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KTM RC 390 vs Aprilia RS 457

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM RC 390 or Aprilia RS 457? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between RC 390 and RS 457. KTM RC 390 Price starts at Rs.3.16 Lakh (ex-showroom) for GP Edition and Aprilia RS 457 Price starts at Rs.4.10 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 457 STD. KTM RC 390 is 1 cylinder, 373 cc Engine can generate 42.9 bhp @ 9000 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, RC 390 provides a mileage of 25 kmpl (base model), and RS 457 has a mileage of 30 kmpl (base model). KTM RC 390 is available in 2 colours & 2 variants whereas Aprilia RS 457 is available in 3 colours & 1 variants.

RC 390 vs RS 457

Key HighlightsKTM RC 390Aprilia RS 457
PriceRs.3.16 LakhRs.4.10 Lakh
Engine Capacity373.27 cc457 cc
Power42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm47.6 HP (35 kW) at 9,400 rpm
Mileage/Range25 kmpl30 kmpl
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KTM RC 390 GP Edition bike
GP Edition
Rs. 3.16 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
3.56 Lakh
Price Breakup
4.62 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.1
4.4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
13 Litres
Engine Displacement
373.27 cc
457 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
320
320
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
29
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Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
-
Front Wheel Size
17
17 x 3
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
30
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
-
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
WAPEUSforks4mdiameter
41mupside-dowforkadjustablpreload120mmtravel
Rear Suspension
WP APEX MoNoshock& 10 step adjustable
MoNoshock& adjustable preload& 130 mm wheel travel
Front Tyre Size
110/70 - 17
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
Steel trellis frame& powder coated
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
373.27 cc
457 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder&Liquid Cooled &DOHC&FI Engine
2 Parallel forward facing cylinders& 4 valves per cylinder& liquid cooled with Ride-By-Wire
No. of Cylinders
1
2
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.096 kwh
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Top Speed
170 kmph
-
Bore x Stroke
89 mm x 60 mm
69 mm x 61.1 mm
Charging Socket
check
-
Configuration
12.88:1
-
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Max Power
42.9 bhp @ 9000 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
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
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Multiplate wet clutch with slipper system
Traction Control System
check
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2145 mm
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Width
760 mm
-
Height
830 mm
-
Wheelbase
1355 mm
-
Ground Clearance
153 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
13 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1.7 Litres
-
Body Type
Sports Bike
Sports Bike
Seat Height
835 mm
800 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
172 kg
175 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
check
-

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Added features - adjustable riding posture
  • Adjustable suspensions & handling settings
  • Availability of spare parts across the country
  • Impeccable handling around the corners
  • Looks better, new colour options
  • Most powerful & lightweight in its segment
  • Reliable and performance friendly engine to continue
  • Tech loaded & a great beginners track motorcycle
  • 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
  • Dedicated posture not suited for long rides
  • Dizzy low-end torque
  • Heats up pretty quick as compared to the rivals
  • Long term reliability is still a big question mark
  • Too hardcore as compared to the RR310
  • 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 KTM RC 390 and Aprilia RS 457

Safety

RC 390 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Radial Tyres, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, Traction Control System. RS 457 has Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System.

Comfort & Convenience

KTM RC 390 has features like Call/SMS Alerts, Average Speed Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty 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

KTM RC 390 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and RS 457 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

KTM RC 390 has a 13.7 Litres fuel tank with 830 mm seat height. Aprilia RS 457 has seat height and 13 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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KTM RC 390 and Aprilia RS 457 Owner Reviews

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    • G
      Ganesh
      30 Nov 2024
      5.0
      Nice pretty and looking good and smart ways of beasts.
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    • Ak
      Anas khan
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      This is the most loved bike of all Indian and it has sports bike look easy to handle it's color variant and it has the speed that I love it.
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      Pawandeep singh
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      Superb bike ever! I like this bike I love this bike ever it's color and comfort is superb I love it its speed is fantastic my dream bike is KTM RC 390.
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      THYKO
      8 Month ago
      5.0
      Very good and feeling better for the moment, it is a great idea to own one for the peaceful drive on the. the country and enjoy ride.
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    • UG
      Uday Gogoi
      9 Month ago
      4.6
      This bike is so fast And drak racing bike. Good mileage, great engine power, Nice design, KTM RC 390 is awesome bike in India
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