Honda CBR650R vs Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 Comparison

Updated: 24, Apr, 2025 07:26 AM

	Honda CBR650R Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 9,99,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 507 views All time: 65806 views	Aprilia RS 457 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 4,10,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 351 views All time: 8559 views	Kawasaki Ninja 500 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 5,29,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 914 views All time: 12881 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Overall Length
	2128 mm	2020 mm	1995 mm
	Overall Width
	749 mm	745 mm	730 mm
	Overall Height
	1149 mm	1130 mm	1120 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	15.4 litres	15 litres	14 litres
	Ground Clearance
	132 mm	150 mm	145 mm
	Kerb Weight
	211 kg	175 kg	171 kg
	Seat Height
	810 mm	810 mm	785 mm
	Wheelbase
	1449 mm	1400 mm	1375 mm
	Seat Length
	635 mm	NA	NA
COMFORT FEATURES
	Engine Kill Switch

	Pillion Footrest

	Electric Start

	Step-up Seat/Split Seat

	Pillion Grabrail
		NA	NA
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	Honda CBR650R mileage is 20 kmpl (company-claimed).	Aprilia RS 457 mileage is 30-35 kmpl (approximate).	Kawasaki Ninja 500 mileage is 26.3 kmpl (approximate).
	Top Speed
	Honda CBR650R top speed is 240 kmph (approximate).	Aprilia RS 457 top speed is 180 kmph (approximate).	Kawasaki Ninja 500 top speed is 189 kmph (approximate).
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 650cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.4 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 450cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 4.5 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 500cc sports bike is expected to accelerate from 0-100 kmph in less than 4.7 seconds.
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	648.72 cc	457 cc	451 cc
	Bore
	67 mm	NA	70 mm
	Stroke
	46 mm	NA	58.6 mm
	Compression Ratio
	11.6:1	NA	11.3:1
	Throttle Bore
	32 mm	NA	32 mm x 2 mm
	Gearbox Type
	Constant Mesh	NA	NA
	Number of Cylinders
	4	2	2
	Engine Details
	648.72cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, SI Engine	457cc, Liquid-Cooled, Parallel-Twin, DOHC, 4-Valves Per Cylinder	451cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Parallel Twin Engine
	Fuel System
	PGM-FI Electronic Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
	Maximum Power
	85.82 HP @ 12,000 rpm	48.6 HP @ 9,000 rpm	45.4 HP @ 9000 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	57.5 Nm @ 8,500 rpm	37.2 Nm @ 7,000 rpm	42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
	Clutch
	Multiplate Wet Clutch	Multi-Plate Wet Clutch, Aprilia Quick Shift (AQS) Up and Down	Wet, Multi Disc
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
	Number of Gears
	6	6	6-Speed, Return
	Cooling
	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
	Ignition
	Full Transistorised	Electric	Digital
	Final Drive
	Chain	Chain Drive	Sealed Chain
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	ABS Light

	Low Oil Indicator

	Gear Shift Light
		NA	NA
	Speedometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Tachometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Clock
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	NA	Digital
	Odometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
	Key Features
	All-Digital LCD Instrument Console, Attractive Shades, Excellent Build Quality, Super-Refined 4-Cylinder Engine, Unique Underbelly Exhaust System Design, Lightweight Body	NA	Some of the key Kawasaki Ninja 500 features include - Digital Instrument Console with Bluetooth Connectivity, Electronic Throttle Control, Traction Control, Assist and Slipper Clutch, LED Headlights and Taillights, Lightweight, Maneuverable Chassis, High-Class Intense Design, Confidence-Inspiring Reach To The Ground, Relaxed, Sporty Riding Position, Superb Ride Comfort and Wind Protection, Light, Predictable Handling, Flowing, Layered Bodywork.
	Similar Bikes
	Kawasaki Ninja 650	Yamaha R3, Kawasaki Ninja 400, KTM RC 390, Suzuki GSX-R250, Honda CBR250R, Kawasaki Ninja 300, Ultraviolette F77, Keeway V302C	Yamaha YZF-R3, Benelli TNT 600i, CFMoto 650MT, Kawasaki Z650, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, CFMoto 650NK, Honda CB650R, KTM RC 390, CFMoto 400NK, TVS Apache RR 310
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

	Capacity
	8.6 Ah	10Ah	12Ah
	Voltage
	12V	12V	12V
	Pass Light

	Head Light
	LED	LED	LED
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free
	Tail Light
	LED	LED	LED
	LED Lamps
		NA	NA
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design
		NA	NA
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 650cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.4 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 450cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 4.5 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 500cc sports bike is expected to accelerate from 0-100 kmph in less than 4.7 seconds.
	Comfort
		NA	NA
	Fuel Economy
		NA	NA
	Features
		NA	NA
	Build Quality
		NA	NA
	Value for Money
		NA	NA
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres

	ABS
	2 Channel ABS
	Front Brake
	310mm Dual Discs	320mm Dual Discs with Radial-Mount 4-Piston Calipers	310mm Semi-Floating Disc, Balanced Actuation Dual-Piston
	Rear Brake
	240mm Single Disc	220mm Disc	220mm Single Disc with Dual-Piston Caliper
	Front Tyre
	120/70-ZR17 M/C 58W	110/70-17	110/70-R17 M/C 54H
	Rear Tyre
	180/55-ZR17 M/C 73W	150/60-17	150/60-R17 M/C 66H
	Alloy Wheels

	Wheel Size
	17-inch	NA	NA
	Front Wheel
	17M/C X MT3.50 Multi-Spoke Cast Aluminium	NA	17-inch
	Rear Wheel
	17M/C X MT5.50 Multi-Spoke Cast Aluminium	NA	17-inch
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Front Suspension
	Telescopic Forks	41mm USD Fork, Adjustable for Preload and Rebound	41mm Telescopic Fork
	Rear Suspension
	Monoshock	Monoshock	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, Gas-Charged Shock with Adjustable Preload
	Frame (Chassis)
	Twin-Tube Type	Aluminum Twin-Spar	Trellis, High-Tensile Steel
Miscellaneous Information
	Caster
	25.5°	NA	NA
	Trail
	101 mm	NA	92 mm
	Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price
	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.
Colour Options and Price in India
	Bike Variant
	2024 Honda CBR650R	Aprilia RS 457	Kawasaki Ninja 500
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Available	Available
	2-Wheeler Type
	Sports	Sports	Sports
	Official Tagline
	Discover a Place Without Borders: Your Obsession	Welcome to the Racing Squad	NA
	Latest Price in India
	2024 Honda CBR650R price is Rs 9.35 lakh (ex-showroom).	Aprilia RS 457 price is Rs 4.10 lakh (ex-showroom).	Kawasaki Ninja 500 price is Rs 5.29 lakh (ex-showroom).
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
	Colour Options
	Matt Gunpowder Black Metallic, Grand Prix Red	Prismatic Dark, Racing Stripes, Opalescent Light	Metallic Carbon Gray
	On Road Price
	2024 Honda CBR650R on road price is Rs 10.77 lakh in Delhi, Rs 11.13 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 10.90 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 11.04 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Honda dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	Aprilia RS 457 on road price is Rs 4.72 lakh in Delhi, Rs 4.88 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 4.78 lakh in Kolkata, and Rs 4.84 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Aprilia dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	Kawasaki Ninja 500 on road price is Rs 6.09 lakh in Delhi, Rs 6.30 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 6.16 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 6.24 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Kawasaki dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.