| General |
| Year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Make Model | Aprilia Tuono 457 | Kawasaki Ninja 500 / SE / KRT |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.5 in | 785 mm / 30.9 in |
| Wheelbase | - | 1374 mm / 54.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 145 mm / 5.7 in |
| Height | - | 1120 mm / 44.1 in |
| Length | - | 1994 mm / 78.5 in |
| Width | - | 729 mm / 28.7 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight | - | 156 kg / 344 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.7 l / 3.4 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 175 kg / 386 lbs | 170 kg / 375 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 35 kW / 47.6 hp @ 9400 rpm | 38 kW / 51 hp @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 43.5 Nm / 32.1 lb-ft @ 6700 rpm | 43 Nm / 31.7 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 457 cc / 27.9 cu in | 451 cc /.27.5 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, forward facing parallel twin, DOHC with silent chain drive on the right side, four valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 69 x 61.1 mm | 70 x 58.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | n/a | 11.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled with radiator and water-oil heat exchanger | Liquid cooled |
| Emissions | Euro 5 | EURO5 |
| Fuel Induction | Fuel injection | DFI with 32mm x 2 throttle bodies |
| Ignition | - | TCBI with electronic advance |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, slipper | Wet multi-disc, with assist and slipper function |
| Final Drive | Chain | Sealed chain |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Twin spar aluminum frame | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Suspension - Front | ø 41mm USD fork, adjustable preload | 41mm Hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Suspension - Rear | Monoshock, adjustable preload | Linkage-assisted, spring-preload adjustable KYB shock |
| Rake | - | 24.5° |
| Trail | - | 90 mm / 3.6 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Electronics |
| Equipment / Features | Full LED headlight and indicators. 5" TFT dashboard. Backlit switchcubes. Engine Maps (AEM), Dual-Channel ABS with Anti Roll-Over System (2 maps), Traction Control (ATC), 3 Riding Modes. Metal Braided Brake Hoses | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | Single Ø 320 mm floating disc. ByBre 4-piston radial caliper | Single 310mm semi-floating disc with 2-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single Ø 220 mm disc. ByBre caliper | Single 220 mm petal disc with single-piston caliper |
| ABS | Standard | Standard |
| Tyres - Front | 110/70-17 | 110/70 R17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 150/60-17 | 150/60 R17 |
| Wheels | Aluminium alloy cast | - |
| Wheels - Front | 3.00 x 17 in | - |
| Wheels - Rear | 4.50 x 17 in | - |