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Kawasaki Z650 vs Aprilia RS 457

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Z650 or Aprilia RS 457? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Z650 and RS 457. Kawasaki Z650 Price starts at Rs.6.65 Lakh (ex-showroom) for BS6 and Aprilia RS 457 Price starts at Rs.4.10 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 457 STD. Kawasaki Z650 is 2 cylinder, 649 cc Engine can generate 67.31 bhp @ 8000 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, Z650 provides a mileage of 19.02 kmpl (base model), and RS 457 has a mileage of 30 kmpl (base model). Kawasaki Z650 is available in 1 colours & 1 variants whereas Aprilia RS 457 is available in 3 colours & 1 variants.

Z650 vs RS 457

Key HighlightsKawasaki Z650Aprilia RS 457
PriceRs.6.65 LakhRs.4.10 Lakh
Engine Capacity649 cc457 cc
Power67.31 bhp @ 8000 rpm47.6 HP (35 kW) at 9,400 rpm
Mileage/Range19.02 kmpl30 kmpl
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Kawasaki Z650 BS6 bike
BS6
Rs. 6.65 Lakh
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Aprilia RS 457 457 STD bike
457 STD
Rs. 4.10 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
7.53 Lakh
Price Breakup
4.62 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.0
4.4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 Litres
13 Litres
Engine Displacement
649 cc
457 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
300
320
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32
-
Front Wheel Size
17
17 x 3
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
36
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36
-
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
4mtelescopifork/125mm
41mupside-dowforkadjustablpreload120mmtravel
Rear Suspension
Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload/130mm
MoNoshock& adjustable preload& 130 mm wheel travel
Front Tyre Size
120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
110/70 - 17

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

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

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Trellis& high-tensile steel
Dual Beam Aluminium Frame

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
Digital
-
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
649 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
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.12 kwh
-
Top Speed
201 kmph
-
Bore x Stroke
83 mm x 60 mm
69 mm x 61.1 mm
Configuration
10.8:1
-
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel injection: ?36 mm x 2 with dual throttle valves
Fuel Injection
Max Power
67.31 bhp @ 8000 rpm
47.6 HP (35 kW) at 9,400 rpm

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
check
-
Call/SMS Alerts
check
-
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
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
check
-
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

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

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2115 mm
-
Width
765 mm
-
Height
1065 mm
-
Wheelbase
1410 mm
-
Ground Clearance
130 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 Litres
13 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2 Litres
-
Body Type
Sports Bike
Sports Bike
Seat Height
790 mm
800 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
191 kg
175 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 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
  • 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 Z650 and Aprilia RS 457

Safety

Z650 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System. RS 457 has Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System.

Comfort & Convenience

Kawasaki Z650 has features like Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, 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 Z650 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and RS 457 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Kawasaki Z650 has a 15 Litres fuel tank with 1065 mm seat height. Aprilia RS 457 has seat height and 13 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Kawasaki Z650 and Aprilia RS 457 Owner Reviews

  • Z650 Review
  • RS 457 Review
    • GS
      Gangadhar Sm
      2 Year ago
      4.4
      Easy to ride in city traffic.Its 650cc engine has plenty of torque.Its has Full TFT instrument console.
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      Likes (2)
      Reply
    • DD
      Dhiraj Das
      2 Year ago
      3.6
      I think there sould be colour option given in this bike to choose fr the customer
      Likes (1)
      Reply
    • DG
      Dhndd Gejnh
      2 Year ago
      4.2
      This comes with amazing engine of 650cc and has plenty of torque as Easy to ride in city traffic
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      Reply
    • VB
      Vimal Bist
      3 Year ago
      5.0
      Grea bike to have a weekend and daily commute bike.
      Likes (4)
      Reply
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