Aprilia Tuono 457 vs Kawasaki Z500: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Aprilia Tuono 457 (2026-present) and the Kawasaki Z500 (2024-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Aprilia Tuono 457 46.9 hp, Kawasaki Z500 51 hp.
- Torque: Aprilia Tuono 457 43.5 Nm, Kawasaki Z500 43 Nm.
- Weight: Aprilia Tuono 457 175 kg, Kawasaki Z500 168 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Aprilia Tuono 457 (2026-present)46.9
- Kawasaki Z500 (2024-present)51 (best)
Torque Nm
- Aprilia Tuono 457 (2026-present)43.5 (best)
- Kawasaki Z500 (2024-present)43
Weight kg
- Aprilia Tuono 457 (2026-present)175
- Kawasaki Z500 (2024-present)168 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2026-present Remove |  2024-present · SE Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Years | 2026-present | 2024-present |
| Engine | two-cylinder online , 4 strokes, set at 270° injection Ø nc Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 457 cc 47.60 ch (46.90 hp) to 9,400 rpm 4.50 mkg (43.50 Nm) to 6,700 rpm | 451cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 457 cc | 451 cc |
| Power | 46.9 hp @ 9,400 rpm | 51 hp @ 10,000 rpmBest |
| Torque | 43.5 Nm @ 6,700 rpmBest | 43 Nm @ 7,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 stage gearbox , manual - optional shifter Secondary by chain | 6-speed, sealed chain |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 175 kg (wet) | 168 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 785 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13 L | 14 LBest |
| Front suspension | Reverse telehydraulic fork Ø 41 mm, Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in) Preload adjustment | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork, non-adjustable, 4.7 in travel |
| Rear suspension | Mono-damper, Wheel travel : 130 mm (5.12 in) Preload adjustment | Horizontal back-link, single shock with adjustable spring preload, 5.1 in travel |
| Brake system | ABS | ABS standard |
| Front brake | 1 Bybre disc Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper | Single 310mm semi-floating disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 1 Bybre disc Ø 200 mm (7.87 in), single-piston caliper | Single 220mm disc, single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 110/70-17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 150/60-17 | 150/60-17 |
| Quickshifter | Not available | No |
| Launch price | Not available | USD 6,299 (USA, base MSRP excl destination) |