2025 Aprilia RS 457 vs 2015 Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition

The Aprilia RS 457 records higher power, higher torque and larger displacement than the Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition. The Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition has the advantage in recorded weight where both recorded values are available.

Recorded specification differences

  • Manufacturer: Aprilia RS 457 Aprilia, Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition Kawasaki
  • Model: Aprilia RS 457 Aprilia RS 457, Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition
  • Year: Aprilia RS 457 2025, Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition 2015
  • Displacement: Aprilia RS 457 457, Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition 249
  • Power: Aprilia RS 457 47.6, Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition 32
  • Torque: Aprilia RS 457 43.5, Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition 21
  • Weight: Aprilia RS 457 175, Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition 174
  • Seat height: Aprilia RS 457 80, Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition 79
Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition key specifications
SpecAprilia RS 457Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition
Year20252015
CategorySportSport
Displacement457249
Power47.632
Torque43.521
Weight175174

Power

The Aprilia RS 457 records 47.6 hp, 15.6 hp (48.8%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition at 32 hp.

Torque

The Aprilia RS 457 records 43.5 Nm of torque, 22.5 Nm (107.1%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition at 21 Nm.

Weight

The Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition records a lower wet weight of 174 kg, 1 kg less than the Aprilia RS 457 at 175 kg.

Displacement

The Aprilia RS 457 records 457 cc, 208 cc (83.5%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition at 249 cc.

Seat height

The Aprilia RS 457 has a higher recorded seat height (80) than the Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition (79), a difference of 1.

Power-to-weight

The Aprilia RS 457 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.272 hp/kg, compared with 0.184 hp/kg for the Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records more power, the Aprilia RS 457 or the Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition?

The Aprilia RS 457 records 47.6 hp, 15.6 hp (48.8%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition at 32 hp.

Which motorcycle records more torque, the Aprilia RS 457 or the Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition?

The Aprilia RS 457 records 43.5 Nm of torque, 22.5 Nm (107.1%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition at 21 Nm.

Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the Aprilia RS 457 or the Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition?

The Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition records a lower wet weight of 174 kg, 1 kg less than the Aprilia RS 457 at 175 kg.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the Aprilia RS 457 or the Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition?

The Aprilia RS 457 records 457 cc, 208 cc (83.5%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition at 249 cc.

How do the recorded seat heights of the Aprilia RS 457 and the Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition compare?

The Aprilia RS 457 has a higher recorded seat height (80) than the Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition (79), a difference of 1.

Which motorcycle has the higher power-to-weight figure, the Aprilia RS 457 or the Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition?

The Aprilia RS 457 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.272 hp/kg, compared with 0.184 hp/kg for the Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition.

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Aprilia RS 457

2025Sport

Displacement457 cc
Power47.6 hp
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Kawasaki Ninja 250 ABS Special Edition

2015Sport

Displacement249 cc
Power32 hp

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Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
457 cc
249 cc
Power
47.6 hp
32 hp
Torque
43.5 Nm
21 Nm
Engine Type
Other
-
Engine Details
Other | DOHC | Cylinder: 2
DOHC
Power / Weight
0.2994 hp/kg
0.184 hp/kg
Valves / Cylinder
4
-
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
11.6:1

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection
Injection
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Starter
Electric
Electric

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 6-speed
Manual 6-speed
Transmission
Chain
Chain

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension
Inverted
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
Swing-Arm
-

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc x2 ABS
Disc ABS
Rear Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc ABS

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
110/70-R17
110/70-17
Rear Tyre
150/60-R17
130/70-17

Dimensions & Weight

Length
-
201 cm
Height
-
111 cm
Seat Height
80 cm
79 cm
Wheelbase
134.9 cm
140 cm
Ground Clearance
-
14 cm
Dry Weight
159 kg
-
Wet Weight
175 kg
174 kg

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