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Aprilia RS 457 vs KTM RC 390

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

Aprilia RS 457
KTM RC 390

Aprilia

RS 457

From ₹4.22 Lakh

Full RS 457 page Change

KTM

RC 390

From ₹3.33 Lakh

Full RC 390 page Change
Aprilia RS 457Standard · ₹4.22 Lakh
KTM RC 390RC 390 · ₹3.33 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price RS 457: ₹4.22 Lakh RC 390: ₹3.33 Lakh (ahead) RC 390 ₹89,223 cheaper
Braking RS 457: Dual-channel ABS RC 390: Cornering ABS (ahead)
Mileage RS 457: 30 kmpl (ahead) RC 390: 26.6 kmpl Claimed
Power RS 457: 47.6 PS (ahead) RC 390: 43.5 PS Torque 43.5 vs 37 Nm
Weight RS 457: 175 kg RC 390: 172 kg Seat height 800 vs 824 mm
Versions RS 457: 2 (ahead) RC 390: 1

Pick the RS 457 for better claimed mileage, more power and more versions.

Pick the RC 390 for the lower price and cornering abs.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹4.22 Lakh
₹3.33 Lakh
On-road in
₹4.78 Lakh
₹3.8 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹12,703 a month
₹10,102 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
47.6 PS
43.5 PS
Torque
43.5 Nm
37 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
30 kmpl
26.6 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
457 cc
373.2 cc
Engine Type
Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, 270° crank
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI
Bore x Stroke
69.0 mm x 61.1 mm
89.0 mm x 60.0 mm
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
12.6:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled with curved radiator and dual fans
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Clutch
Wet multiplate with slipper/assist system
PASC Antihopping slipper clutch
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive (520 X-Ring)

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 320 mm, ByBre 4-piston radial caliper
Single Disc, 320 mm, ByBre 4-piston radial caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 220 mm, ByBre single-piston caliper
Single Disc, 230 mm, ByBre 1-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS (Switchable rear)
Bosch 9.3 MP Cornering ABS (with Supermoto ABS mode)
Wheel Type
Alloy
17-inch Lightweight Bionic Cast Alloy Wheels (1 kg lighter)
Front Tyre Size
110/70-ZR17 Tubeless
110/70-ZR17 Tubeless (Metzeler Sportec M5)
Rear Tyre Size
150/60-ZR17 Tubeless
150/60-ZR17 Tubeless (Metzeler Sportec M5)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
41 mm USD Fork, preload adjustable, 120 mm travel
43 mm WP APEX USD Open Cartridge Fork (30-click Compression & Rebound adjustable, 120 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Monoshock, preload adjustable, 130 mm travel
WP APEX Monoshock (5-click Rebound & Preload adjustable, 150 mm travel)
Frame Type
Dual-beam Aluminium Frame
Steel Trellis Frame with bolt-on rear subframe
Wheelbase
1350 mm
1343 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
158 mm

Dimensions

Length
1983 mm
1960 mm
Width
760 mm
730 mm
Height
1162 mm
1110 mm
Seat Height
800 mm
824 mm (Adjustable clip-on handlebars)
Kerb Weight
175 kg
172 kg (Dry: 164 kg)
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L (Reserve 2.6 L)
13.7 L (Reserve 2.5 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
5-inch TFT Display
5.0-inch Full-Colour TFT Display with Ambient Light Sensor
Bluetooth Connectivity
Optional (Aprilia MIA)
Yes (KTMconnect with music and phone controls)
Navigation
Optional (Turn-by-turn via MIA)
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation)
USB Charging
Optional (Accessory socket)
No

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
3 Modes (Eco, Sport, Rain)
None (Ride-by-Wire with Supermoto ABS)
Traction Control
Yes (ATC, 3 levels + OFF)
Yes (Cornering Motorcycle Traction Control MTC with lean angle sensitivity)
Quickshifter
Optional (Bi-directional AQS; Std on GP Replica)
Yes (Quickshifter+ bi-directional standard)
Cruise Control
No
No

Lights

Headlight
Full LED with DRL
Full LED Headlamp with integrated LED indicators in aerodynamic fairing
Taillight
Full LED
Full LED
Turn Indicators
LED (Integrated front DRL / external rear)
Full LED (Integrated into front fairing)

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Split Stepped Seat
Split Stepped Sport Seat with thick foam padding
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
2 versions
1 version
Price range
₹4.22 Lakh – ₹4.37 Lakh
₹3.33 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 RC 390₹3.33 Lakh RC 390 ₹89,223 less

On-road price by city

RS 457 Standard against RC 390 RC 390

CityRS 457RC 390Gap
Mumbai₹4.95 Lakh₹3.93 LakhRC 390 ₹1.01 lakh less
Pune₹4.95 Lakh₹3.93 LakhRC 390 ₹1.01 lakh less
New Delhi₹4.78 Lakh₹3.8 LakhRC 390 ₹97,878 less
Bengaluru₹5.2 Lakh₹4.13 LakhRC 390 ₹1.07 lakh less
Chennai₹4.95 Lakh₹3.93 LakhRC 390 ₹1.01 lakh less
Hyderabad₹5.2 Lakh₹4.13 LakhRC 390 ₹1.07 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹4.7 Lakh₹3.74 LakhRC 390 ₹96,093 less
Kolkata₹4.86 Lakh₹3.87 LakhRC 390 ₹99,662 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 RC 390?

The RC 390, by ₹89,223 on the versions compared here: RS 457 Standard at ₹4.22 Lakh against RC 390 RC 390 at ₹3.33 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹4.78 Lakh against ₹3.8 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The RS 457 claims 30 kmpl against 26.6 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 RC 390 RC 390 makes 43.5 PS and 37 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹12,703 a month for the RS 457 and ₹10,102 for the RC 390, 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 Ninja 300 From ₹4.22 Lakh and ₹3.34 Lakh RS 457 vs G 310 RR From ₹4.22 Lakh and ₹2.9 Lakh RC 390 vs Ninja 300 From ₹3.33 Lakh and ₹3.34 Lakh RC 390 vs G 310 RR From ₹3.33 Lakh and ₹2.9 Lakh RC 390 vs Continental GT 650 From ₹3.33 Lakh and ₹3.58 Lakh
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