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KTM RC 390 vs Aprilia RS 457

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

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KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

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

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

KTM RC 39044 PS
Aprilia RS 45747.6 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
Aprilia RS 45743.5 Nm

Power to weight

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

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
Aprilia RS 457457 cc

Fuel average

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

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
Aprilia RS 457351 km

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Aprilia RS 457175 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Aprilia RS 457800 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Aprilia RS 457
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaAprilia · Italy
Type of bikeSportsSports
Fuel average~28 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L13 L
On a full tank~266 km~351 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc457 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm47.6 PS @ 9,400 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm43.5 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne272 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)175 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm800 mm
Ground clearance178 mm—
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,350 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 320 / Disc 220
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.

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

Questions people ask

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

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, KTM RC 390 or Aprilia RS 457?

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

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

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

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

Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about best fuel average, quickest (power to weight). Buy Aprilia RS 457 if most power, most pulling power 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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