2024 Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500┃ Ninja 500 Meets Its Biggest Nightmare!

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  • Is the new Ninja 500 enough to compete against new rivals like the RS457, which offer more for essentially the same price?
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  • @Sayua-chan
    @Sayua-chan 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    As a Kawasaki fan, that Aprilia is very tempting.
    And I must say that 500 name was a big mistake. It would be perfectly OK to name it 450, as it replaces the 400.

  • @SecondGearYT
    @SecondGearYT  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

    On paper, the RS457 seems to have the upper hand against the Ninja 500 in almost every aspect, from power output and tech to chassis and brakes. However, one aspect I forgot to mention in the video is that the Ninja 500's secret weapon is its simple, proven, and reliable engine. Based on the Ninja 400, it is known for being tough and cheap to maintain, and on top of that, the Ninja 500 is backed up by a strong dealer network, after-sales service, and a wide range of options for aftermarket parts.
    So, what are your thoughts? Would you choose the Ninja 500 or the RS457?

    • @syedamair5968
      @syedamair5968 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      I would take rs457 anyday ninja 500 is too ugly

    • @muhdfarid406
      @muhdfarid406 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      I choose RS457 cause it is 270° crank instead 180° crank too boring & low perform

    • @Champion2Manager
      @Champion2Manager 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      RS457 why? People are constantly complaining about reliability when 80% of us will upgrade and move up to the next one within 3 years and won’t keep the same bike for ever so why be so concerned about reliability and network to be the only deal breaker? You buy you enjoy then you sell!

    • @dronus
      @dronus 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I just want a ride for the commute to work and back. I have two county paved roads I can take with no police on either road. It's about an hr to my job, so my question is. Which one can sustain a nine mile stretch of 80mph+?

    • @jimjohn6866
      @jimjohn6866 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Kawasaki for me...the dealer network and proven reliability... only thing on the Aprilia for me is the 270 crank... Parallel 180 twins are about as exciting as a Briggs and Stratton lawn mower engine HELLO KAWASAKI 😂 if only Kawasaki made this bike with a 499cc 270 twin... 😍 and they probably never will as it would drastically cut into their newly developed ZX4RR sales... Although having another bike to bridge the gap between vanilla twins and screaming inline 4's couldn't be a bad thing right?? HELLO KAWASAKI 😎

  • @riccardoiacobucci9273
    @riccardoiacobucci9273 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    The quality of the videos of this channel is simply amazing bro, keep up the good workl as always

  • @Dootsauce
    @Dootsauce 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    AMAZING another banger , I started watching this channel after the rs 457 and other 400 cc bike comparison , Im in love with this type of editing , Please keep making these videos

    • @deeznutz.85
      @deeznutz.85 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      "Banger" Of a video huh ? LOL.... It's informative for sure and a quality vid, But a "banger" ? gtfoh :)

  • @Ellisian
    @Ellisian 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    honestly, i thought the power difference would be more significant- though licence limitations create a ceiling, I suppose. I'd 100% take the ninja for the reliability and access to service shops, though that 270° crank sound is hard to pass up 😩

    • @phoryanryan6822
      @phoryanryan6822 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Get and aftermarket slip on and the 180° sounds pretty great 👍

    • @rohanstormbanks7601
      @rohanstormbanks7601 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Aprilia is not as unreliable as people think it is... Better refinement & reliability then other Euro brands!

    • @AdeptusAmogus
      @AdeptusAmogus 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@rohanstormbanks7601 according to who? Because every list ranking the major motorcycle manufacturers based on their reliability puts Aprilia at or near the bottom.

    • @rohanstormbanks7601
      @rohanstormbanks7601 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@AdeptusAmogus Outdated list... Newer ones are really gud... Just ask around in any biker community...
      I used 2 think the same, but was proven wrong; now just they have 2 improve their aftersales reach which is not there in Tier 3 towns...

    • @AdeptusAmogus
      @AdeptusAmogus 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@rohanstormbanks7601 every list is outdated? Dude they're basically neck and neck with Royal Enfield in the reliability department, while their parts and maintenance cost 5x as much

  • @hiahtchii126
    @hiahtchii126 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such a great video ! + 1 follower keep up 👍🏻

  • @RecluseRider
    @RecluseRider 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    In India, RS457 is a no brainer to consider since it's going to be at least 1 lakh INR cheaper. (1200 dollars)

    • @joshgts9675
      @joshgts9675 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      India has horrible import laws. Their market is no good.

    • @rohanstormbanks7601
      @rohanstormbanks7601 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@joshgts9675 That laws are inclined more 2wards country's advantage than individual advantage... Cant xplain here... If u wanna kno why just google it...

    • @adiindaclub
      @adiindaclub 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@joshgts9675it is manufactured in india and exported to other countries :)

    • @joshgts9675
      @joshgts9675 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@adiindaclub I know that is why it's cheaper in India. Look at Kawasaki and India....lol

    • @lovetocrack3443
      @lovetocrack3443 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      In many countries ,ninja 500 comes with 51bhp and beautiful 40th edition colour, with better reliable engine and service network spread across with lower service cost and ease of availability ,with lower price and wide range of aftermarket customizing option ,so ninja is a nobrainer for sure

  • @BlackArroToons
    @BlackArroToons หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice comparison! Great work with the charts and details. Thanks. Cool the RS457 is a new option to compete with the Ninja 450. The Kawasaki advantage being the lower base model price. As a Kawasaki Ninja rider for 20+ years, a reliable motorcycle brand.

  • @notad3tya129
    @notad3tya129 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Here in India the Aprilia is cheaper to buy maintanence I have yet to see but that crank (270°) and that quality+looks are hard to pass as well

  • @jeffryyanuar3945
    @jeffryyanuar3945 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    4:14 Label mistake in Aprillia's brake. It should be radial-mount. Anyway, nice comparison. Keep up the good work

  • @hiswork9272
    @hiswork9272 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    aprilia for sure

  • @25use5
    @25use5 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Underrated comparison 😊❤

  • @Beyondthebox11
    @Beyondthebox11 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I believe if you live in an unrestricted country, the ninja comes with 51 hp and 31.7 torque.
    that’s what I got from the Kawasaki website. it looks like a nice little bump in power from the 400.

  • @xviivoid7548
    @xviivoid7548 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Do a video on the CFmoto 450 SR-S next please

  • @MuhammadALMuiz-vp3vv
    @MuhammadALMuiz-vp3vv 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing view conversation

  • @bamboostick5
    @bamboostick5 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Hell yeah, The passion red ninja 500 looks just beautiful
    No way I'd buy the Aprilia over that
    Btw I've ridden the rs457, and I will tell you Duke 390 has much better brakes that that stock to stock

    • @Enzo-el6vy
      @Enzo-el6vy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Where did you ride it if its not even out yet?

    • @josefmd
      @josefmd 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Enzo-el6vy India prob! Most videos I have seen are all over there!

    • @bamboostick5
      @bamboostick5 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Enzo-el6vy baramati

    • @Enzo-el6vy
      @Enzo-el6vy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@bamboostick5 Ah ok. Shame to hear that tho, I think the RS457 looks amazing and I can’t wait to try it out

    • @rohanstormbanks7601
      @rohanstormbanks7601 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Track spec sintered pads are optional... Test ride was in a circuit with sharp corners hence brake fade!

  • @dafly999
    @dafly999 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Everybody in this comment section is talking about the crank, disregarding the most important feature of this bike, the frame and swing-arm, it is MILES ahead of its japanese counterpart. Another thing that isnt being discussed abt the nj500 is the 4kg added during the upgrade, i wonder where it is placed as it may ruin the balance of the bike. I dont hate on kawasaki, im just saying that their low-end king(400/500) just got dethroned.

  • @SacrificiaLamb.The.Gixxerator
    @SacrificiaLamb.The.Gixxerator 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    my main concern is Reliability of the Aprilia and aftermarket support. I want to put a rear rack in the back for some occasional extra storage.

    • @rohanstormbanks7601
      @rohanstormbanks7601 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aprilia's reliability is not as good as the Japs but better than other Euro brands...

  • @priyankaagarwal6857
    @priyankaagarwal6857 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Is the voice and video graphics AI generated? Great job anyway.

    • @metalsadman
      @metalsadman 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      only the voice.

  • @theriderdtm8650
    @theriderdtm8650 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mantap ❗✌🏻

  • @vjr5074
    @vjr5074 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where are the Aprilia Showrooms in Delhi NCR, Plz help.

  • @CaptainChristianZ1818
    @CaptainChristianZ1818 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love Kawasaki, but i'd take the Aprilia any day.

  • @AbdulKhan-pb6qx
    @AbdulKhan-pb6qx 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Utube par Kawasaki bike ki sabhi vdo
    2 months 3 months 1 year baad hi kyo load hoti hain
    Kya
    Latest 2 days 5 days ke baad ki kabhi load hogi ????

  • @xgamershub
    @xgamershub 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm thinking of buying one and I would keep it for a very long time, which would be better interms of build and reliability?

    • @-bence-7891
      @-bence-7891 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Kawasaki

    • @xgamershub
      @xgamershub 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@-bence-7891 in india it's very expensive is it still worth it?

  • @1TheFunnyPro1
    @1TheFunnyPro1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Bro this ninja 500 has 51hp in the USA, you have to mention that

    • @glandyv257
      @glandyv257 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In indonesia eliminator450 (ninja500) can 51hp

  • @santiagomoralesgarcia1802
    @santiagomoralesgarcia1802 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think the aprilla is over 12.1:1 compresion ratio

  • @arvinthemindfreak
    @arvinthemindfreak 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The degree of crank is not known to many people...........

  • @triplea8520
    @triplea8520 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    wait for the cf moto 500cc inline 4😅

    • @metalsadman
      @metalsadman 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      kove 450RR

    • @MohanaKumar-xy5xm
      @MohanaKumar-xy5xm 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cf moto inline 4 with the same price segment would be a banger. 😂

    • @FacialVomitTurtleFights
      @FacialVomitTurtleFights 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Its interesting isnt... I think some of the big guys might be feeling the heat

    • @xgamershub
      @xgamershub 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      When will it launch and India launch?

  • @bharathvrao691
    @bharathvrao691 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In india RS457 actually costs around 1400$ less, as its manufactured locally.

  • @joshgts9675
    @joshgts9675 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Aprillia has near zero presence in North America. It's a no brainer to get the Ninja 500.

  • @emiljoeantony
    @emiljoeantony 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ninja 500❌ Ninja 450✔

  • @TickingChris
    @TickingChris 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Earlier this week, I placed a deposit on a Ninja 500, but now I'm second-guessing myself. I’m sure I’ll still end up with the Ninja 500 due to ease of dealership access.

    • @mspdino
      @mspdino 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Take it and don't look back - it's a good choice. Aprilia is widely known for being a maintenance nightmare.

    • @SecondGearYT
      @SecondGearYT  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      If you're planning to use it as a daily ride, I think the Ninja is a smarter bet. The engine is tried and tested, while as for Aprilia, sure, it might boast fancier tech, chassis, brakes, etc., but we know almost nothing about its reliability, not to mention after-sales service and dealer network isn't comparable to Kawasaki in most region.

    • @TickingChris
      @TickingChris 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SecondGearYT - I’m sure I’ll stay with the 500. Thank you for the video to get me back into research mode. That’s the fun of all of this anyway. The dealership still hasn’t heard exactly when the Ninja 500s will be delivered, but I’m hoping soon due to this weather changing quickly.

    • @1TheFunnyPro1
      @1TheFunnyPro1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      This guy has the numbers wrong, the 500 makes 51 hp in the USA, over 10% more than what he says in the video

    • @Lullaby999999999
      @Lullaby999999999 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@@1TheFunnyPro1US are not the center of the world you know ? Numbers are not wrong for a majority of countries.

  • @AdeptusAmogus
    @AdeptusAmogus 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "Essentially the same price" while disregarding that for the Aprilia, if you actually ride consistently, instead of being one of those who puts MAYBE 1k miles on their bike a year, you'll end up spending more than you did for the bike, just on maintenance alone within 5 years.

  • @hdmi7965
    @hdmi7965 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    There is something about 270° crank

    • @metalsadman
      @metalsadman 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      yep, 180degree is just so boring.

    • @joshgts9675
      @joshgts9675 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      180 crank creates more power. 270 crank is smoother and can create more torque.

    • @rohanstormbanks7601
      @rohanstormbanks7601 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep, love it... 180 is so normal!

  • @user-xu4ki9fs8v
    @user-xu4ki9fs8v 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Which can VS Benelli 500cc? None!

  • @monsterrayyt3018
    @monsterrayyt3018 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    In India rs457 is cheaper like a lot cheaper

  • @edwardauguis2553
    @edwardauguis2553 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Price in the philippines.. nah, ninja500 stands all out

  • @bingbang3318
    @bingbang3318 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ninja I like to ride it and not work on it

  • @rbtaekwondoacademy
    @rbtaekwondoacademy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Indians get to buy rs 457 for $5000

  • @WiltedRaven2
    @WiltedRaven2 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Cfmoto really forced these guys to make 500cc varients😂. Let me tell you, cfmoto does the 500 best.

    • @dafly999
      @dafly999 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was considering it, but the swing arm of the cfmoto is miserable

    • @bharathvrao691
      @bharathvrao691 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Isn't cfmoto Chinese?

    • @WiltedRaven2
      @WiltedRaven2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bharathvrao691 Suprisingly less.

    • @dafly999
      @dafly999 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bharathvrao691 it is

  • @richardegmontbade7082
    @richardegmontbade7082 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just buy a twenty year old 500 Ninja for 800$, which has 60hp and runs 200km/h 😊 but don't expect transformer-insect Design and electronic helpers 😢

    • @dafly999
      @dafly999 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      With the new prices it's like 3000 😢😢

  • @sakalasiva
    @sakalasiva 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You can not beat Japanese engineering by a European one.