Aprilia RS 457 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs. Yamaha YZF-R3 - pocket rockets compared! @odmag

[@wanderlust0120]

Kawasaki is giving new meaning to the phrase : "There is no such thing as a bad product, only bad pricing"

[@rohit_paradkar]

😂😂😂 honestly it isn’t all that bad though.

[@mukeshprakash8112]

It's pricing is still better than R3

[@ShashankDobhal]

considering the wide service network kawasaki has and their aftersales reliability. it’s still not a bad pricing specially compared to Yamaha !

[@wanderlust0120]

@@ShashankDobhal agreed but Yamaha isn't doing it throughout the range. R15 and other small capacity bikes are decently priced.

[@thehungking]

The r15 is also very overpriced lmao. Selling a 150 for the price of a 250. ​@@wanderlust0120

[@barnamoyadak9437]

the only comparison video which ppl watch only for fun bcz they already know which one to pick

[@antesimic710]

Which?😂

[@Vishnu-B]

@@antesimic710 457 ofcourse

[@Aviral00Sharma]

You're on fire Overdrive.

[@rohit_paradkar]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@pravinmurthy]

The Aprilia is made in India.. which makes it such a big VFM!.. easy choice really..

[@rohit_paradkar]

True that. Baramati Represent!

[@trevorD1156]

Or it means the wheels will fall off and the resale value will be horrible.

[@papastalin1543]

​@@trevorD1156 sorry to break your ego, but Indian made stuff have good built quality in general

[@ronit4301]

@@trevorD1156 so far there have not been complains about build quality in the rs457

[@Dawn-je6ek]

​@@ronit4301it's only been few months and just like the other model i would say my engine leaked oil and died and everytime i go to shop it's breaking my bank

[@MochaDjango]

Request to the Overdrive team. Please start shooting in 4K. The content is amazing but video quality isn't up to mark.

[@appuzcodm9659]

on what device you watch this video ? TV ? LAPTOP ? OR CINEMA THEATRE ? BRUHHHH :P

[@MochaDjango]

@@appuzcodm9659 cell-phone, 15 pro bruuh :p

[@Volv0x.]

I watch on 4k monitor ​@@appuzcodm9659

[@Neelesh7344]

Dont worry bro they are shooting IMAX dollbyatoms version for u😂😂

[@ajrowe5845]

4k released over a decade ago. It's not obnoxious to request a format that phones can record in now. 🙄 fan boys always defend the dumbest stuff.

[@deepakdongre7712]

If not for the absurd pricing- I would have picked the N500 even over the Aprilia. After one point of time, your racing hormones within you mellow down and need just a composed and comfortable bike that's still a hoot to ride. That Kawasaki is at a different level of refinement- yeah not as flashy and void of the electronic wizardry, but as a purist the basic set of electronics is all you need to enjoy the ride that includes long distance tripping. And to add, a Japanese will always outrun a European motorcycle in terms of refinement and longevity. The Aprilia is a hot chick you want to go on a date with, the Ninja is the woman you'd want as a wife.

[@rohit_paradkar]

Very well put! Honestly the pricing is tall, but not absurd. For all the points you stated, one might actually spend that extra dough…

[@mathewmaheo4806]

Best overall package and price balance actually

[@abhimanyunamita4779]

Nice talk.

[@shreyass2447]

@@rohit_paradkaralmost 2 lakh extra and having inferior specs is not absurd, but a downright robbery.

[@theepicenter4106]

Not even chatGpt knows it's called N500

[@suryakumar7719]

This is what we exactly want, thank u very much for ur effort, thanks to the whole team🙏

[@rohit_paradkar]

Thank you. Please do consider sharing the video

[@korralegend2187]

Glad they posted 0 to 100 figures in comparo... A right balance of objective facts and subjective opinion making it a good comparo

[@rohit_paradkar]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@titancodm1098]

The 0 to 100 is not correct ig. For Aprilia maybe, but the R3 can do under 5 secs. Same for the N500.

[@rohit_paradkar]

@@titancodm1098 nope. In fact the new R3 is slower than the older model thanks to the emission curbing hardware.

[@NightFury_Rider]

For me, this is, wonderful, unbiased and most waited comparison. No bad mouthing about R3 for not having gadgets. Nowadays, gadgets in the bikes are the talk and not about the potentials of the bike. 321cc coming into comparison with bigger engines itself enough about its potential. No doubt all 3 are great products. Agree that R3 is overpriced then and now too…

[@robi_e39]

awesome review, i have been interested in the rs 457 since it was announced and you have brilliantly shown everything i wanted to know, thank you!

[@arjunkumar-xi5ks]

Very happy with the R3 already.

[@rohit_paradkar]

Yup. Nice machine

[@m.rraghav817]

But they have to localise it to be competitive

[@rj504]

Lavada outdated bike with higher price

[@praveenbhandary9215]

Yamaha always king ur very lucky ❤

[@papastalin1543]

Bad value for money

[@shivamsaraswat446]

A great comparison, this was a much awaited video. Thanks team OD.

[@rohit_paradkar]

Thank you for the kind words 🙏🏼 pls do consider sharing it

[@ajrowe5845]

Perfect timing man thank you so much for this comparison video! I love all these bikes and have been looking at them and the CF Moto 450SS and the KTM 390.

[@rohit_paradkar]

Thank you, I’m glad you liked the review. The common thread was twin-cylinder engines, so the KTM was skipped. The RC 390 has an aggressive riding posture very similar to the Aprilia, and while the narrow tank makes it feel a bit roomier, the same can get a bit cumbersome to grip on to when sport riding. The engine simply doesn’t match the punch and the performance of the RS457. We haven’t included the CFMoto because it isn’t sold in India.

[@siddheshgharat6300]

If CFMoto brings the 450Ss to India then the Aprilia and CFMoto shall fighttooth an nail, Kawasaki shall be for 'returning' riders and R3 shall only be for Yamaha fanboys.

[@Wleez]

Cf moto 450 sr-s is little bit heavier and also less torque 39nm ​@siddheshgharat6300

[@mukeshprakash8112]

I am just waiting for Aprilia to launch the Tuono 457. I love the RS457 except for it's aggressive stance and a bit overwhelming power. If they launch a Tuono, it's definitely gonna be less powerful, more comfortable still stealing attention

[@rohit_paradkar]

Let’s hope that Tuono happens!

[@kunalrathore528]

waiting

[@mukeshprakash8112]

@@rohit_paradkar I strongly believe it will

[@icecoldviv]

ergos will change, don't think power will drop

[@Nefiewbdc]

@@mukeshprakash8112 the tuono 660 have the same power as the rs 660 on the 95cv version, and with an ecu flash you'll have also 100cv

[@siddheshshivraj3534]

Absolutely amazing comparo video something which today's vloggers lack.

[@rohit_paradkar]

Thank you. Please do consider sharing it.

[@HighwayToHill]

The old gen R3 design still kicks ass!

[@sudeepdutta3693]

Thanks overdrive for this.. comparision .. that we thought everyone gonna take light years... toh compare this 3 bikes back to back❤

[@rohit_paradkar]

You are most welcome. Pulling this one off wasn’t easy! I’m glad you like the effort. Pls do consider sharing the video

[@bc9629]

To be honest this review is very average. First of the R3 doesn't belong to this category! The power output of the other 2 bikes is way higher than the R3. R3 would be better stacking against the RC and ninja 300. And then not giving the proper specs for all these bikes and way too much talking. Unnecessary personification is just quite lame.

[@nazzalgrylls1403]

some wise words

[@SIRA063]

And yet these three bikes are the ones i would like to choose between

[@torque110]

R3 is competent to ninja 500 and rs 457 just because of twin cylinder engine. And having twin cylinders is enough to take on those 2 bikes.

[@bc9629]

@@torque110 clearly you need education

[@torque110]

@@bc9629 do you know top end speeds of all these bikes??

[@ishitsompura]

Loved the comparison, especially with that spectacular script. Great one 👏👏👏

[@rohit_paradkar]

Thank you

[@Kakkutherider]

Thanks for this detailed video ,now i m sure which bike i have to buy for long term , i m so confused in 457 and kawasaki 500 , now i m going to buy kawasaki 500 because safety comes first on roads .

[@rohit_paradkar]

Thank you, we are glad you liked our review. Most Ninja 400 owners are extremely happy with their bike and vouch for it, so I’m hoping the 500 delivers on all those counts too.

[@bu11ymaguire]

Just get the racing brake pads from Aprilia for 8000 more. It will be better than the Kawasaki.

[@venkateshmohan3773]

Much awaited comparo ❤

[@rohit_paradkar]

Thank you

[@arnabchatterjee1511]

Ninja is that expensive because it's not manufactured in India. Here in the US, the 457 is about 1 lakh INR more expensive than the Ninja 500. Ninja 500 costs the same as it would in India.

[@NoePulloutski]

Yeah I’m in the US I got quoted $8700 out the door price for the Aprilia 457. I’m on the fence if I want to spend that much but I like it the most out of these 3. Also considering the Cfmoto 450ss so we’ll see.

[@borkarms]

Great comparo, very well done .All bikes just hit the market and its a great time if you are looking for a twin cylinder sub 500cc supersport . A brief mention of the equally talented ,as these 3 ,though having a cylinder less , yet the best value bike from Austrian Origin and dressed in Orange would have been welcome.

[@rohit_paradkar]

Thank you! I’m glad you liked the review. The common thread here was twin-cylinder engines, hence no RC.

[@rdaroga]

Loved the analogies used all throughout!

[@rohit_paradkar]

Thank you. We are getting mixed feedback on this - so maybe we will tone it down a bit for the next one?

[@configT]

Aprilia will surely reduce the spares and service cost as 457 will fly off the shelf pretty quicky! I wish Yamaha had put in more efforts to localise the R3 to make it more affordable but I guess, Yamaha India is more interested in selling scooter in India. Anyways, Kudos to Overdrive Team for this comparo!

[@chida123]

Top review Rohit. I was looking at the 9s. Yamaha Wins three crucial places with 9s👍🙏

[@shreyasshukla3360]

Always live up to the expectations❤..thank you @overdrive

[@rohit_paradkar]

You are most welcome. I’m glad you like the review. Pls do consider sharing it.

[@link1ight23]

Hey thats an awesome video! Thank you for showing off an honest' comprehensive review!

[@Atmaspeaks]

Overdrive is on 🔥. What a script!

[@rohit_paradkar]

Thank you. Do you think we should tone it down a bit? We are getting mixed responses on this one.

[@kkegor]

Amazing video 😍 Next one should be with all the 650s from RE, KAWASAKI, TRIUMPH and No Hondas 😂

[@dhanushkrish]

It's a very detailed review of three top bikes to in the segment in India. Thank you for the review. However, there is one little feedback to the content creators: metaphors... It's just too overloaded with metaphors... And almost 1 in every sentence uttered! It becomes too sugary a drink to enjoy😅

[@rohit_paradkar]

Noted.

[@jeswanthvarma647]

Aprilia is taking4.42s to accelerate from 0 to 100 😮🥳😎. But to decelerate from 100 to 0 it is taking 4.8 s 😢😅 I think it needs to be fixed

[@loverboy2899]

There is a basic law for every automotive stopping that should be quicker than the acceleration.

[@babaxpk]

i am getting confused b/w rs457 and himalayan 452... i want to have a good machine to speed... but also i want to go around places with my partner " comfortably " ... being from a middle class family i need to make sacrifice here as i have to buy them with loan... i'd love any insights u guys have for me

[@pritam6723]

For going around places Himalayan is best, specially around the mountain roads.

[@yush7221]

How about the Super Meteor 650?, I mean yea it's heavy but it's comfortable and not too slow.

[@rohit_paradkar]

Check out the Honda NX500 if you are able to stretch or maybe the KTM 390 Adv if you are on a budget. It will still give you a nice punchy engine compared to the Himalayan and yet be more comfortable than for both of you compared to the RS 457.

[@Doc.aquascapes]

If you want to go around with your partner “comfortably”, the RE457 is pretty much ruled out.

[@flashkingster3132]

452 khareedo or enjoy Karo baki bache hua paise se accessories lgwa Lena, 457 enjoyable hoga but for alone for pillion comfort and for long run 452 is perfect

[@sparshharwani7502]

what would you recommend as a first bike for a teenager between the three?

[@rohit_paradkar]

Yamaha YZF-R3

[@Apriliarider457]

Most perfect trio we all waiting for so longggg❤🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️

[@bamboostick5]

No way this comparison is complete without having the RC 390 and you know it Also the RS in Aprilia stands for Racing Squad so it makes sense that the RS 457 has the most raw power delivery with jerky torque

[@AdilSharia]

I think 500 is the best option coz good bulletproof Engine.8 valve engine and 4 Engine. And 500 is updated version of 400 so refinement is top notch. For long term use Kawasaki is the best.

[@AnkitKushwaha-tg2ru]

Its twin

[@kamaltalyan]

So basically this was a video for promotion of aprilia Rs 457 because even after y guys telling that the brakes in aprilia is not that good u have still given it a 9 in terms of safety and while saying again and again that kawasaki 500 was too grt to handle and breaks are very good u have still given it a 8 in terms of safety really dude. This is what india is missing unbiased reviews. U said handling aprilia is not that much good still given it a 9 like really and given kawaskai a 7 after saying that it has good quality of handling. What will i do of features if my bike is not safe in terms of breaking and handling like i cant just hit the corners everytime most of the time people ride straight not leaning always onto the curves give us an unbiased review. And aprilia parts are so expensive and hard to find with very rare service centre u have given it a 8 in terms of value dude aprilia has made ur pockets really heavy. Indian youtubers will never get over it. That is why india will never see a biking culture like the rest of the world and will never see those bikes which are even sold in bangladesh.

[@Shakysugar]

I thought the same I was confused 😕 it’s like the Manny vs Floyd fight.. Floyd won even though he looked like he was hit by a car lol

[@kamaltalyan]

@@Shakysugar bro these all are paid reviews nothing else that is the reason India will never have a biking culture like other countries. Indian youtubers are so biased towards the brand which pay them. Drag races are so fake reviews are so fake. Rented bikes and they claim they own them.

[@arunabhakarmakar5061]

Aprilia RS 457 is the best for me since I need the fastest accelerating motorcycle at the lowest price point.

[@rohitraghavan7552]

Would the rs 457 be a substantial upgrade over the ninja 250r?

[@rohit_paradkar]

Of course, yes. The riding posture would be more aggressive too, though. So check if you like the Ninja 500 better…

[@bu11ymaguire]

​@@rohit_paradkar dude what's with you, seems like you are convincing yourself about something. you are sliding the ninja everywhere in your comments. The dude didn't even talk about ninja. Lol

[@Artists_wrld]

Got my 500 a week ago and I absolutely love it, my first ever bike so I didn’t want the zx6r as I had no throttle control whatsoever. Wanted the 457 but at that price point I might as well get a 600cc

[@VermiKello]

I did not understand this logic

[@DylanFoos]

Makes sense to me

[@meheer4831]

upgrading it from r15m,is it a good decision? or should go for a single cylinder either?

[@prasunbose3114]

Yes this is what you call real content ❤

[@CLOSEUP001]

Japanese quality comes with a price.

[@69deleteSystem32]

do you guys use ioniq 5 to record your videos?

[@BuluBiker]

Nice video Rohit bhai

[@rohit_paradkar]

Thank you, Bulu bhai! Hope all is well with you.

[@BuluBiker]

@@rohit_paradkar yes bro all good just preparing for a long ride around North east

[@rohit_paradkar]

@@BuluBiker superb! All the best

[@amitgautam5651]

bhh

[@TrilokRam66]

Is the number plate legal on the Aprilia? (it looks like just a sticker on the front fender)

[@rohit_paradkar]

The production bike has a registration plate bracket mounted below the headlights. Our test unit didn’t have one.

[@TrilokRam66]

@@rohit_paradkar ok, I'm waiting for the delivery of RS 457, not a fan of the number plate, spoils the looks i feel, number plate is the only legal option i think

[@kislaychandra]

What about the services and parts availability? For Kawasaki in particular...

[@abelrasheed116]

Service for the Kawasaki will be expensive. But you will have the Japanese reliability

[@i_observe9846]

try to get your hands on the newly launched RSV4, and the 660 twins

[@rohit_paradkar]

We shall try. But looking at the dismal sales performance of those bikes I really doubt if they would capitalise any media bikes

[@dr.ranadhishrajan2797]

Most awaited ❤❤❤

[@rohit_paradkar]

Thank you. Hope you like it!

[@dr.ranadhishrajan2797]

@@rohit_paradkar loved the comparison. Keeping price aside The Ninja 500 seems to be an amazing machine as an all rounder

[@rohit_paradkar]

@@dr.ranadhishrajan2797 thank you! Yes the Ninja is a good all rounder despite the tall asking price.

[@jaivijayrajesh3942]

bro u are a football fan as u stated david beckam for bending but i think aprilla is the best exept the brake

[@rohit_paradkar]

More of a FIFA fan AND a 90s kid 😂🙏🏼

[@akshayballal6683]

Metaphor in every sentence was a bit too much

[@JourneyOfLife001]

Agreed. Jazz saxophonist, James Bond, Orchestra and all...

[@IamFratMan]

What all do you need to add for good braking in Aprilia?

[@papastalin1543]

Racing breaking pads, a better cylinder

[@Rohit10-jr]

great content, also improve production budget.

[@creditcheck9646]

Another note the rs 457 has a full size back wheel right?

[@TheDARKMotoDivine]

You guys are just awesome ❤🎉

[@ChinmayKashid]

4:13 Hey Rohit, When Bike Manufacturers are going to consider people like you and me ( tall and "Healthy") while designing the bike?? I really wish We had options other than RC390 where bike does not look like a toy when I seat on them. Why do they have to make them so compact?

[@rohit_paradkar]

😂 I hear and feel the pain man 🤜🏼 But honestly all these motorcycle you see here are larger than the RC390

[@deeppc]

Aprillia is so good !!

[@shriramsaravanaa21]

TVS Eurogrip tyres on aprilia😢 is that much good?.

[@gtsishere]

I heard it was superb

[@eelongMast]

I like Yamaha RS457 and Aprilia R3

[@Bourn77]

Video quality is very mediocre, please shoot in 4K and use better cameras. its bad quality even in pc.

[@robinhood11124]

Kawasaki ❤ it's is a brand even the old folks of our country knows and fears😂

[@LowQualityPigeon]

I really wish Aprilia sorts our the braking issue, I had a test ride today and the bike felt so good and is smooth as well except the braking part. It was a test bike so it's brakes probably had been faded and felt really scary to push that bike and not feel the feedback while braking. I told them and they gave me a different bike which wasnt so good either. I'm waiting now to decide if I should go for it or should try Yamaha R3

[@jhnbryl]

Which has the more upright riding position between the R3 and N500?

[@raphaelfernandez3693]

n500

[@anmolsamrat461]

Aprilia RS457 is always on top❤❤

[@jeswanthvarma647]

Can you install accessory brake pads from aprilia and give us braking distance I think aprilia heats up more than others in traffic

[@an4rchy_yt]

What is height of the ninja rider here? Pls reply

[@Dietpanda]

Great Video

[@rohit_paradkar]

Thank you. Do consider sharing it

[@mahidharreddy8286]

All are great bikes to be honesy, but i wish atleast one bike from India should compete with these (for example a twin cylinder RR310/ may be 400-500cc should be great choice).

[@rohit_paradkar]

The Aprilia is as Indian as the RR310 is. Or it’s as Italian as the RR310 is German. #IYKYK 😄

[@mahidharreddy8286]

@@rohit_paradkar ya that's why i meant one should come from the house of TVS/ Bajaj ✌🏼😅

[@prabhatmahato9614]

Yamaha couldn't integrate those those indicators in the fairing... Why are they extruding out? 😅

[@T00nime]

Hands down for RS457. 🔥

[@parthadas4026]

R3 IS ❤️

[@TripGuru]

Aprilia ate both of them in looks... Italian for a reason ❤

[@soumyajeetchakraborty3611]

Please try to shoot in 4k 30 fps video lacks definition and clarity

[@heygokul]

a note on headlights will have helped too

[@AUTOMOTIV9630]

Where is the location

[@kidwneila1079]

i think for the price and for what she offers, the rs457 is the best choice (sorry my bad english)

[@mustakjamadar7]

Konsa best hai

[@RanjanSkyline]

RS457 sounds soooo good!

[@patilshreyans]

I felt reviewers are refraining from calling R3 boring, mundane, vanilla. Instead praising it for no reason....honestly R3 doesn't hold a candle to the competition. Aprilia ❤

[@struggler5960]

The logo on your Jacket reminds me of a Bank. Allahabad Bank 😂😂

[@Bala.the.Baldie]

Which is more comfortable for touring??

[@rohit_paradkar]

Ninja 500

[@NalinKhurb]

@@rohit_paradkar How does the comfort on the 500 differ from the Ninja 300?

[@ThrottleTalks117]

Aprilia is such a beast ⚡️⚡️

[@sameerhaiderx]

bhai Redmi se kyu video shoot krte ho yrr😢

[@motoheads1268]

Id go for the R3 because of its simplicity and robustness as a Yamaha.

[@AnkitKushwaha-tg2ru]

Only if it was a lac cheaper

[@eyahia29]

Aprilia❤

[@christosswc]

Very nice review, I think you did them justice. Only thing not universaly relevant, the price comparison, it varies around the world, though perhaps not by much. R3 will be my next bike, the Ninja 500 is a fantastic alternative, just doesn't excite me, the 457 doesn't even feature for me, not interested in it's sportiness, so called "features" are - mostly - useless gadgets for me and I trust Yamaha and Kawasaki more for a trouble-free experience.

[@ankitshelke8637]

Why was RC 390 not a part of this comparison test?

[@sportstours24]

Not a twin.

[@qwertyme8338]

Pls give a video on ninja zx4R

[@Vicky-ne9mt]

What's the 0 to 60?

[@Arjun-jh4mb]

The US market Ninja 500 gets 51 bhp and 43 nm torque (stock) and can be easily tuned to 60 bhp.

[@hrishiroy7843]

4:49 Size does matter 😊

[@wilbursoans8414]

If im coming from a gt650 why is my heart craving the r3 Is it worth Cuz im tired of the unreasoningly tiresome royal enfield problems and i dont like the aprilla

[@naseembalsara]

E20 kaunsa hai

[@hamdulayrehman7511]

Well in case here R3 is out of option. Rest 2 depends on preference especially the electronics.

[@j.martin4476]

Coming from America I love your reviews... Americans have very little appreciation for small displacement bikes and they are almost always written off as beginner or entry level only and given very little coverage. Been riding for over 20 years and now just looking for something small and manageable that's fun and won't break the bank.

[@arvindm9186]

Isnt the 0-100kmph acceleration for the RS 457 around 6 seconds, which makes the ninja 500 the quickest of the bunch

[@nandunanduz1472]

kawasaki should have provided the 51hp variant which is avialable at the non european market

[@sud5529]

Think Rohit was high when he wrote the voiceover :D

[@rohitrobinson617]

Switches on the Aprilia don’t match up to the Kawasaki? Bro!! The switches on the Kawasaki look like they’re from a splendor