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Aprilia RS 457Edit
₹4.22 Lakh

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Kawasaki Ninja 500Edit
₹5.66 Lakh

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₹5.66 Lakh
EMI
₹7,796

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₹10,451

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Brochure
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Rating
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Engine Type
2 Parallel Forward Facing Cylinders, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled With Ride-By-Wire
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC, 8 valves
No. of Cylinders
2
-
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
-
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Fuel Supply
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 speed
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Displacement
457 cc
451 cc
Max Torque
43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm
42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Clutch
Multiplate Wet Clutch With Slipper System
Wet multi-disc
Bore
69 mm
70 mm
Stroke
61.1 mm
58.6 mm
Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
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Caliper - Front
4 Piston
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Caliper - Rear
1 Piston
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Ignition
-
Digital
Compression Ratio
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11.3:1

Instrument Console
Digital
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Navigation
-
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Techometer
Digital
-
Tripmeter
Digital
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Odometer
Digital
Digital
Additional Features Of Variant
Engine Maps (AEM), Dual-Channel ABS With Anti Roll-Over System (2 maps), Metal Braided Brake Hoses. Backlit Handlebar Controls
Lubrication - Forced lubrication, wet sump, Trail - 92 mm, Caliper - front and Rear - Balanced actuation dual-piston
Seat Type
Split
Split
Body Graphics
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Passenger Footrest
-
Call/SMS Alerts
-
Roadside Assistance
-
Clock
-
Distance to Empty Indicator
-

Pass Switch
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Riding Modes
-
Traction Control
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Quick Shifter
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Additional Features
Engine Maps (AEM), Dual-Channel ABS With Anti Roll-Over System (2 maps), Metal Braided Brake Hoses. Backlit Handlebar Controls
Lubrication - Forced lubrication, wet sump, Trail - 92 mm, Caliper - front and Rear - Balanced actuation dual-piston
Passenger Footrest
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Engine Kill Switch
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Display
5 Inch TFT
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Switchable ABS
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Service Due Indicator
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Clock
-
Saree Guard
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Hazard Warning Lights
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Shift Light
-
Speedometer
-
Digital
Odometer
-
Digital
Fuel Gauge
-
Digital

Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
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Dry Weight
159 kg
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Kerb Weight
175 kg
171 kg
Fuel Capacity
13 L
14 L
Fuel Reserve
2.6 L
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Saddle Height
800 mm
785 mm
Pillion Seat
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Pillion Grab Rail
-
Width
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730 mm
Length
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1995 mm
Height
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1120 mm
Ground Clearance
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145 mm
Wheelbase
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1375 mm

Headlight
LED
LED
Tail Light
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
LED Tail Lights
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Low Fuel Indicator
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Taillight
LED
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DRLs
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LED Taillights
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Low Battery Indicator
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Low Oil Indicator
-
Distance to Empty Indicator
-

Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
220 mm

Peak Power
47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm
45.41 PS @ 9000 rpm
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Transmission
Manual
Manual

Suspension Front
41 mm Upside-Down Fork, Adjustable Preload, 120 mm Travel
ø41 mm telescopic fork
Suspension Rear
Monoshock, Adjustable Preload, 130 mm Wheel Travel
Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable preload
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
ABS
Dual Channel
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Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-110/70-R17 Rear :-150/60-R17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type
Alloy
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Tubeless Tyre
Tubeless
Tubeless
Frame
Dual Beam Aluminium Frame
Trellis, high-tensile steel
Tyre Type
Tubeless
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1st Service
750 Kms/30 Days
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2nd Service
3000 Kms/90 Days
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3rd Service
6000 Kms/180 Days
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Navigation assist
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Calls & Messaging
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Low battery alert
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Overall Mileage
30 kmpl
21 Kmpl
User Reported Mileage
27 Kmpl
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Expert Mileage
27 Kmpl
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Top Speed
190 kmph
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Vehicle Warranty
3 Years or 36,000 Km
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Roadside Assistance
-

Display Size
5 inch
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Digital Display Type
TFT Connectivity
-
No. of Tripmeters
2
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Stand Alarm
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Gear Indicator
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Hazard Warning Indicator
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High Beam Indicator
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Engine Temperature Indicator
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Malfunction Indicator
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Aprilia RS 457 Comparison with similar bikes

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Pros And Cons

Pros
Cons

Aprilia RS 457

  • Strong parallel-twin engine performance
  • Lightweight chassis improves agility
  • Sharp supersport styling
  • Good cornering stability

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Piaggio India has announced a Rs 10,000 price hike for the Aprilia RS 457 starting January 2025. Despite the increase, the bike remains the most affordable twin-cylinder sportbike in its class, offering more power and features than its competitors.
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Made-in-India Aprilia RS457 on sale in UK Market, Priced at Rs 6.8 Lakh
Aprilia RS457, made in India, enters UK market at Rs 6.8 lakh, offering power, style, and advanced features to riders.
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Kawasaki introduces the Ninja 500 in India at Rs 5.24 lakh, available exclusively in Metallic Spark Black.

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