Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Aprilia Tuono 457
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Aprilia Tuono 457 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Ninja 500 costs ₹1,69,802 more than the Tuono 457, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 42% extra.
The Tuono 457 takes 4 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the Ninja 500 and 7.5/10 for the Tuono 457.
Category by category
Price
Tuono 457
The Tuono 457 starts ₹1,69,802 lower (₹4,06,198 against ₹5,76,000), about ₹5,390 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Tuono 457
Tuono 457 claims 29 kmpl against 21 kmpl. That is roughly ₹11,120 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Tuono 457
Tuono 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.
Features
Tuono 457
Tuono 457 gets usd front forks, colour tft console, turn-by-turn navigation and ride modes.
Warranty
Ninja 500
Ninja 500 comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Tuono 457.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Ninja 500 if
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is spirited riding
- your priority is weekend rides
Buy the Tuono 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 | Tuono 457 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹5,76,000 | ₹4,06,198 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹6,55,080 | ₹4,63,339 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,11,270 | ₹1,55,670 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹31,444 | ₹22,240 |
| Five-year total | ₹9,27,794 | ₹6,71,249 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KawasakiNinja 500 | ApriliaTuono 457 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹5,76,000 | ₹4,06,198 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹18,270 | ₹12,880 |
| 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 | 29 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 | 12.7 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 | Ø 41mm USD fork, adjustable preload, 120mm wheel 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 Tuono 457: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Ninja 500 or the Tuono 457?
- The Tuono 457 is cheaper by ₹1,69,802 at the base variant (₹4,06,198 against ₹5,76,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Ninja 500 or the Tuono 457?
- The Tuono 457 claims 29 kmpl against 21 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Ninja 500 and Tuono 457 in Delhi?
- About ₹1,91,741: roughly ₹6,55,080 for the Ninja 500 and ₹4,63,339 for the Tuono 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 ₹6,71,249 for the Tuono 457, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Tuono 457 comes out ₹2,56,545 ahead.
