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Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs Aprilia RS 457

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Ninja 300 or Aprilia RS 457? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Ninja 300 and RS 457. Kawasaki Ninja 300 Price starts at Rs.3.43 Lakh (ex-showroom) for BS6 and Aprilia RS 457 Price starts at Rs.4.10 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 457 STD. Kawasaki Ninja 300 is 2 cylinder, 296 cc Engine can generate 38.88 bhp @ 11000 rpm power whereas Aprilia RS 457 is a 2 cylinder, 457 cc Engine can generate 47.6 HP (35 kW) at 9,400 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Ninja 300 provides a mileage of 25 kmpl (base model), and RS 457 has a mileage of 30 kmpl (base model). Kawasaki Ninja 300 is available in 3 colours & 7 variants whereas Aprilia RS 457 is available in 3 colours & 1 variants.

Ninja 300 vs RS 457

Key HighlightsKawasaki Ninja 300Aprilia RS 457
PriceRs.3.43 LakhRs.4.10 Lakh
Engine Capacity296 cc457 cc
Power38.88 bhp @ 11000 rpm47.6 HP (35 kW) at 9,400 rpm
Mileage/Range25 kmpl30 kmpl
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Kawasaki Ninja 300 BS6 bike
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Rs. 3.43 Lakh
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Rs. 4.10 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
3.87 Lakh
Price Breakup
4.62 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.1
4.4
Transmission Type
Chain Drive
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 Litres
13 Litres
Engine Displacement
296 cc
457 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 2 Piston Rear 2 Piston
Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
290
320
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
28
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28
-
Front Wheel Size
17
17 x 3
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32
-
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
37 mm Telescopic Fork / 120 mm
41mupside-dowforkadjustablpreload120mmtravel
Rear Suspension
Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock
MoNoshock& adjustable preload& 130 mm wheel travel
Front Tyre Size
110/70 - R17
110/70 - 17

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
check
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
check
check
Gear Indicator
check
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 30000 km
3 Years or 36000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Tube diamond and steel
Dual Beam Aluminium Frame

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
296 cc
457 cc
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke Parallel Twin
2 Parallel forward facing cylinders& 4 valves per cylinder& liquid cooled with Ride-By-Wire
No. of Cylinders
2
2
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Chain Drive
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.096 kwh
-
Battery Type
MF
-
Top Speed
160 kmph
-
Bore x Stroke
62 mm x 49 mm
69 mm x 61.1 mm
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Max Power
38.88 bhp @ 11000 rpm
47.6 HP (35 kW) at 9,400 rpm
Max Torque
26.1 Nm @ 10000 rpm
43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
-
Call/SMS Alerts
-
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
Low Battery Indicator
check
check
Low Oil Indicator
check
check
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
3
Service Reminder Indicator
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
-
Console Type
Semi-Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
-
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
Radial Tyres
check
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
Halogen Bulb
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Assist
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
-
Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Multiplate wet clutch with slipper system
Traction Control System
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2015 mm
-
Width
715 mm
-
Height
1110 mm
-
Wheelbase
1405 mm
-
Ground Clearance
140 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 Litres
13 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.2 Litres
-
Body Type
Sports Bike
Sports Bike
Seat Height
780 mm
800 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
179 kg
175 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Most affordable Kawasaki in the market.
  • Peppy motor
  • Build quality, fit and finish are superb
  • Design similar to the bigger RSV4
  • Looks like a bigger sports bike
  • Engine performance is thrilling and fast
  • Agile handling makes it very fun to ride
  • Multiple optional accessories like Quickshifter
Cons
  • Costly to maintain.
  • Limited service centres in the country.
  • Stock brakes lack bite and confidence
  • Vibrations on the handlebar and footpegs in the engine mid-range
  • A fully loaded bike with options is costly
  • Aprilia service centres are limited
  • Long-term maintenance and parts availability are questionable
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Detailed Comparison of Kawasaki Ninja 300 and Aprilia RS 457

Safety

Ninja 300 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. RS 457 has Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System.

Comfort & Convenience

Kawasaki Ninja 300 has features like Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and Aprilia RS 457, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

Transmission

Kawasaki Ninja 300 comes with 6 Speed Chain Drive transmission and RS 457 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Kawasaki Ninja 300 has a 17 Litres fuel tank with 1110 mm seat height. Aprilia RS 457 has seat height and 13 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Kawasaki Ninja 300 and Aprilia RS 457 Owner Reviews

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    • N
      Naveen
      30 Oct 2024
      5.0
      All are excellent I love this bike and it is my dream bike and looking awesome royalty look and comfortable is good overall is very well I love this bike
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    • S
      Sahil
      7 Month ago
      5.0
      This bike is so powerful bike. so cool bike.
      Likes (3)
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    • PD
      Prince Dhilor
      8 Month ago
      4.2
      The bike is perfect, but the backseat comfort is disappointing. Nice design. Great engine power. Amazing road presence. Overall experience is good.
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      Likes (2)
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      Vishal
      11 Month ago
      4.4
      In its class, the bike is well-known for being dependable. Many riders looking for a reliable and fun ride choose it for its dependable engine, good build quality, and general durability.
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      Likes (4)
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    • NT
      Nitin Tyagi
      11 Month ago
      4.4
      The bike's balanced riding position accommodates riders of all skill levels. The bike's ergonomics are built to make riding comfortable, particularly on extended excursions.
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      Likes (1)
      Reply
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