Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Aprilia RS 457

Should you buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Aprilia RS 457 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Kawasaki Ninja 500 price in Delhi is Rs 529000 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Aprilia RS 457 price in Delhi is Rs 423000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Ninja 500 makes 45.4 PS and 42.6 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of RS 457 stand at 47.58 PS and 43.5 Nm respectively. Kawasaki offers the Ninja 500 in 1 colours whereas the Aprilia RS 457 comes in 3 colours. Out of 59 user reviews, RS 457 scores 4.4 whereas the Kawasaki Ninja 500 tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 16 user reviews..The Kawasaki Ninja 500 Mileage is around 26.31 kmpl, while the Aprilia RS 457 Mileage is around 30 kmpl.

Ninja 500 vs RS 457

Key Highlights	Ninja 500	RS 457
Mileage (Overall)	26.31 kmpl	30 kmpl
Max Power	45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm	47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Sports Bikes
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC	2 Parallel Forward Facing Cylinders, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled With Ride-By-Wire

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Basic Information	Kawasaki Ninja 500	Aprilia RS 457
On-Road Price	Rs.5.97 Lakh onwards	Rs.4.81 Lakh onwards
Mileage (Overall)	26.31 kmpl	30 kmpl
Max Power	45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm	47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on Kawasaki Ninja 500 Reviews	4.4 Based on Aprilia RS 457 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Sports Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 16,351 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 13,182 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.26,140 Ninja 500 Insurance	Rs.24,476 RS 457 Insurance
Colours	Metallic Carbon Gray	Opalescent LightPrismatic DarkRacing Stripes
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Basic Information

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Aprilia RS 457

On-Road Price

Rs.5.97 Lakh onwards

Rs.4.81 Lakh onwards

Mileage (Overall)

26.31 kmpl

30 kmpl

Max Power

45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm

47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on Kawasaki Ninja 500 Reviews

4.4

Based on Aprilia RS 457 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 16,351

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 13,182

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.26,140
Ninja 500 Insurance

Rs.24,476
RS 457 Insurance

Colours

Metallic Carbon Gray

Opalescent LightPrismatic DarkRacing Stripes

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC	2 Parallel Forward Facing Cylinders, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled With Ride-By-Wire
Displacement	451 cc	457 cc
No. of Cylinders	2	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet multi-disc	Multiplate Wet Clutch With Slipper System
Ignition	Digital	-
Gear Box	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	70 mm	69 mm
Stroke	58.6 mm	61.1 mm
Compression Ratio	11.3:1	-
Emission Type	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque	42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm	43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm
Starting	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC

2 Parallel Forward Facing Cylinders, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled With Ride-By-Wire

Displacement

451 cc

457 cc

No. of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	-
Navigation	Yes	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	-
Roadside Assistance	-	Yes
USB Charging Port	No	No
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Techometer	-	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant	Gear Position Indicator	Engine Maps (AEM), Dual-Channel ABS With Anti Roll-Over System (2 maps), Metal Braided Brake Hoses. Backlit Handlebar Controls
Seat Type	Split	Split
Body Graphics	-	Yes
Clock	Digital	-
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Call/SMS Alerts

Features and Safety
Mobile Application	Yes	-
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Adjustable Windscreen	Yes	-
Additional Features	Gear Position Indicator	Engine Maps (AEM), Dual-Channel ABS With Anti Roll-Over System (2 maps), Metal Braided Brake Hoses. Backlit Handlebar Controls
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Features and Safety

Mobile Application

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Traction Control

Performance
Overall Mileage	26.31 kmpl	30 kmpl
Top Speed	190 kmph	190 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

26.31 kmpl

30 kmpl

Top Speed

190 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	14 L	13 L
Width	730 mm	-
Length	1995 mm	-
Height	1120 mm	-
Saddle Height	785 mm	800 mm
Ground Clearance	145 mm	-
Wheelbase	1375 mm	-
Dry Weight	157 kg	159 kg
Kerb Weight	171 kg	175 kg
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

14 L

13 L

Width

730 mm

Length

1995 mm

Height

1120 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
LED Taillights	-	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

LED Taillights

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	310 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	220 mm	220 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

310 mm

320 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

220 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	Trellis, High-tensile Steel	Dual Beam Aluminium Frame

Underpinnings

Frame

Trellis, High-tensile Steel

Dual Beam Aluminium Frame

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Kawasaki Ninja 500
- 451cc twin-cylinder engine can handle everything: slow commutes, fast commutes, touring and even hardcore track days…all of it while being very easy to ride even for slightly inexperienced riders
- Looks - while the design hasn’t undergone a major change in years, the Ninja 500 is still a very good looking bike and will grab a lot of attention
- Handling - feels very nimble flicking from one corner to the other and once leaned over, the bike feels very stable as well
- Comfort - the raised clip-on ha
Aprilia RS 457
- Looks - looks sporty, aggressive and premium. Good build quality and sharp design mean it attracts a lot of attention
- Engine - lots of torque throughout the rev range makes commuting very easy. Quick overtakes even in a gear higher are effortless
- Tyres - the TVS Eurogrip Protorq Extreme tyres are fantastic both in dry and wet conditions, no complaints there
- Features - the TFT console is user-friendly and offers a lot of useful information
- Price - at Rs 4.10 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), it is the mo

Kawasaki Ninja 500
- Lack of features - the Ninja 500 misses out on traction control, navigation, a quickshifter and even adjustable levers, features that a lot of lower-priced bikes have as standard
- Price - at Rs 5,24,000 (ex-showroom India), the Ninja 500 is a lot more expensive than its closest rival, the Aprilia RS 457, which costs Rs 4,10,000 (ex-showroom Delhi)
- The Ninja 500 is only available in one colourway: Metallic Spark Black, which is quite subtle. It not being offered in Kawasaki’s signature Lime Green
Aprilia RS 457
- Riding posture - the clip-on handlebar is low-set and on the committed side, not the best for everyday commuting
- Firm rear suspension - the RS 457’s monoshock is on the firmer side and lighter riders will be tossed around a bit when going through potholes and sharp speed breakers
- Reliability - the RS 457 is coming out of a factory that’s never made a bike before so its reliability and how Aprilia handles its after-sales service is yet to be seen

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User Reviews of Comparison

Ninja 500
RS 457

R
rajeeb on May 06, 2025
4.5
Powe and Style Packege
Most stylish bike, power, performance, comfort,stying, full of packege. Service cost high but any one who owned Kakasaki he/ she may not worried about maintance cost. Top class bike ever, designe wow kaya kehna, mast bike hai there are not a single chance to complaint against this bike. This is the must buy vehicle.
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raafe on Mar 19, 2025
5.0
Best in segment with power delivery
Best in the segment with aggressive looks power delivery is great and the sound is excellent with good fuel efficiency and comfortable long drives rider doesnt get stiffness just a great machine by kawasaki The test drive was great and eagerly waiting for the bike the staff was also good and supportive
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B
bhaskar on Nov 09, 2024
5.0
Good driving experience, best bike
Good driving experience, best bike in the world I love it this bike bike performance was very good performance I love it
J
jatin on Oct 25, 2024
3.5
Great bike just worth
My neighbour have one and I also ride it on Sunday rides. Overall nice bike with the brand value of Kawasaki. Chlate time jb log dhekte h tab feel ate h koi superbike he chla rhe h 😂😂. Once Mount Abu Ride pr lekr gya tha kafi maza aya chla kr. Bike ki breaking kafi aachi hai. Bike comfortable h like R3 ke jaise haat dhukne nhi ate isme. Sitting posture normal sporty hai. Chaprio jaise nhi chlane pdte.
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D
dharma on Oct 12, 2024
5.0
Kawasaki love
Superb bike I love Kawasaki Very nice looking Amazing look engine performance are good Headlight so pretty Advance technology Price are good
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suriya on May 14, 2025
4.7
Performance and comfort
Amazing performance and comfort . A proud owner of rs457 . Have been searching for a hybrid bike with both performance and comfort for a very long time . This bike suited me well for my everyday commute and periodic long rides . The seat height and riding posture is really good and comfortable compared with other bike of the segment.
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adityanandan on Apr 26, 2025
5.0
Aprila Rs457
If you are think about this bike then absolutely go for it . Because it gives very smooth ride in highways and also provides minimum vibration as compared to others at highway it goes upto 200 easily without any hassle so after all of this features it is very good bikes for riders who likes speeding it every situation
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1
V
vatsal on Apr 22, 2025
4.5
APRILIA RS457 - THE SEGMENT KING
BEST BIKE IN ITS SEGMENT AND THE LOOKS ARE SO DECEIVING MY PERSONAL FAVOURITE AND PERFORMANCE WISE ITS VERY BRUTAL AND POWERFUL. ALL THE LATEST FEATURES AVAILABLE ON THE BIKE AND THE ABS SYSTEM TOO IMO AND VERY COMFORTABLE . . WORTH THE PRICE . IF YOUR LOOKING FOR 400-500 CC SEGMENT THEN THIS IS YOUR FIRST GO THROUGH.
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K
kumar on Apr 14, 2025
4.5
Review about rs457
It is a preety good bike.The power to weigh ratio is absolute best. The service experience is quite good and I think it could be better.There is no vibration in this bike. Overall experience is very good With this price point. I think it should have come with a quick shifter normally not with the additional options.. That's it.
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1
K
kundan on Apr 08, 2025
4.0
Best bike under 5 lakhs
The posture of bike is too agressive so the beginners might face issues like back pain and neck pain . The looks and performance of the bike is tooo goodd and is a best option for bikes under 5 lakhs . If you are a college student or a true bike enthusiast please go for it as you have very less good options under this budget.
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FAQs on Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Aprilia RS 457

Q) Which bike is better Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Aprilia RS 457?

A) As per our average user rating, Kawasaki Ninja 500 has a score of 4.5/5 while Aprilia RS 457 has rate of 4.4 /5.

Q) Which bike among Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Aprilia RS 457 is cheaper?

A) Kawasaki Ninja 500 price starts at Rs 529000 & Aprilia RS 457 price starts at Rs 423000 in Delhi . Aprilia RS 457 is cheaper between these.

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