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Kawasaki Ninja 500Edit
₹5.66 Lakh

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Aprilia RS 457Edit
₹4.22 Lakh

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₹5.66 Lakh
₹4.22 Lakh
EMI
₹10,451

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹7,796

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Brochure
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Rating
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Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC, 8 valves
2 Parallel Forward Facing Cylinders, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled With Ride-By-Wire
Displacement
451 cc
457 cc
Max Torque
42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
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
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Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
No. of Cylinders
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2
Cooling System
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Liquid Cooled
Gear Shifting Pattern
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1 Down 5 Up
Spark Plugs
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1 Per Cylinder
Caliper - Front
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4 Piston
Caliper - Rear
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1 Piston

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

Speedometer
Digital
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Odometer
Digital
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Fuel Gauge
Digital
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Additional Features
Lubrication - Forced lubrication, wet sump, Trail - 92 mm, Caliper - front and Rear - Balanced actuation dual-piston
Engine Maps (AEM), Dual-Channel ABS With Anti Roll-Over System (2 maps), Metal Braided Brake Hoses. Backlit Handlebar Controls
Pass Switch
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Riding Modes
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Traction Control
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Quick Shifter
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Passenger Footrest
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Engine Kill Switch
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Display
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5 Inch TFT
Switchable ABS
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Service Due Indicator
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Clock
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Saree Guard
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Hazard Warning Lights
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Shift Light
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Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
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Width
730 mm
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Length
1995 mm
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Height
1120 mm
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Fuel Capacity
14 L
13 L
Saddle Height
785 mm
800 mm
Ground Clearance
145 mm
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Wheelbase
1375 mm
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Kerb Weight
171 kg
175 kg
Dry Weight
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159 kg
Fuel Reserve
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2.6 L
Pillion Seat
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Pillion Grab Rail
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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
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LED
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
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Front Brake Diameter
310 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
220 mm

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

Suspension Front
ø41 mm telescopic fork
41 mm Upside-Down Fork, Adjustable Preload, 120 mm Travel
Suspension Rear
Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable preload
Monoshock, Adjustable Preload, 130 mm Wheel Travel
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-R17 Rear :-150/60-R17
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :-150/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Frame
Trellis, high-tensile steel
Dual Beam Aluminium Frame
Tubeless Tyre
Tubeless
Tubeless
ABS
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Dual Channel
Wheels Type
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Alloy
Tyre Type
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Tubeless
1st Service
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750 Kms/30 Days
2nd Service
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3000 Kms/90 Days
3rd Service
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6000 Kms/180 Days

Overall Mileage
21 Kmpl
30 kmpl
User Reported Mileage
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27 Kmpl
Expert Mileage
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27 Kmpl

Navigation assist
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Calls & Messaging
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Low battery alert
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Top Speed
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190 kmph

Vehicle Warranty
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3 Years or 36,000 Km
Roadside Assistance
-

Display Size
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5 inch
Digital Display Type
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TFT Connectivity
No. of Tripmeters
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2
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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Kawasaki Ninja 500 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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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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