Aprilia RS 457 vs Honda CBR500R: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Aprilia RS 457 (2026-present) and the Honda CBR500R (2026-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Aprilia RS 457 46.4 hp, Honda CBR500R 47 hp.
- Torque: Aprilia RS 457 44.1 Nm, Honda CBR500R 43 Nm.
- Weight: Aprilia RS 457 175 kg, Honda CBR500R 194 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Aprilia RS 457 (2026-present)46.4
- Honda CBR500R (2026-present)47 (best)
Torque Nm
- Aprilia RS 457 (2026-present)44.1 (best)
- Honda CBR500R (2026-present)43
Weight kg
- Aprilia RS 457 (2026-present)175 (best)
- Honda CBR500R (2026-present)194
Full specs
| Specification |  2026-present · GP Replica Remove |  2026-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2026-present | 2026-present |
| Engine | two-cylinder online , 4 strokes, set at 270° injection Ø nc Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 457 cc 47 ch (46.40 hp) to 9,400 rpm 4.50 mkg to 6,700 rpm | 471cc liquid-cooled DOHC parallel-twin, 4 valves/cylinder, bore 67.0mm x stroke 66.8mm, 10.7:1 compression |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 457 cc | 471 cc |
| Power | 46.4 hp @ 9,400 rpm | 47 hp @ 8,500 rpmBest |
| Torque | 44.1 Nm @ 6,700 rpmBest | 43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 stage gearbox , manual - shifter as standard Secondary by chain | 6-speed manual with Honda E-Clutch (automated clutch actuation) and assist/slipper action, chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 175 kg (wet)Best | 194 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 785 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13 L | 17.1 LBest |
| Front suspension | Reverse telehydraulic fork Ø 41 mm, Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in) Preload adjustment | 41mm inverted Showa SFF-BP USD fork, non-adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock, Wheel travel : 130 mm (5.12 in) Preload adjustment | Pro-Link single shock, 5-stage preload adjustable, steel hollow-cross swingarm |
| Brake system | ABS | Hydraulic disc brakes front and rear, ABS and traction control standard |
| Front brake | 1 Bybre disc Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper | Dual 296mm discs, Nissin radial-mount four-piston calipers |
| Rear brake | 1 disc Ø 200 mm (7.87 in), single-piston caliper | 240mm disc, single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 110/70-17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tire | 150/60-17 | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Not available |
| Launch price | Not available | GBP 6,899 (UK) |