Aprilia RS 457 vs KTM RC 390

Aprilia RS 457 Price starts at Rs. 4.13 Lakh which is Rs. 91,827 costlier than base model of KTM RC 390 priced at Rs. 3.21 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Aprilia RS 457 is 30 kmpl whereas the mileage of KTM RC 390 is 25.89 kmpl. In technical specifications, Aprilia RS 457 is powered by 457 cc engine , while KTM RC 390 is powered by 373 cc engine. Aprilia RS 457 is available in 3 different colours while KTM RC 390 comes with 2 colours. The Comparison Aprilia RS 457 vs KTM RC 390 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

RS 457 vs RC 390

Key Highlights RS 457 STDRC 390 STD
Engine Type 2 parallel forward facing cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled with Ride-By-Wire 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine
Max Power 47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm 43.5 PS
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RS 457 vs RC 390 Key Highlights

Basic Info Aprilia RS 457 STDKTM RC 390 STD
Rating
24 reviews
103 reviews
Brand Name Aprilia KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 4.13 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 3.21 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type 2 parallel forward facing cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled with Ride-By-Wire 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine
Max Power 47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm 43.5 PS
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Aprilia RS 457 Colors
KTM RC 390 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 11,308 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 8,794 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 24,319 RS 457 Insurance Rs. 22,878 RC 390 Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Engine Type
2 parallel forward facing cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled with Ride-By-Wire
1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine
Engine Displacement
457 cc
373 cc
Max Power
47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm
43.5 PS
Max Torque
43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm
37 Nm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
69 mm
89 mm
Stroke
61.1 mm
60 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
...
14.5:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Braking (60-0 kmph)
...
17.13m
Braking (80-0 kmph)
...
30.81m
Braking (100-0 kmph)
...
48.22m
Mileage (City)
...
25.89 kmpl
Mileage (Overall)
30 kmpl
31.22 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
...
6.49s
Top Speed
190 kmph
169 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Peak Power
47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm
43.5 PS
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
159 kg
...
Seat height
800 mm
824 mm
Length*Width*Height
...
2145*760*830 mm3
Wheelbase
...
1340 mm
Length
...
2145 mm
Ground Clearance
...
158 mm
Height
...
830 mm
Width
...
760 mm
Fuel Capacity
13 Liters
13.7 Liters
Kerb Weight
175 Kg
172 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
800 mm
824 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
230 mm

Additional Features
...
Cornering ABS, Quickshifter+
Headlight
LED
LED
Pilot Lamps
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Dual beam aluminium frame
Steel trellis frame, powder coated
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
Display
5 Inch TFT
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Average Fuel economy
...
Distance to Empty Indicator
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
...
Low Battery Indicator
...
Stepup Seat
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
Projector Headlights
...
LED Projector
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM RC 390
  • Added engine versatility leads to more excitement; Sharp handling doesn’t scare you silly; Relatively relaxed ergos makes it more accommodating and lends better bike control; Cornering ABS
  • traction control and quickshifter!
KTM RC 390
  • Design is extremely polarising; Massive price hike compared to its predecessor; Fit and finish levels are sub-par.

Is Aprilia RS 457 Better Than KTM RC 390?

81% users have chosen Aprilia RS 457 over KTM RC 390 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 271 users have also rated Aprilia RS 457 and KTM RC 390 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Aprilia RS 457 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort and features in your bike. On the basis of maintenance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor RS 457 RC 390
Mileage 2.9 2.4
Performance 3.3 2.7
Comfort 4.6 3.4
Maintenance 2.3 2.3
Features 4.7 3.5
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Hi, I haven’t owned a bike yet but I am planning to but my first .. I am currently learning how to ride on the pulsar180 .. should I go for the rc 390 or apache 310 or any other one as I really love travelling .. but majorly I would ride in the city and occasionally hit the highway and might even go on long trips as I live in kashmir and the college that I have got in in New Delhi so it would be a bit your so pls suggest me a bike as I can’t reach on a decision .. I like Royal Enfield’s also but there power delivery is even less than the one I am currently owning .. my budget is around 3 lakhs .. pls suggest?
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Q. Hi, I am looking to upgrade my Suzuki Hayate 110 cc. My Budget is around 3 Lakh, Should I Upgrade to Duke 390 or the Interceptor? or should I look for a lower capacity Motorcycle? My height is 5'5 and I weigh around 67 Kg. Please let me know the best bike for me as most of my rides will be in the city and occasional run on the highway.
  • You should take ktm RC 200 moto gp edition Or RC 390 moto gp edition
  • Yes go for it Duke 390
  • I suggest duke390 is better
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Aprilia RS 457 Vs KTM RC 390 FAQs

Which bike is best between Aprilia RS 457 vs KTM RC 390?
As per the users experiences Aprilia RS 457 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort and features in your bike. On the basis of maintenance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Aprilia RS 457 vs KTM RC 390?
The KTM RC 390 is cheaper than Aprilia RS 457 by Rs. 91,827.
Which bike offers better performance Aprilia RS 457 vs KTM RC 390?
For the STD version, 457 cc Petrol engine of RS 457 produces 47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm of power and 43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 373 cc Petrol engine of RC 390 produces 43.5 PS of power and 37 Nm of torque
As per the users experiences the Aprilia RS 457 has better performance.

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