Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500
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Overview
| Specs Score | 50 / 100 | 50 / 100 |
General
| Model | RS 457 | Ninja 500 |
| Type | Sports | Sports |
| Colors | Prismatic Dark, Racing Stripes, Opalescent Light | Metallic Carbon Grey |
| Warranty Details | 3 years, Upto 36000 Kms | 3 years, Upto 36000 Kms |
Engine and Transmission Details
| Engine Type | 2 Parallel Forward Facing Cylinders, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid-cooled With Ride-by-wire | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin |
| Engine Displacement | 457 cc | 451 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Valves/Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Maximum Power | 46.94 bhp @ 9400rpm | 44.79 bhp @ 9000rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 43.5 Nm @ 6700rpm | 42.6 Nm @ 6000rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual, Return Shift |
| Fuel Supply System | Fuel Injection: 32 mm x 2 | |
| Start Type | Self | Self |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Bore | 69 mm | 70 mm |
| Stroke | 61.1 mm | 58.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed Manual Gear Box | 6 Speed Manual Gear Box |
| Drive Type | Chain Drive | Chain Drive |
| Clutch Type | Wet Multi-Disc | |
| Extra Features | Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump |
Performance Details
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13 L | 14 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Emission Norm Compliance | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) |
Suspension and Braking Details
| Front Suspension | 41mm Upside-down Fork, Adjustable Preload | 41mm Telescopic |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock, Adjustable Preload | Bottom-link Uni-trak, Gas-charged Shock with Adjustable Preload |
| Shock Absorbers Type | Monoshock, Adjustable Preload | |
| Brake Type | Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) | Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) |
| Brake Size | 320 mm (Front), 220 mm (Rear) | 320 mm (Front), 220 mm (Rear) |
| Caliper Front | ByBre 4-piston Radial Calliper | Balanced Actuation Dual-Piston |
| Caliper Rear | ByBre Single Piston Calliper | Dual-Piston |
| Frame Details | Dual Beam Aluminium Frame | Trellis, High-tensile Steel |
| Suspension And Braking Features | OBD2B Compliant |
Body Design Details
| Kerb Weight | 175 kg | 171 kg |
| Length | 1995 mm | |
| Width | 730 mm | |
| Height | 1120 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm | |
| Wheel Base | 1375 mm | |
| Seating Capacity | 2 Seater | 2 Seater |
| Seat Height | 800 mm | 785 mm |
| Seat Details | Split Type Stepped Seat | |
| Wheel Design | Alloy Wheel | Alloy Wheel |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | |
| Tyre Size Front | 110/70 R17 | 110/70R17M/C 54H |
| Tyre Size Rear | 150/60 R17 | 150/60R17M/C 66H |
| Wheel Size Front | 17" x 3” | |
| Wheel Size Rear | 17" x 4.5” | |
| Handlebar Type | Half Handlebar | |
| Wheel Travel | 120 mm (Front), 130 mm (Rear) | 120 mm (Front), 130 mm (Rear) |
Comfort and Convenience Details
| Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | |
| Side Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Passenger Footrest | Yes | |
| Passenger Grab Handle | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Metal Braided Brake Hoses, Backlit Handlebar Controls |
Safety Features
| Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes, Dual Channel ABS | |
| Traction Control | Yes | |
| Side Stand Indicator | Yes | |
| Side Stand Cut Off Switch | Yes | |
| Kill Switch | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Engine Maps (AEM), Anti Roll-over System (2 Maps) |
Lights and Indicators
| Headlamps | LED Headlamps | LED Headlamps |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) | Yes, LED DRLs | Yes, LED DRLs |
| Tail Lights | LED | LED |
| Brake Lights | LED | LED |
| Gear Position Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
| Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
| Fuel Meter | Digital | Digital |
| Odometer | Digital | Digital |
| Tripmeter | Yes | Yes |
| Turn Indicator Type | LED | LED |
| Fuel Consumption Indicator | Yes | |
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
| Clock | Yes | Yes |
| Distance To Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Instrument Cluster Details
| Instrument Cluster | 5 inches, Digital | Digital |
Connected Technology
| Connected Tech | No | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| Low Battery Alert | Yes |
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