Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Aprilia RS 457 and the Kawasaki Ninja 500 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Bikerbox, Inc. and Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation. Last verified .
Photo: Aprilia (Piaggio & C. SpA), via aprilia.com.
Aprilia RS 457
RS 457 variant
- SRP
- ₱358,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱10,100
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Ninja 500
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱353,800
- Est. monthly
- ₱9,981
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Ninja 500 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱353,800, which is ₱4,200 (1%) below the Aprilia RS 457 at ₱358,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Ninja 500 is estimated at ₱9,981 a month against ₱10,100 for the RS 457, a difference of ₱119 a month.
- The Ninja 500 makes more power (52 PS against 47.6 PS for the RS 457).
- The RS 457 has more torque (43.5 Nm against 42.6 Nm for the Ninja 500).
- The Ninja 500 has the lower seat at 785 mm, 15 mm below the RS 457, which matters for shorter riders.
- The RS 457 is the heavier bike (175 kg against 170 kg for the Ninja 500).
- The Ninja 500 carries more fuel (14 L against 13 L for the RS 457).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Aprilia RS 457RS 457, ₱358,000 | Kawasaki Ninja 500Standard, ₱353,800 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Parallel twin, forward-facing, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves |
| Displacement (differs) | 457 cc | 451 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 47.6 PS | 52 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 9400 rpm | 10,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 43.5 Nm | 42.6 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6700 | 7500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire | Fuel injection: 32 mm x 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed | 6-speed, return shift |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | n/a | 1995 mm |
| Width (differs) | n/a | 730 mm |
| Height (differs) | n/a | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | n/a | 1375 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 800 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 145 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 175 kg | 170 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 13 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | 41 mm upside-down fork, preload adjustable, 120 mm travel | Telescopic fork, 41 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Monoshock, preload adjustable, 130 mm travel, steel swingarm | Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, and spring preload adjustability |
| Front brake (differs) | 320 mm floating disc, ByBre 4-piston radial calliper | Single semi-floating disc, 310 mm |
| Rear brake (differs) | 220 mm disc, ByBre single-piston calliper | Single disc, 220 mm |
| Front tyre (differs) | 110/70-17 | n/a |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150/60-17 | n/a |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium alloy, 17 x 3.0 in front, 17 x 4.5 in rear | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Dual-beam aluminium frame | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | Dual-channel ABS with rear lift-up mitigation (2 maps) | ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Aprilia Traction Control (ATC) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Smartphone connectivity |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 5-inch TFT | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | Full LED | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | Engine maps (AEM), 3 riding modes, backlit handlebar controls, metal braided brake hoses | Assist and slipper clutch, Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics |
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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.