height
1162 mm
Not listed
Seat Height
800 mm
785 mm
Kerb Weight
175 kg
179 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L (Reserve 2.6 L)
17 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
5-inch TFT Display
Semi-digital: digital speedo/odo/fuel gauge, analogue tachometer
Bluetooth Connectivity
Optional (Aprilia MIA)
Not listed
Navigation
Optional (Turn-by-turn via MIA)
Not listed
USB Charging
Optional (Accessory socket)
Not listed

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
3 Modes (Eco, Sport, Rain)
Not listed
Traction Control
Yes (ATC, 3 levels + OFF)
Not listed
Quickshifter
Optional (Bi-directional AQS; Std on GP Replica)
Not listed
Cruise Control
No
Not listed
Windscreen
Not listed
Fixed
Kill Switch
Not listed
Yes

Lights

Headlight
Full LED with DRL
Halogen bulb
Taillight
Full LED
LED
Turn Indicators
LED (Integrated front DRL / external rear)
Halogen bulb

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Split Stepped Seat
Stepped pillion seat
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
Not listed

Choice

Versions
2 versions
1 version
Price range
₹4.22 Lakh – ₹4.37 Lakh
₹3.34 Lakh
Colours
6 colours
1 colour

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 Ninja 300₹3.34 Lakh Ninja 300 ₹88,000 less

On-road price by city

RS 457 Standard against Ninja 300 Ninja 300

CityRS 457Ninja 300Gap
Mumbai₹4.95 Lakh₹3.84 LakhNinja 300 ₹1.11 lakh less
Pune₹4.95 Lakh₹3.84 LakhNinja 300 ₹1.11 lakh less
New Delhi₹4.78 Lakh₹3.74 LakhNinja 300 ₹1.04 lakh less
Bengaluru₹5.2 Lakh₹4.07 LakhNinja 300 ₹1.13 lakh less
Chennai₹4.95 Lakh₹3.87 LakhNinja 300 ₹1.08 lakh less
Hyderabad₹5.2 Lakh₹4.07 LakhNinja 300 ₹1.13 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹4.7 Lakh₹3.67 LakhNinja 300 ₹1.03 lakh less
Kolkata₹4.86 Lakh₹3.8 LakhNinja 300 ₹1.06 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the RS 457 or the Ninja 300?

The Ninja 300, by ₹88,000 on the versions compared here: RS 457 Standard at ₹4.22 Lakh against Ninja 300 Ninja 300 at ₹3.34 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹4.78 Lakh against ₹3.74 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The RS 457 Standard makes 47.6 PS and 43.5 Nm and the Ninja 300 Ninja 300 makes 39 PS and 26.1 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹12,703 a month for the RS 457 and ₹9,931 for the Ninja 300, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

Compare the rivals

RS 457 vs Continental GT 650 From ₹4.22 Lakh and ₹3.58 Lakh RS 457 vs RC 390 From ₹4.22 Lakh and ₹3.33 Lakh RS 457 vs G 310 RR From ₹4.22 Lakh and ₹2.9 Lakh Ninja 300 vs RC 390 From ₹3.34 Lakh and ₹3.33 Lakh Ninja 300 vs Continental GT 650 From ₹3.34 Lakh and ₹3.58 Lakh Ninja 300 vs G 310 RR From ₹3.34 Lakh and ₹2.9 Lakh
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