Aprilia RS 457 vs KTM RC 390 - The best made in India sportbikes meet on track |

The Aprilia RS 457 is the closest rival to the KTM RC 390, especially on a race track. Can the KTM hold on to its crown? Rishaad Mody finds out.
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Editor: Siddhesh Kadam
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[@autocarindia1]

To know more about the Aprilia RS457 vs KTM RC390, click on the link here - www.autocarindia.com/compare-bikes/aprilia-rs-457-standard-vs-ktm-rc-390-2022-standard

[@jeevanchaukar]

The biggest pleasant surprise from this video from my perspective - The TVS Eurogrip tyres on Aprilia RS457 have done better on the racetrack than the Metzeler M5 (H rated) on KTM RC 390. This is a huge achievement for the India based tyre manufacturer! There used to be a time when we nicknamed Eurogrip tyres as Euroslip tyres as they performed very badly on the early editions of Pulsar 200NS. From that, if TVS has reached a phase where it is beating Metzeler tyres on track, then that is a big deal, no doubt!

[@aswinkumar4452]

Yep can relate to it 😅 people used to call it Euroslip. Btw, I have Gixxer SF 250 with the stock MRF Revz C1. Could you please suggest a good replacement? I was thinking of Michelin Road 5. Should I go for something else incase of availability issues.

[@AkashPaul-ql1fu]

​@@aswinkumar4452 go for apollo h1 or this tvs eurogrip . both are best

[@Pratap.shiven]

@@aswinkumar4452look for apollo alphas h1

[@rohanalias9053]

​@@aswinkumar4452 The road 5 is a superb tire...go for it

[@TWGxJOD]

Apollo alpha h1 Or Apollo trampler xr

[@Street_Deluxe]

man that aprilia looks dope🔥🔥🔥

[@rishiragav557]

Yamaha R3 guys making sad noises on the side😂🤣

[@maxpoweroverdrive]

It's more expensive, gives you less equipment and not even made in India... And the fit and finish of Aprilia is far superior to Yamaha...

[@maxpoweroverdrive]

Don't just R3 based on R15... ironically R15 is a better buy than R3...

[@shubhamthakur8530]

​@@maxpoweroverdriveFrankly if they put R3's engine in R15 there would be no problem, R15 is better in every way except engine

[@3rdclasstatamahindrabajajREtvs]

​@@maxpoweroverdrive just bcz you own that 3rd class quality bike, dosent makes better than R3😂. R15 is segmen's worst build quality bike. Infact poor than Bajaj😂.

[@genichiroashina6372]

Yes, even the grab rail brakes easily and is made of very flimsy plastic on r15

[@anoopgudipudi]

RS 457 is definitely an exciting launch. Looking for more such bikes under 5 lacs, with more than 50 PS power

[@hemanthveerasagar6040]

Now in this segment everyone gives a A2 license compliant motorcycles. So more than 47 Ps in not allowed

[@SRV05]

​@@hemanthveerasagar6040What the hell With A2 licence in India it's applicable in Europe.They should make unrestricted version for India.

[@rajeshbedi]

@@SRV05 A2 is basically bs6 here

[@shubhamthakur8530]

​@@SRV05it makes more sense to make a single bike and use it everywhere than make multiple versions of a bike

[@hemanthveerasagar6040]

@@SRV05 we follow europe standards

[@adr2567]

The Aprilia is just better in every way, looks way way better, faster, better handling, componentry and electronics. 2 years ago I was in the market for a sports bike in this segment and I had to buy something else cause apart from RC and Apache there were no options (neither appealed to me), such a pity as I want the aprilia now 😢

[@gnanasabaapatirg7376]

What else did you go for

[@adr2567]

@@gnanasabaapatirg7376 CB300R

[@ironhide27]

​@@adr2567not a bad choice

[@__7000rpm]

Same! Wish Aprillia had come 1.5 years sooner. But I'm not crying (that much). Btw congrats on the 300r! I was torn between the Duke390 and the CB300r, and went with the 390. Having a blast tho

[@striker13390]

This is the correct amount of background music, meanwhile power drift is refusing to grow up from dubstep days

[@tigersushilvlogs9446]

Aprilia is no comparison with KTM.. Aprilia is on another level ✅

[@sahilbisht4459]

Only cf moto 450sr can compete cuz it's more powerful than rs 457

[@280akashyadav3]

​@@sahilbisht4459nope its on the same level. But aprilia has a better build quality than Cfmoto

[@sahilbisht4459]

@@280akashyadav3 well i said more powerful because of more horsepowers .. 50 vs 47.8 i guess .. bit torque is less than what Aprilia makes..

[@vzvish357]

imo, if you are on tight budget & want affordable/predictable aftersales experience then Rc390 is the one to go for but if one has extra ~1.2L of budget upfront, and is equipped to deal with expensive/nonpredictable aftersales experience then that Rs457 is the bomb! :* for me -- both are still a dream :')

[@prathaps848]

Well summarized, however Aprilia is worth the risk given its made in india tag...lower spares cost...and can be repaired by non authorized but good mechanics

[@medsedled]

rs is 90k more expensive not 1.2 lakh atleast where i live maybe diffrent in other cities

[@user-qs7tq6sk1l]

I just wanted to hear that "worth the extra bucks for that exhaust alone" cause I was in love with the sound once the rev reaches 4k 5k rpm and the pull with it feels like a proper superbike at that moment

[@ankitshelke8637]

If KTM didn't shelve it's 500cc project, it would have a very strong contender to the RS 457.

[@Apriliarider457]

Nic one bro… iam waiting for so long for double cylinder ktm bike under 650cc engine… if they launch one then there will be no other bike can come close to that…now i cant wait for ktm to do this..but i know they will launch a bike with this character soon.❤🔥

[@Dr.Rahul.J.A]

They didnt shelve it. Cf moto 450 is the result of that project

[@aviricky6026]

Thise were some real cool shots though.. I wonder why no one is talking about it. Great capturing, awesome riding and cool editing altogether for sure.. ❤

[@dextiin4590]

What lens did you guys use for the rollers ? I know not a bike question but would love to know 😛

[@vishwasnagaraju8260]

After many many days something which I so like to watch ... Thank you. Now with the video ...

[@Sigmalifestylenegi]

Thanks for this comparison waiting for it

[@samtastic24]

Hi Autocar India, I'd just like to confirm if you're sure about the groud clearance of the RS being 150? Some KZbinr mentioned it being 120, source being the sales rep of the showroom in his city. Have you measured tue ground clearance yourself?

[@leakedzebra]

Was the brake fade bad?

[@ijs_diy]

Autocar if we zoom in your videos the text banners got cut, if we don't zoom then the display seems very small🤦‍♂️

[@akshatshrivastava3573]

Editing and BGM ♥️

[@spblore]

I don't know but RC390 AT 0:24 looks much better cleaner and sharper

[@timbaktuu9845]

Personal preferences

[@136srikanthk7]

Aprilia has the 160 section tyre in rear but you mentioned it is 150 ??

[@deepakdongre7712]

Haven't heard the 457's exhaust in flesh- but if someone says that it sounds the same as the RS660, then you'd be sold on the exhaust note. The RS660 despite being a twin sounds veryyyyy similar to its elder V4 sibling. A good aftermarket exhaust on the 457 could further elevate that sound and give you the feel of an RSV4. That alone is worth its price- everything else is a bonus and it wins absolutely at everything. I love KTMs, but the quirky design is not to my liking (next to an Aprilia I can call it straight ugly) and so is the inconsistent fueling at the bottom end and the engine/ exhaust sound. Biking enthusiasts are in for a real treat.

[@freddychenkual7921]

Awesome info and understandable ❤👌👍

[@entertainmentbirds8503]

Make a video comparison between Ninja 500 and Aprilia 457

[@malitiemmanuel1321]

Please also test the CFmoto 450 SR-S on that very track 🙏🏿

[@abishekpandian8303]

Did I hear it correct that the Indian made TVS tyres are better than the Metzelers…. If yes, India is on the right path….

[@izhaanali8237]

One question though... doesn't Bajaj also use the Perimeter frame on the newer pulsar NS series bikes?? I don't think Aprilia is the only one making it locally...

[@TwistedTorque]

Hey Rishaad, while I really like your reviews, the backdrop track that is playing in this video takes the cake this time round, googled from Avicii to what not, mate, would be thankful if can call out the track on this review. Thanks much and have a good one. Cheers.

[@SivaxReddy]

brooo whos your editor? i need music names

[@learn_with_wolf]

Check the discription 😅

[@gouthamm347]

What is the track name ? Please

[@sounav7773]

The video we all were waiting for but for the road not the track

[@carsandbikesindia]

Its real competitor is KAWASAKI NINJA 400 🙌🏻Check out the detailed comparison video on our KZbin channel 😎

[@mohankumartanguturi4942]

Last Gen RC Headlight was lit 🔥🔥

[@the_onion_router3429]

Remember how the styling of ktm rc series was criticised during launch.. now its aesthetics are more desirable than vehicles a class above. Simply shows how futuristic ktms design language is..🧡🧡🧡

[@souriamurthyvenkatesan417]

Finally… the video that I was waiting for

[@hyderabadmillennial7126]

the comparison that everyone is waiting for

[@athiannedesirejeanhugues2023]

I would like a comparison with the cf moto 450 sr-s

[@altraacegaming]

RC be like - hands up against limiter. . . . Aprillia be like - hungry in terms of accesories pricing. . . .

[@freesoul85vis]

Excellent review, cinematography and action shots! Kudos to Aprilia for bringing in the segment killer!!

[@anirudharun04]

Love the Aprilia! One of the best bikes you can get for that price imo! If the quick shifter was standard oh man it'd be insane!

[@samir_coolwind]

Bajaj Pulsar RS400 & Hero Karizma 440 is on the way to complete 🏍️💕

[@orionellis7910]

Idk how but the current gen rc design has grown on me

[@purlansonroberts4704]

Do you think CF Moto 450SR coming to India?

[@sanjayyethipathi]

cfmoto failed and left India

[@vijayam1]

Kudos to Aprilia for doing an excellent homework and getting it across...This bike shall reign supreme for a long time to come..

[@balubalaji9956]

will wait for new gen rc 390

[@abzvlogs5824]

KTM RC always makes 3 story building pillion seat

[@ShashvatKumar]

And once you put that SC Project System (in works) on RS 457 she will be a hoooooot !!!

[@gameclasheryt03]

Do it with Ninja 400

[@diprajsaha]

Ohh that aprilia looks ❤️❤️

[@SuvradipDasPhotographyOfficial]

Aprilia is giving chills to every other manufacturer, i just hope the after sales part gets on par.

[@sanijadhav289]

Entry of Aprilia at start of video was 🔥🔥🔥

[@jeanmilaalvarez]

Superbe ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ 🏍

[@100mehulsingh8]

Can anyone here tell me, Aprilia RS 457 vs Ninja 500 .. which would be better .. on paper, they almost have the same specs .. but which one to choose from.. if you have the option ..

[@GursimranGohir]

Aprilia bro less priced and better features and looks tho🔥🔥🔥

[@mociczyczki]

both very good … take whichever you want 🤷🏻‍♂️👌🏻 if bike are so close in tech spec tchan ergo should be decisive factor 👌🏻 so ride both 10 km osamd than choice this on hich you feel better simple 😎👌🏻☕️

[@ryanandrade1225]

I was convinced when you said aprila has parallel twin. No more need to know anything more. It wins because of that.

[@arnabmondal7085]

autocar, please give 4k videos:)

[@KimGee241]

I think ninja 400 still the quickest but zx4rr happened.

[@karshdubey9482]

Aprilia look stunning and performance is beast.I'm not saying that RC 390 is bad but I love old onel.Specially I liked RC 390 2017 model🔥.In 2024 I'll go with Aprilia RS 457❤

[@Pushkar147]

Rishad the missile Mody..

[@idrisahmed2659]

the rs457's beauty gets even more highlighted in front of the ktm ...looks so much better than the ktm it looks fast while standing still .....design and sound alone should be deciding factors to get the aprilia ... only gripe with the aprilia is the skinny front tyre which doesnt go well with the big front end ... rest its a baby rsv4

[@adarshprakash9360]

❤ From Kerala

[@give-me-guts-to-accept-truth]

Waiting from the launch 🙂🙂 thank you Autocar 😊

[@AshishKulkarni0506]

Its about time you guys uploaded in 4K I mean it's 2024 and 1080p doesn't look crisp enough on big screens anymore

[@chidanandg8216]

Mine will buffer at 360p despite having full jio network 😂

[@adarshbhavsar122]

​@@chidanandg8216 my jio runs videos on 4K easily

[@sreerajvn9138]

Aprilia is like apple in mobile.. No competition for smoothness & perfection world wide😊

[@sabert009]

Intro song name

[@visordownn]

I still miss the KTM 500cc project, they're gonna regret it now.

[@Nitzzie390]

RC 390 GP😍🤩

[@pico_123]

Ktm needs to up their bikes higher cc's . 450!550;650 and 750cc

[@shhivanshu]

They already have, they just don't release in India

[@shhivanshu]

They already have, they just don't release in India

[@rafeeq37769]

They will launch duke 490

[@HunterVlog350cc]

yes this is the correct way to test and not the way chappri youtubers are testing in public roads at 185-195kmph speeds

[@Dheeraj_Menon]

People saying R3 and Ninjas surely are blind enough not to read that this comparison is only for Made in India products

[@thewanderoo]

Both are Made in India 🎉 Doesn’t matter who wins

[@chida123]

That bigger 399cc engine on the Duke must come soon on the RC. Gap will be closer🎉🎉

[@pathikdesai5853]

Firstly!! Gotta appreciate you guys putting a track comparo already. Secondly, I know it isn’t valid but new RCs are bad. Previous gen RCs were something else only. High level of admiration for Aprillia. Their first attempt is so good. Just like it’s elder sibling it has got everything.

[@manoharmanu2845]

Better comparison is Ninja 400 vs Aprilia RS 457

[@rons8463]

What about the Ninja 500

[@HariShankar-dw2pn]

Aprillia just made a beginner bike which will last long in the coming years and will cater to many bike ethusiats. Hope they keep bike services, pricing and customer support in check and continuosly fine tune this motorcycle in the coming years

[@AlphaShot..]

Will there be new RC 390 in future regards to rumours

[@prathaps848]

Yes, 2025 only as no test mule was spotted in india yet

[@kottakotaakashbharadwaj]

Video is good but felt I like Kawasaki ninja 400/500 should also be included

[@tapuiasailovlog4601]

Kawasaki 400&500 are not made in India

[@rohanbehera9123]

Bro u forget something r15, r3, r6, r1m are the top league bikes that hold best best record..... But becoz of yamahas internals we are getting this overprice products from yamahas... And even if you go full on racing on tracks r3 is still shining in front of these two bikes.... But here is where price come.... So now its better to buy a rc 390 now... 🙂🙂

[@mohitmahimtura]

And significantly better looking bike.

[@chrisgermann6658]

The Aprilia will be more refined and balanced machine particularly with that frame and power plant they stuffed inside, However you get what you pay for i guess. Bang for buck the KTM with a few mods is decent enough for a trackday. I just wish they had a twin cylinder a posed to a single thumper.

[@ampassionstruck9138]

...Aprilia should also have been launched with a link type rear mono shock for ultimate handling.😢😢

[@yohaan9]

As a Gen2 RC 390 owner. I'm saying this, the Aprilia is a one up on the RC in EVERY WAY except brakes and tyres. But once those are upgraded. The Aprilia is just a better bike. But I still wouldn't trade my RC for it cause it's just that. An amazing machine.

[@ferbinxyz]

I am also a gen 2 rc 390 owner, I would gladly trade mine for rs 457 :D I love my rc 390 only on open roads, it is not that good in the city.

[@rahulannr]

Aprilia all day long. That’s one hell of a beauty ❤

[@arkantos006]

This is like a click bait . It would have been better had Autocar waited out a little for the new generation KTM and then made the comparison.

[@beyourself9500]

Aprilia is better in terms of power...no doubt about it....lets see how it turns out to be in terms of build and reliability.....seen lot of Aprilia owners in west complaining about the reliability....but RC will be the best bike in single cylinder 400 cc market....

[@sayemumhasan5868]

Aprilla look dope🔥

[@Vickyrocks247]

Aprilia is a bit overpriced for what it is considering its made in India but the look and sound of it just temp you enough..

[@bamboostick5]

Try old RC 390 now, bs3 variant best

[@abhirkonvict1]

Rs457 may be fast in top end but initial pickup RC 390 always!

[@Affairsbengali]

do you know the rs457 has the same front disc which aprillia used in their 2015 pre year RSV4 BIKE.CRAZY.AND EVEN MORE CRAZY IS THAT IT HAS THE SAME ECU AS THE RSV4.MAD BRO.

[@amanoncesaid]

KTM is a wonderful bike, a true pocket rocket but its reputation has taken a lot of damage in India. Aprilla entering the market with a price just a lac above the RC will definitely take over this segment

[@nilmonidas007]

Powerdrift To Autocar

[@ANIK5261]

Wow no one comparing aprillia with ninja 300/400😮😮

[@gourabdeb9144]

The question still remains,, what will be the after sales service will be of Aprilia 😅

[@m.rraghav817]

A cbr350 rr at 45 bhp will be interesting

[@taochiachi5890]

Aprilia tire size is too small for a 2 cylinder engine..it should come around 160 rear and 120 front

[@crazybikinifighter]

Nice and to the point as it should be ❤

[@vrt4621]

Ktm RC 390 is value for money bike here. Aprillia major drawback is back after sales service. Also parts availability is a big question mark meanwhile KTM has all the setted up service centers

[@Samira_gt]

Front tyres of both bikes looks small which make it look like small bikes

[@lenzingtamuk]

120 would have been better

[@adarsh.a7]

No need of 120 section motoGP tyres on this machines. Moto3 uses 100 section tyres.

[@SD_003]

Aprilia surely has hit it out of the park with this one 👍