2025 Aprilia RS 457 vs 2015 Kawasaki Ninja 300

The Aprilia RS 457 records higher power, higher torque and larger displacement than the Kawasaki Ninja 300. The Kawasaki Ninja 300 has the advantage in recorded weight where both recorded values are available.

Recorded specification differences

  • Manufacturer: Aprilia RS 457 Aprilia, Kawasaki Ninja 300 Kawasaki
  • Model: Aprilia RS 457 Aprilia RS 457, Kawasaki Ninja 300 Kawasaki Ninja 300
  • Year: Aprilia RS 457 2025, Kawasaki Ninja 300 2015
  • Displacement: Aprilia RS 457 457, Kawasaki Ninja 300 296
  • Power: Aprilia RS 457 47.6, Kawasaki Ninja 300 39
  • Torque: Aprilia RS 457 43.5, Kawasaki Ninja 300 27
  • Weight: Aprilia RS 457 175, Kawasaki Ninja 300 172
  • Seat height: Aprilia RS 457 80, Kawasaki Ninja 300 79
Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja 300 key specifications
SpecAprilia RS 457Kawasaki Ninja 300
Year20252015
CategorySportSport
Displacement457296
Power47.639
Torque43.527
Weight175172

Power

The Aprilia RS 457 records 47.6 hp, 8.6 hp (22.1%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja 300 at 39 hp.

Torque

The Aprilia RS 457 records 43.5 Nm of torque, 16.5 Nm (61.1%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja 300 at 27 Nm.

Weight

The Kawasaki Ninja 300 records a lower wet weight of 172 kg, 3 kg less than the Aprilia RS 457 at 175 kg.

Displacement

The Aprilia RS 457 records 457 cc, 161 cc (54.4%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja 300 at 296 cc.

Seat height

The Aprilia RS 457 has a higher recorded seat height (80) than the Kawasaki Ninja 300 (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 0.227 hp/kg for the Kawasaki Ninja 300.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records more power, the Aprilia RS 457 or the Kawasaki Ninja 300?

The Aprilia RS 457 records 47.6 hp, 8.6 hp (22.1%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja 300 at 39 hp.

Which motorcycle records more torque, the Aprilia RS 457 or the Kawasaki Ninja 300?

The Aprilia RS 457 records 43.5 Nm of torque, 16.5 Nm (61.1%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja 300 at 27 Nm.

Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the Aprilia RS 457 or the Kawasaki Ninja 300?

The Kawasaki Ninja 300 records a lower wet weight of 172 kg, 3 kg less than the Aprilia RS 457 at 175 kg.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the Aprilia RS 457 or the Kawasaki Ninja 300?

The Aprilia RS 457 records 457 cc, 161 cc (54.4%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja 300 at 296 cc.

How do the recorded seat heights of the Aprilia RS 457 and the Kawasaki Ninja 300 compare?

The Aprilia RS 457 has a higher recorded seat height (80) than the Kawasaki Ninja 300 (79), a difference of 1.

Which motorcycle has the higher power-to-weight figure, the Aprilia RS 457 or the Kawasaki Ninja 300?

The Aprilia RS 457 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.272 hp/kg, compared with 0.227 hp/kg for the Kawasaki Ninja 300.

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Aprilia RS 457

2025Sport

Displacement457 cc
Power47.6 hp
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Kawasaki Ninja 300

2015Sport

Displacement296 cc
Power39 hp

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Aprilia RS 457

2025 • Sport

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2015 • Sport

Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
457 cc
296 cc
Power
47.6 hp
39 hp
Torque
43.5 Nm
27 Nm
Engine Type
Other
-
Engine Details
Other | DOHC | Cylinder: 2
DOHC
Power / Weight
0.2994 hp/kg
0.227 hp/kg
Valves / Cylinder
4
-
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.6:1

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
Rear Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
110/70-R17
110/70-17
Rear Tyre
150/60-R17
140/70-17

Dimensions & Weight

Length
-
201 cm
Height
-
111 cm
Seat Height
80 cm
79 cm
Wheelbase
134.9 cm
140.5 cm
Dry Weight
159 kg
-
Wet Weight
175 kg
172 kg

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