Aprilia RS 457 versus KTM RC 390

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Aprilia

Aprilia RS 457

Supersport
KTM

KTM RC 390

Supersport

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2024 bis 2024~
Built von 2014 bis 2024~
RRP 7.199 €
RRP 6.899 €
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Pros:
  • Lightweight, ultra-manageable bike
  • Small corners and edges, i.e. with character
  • Design: 1 with *
  • Good Tec package with Ride by Wire, riding modes and traction control
Pros:
  • wily curve speedster
  • on top decent performance
  • high-quality workmanship
  • light and easy to master
Cons:
  • Rear brake with little effect
  • Sound could be stronger
  • Limited pillion capability
Cons:
  • little power at the bottom
  • Rear shock absorber a bit too soft
  • Gearbox cold a bit shaky

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.350 mm
Length :
1.960 mm
Seat :
800 mm
Weight :
175 (max: 385 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.340 mm
Seat :
824 mm
Weight :
164 kg

Engine

Motor design: 4-stroke in-line twin 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 457 ccm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 373 ccm
Hub: 60 mm
Hole: 89 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 190 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 9.400 U/Min
Torque: 44 NM bei 6.700 U/Min
Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
317 km
Maximum speed: 172 km/h
Performance: 44 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 37 NM bei 7.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption:
3 l
Reach:
395 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Aluminum frame (aluminum)
Front suspension:
Upside-down telescopic forks 41mm (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central shock absorber, spring preload adjustable (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 110/70-17
Rear tyres: 150/60-17
Frame type:
Lattice tube (chromium-molybdenum)
Front suspension:
WP USD 43 mm (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Brakes

Front brake
Single Disc, ByBre Four-Piston Fixed Calipers, Radial Mounted ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single Disc, 220 mm, ByBre 1 Floating Caliper ( 220 mm)
Front brake
Single disc, Bybre 4-piston fixed caliper ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc, 1-piston floating caliper ( 230 mm)

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Price/availability/colours/years of manufacture

  • Price: € 7,199
  • Availability: since 2024
  • Colors: Gray, White, Racing Stripes