Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Aprilia RS 457
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Aprilia RS 457 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Ninja 500 costs ₹1,42,569 more than the RS 457, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 33% extra.
The RS 457 takes 3 of the 4 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the Ninja 500 and 6.5/10 for the RS 457.
Category by category
Price
RS 457
The RS 457 starts ₹1,42,569 lower (₹4,33,431 against ₹5,76,000), about ₹4,520 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
RS 457
RS 457 claims 24 kmpl against 21 kmpl. That is roughly ₹4,495 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
RS 457
RS 457 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 268 against 261 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Ninja 500 if
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is spirited riding
- your priority is weekend rides
Buy the RS 457 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you live where Aprilia's bigger service network matters
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Ninja 500 | RS 457 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹5,76,000 | ₹4,33,431 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹6,55,080 | ₹4,92,836 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,11,270 | ₹1,88,795 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹31,444 | ₹23,656 |
| Five-year total | ₹9,27,794 | ₹7,35,287 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KawasakiNinja 500 | ApriliaRS 457 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹5,76,000 | ₹4,33,431 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹18,270 | ₹13,750 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 451 cc | 457 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 44.7 bhp | 46.9 bhp |
| Torque | 42.6 Nm | 43.5 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 21 kmpl | 24 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 171 kg | 175 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 13 L |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 800 mm |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1375 mm | — |
| Length | 1995 mm | — |
| Width | 730 mm | — |
| Height | 1120 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 310 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 220 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 220 mm, 1-piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | 41mm upside-down fork, adjustable preload, 120mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Absorber | Monoshock, adjustable preload, 130 mm wheel travel |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-R17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-R17 | 150/60-17 |
Ninja 500 vs RS 457: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Ninja 500 or the RS 457?
- The RS 457 is cheaper by ₹1,42,569 at the base variant (₹4,33,431 against ₹5,76,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Ninja 500 or the RS 457?
- The RS 457 claims 24 kmpl against 21 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Ninja 500 and RS 457 in Delhi?
- About ₹1,62,244: roughly ₹6,55,080 for the Ninja 500 and ₹4,92,836 for the RS 457, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹9,27,794 for the Ninja 500 and ₹7,35,287 for the RS 457, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The RS 457 comes out ₹1,92,507 ahead.
