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Aprilia RS 457 vs Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

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

Aprilia RS 457
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

Aprilia

RS 457

From ₹4.22 Lakh

Full RS 457 page Change

Royal Enfield

Continental GT 650

From ₹3.58 Lakh

Full Continental GT 650 page Change
Aprilia RS 457Standard · ₹4.22 Lakh
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650Continental GT 650 · ₹3.58 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price RS 457: ₹4.22 Lakh Continental GT 650: ₹3.58 Lakh (ahead) Continental GT 650 ₹63,573 cheaper
Braking RS 457: Dual-channel ABS Continental GT 650: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage RS 457: 30 kmpl (ahead) Continental GT 650: 27 kmpl Claimed
Power RS 457: 47.6 PS Continental GT 650: 47 bhp Torque 43.5 vs 52.3 Nm
Weight RS 457: 175 kg Continental GT 650: 211 kg Seat height 800 vs 804 mm
Versions RS 457: 2 (ahead) Continental GT 650: 1

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

Pick the Continental GT 650 for the lower price.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹4.22 Lakh
₹3.58 Lakh
On-road in
₹4.78 Lakh
₹4.08 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹12,703 a month
₹10,849 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
47.6 PS
47 bhp
Torque
43.5 Nm
52.3 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
30 kmpl
27 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Colour Options
Not listed
Rocker Red and British Racing Green Rs 3,58,427, Apex Grey Rs 3,80,921, Mr Clean Rs 3,87,667, ex-showroom, per royalenfield.com's own configurator. Colour is the only price difference; one trim is sold.

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
457 cc
648 cc
Engine Type
Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, 270° crank
Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, SOHC, Air / Oil-Cooled, 270° crank
Bore x Stroke
69.0 mm x 61.1 mm
78.0 mm x 67.8 mm
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
9.5:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Air / Oil Cooled
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Clutch
Wet multiplate with slipper/assist system
Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive (5/8" Pitch)

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 320 mm, ByBre 4-piston radial caliper
Single Disc, 320 mm, ByBre 2-piston floating caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 220 mm, ByBre single-piston caliper
Single Disc, 240 mm, ByBre 1-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS (Switchable rear)
Dual Channel ABS (Bosch)
Wheel Type
Alloy
18-inch 7-Spoke Cast Alloy Wheels (or 36-spoke Wire Wheels)
Front Tyre Size
110/70-ZR17 Tubeless
100/90-18 56H Tubeless (Vredestein Centauro ST / Ceat Zoom Cruz)
Rear Tyre Size
150/60-ZR17 Tubeless
130/70-R18 63H Tubeless (Vredestein Centauro ST / Ceat Zoom Cruz)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
41 mm USD Fork, preload adjustable, 120 mm travel
41 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Fork (110 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Monoshock, preload adjustable, 130 mm travel
Twin gas-charged piggyback reservoir shocks (5-step preload adjustable, 88 mm travel)
Frame Type
Dual-beam Aluminium Frame
Steel Tubular Double Cradle Chassis (Harris Performance developed)
Wheelbase
1350 mm
1398 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
174 mm

Dimensions

Length
1983 mm
2119 mm
Width
760 mm
745 mm
Height
1162 mm
1067 mm
Seat Height
800 mm
804 mm (Clip-on handlebars with rear-set footpegs)
Kerb Weight
175 kg
211 kg (Dry: 198 kg)
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L (Reserve 2.6 L)
12.5 L (Sculpted cafe racer tank with knee recesses, Reserve: 2.5 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
5-inch TFT Display
Twin-pod Analogue Speedometer and Tachometer with Digital LCD Insets
Bluetooth Connectivity
Optional (Aprilia MIA)
No / Optional Tripper Pod
Navigation
Optional (Turn-by-turn via MIA)
Optional (via accessory Tripper)
USB Charging
Optional (Accessory socket)
Yes (USB mobile charging port on handlebar switchgear)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
3 Modes (Eco, Sport, Rain)
None
Traction Control
Yes (ATC, 3 levels + OFF)
No
Quickshifter
Optional (Bi-directional AQS; Std on GP Replica)
No
Cruise Control
No
No

Lights

Headlight
Full LED with DRL
Full LED Headlamp (on updated models) / Halogen
Taillight
Full LED
Bulb / LED
Turn Indicators
LED (Integrated front DRL / external rear)
Bulb / Halogen

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Split Stepped Seat
Single-piece cafe racer seat with optional painted pillion seat cowl
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
₹3.58 Lakh – ₹3.88 Lakh
Colours
6 colours
4 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 Continental GT 650₹3.58 Lakh Continental GT 650 ₹63,573 less

On-road price by city

RS 457 Standard against Continental GT 650 Continental GT 650

CityRS 457Continental GT 650Gap
Mumbai₹4.95 Lakh₹4.23 LakhContinental GT 650 ₹72,283 less
Pune₹4.95 Lakh₹4.23 LakhContinental GT 650 ₹72,283 less
New Delhi₹4.78 Lakh₹4.08 LakhContinental GT 650 ₹69,740 less
Bengaluru₹5.2 Lakh₹4.44 LakhContinental GT 650 ₹76,097 less
Chennai₹4.95 Lakh₹4.23 LakhContinental GT 650 ₹72,283 less
Hyderabad₹5.2 Lakh₹4.44 LakhContinental GT 650 ₹76,097 less
Ahmedabad₹4.7 Lakh₹4.01 LakhContinental GT 650 ₹68,468 less
Kolkata₹4.86 Lakh₹4.15 LakhContinental GT 650 ₹71,011 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 Continental GT 650?

The Continental GT 650, by ₹63,573 on the versions compared here: RS 457 Standard at ₹4.22 Lakh against Continental GT 650 Continental GT 650 at ₹3.58 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹4.78 Lakh against ₹4.08 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The RS 457 claims 30 kmpl against 27 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 Continental GT 650 Continental GT 650 makes 47 bhp and 52.3 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹12,703 a month for the RS 457 and ₹10,849 for the Continental GT 650, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

Compare the rivals

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