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Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Aprilia RS 457 (2026-present) and the Kawasaki Ninja 500 (2024-present), using the latest model year of each.

Key differences

  • Power: Aprilia RS 457 46.4 hp, Kawasaki Ninja 500 51 hp.
  • Torque: Aprilia RS 457 44.1 Nm, Kawasaki Ninja 500 43 Nm.
  • Weight: Aprilia RS 457 175 kg, Kawasaki Ninja 500 171 kg.
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Key figures

Power hp

  • Aprilia RS 457 (2026-present)46.4
  • Kawasaki Ninja 500 (2024-present)51 (best)

Torque Nm

  • Aprilia RS 457 (2026-present)44.1 (best)
  • Kawasaki Ninja 500 (2024-present)43

Weight kg

  • Aprilia RS 457 (2026-present)175
  • Kawasaki Ninja 500 (2024-present)171 (best)

Full specs

Specification
Left side of apriliar rs457, has smoked windscreen by puig installed. — photo by NicoWmann
Aprilia RS 457
2026-present · GP Replica
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Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE, shown at EICMA 2024 (2025 model year) — photo by AVMOTO
Kawasaki Ninja 500
2024-present
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CategorySupersportSupersport
Years2026-present2024-present
Enginetwo-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 rpm451cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, DOHC
Cylinders22
Displacement457 cc451 cc
Power46.4 hp @ 9,400 rpm51 hp @ 10,000 rpmBest
Torque44.1 Nm @ 6,700 rpmBest43 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Transmission6 stage gearbox , manual - shifter as standard Secondary by chain6-speed manual, assist & slipper clutch
Final drivechainchain
Weight175 kg (wet)171 kg (wet)Best
Seat height800 mm785 mm
Fuel capacity13 L14 LBest
Front suspensionReverse telehydraulic fork Ø 41 mm, Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in) Preload adjustment41mm telescopic fork, 4.7in (120mm) travel; non-adjustable
Rear suspensionMonoshock, Wheel travel : 130 mm (5.12 in) Preload adjustmentHorizontal back-link Uni-Trak monoshock, adjustable spring preload, 5.1in (130mm) travel
Brake systemABSStandard dual-channel ABS
Front brake1 Bybre disc Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliperSingle 310mm semi-floating disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear brake1 disc Ø 200 mm (7.87 in), single-piston caliperSingle 220mm disc, single-piston caliper
Front tire110/70-17110/70-17 (Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300)
Rear tire150/60-17150/60-17 (Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300)
QuickshifterNot availableNo
Launch priceNot availableUSD 5,299 (USA, base non-ABS)