Aprilia RS 457 vs KTM RC 390
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Aprilia RS 457 and the KTM RC 390 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Bikerbox, Inc. and Trimotors Technology Corporation (TTC). Last verified .
Photo: Aprilia (Piaggio & C. SpA), via aprilia.com.
Aprilia RS 457
RS 457 variant
- SRP
- ₱358,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱10,100
Photo: KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH, via ktm.com.
KTM RC 390
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱335,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱9,517
How they differ
- The KTM RC 390 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱335,000, which is ₱23,000 (6%) below the Aprilia RS 457 at ₱358,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the RC 390 is estimated at ₱9,517 a month against ₱10,100 for the RS 457, a difference of ₱583 a month.
- The RS 457 has more torque (43.5 Nm against 37 Nm for the RC 390).
- The RS 457 has the larger engine (457 cc against 373 cc for the RC 390).
- The RS 457 has the lower seat at 800 mm, 24 mm below the RC 390, which matters for shorter riders.
- The RC 390 carries more fuel (13.7 L against 13 L for the RS 457).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Aprilia RS 457RS 457, ₱358,000 | KTM RC 390Standard, ₱335,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Parallel twin, forward-facing, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine, liquid cooled |
| Displacement (differs) | 457 cc | 373 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 47.6 PS | n/a |
| Power peak (differs) | 9400 rpm | n/a |
| Max torque (differs) | 43.5 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6700 | n/a |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire | Electronic fuel injection, Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Cooling (differs) | Liquid-cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | Chain (520 X-Ring) |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Wheelbase (differs) | n/a | 1343 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 800 mm | 824 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 158 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 175 kg | n/a |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 13 L | 13.7 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | 41 mm upside-down fork, preload adjustable, 120 mm travel | WP APEX 43, 120 mm travel |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Monoshock, preload adjustable, 130 mm travel, steel swingarm | WP APEX - Monoshock, 150 mm travel |
| Front brake (differs) | 320 mm floating disc, ByBre 4-piston radial calliper | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, 320 mm disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | 220 mm disc, ByBre single-piston calliper | Single-piston floating calliper, 230 mm disc |
| 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 | Cast aluminium wheels |
| Frame (differs) | Dual-beam aluminium frame | Steel trellis frame, powder coated |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | Dual-channel ABS with rear lift-up mitigation (2 maps) | n/a |
| Traction control (differs) | Aprilia Traction Control (ATC) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| 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 | n/a |
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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.