2025 Aprilia RS 457 vs 2015 Kawasaki Ninja 250SL ABS

The Aprilia RS 457 records higher power, higher torque and larger displacement than the Kawasaki Ninja 250SL ABS.

Recorded specification differences

  • Manufacturer: Aprilia RS 457 Aprilia, Kawasaki Ninja 250SL ABS Kawasaki
  • Model: Aprilia RS 457 Aprilia RS 457, Kawasaki Ninja 250SL ABS Kawasaki Ninja 250SL ABS
  • Year: Aprilia RS 457 2025, Kawasaki Ninja 250SL ABS 2015
  • Displacement: Aprilia RS 457 457, Kawasaki Ninja 250SL ABS 249
  • Power: Aprilia RS 457 47.6, Kawasaki Ninja 250SL ABS 28
  • Torque: Aprilia RS 457 43.5, Kawasaki Ninja 250SL ABS 22.6
  • Weight: Aprilia RS 457 175, Kawasaki Ninja 250SL ABS 152
  • Seat height: Aprilia RS 457 80, Kawasaki Ninja 250SL ABS 78
Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja 250SL ABS key specifications
SpecAprilia RS 457Kawasaki Ninja 250SL ABS
Year20252015
CategorySportSport
Displacement457249
Power47.628
Torque43.522.6
Weight175152

Power

The Aprilia RS 457 records 47.6 hp, 19.6 hp (70%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja 250SL ABS at 28 hp.

Torque

The Aprilia RS 457 records 43.5 Nm of torque, 20.9 Nm (92.5%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja 250SL ABS at 22.6 Nm.

Displacement

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

Seat height

The Aprilia RS 457 has a higher recorded seat height (80) than the Kawasaki Ninja 250SL ABS (78), a difference of 2.

Frequently asked questions

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

The Aprilia RS 457 records 47.6 hp, 19.6 hp (70%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja 250SL ABS at 28 hp.

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

The Aprilia RS 457 records 43.5 Nm of torque, 20.9 Nm (92.5%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja 250SL ABS at 22.6 Nm.

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

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

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

The Aprilia RS 457 has a higher recorded seat height (80) than the Kawasaki Ninja 250SL ABS (78), a difference of 2.

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Aprilia RS 457

2025Sport

Displacement457 cc
Power47.6 hp
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Kawasaki Ninja 250SL ABS

2015Sport

Displacement249 cc
Power28 hp

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Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
457 cc
249 cc
Power
47.6 hp
28 hp
Torque
43.5 Nm
22.6 Nm
Engine Type
Other
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Engine Details
Other | DOHC | Cylinder: 2
DOHC
Power / Weight
0.2994 hp/kg
0.184 hp/kg
Valves / Cylinder
4
4
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
11.3:1

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection
Carburetor
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
100/80-17
Rear Tyre
150/60-R17
130/70-17

Dimensions & Weight

Length
-
194 cm
Height
-
112 cm
Seat Height
80 cm
78 cm
Wheelbase
134.9 cm
140 cm
Ground Clearance
-
17 cm
Dry Weight
159 kg
152 kg
Wet Weight
175 kg
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