Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

In 2026 Aprilia RS 457 or Kawasaki Vulcan S choose which bike is best for you - compare these two bikes or scooters on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Aprilia RS 457 Price starts at Rs. 4.22 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) whereas the Kawasaki Vulcan S Price starts at Rs. 7.59 Lakhs (ex-showroom price). RS 457 engine makes power and torque 47.58 PS PS & 43.5 Nm. On the other hand, Vulcan S engine makes power & torque 61 PS PS & 62.4 Nm respectively. The RS 457 mileage is around 30 kmpl. The Vulcan S mileage is around 20.58 kmpl.
RS 457 vs Vulcan S Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Rs 457 Vulcan s
BrandApriliaKawasaki
Price₹ 4.22 Lakhs₹ 7.59 Lakhs
Mileage30 kmpl20.58 kmpl
Engine Capacity457 cc649 cc
Power47.58 PS PS61 PS PS

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₹4.22 Lakhs*
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₹7.59 Lakhs*
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Specification
Fuel Capacity
13 L14 L
Kerb Weight
175 kg235 kg
Saddle Height
800 mm705 mm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mmFront :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
ABS
Dual ChannelDual Channel
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm300 mm
Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :-150/60-17Front :-120/70-18 Rear :-160/60-R17
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm250 mm
Front Brake
DiscDisc
Wheels Type
AlloyAlloy
Rear Brake
DiscDisc
Tyre Type
TubelessTubeless
Max Speed
190 kmph186 kmph
Max Power
47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm61 PS @ 7500 rpm
Stroke
61.1 mm60 mm
Max Torque
43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm62.4Nm @ 6600 rpm
Transmission
ManualManual
Drive Type
Chain DriveChain Drive
Displacement
457 cc649 cc
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrol
Engine Type
2 parallel forward facing cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled with Ride-By-WireLiquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Clutch
Multiplate wet clutch with slipper systemWet Multi-Disc, Manual
Cooling System
Liquid CooledLiquid Cooled
No Of Cylinders
22
Starting
Self Start OnlySelf Start Only
Valve Per Cylinder
44
Gear Box
6 Speed6 Speed, Return
Fuel Supply
Fuel InjectionFuel Injection
Bore
69 mm83 mm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0bs6-2.0
Body Graphics
Yes-
Rear Suspension
Monoshock, adjustable preload, 130 mm wheel travelOffset laydown single-shock, linkage equipped, with adjustable preload 80 mm
Front Suspension
41mm upside-down fork, adjustable preload, 120mm travel41 mm telescopic fork 130 mm
Features
Riding Modes
Yes-
Speedometer
DigitalDigital
Odometer
DigitalDigital
Instrument Console
DigitalAnalogue and Digital
Tachometer
DigitalAnalogue
Tripmeter
DigitalDigital
Seat Type
SplitSplit
Roadside Assistance
Yes-
Console
Digital-
Additional Features
Ride By Wire SystemLubrication - Forced Lubrication, Semi-Dry Sump, Rake / Trail - 31 / 120 mm
Pass Switch
YesYes
Passenger Footrest
YesYes
Display
5 Inch TFTYes
Tail Light
LEDLED
Turn Signal Lamp
LEDLED
Low Fuel Indicator
YesYes
Headlight
LEDLED
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
4,80,4718,58,500
Ex-Showroom Price
4,22,2297,59,000
RTO
33,77864,800
Insurance
24,46434,700
Accessories Charges
00
FastTag Charges
00
Other Charges
00
EMI
10,32718,452
Expert Rating
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Pros and Cons

Pros

Impeccable handling makes the bike effortless The 457 cc twin-cylinder motor is powerful with a strong surge of torqueThe RS 457 is versatile and will allow more new riders to experience its performance

Cons

The RS 457 is compact, which may be troublesome for taller ridersThe front brake does not have the sharpest bite, which feels odd for a powerful offeringThe switchgear quality could've been better when compared to the rest of the components

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