| General |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Make Model | Kawasaki Ninja 500 / SE / KRT | Aprilia RS 457 |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 785 mm / 30.9 in | 795 mm / 31.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1374 mm / 54.1 in | - |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 in | - |
| Height | 1120 mm / 44.1 in | 1137 mm / 44.8 in |
| Length | 1994 mm / 78.5 in | 1960 mm / 77.1 in |
| Width | 729 mm / 28.7 in | 795 mm / 31.3 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight | 156 kg / 344 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 12.7 Litres / 3.4 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 170 kg / 375 lbs | 176 kg / 388 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 38 kW / 51 hp @ 10000 rpm | 35 kW / 47.6 hp @ 9400 rpm |
| Max Torque | 43 Nm / 31.7 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 43.5 Nm / 32.1 lb-ft @ 6700 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 451 cc /.27.5 cu-in | 457 cc / 27.9 cu in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, forward facing parallel twin, DOHC with silent chain drive on the right side, four valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 70 x 58.6 mm | 69 x 61.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | n/a |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled with radiator and water-oil heat exchanger |
| Emissions | EURO5 | Euro 5+ |
| Fuel Induction | DFI with 32mm x 2 throttle bodies | Fuel Injection |
| Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance | Dgital |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, with assist and slipper function | Wet, multi-plate, slipper |
| Final Drive | Sealed chain | Chain |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Trellis, high-tensile steel | Twin spar aluminum frame |
| Suspension - Front | 41mm Hydraulic telescopic fork | ø 41mm USD fork, adjustable preload |
| Suspension - Rear | Linkage-assisted, spring-preload adjustable KYB shock | Monoshock, adjustable preload |
| 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 310mm semi-floating disc with 2-piston calipers | Single Ø 320 mm floating disc. ByBre 4-piston radial caliper |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 220 mm petal disc with single-piston caliper | Single Ø 220 mm disc. ByBre caliper |
| ABS | Standard | Standard |
| Rims - Front | - | 3.00 x 17 in |
| Rims - Rear | - | 4.50 x 17 in |
| Tyres - Front | 110/70 R17 | 110/70-17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 150/60 R17 | 150/60-17 |
| Wheels | - | Aluminium alloy cast |