2024 APRILIA RS457 vs 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 APRILIA RS457 81 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3 78 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 41.4 hp (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3) up to 47 hp (2024 APRILIA RS457).
- Torque spans 29.6 Nm (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3) up to 37.2 Nm (2024 APRILIA RS457).
- Weight spans 169 kg (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3) to 175 kg (2024 APRILIA RS457).
- Displacement spans 300 cc (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3) to 450 cc (2024 APRILIA RS457).
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| Specification | APRILIA RS457 | YAMAHA YZF-R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | APRILIA | YAMAHA |
| Model | APRILIA RS457 | YAMAHA YZF-R3 |
| Engine size | 450cc | 300cc |
| Power | 47hp | 41.4hp |
| Torque | 37.2nm. | 29.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 175kg | 169kg |
| Front brake | 320 mm disc brake with four-piston caliper Dual Channel ABS | 298mm disc w/ ABS |
| Rear brake | 220 mm single disc, single-piston caliper ABS | 220mm disc w/ ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 81cm | 78cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 - 17 | Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300; 110/70-17 / 140/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 - 17 | Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300; 140/70-17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm upside-down fork, adjustable preload, 120mm travel | USD fork, 5.1 in. travel |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock, adjustable preload, 130 mm wheel travel | Monocross single shock, preload adjustable; 4.9 in. travel |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 220km/h | 190km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15 L – 5 L/100km | 14 L – 3.8 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $6899 | $5499 |
| Brand price lists | View APRILIA price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -Ride by Wire, 5-inch Colour TFT Display |
-Riding Modes: Road, Race -Digital Display -Slipper Clutch |
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2024 APRILIA RS457 vs 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3: listed specifications
The 2024 APRILIA RS457 and 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R3 differ on the listed specifications: the RS457 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the YZF-R3 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
RS457 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (450 cc vs 300 cc).
Peak power
RS457 has a modest listed power advantage (47 hp vs 41.4 hp).
Torque
RS457 has a clear listed torque advantage (37.2 Nm vs 29.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
RS457 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (220 km/h vs 190 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
YZF-R3 has a modest listed weight advantage (169 kg vs 175 kg). YZF-R3 has a lower listed seat height (78 cm vs 81 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of APRILIA RS457 vs YAMAHA YZF-R3?
APRILIA RS457 is listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) vs 190 km/h (118 mph) for YAMAHA YZF-R3.
Which has more horsepower, APRILIA RS457 or YAMAHA YZF-R3?
APRILIA RS457 has 47 hp compared with 41 hp on the YAMAHA YZF-R3.
Which is lighter, APRILIA RS457 or YAMAHA YZF-R3?
YAMAHA YZF-R3 is lighter at 169 kg vs 175 kg for APRILIA RS457.
Which is better, APRILIA RS457 or YAMAHA YZF-R3?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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