Aprilia RS 457 vs Yamaha YZF-R3
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Aprilia RS 457 and the Yamaha YZF-R3 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Bikerbox, Inc. and Yamaha Motor 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: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha YZF-R3
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱299,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱8,495
How they differ
- The Yamaha YZF-R3 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱299,000, which is ₱59,000 (16%) below the Aprilia RS 457 at ₱358,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the YZF-R3 is estimated at ₱8,495 a month against ₱10,100 for the RS 457, a difference of ₱1,605 a month.
- The RS 457 makes more power (47.6 PS against 42 PS for the YZF-R3).
- The RS 457 has more torque (43.5 Nm against 29.6 Nm for the YZF-R3).
- The RS 457 has the larger engine (457 cc against 321 cc for the YZF-R3).
- The YZF-R3 has the lower seat at 780 mm, 20 mm below the RS 457, which matters for shorter riders.
- The RS 457 is the heavier bike (175 kg against 169 kg for the YZF-R3).
- The YZF-R3 carries more fuel (14 L against 13 L for the RS 457).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Aprilia RS 457RS 457, ₱358,000 | Yamaha YZF-R3Standard, ₱299,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Parallel twin, forward-facing, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, in-line, 2-cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 457 cc | 321 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 47.6 PS | 42 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 9400 rpm | 10,750 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 43.5 Nm | 29.6 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6700 | 9000 rpm |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric starter |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed | Constant mesh, 6-speed |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | n/a | 2090 mm |
| Width (differs) | n/a | 735 mm |
| Height (differs) | n/a | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | n/a | 1380 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 800 mm | 780 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 160 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 175 kg | 169 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 | Upside down telescopic fork (USD) |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Monoshock, preload adjustable, 130 mm travel, steel swingarm | Swingarm |
| Front brake (differs) | 320 mm floating disc, ByBre 4-piston radial calliper | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Rear brake (differs) | 220 mm disc, ByBre single-piston calliper | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Front tyre (differs) | 110/70-17 | 110/70R-17M/C (54H) Tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150/60-17 | 140/70R-17M/C (66H) 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 |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | Dual-channel ABS with rear lift-up mitigation (2 maps) | ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Aprilia Traction Control (ATC) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | 5-inch TFT | Digital |
| Headlight (differs) | Full LED | LED |
| 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.