Aprilia RS 457 vs Honda CBR500R
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Aprilia RS 457 and the Honda CBR500R as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Bikerbox, Inc. and Honda Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Aprilia (Piaggio & C. SpA), via aprilia.com.
Aprilia RS 457
RS 457 variant
- SRP
- ₱358,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱10,100
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda CBR500R
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱400,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱11,284
How they differ
- The Aprilia RS 457 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱358,000, which is ₱42,000 (11%) below the Honda CBR500R at ₱400,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the RS 457 is estimated at ₱10,100 a month against ₱11,284 for the CBR500R, a difference of ₱1,184 a month.
- The CBR500R makes more power (50.5 PS against 47.6 PS for the RS 457).
- The CBR500R has more torque (44.7 Nm against 43.5 Nm for the RS 457).
- The CBR500R has the lower seat at 789 mm, 11 mm below the RS 457, which matters for shorter riders.
- The CBR500R is the heavier bike (190 kg against 175 kg for the RS 457).
- The CBR500R carries more fuel (17.1 L against 13 L for the RS 457).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Aprilia RS 457RS 457, ₱358,000 | Honda CBR500RStandard, ₱400,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Parallel twin, forward-facing, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Parallel Twin Engine |
| Displacement (differs) | 457 cc | 471 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 47.6 PS | 50.5 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 9400 rpm | 8500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 43.5 Nm | 44.7 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6700 | 6500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire | n/a |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Fuel economy (differs) | n/a | 30.5 km/L |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed | 6-Speed, Manual Clutch |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | n/a | 2081 mm |
| Width (differs) | n/a | 765 mm |
| Height (differs) | n/a | 1145 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | n/a | 1409 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 800 mm | 789 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 130 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 175 kg | 190 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 13 L | 17.1 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | 41 mm upside-down fork, preload adjustable, 120 mm travel | Showa upside-down fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Monoshock, preload adjustable, 130 mm travel, steel swingarm | Pro-Link Mono with 5-Stage Pre-Load Adjuster, Steel Hollow Cross Swingarm |
| Front brake (differs) | 320 mm floating disc, ByBre 4-piston radial calliper | Dual 296mm x 4mm Disc with Nissin Radial-Mount Four Piston Calipers |
| Rear brake (differs) | 220 mm disc, ByBre single-piston calliper | Single 240mm x 5mm Disc with Single Piston Caliper |
| Front tyre (differs) | 110/70-17 | 120 / 70 - 17 M/C (Tubeless) |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150/60-17 | 160 / 60 - 17 M/C (Tubeless) |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium alloy, 17 x 3.0 in front, 17 x 4.5 in rear | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Dual-beam aluminium frame | Diamond / Steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | Dual-channel ABS with rear lift-up mitigation (2 maps) | 2-channel ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Aprilia Traction Control (ATC) | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Honda RoadSync |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 5-inch TFT | 5-inch TFT Meter Display |
| Headlight (differs) | Full LED | All-LED lighting |
| Other features (differs) | Engine maps (AEM), 3 riding modes, backlit handlebar controls, metal braided brake hoses | Emergency Stop Signal; Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.