Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500. Aprilia RS 457: 47.6 hp (35.5 kW) hp, 169 kg (373 lbs) weight, top speed ~140 mph (225 km/h), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Kawasaki Ninja 500: 45 hp hp, 418 lbs (wet) weight, top speed ~112 mph, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Aprilia RS 457
Kawasaki Ninja 500
Horsepower (hp)
47.6 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
43.5 Nm
29.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
140 km/h
112 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
169 kg
418 kg
Type
Sportbike
Sportbike
Horsepower
47.6 hp (35.5 kW)
45 hp
Torque
43.5 Nm (32.1 lb-ft)
29.5 lb-ft
Top Speed
~140 mph (225 km/h)
~112 mph
Weight
169 kg (373 lbs)
418 lbs (wet)
Fuel
—
—
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Aprilia RS 457
8.0/10
"The best-looking small sportsbike money can currently buy used."
Pros
+Sharp, involving handling dynamics
+Premium Aprilia badge quality
+Tractable twin engine character
Cons
−Aggressive ergonomics punish commuters
−Fairing damage risk on used
−Early fueling software issues
Kawasaki Ninja 500
8.0/10
"The smartest $3,500 you'll spend on two wheels, period."
Pros
+Bulletproof reliability when maintained
+Excellent power-to-price ratio
+Forgiving yet genuinely capable
Cons
−Wind protection basically nonexistent
−Fuel range embarrassingly short
−Seat comfort degrades fast
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