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Aprilia RS 457 vs KTM RC 390

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Aprilia RS 457

Aprilia RS 457

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 457 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 175 kg

Ride-by-wire with three riding modes and traction control

KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Aprilia RS 4574
  2. KTM RC 3903
  • Most powerAprilia RS 45747.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerAprilia RS 45743.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageKTM RC 390~28 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankAprilia RS 457~351 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Lowest seatAprilia RS 457800 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Aprilia RS 45747.6 PS
KTM RC 39044 PS

Torque

Aprilia RS 45743.5 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm

Power to weight

Aprilia RS 457272 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t

Engine size

Aprilia RS 457457 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc

Fuel average

Aprilia RS 45727 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l

On a full tank

Aprilia RS 457351 km
KTM RC 390266 km

Weight

Aprilia RS 457175 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg

Seat height

Aprilia RS 457800 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsAprilia RS 457KTM RC 390
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandAprilia · ItalyKTM · Austria
Type of bikeSportsSports
Fuel average~27 km/l~28 km/l
Petrol tank13 L9.5 L
On a full tank~351 km~266 km
Engine and performance
Engine size457 cc373 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power47.6 PS @ 9,400 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque43.5 Nm @ 6,700 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight272 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne
Top speed—170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight175 kg (with fluids)147 kg (dry)
Seat height800 mm820 mm
Ground clearance—178 mm
Wheelbase1,350 mm1,340 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 220Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Aprilia RS 457—a month
  • KTM RC 390—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Aprilia RS 457 or KTM RC 390?

KTM RC 390 does around 28 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Aprilia RS 457, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Aprilia RS 457 or KTM RC 390?

Aprilia RS 457 makes 47.6 PS @ 9,400 rpm; KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Aprilia RS 457 or KTM RC 390?

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and Aprilia RS 457 about 175 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

Aprilia RS 457 or KTM RC 390: which should I buy?

Buy Aprilia RS 457 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy KTM RC 390 if best fuel average, quickest (power to weight) matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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