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Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

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

Aprilia RS 457
Kawasaki Ninja 500

Aprilia

RS 457

From ₹4.22 Lakh

Full RS 457 page Change

Kawasaki

Ninja 500

From ₹5.76 Lakh

Full Ninja 500 page Change
Aprilia RS 457Standard · ₹4.22 Lakh
Kawasaki Ninja 500Ninja 500 · ₹5.76 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price RS 457: ₹4.22 Lakh (ahead) Ninja 500: ₹5.76 Lakh RS 457 ₹1.54 lakh cheaper
Braking RS 457: Dual-channel ABS Ninja 500: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage RS 457: 30 kmpl Ninja 500: Not published Claimed
Power RS 457: 47.6 PS (ahead) Ninja 500: 44.7 bhp Torque 43.5 vs 42.6 Nm
Weight RS 457: 175 kg Ninja 500: 171 kg Seat height 800 vs 785 mm
Versions RS 457: 2 (ahead) Ninja 500: 1

Pick the RS 457 for the lower price, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹4.22 Lakh
₹5.76 Lakh
On-road in
₹4.78 Lakh
₹6.47 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹12,703 a month
₹17,191 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
47.6 PS
44.7 bhp
Torque
43.5 Nm
42.6 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
30 kmpl
Not published

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
457 cc
451 cc
Engine Type
Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, 270° crank
Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve
Bore x Stroke
69.0 mm x 61.1 mm
70.0 mm x 58.6 mm
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
11.3:1
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, 310 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
Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension
Monoshock, preload adjustable, 130 mm travel
Monoshock, preload adjustable
Frame Type
Dual-beam Aluminium Frame
Trellis, high-tensile steel
Wheelbase
1350 mm
1,375 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
145 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
171 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L (Reserve 2.6 L)
14 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
5-inch TFT Display
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Optional (Aprilia MIA)
Yes
Navigation
Optional (Turn-by-turn via MIA)
Not listed
USB Charging
Optional (Accessory socket)
Front
Gear Indicator
Not listed
Yes

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
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not listed
Last park location
Kill Switch
Not listed
Yes

Lights

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

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
₹5.76 Lakh
Colours
6 colours
2 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 Ninja 500₹5.76 Lakh Ninja 500 ₹1.54 lakh more

On-road price by city

RS 457 Standard against Ninja 500 Ninja 500

CityRS 457Ninja 500Gap
Mumbai₹4.95 Lakh₹6.7 LakhRS 457 ₹1.75 lakh less
Pune₹4.95 Lakh₹6.7 LakhRS 457 ₹1.75 lakh less
New Delhi₹4.78 Lakh₹6.47 LakhRS 457 ₹1.69 lakh less
Bengaluru₹5.2 Lakh₹7.05 LakhRS 457 ₹1.84 lakh less
Chennai₹4.95 Lakh₹6.7 LakhRS 457 ₹1.75 lakh less
Hyderabad₹5.2 Lakh₹7.05 LakhRS 457 ₹1.84 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹4.7 Lakh₹6.35 LakhRS 457 ₹1.66 lakh less
Kolkata₹4.86 Lakh₹6.59 LakhRS 457 ₹1.72 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 500?

The RS 457, by ₹1.54 lakh on the versions compared here: RS 457 Standard at ₹4.22 Lakh against Ninja 500 Ninja 500 at ₹5.76 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹4.78 Lakh against ₹6.47 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The RS 457 Standard makes 47.6 PS and 43.5 Nm and the Ninja 500 Ninja 500 makes 44.7 bhp and 42.6 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹12,703 a month for the RS 457 and ₹17,191 for the Ninja 500, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

Compare the rivals

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