Yamaha R3 vs KTM RC 390 vs Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja 400: Specifications Compared

The Japanese bikes come out as the more practical ones of the lot with their low seat heights, manageable kerb weights, and big fuel tanks. Now, yes, the Ninja 400’s 140mm ground clearance might be a bit concerning but we found it to be ample for most situations when we tested it out last year.

The elephant in this room, then, is the RC 390’s 835mm seat height, which seems very daunting on paper, especially when you compare it to that of the other three. That said, every time we’ve ridden it, even the shorter boys have been comfortable enough, so it isn’t something worth worrying about. 

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Price & Verdict

(all prices ex-showroom Delhi)

Here, surprisingly, the Japanese bikes are once again similar, but in an unpleasant way; Owing to them coming through the CBU (Completely Built Up) route, they’re the priciest of the lot. While the Ninja 400’s Rs 5.24 lakh price tag remains inexplicable, even the R3’s Rs 4.64,900 price is quite hard to justify. Yes, it’s coming through the CBU (Completely Built Up) route but the Aprilia RS 457 packs a lot more (on paper) at a much lower price, which is all down to the fact that it’s produced locally at the bikemaker’s facility at Baramati, Maharashtra. 

And finally, if you’re on an even tighter budget, the RC 390 is not only arguably the best single-cylinder bike in its segment, but at Rs 3.18 lakh, is also pretty good value for money too (all prices ex-showroom).