Aprilia Tuono 457 2026 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025

Aprilia Tuono 457 2026

Aprilia Tuono 457 2026

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025

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Technical Specifications Aprilia Tuono 457 2026 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025

Aprilia Tuono 457 2026
Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn line crankpin offsetEngine typeIn line
BoreBore69 mmBore70 mm
StrokeStroke61.1 mmStroke58.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power48 HPEngine power45.4 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,400 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque43.5 NmTorque42.6 Nm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping, Clutch systemsClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement457 ccmDisplacement451 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel130 mmTravel130 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter220 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control, Modern electronicsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
Seat HeightSeat Height800 mmSeat Height785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)175 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)171 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity12.7 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA2
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions93 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions89.01 g/km

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED-Headlights, TFT display, Modern electronics, LightingEquipmentConnectivity, LED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Aprilia Tuono 457 2026

Aprilia Tuono 457 2026

The Tuono 457 closes the gap between the 125cc and 660cc Tuono and really impressed in all respects during the ride test. A lively, revvy and elastic engine, stable suspension, good brakes, sport-orientated geometry and a blipper of the very finest quality. The competition will have it anything but easy.

Lively and elastic two-cylinder

sport-orientated chassis with good suspension

top-of-the-range blipper in accessories

No premium tyres as original equipment

vibrations from 9,000 rpm upwards

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025

Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price Aprilia Tuono 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE

Price Aprilia Tuono 457

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Price Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE

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