2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE vs 2024 APRILIA RS457
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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 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 APRILIA RS457 81 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2.5 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 47 hp (2024 APRILIA RS457) up to 52 hp (2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE).
- Torque spans 37.2 Nm (2024 APRILIA RS457) up to 42.6 Nm (2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE).
- Weight spans 175 kg (2024 APRILIA RS457) to 184 kg (2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE).
- Displacement spans 450 cc (2024 APRILIA RS457) to 500 cc (2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE).
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| Specification | Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE | APRILIA RS457 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | APRILIA |
| Model | Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE | APRILIA RS457 |
| Engine size | 500cc | 450cc |
| Power | 52hp | 47hp |
| Torque | 42.6nm. | 37.2nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 184kg | 175kg |
| Front brake | Balanced actuation double piston Ø310mm | 320 mm disc brake with four-piston caliper Dual Channel ABS |
| Rear brake | Balanced actuation double piston Single Disc Ø220mm | 220 mm single disc, single-piston caliper ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.5cm | 81cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70R17 M/K 54H | 110/70 - 17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60R17 M/K 66H | 150/60 - 17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork Ø41mm | 41mm upside-down fork, adjustable preload, 120mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak with lower link, gas-charged shock and spring preload adjustability | Monoshock, adjustable preload, 130 mm wheel travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Supersport |
| Top speed | 195km/h | 220km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 3.8 L/100km | 15 L – 5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $6399 | $6899 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View APRILIA price list |
| Extra features | -Ride by Wire, 5-inch Colour TFT Display |
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2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE vs 2024 APRILIA RS457: listed specifications
The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE and 2024 APRILIA RS457 differ on the listed specifications: the Ninja 500 SE has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the RS457 has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Ninja 500 SE has a larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 450 cc).
Peak power
Ninja 500 SE has a modest listed power advantage (52 hp vs 47 hp).
Torque
Ninja 500 SE has a modest listed torque advantage (42.6 Nm vs 37.2 Nm).
Listed top speed
RS457 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (220 km/h vs 195 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
RS457 has a modest listed weight advantage (175 kg vs 184 kg). Ninja 500 SE has a lower listed seat height (78.5 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 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE vs APRILIA RS457?
APRILIA RS457 is listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) vs 195 km/h (121 mph) for Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE.
Which has more horsepower, Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE or APRILIA RS457?
Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE has 52 hp compared with 47 hp on the APRILIA RS457.
Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE or APRILIA RS457?
APRILIA RS457 is lighter at 175 kg vs 184 kg for Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE.
Which is better, Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE or APRILIA RS457?
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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