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

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  • čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
  • 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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Komentáře • 112

  • @Sayua-chan
    @Sayua-chan Před 4 měsíci +31

    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.

  • @riccardoiacobucci9273
    @riccardoiacobucci9273 Před 4 měsíci +35

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

  • @SecondGearYT
    @SecondGearYT  Před 4 měsíci +52

    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 Před 4 měsíci +11

      I would take rs457 anyday ninja 500 is too ugly

    • @muhdfarid406
      @muhdfarid406 Před 4 měsíci +13

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

    • @Champion2Manager
      @Champion2Manager Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +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 😎

  • @Dootsauce
    @Dootsauce Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @Ellisian
    @Ellisian Před 4 měsíci +44

    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 Před 4 měsíci

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

    • @rohanstormbanks7601
      @rohanstormbanks7601 Před 4 měsíci +4

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

    • @AdeptusAmogus
      @AdeptusAmogus Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci

      @@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 Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @25use5
    @25use5 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Underrated comparison 😊❤

  • @RecluseRider
    @RecluseRider Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +2

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

    • @rohanstormbanks7601
      @rohanstormbanks7601 Před 4 měsíci

      @@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 Před 4 měsíci +6

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

    • @joshgts9675
      @joshgts9675 Před 4 měsíci

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

    • @lovetocrack3443
      @lovetocrack3443 Před 2 měsíci +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

  • @jeffryyanuar3945
    @jeffryyanuar3945 Před 4 měsíci +5

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

  • @BlackArroToons
    @BlackArroToons Před 3 měsíci +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.

  • @hiswork9272
    @hiswork9272 Před 4 měsíci +9

    aprilia for sure

  • @notad3tya129
    @notad3tya129 Před 4 měsíci +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

  • @Beyondthebox11
    @Beyondthebox11 Před 4 měsíci +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.

  • @MuhammadALMuiz-vp3vv
    @MuhammadALMuiz-vp3vv Před 4 měsíci +1

    Amazing view conversation

  • @xviivoid7548
    @xviivoid7548 Před 4 měsíci +3

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

  • @theriderdtm8650
    @theriderdtm8650 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Mantap ❗✌🏻

  • @wz_atomic
    @wz_atomic Před 2 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @bamboostick5
    @bamboostick5 Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +4

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

    • @josefmd
      @josefmd Před 4 měsíci +1

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

    • @bamboostick5
      @bamboostick5 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@Enzo-el6vy baramati

    • @Enzo-el6vy
      @Enzo-el6vy Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +1

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

  • @vjr5074
    @vjr5074 Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @CaptainChristianZ1818
    @CaptainChristianZ1818 Před 2 měsíci +1

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

  • @priyankaagarwal6857
    @priyankaagarwal6857 Před 4 měsíci +3

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

  • @AbdulKhan-pb6qx
    @AbdulKhan-pb6qx Před měsícem

    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 ????

  • @joshgts9675
    @joshgts9675 Před 4 měsíci +2

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

  • @bharathvrao691
    @bharathvrao691 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @1TheFunnyPro1
    @1TheFunnyPro1 Před 4 měsíci +6

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

    • @glandyv257
      @glandyv257 Před 4 měsíci

      In indonesia eliminator450 (ninja500) can 51hp

  • @xgamershub
    @xgamershub Před 3 měsíci

    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 Před 3 měsíci

      Kawasaki

    • @xgamershub
      @xgamershub Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @santiagomoralesgarcia1802
    @santiagomoralesgarcia1802 Před 4 měsíci

    I think the aprilla is over 12.1:1 compresion ratio

  • @TickingChris
    @TickingChris Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +3

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

    • @SecondGearYT
      @SecondGearYT  Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci

      @@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 Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +3

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

  • @k.thanuj9523
    @k.thanuj9523 Před 13 hodinami

    they should name it ninja 450

  • @arvinthemindfreak
    @arvinthemindfreak Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @emiljoeantony
    @emiljoeantony Před 4 měsíci +1

    Ninja 500❌ Ninja 450✔

  • @triplea8520
    @triplea8520 Před 4 měsíci +4

    wait for the cf moto 500cc inline 4😅

    • @metalsadman
      @metalsadman Před 4 měsíci

      kove 450RR

    • @MohanaKumar-xy5xm
      @MohanaKumar-xy5xm Před 4 měsíci

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

    • @FacialVomitTurtleFights
      @FacialVomitTurtleFights Před 3 měsíci

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

    • @xgamershub
      @xgamershub Před 3 měsíci

      When will it launch and India launch?

  • @AdeptusAmogus
    @AdeptusAmogus Před 4 měsíci

    "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.

  • @edwardauguis2553
    @edwardauguis2553 Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @hdmi7965
    @hdmi7965 Před 4 měsíci +1

    There is something about 270° crank

    • @metalsadman
      @metalsadman Před 4 měsíci +1

      yep, 180degree is just so boring.

    • @joshgts9675
      @joshgts9675 Před 4 měsíci

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

    • @rohanstormbanks7601
      @rohanstormbanks7601 Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @monsterrayyt3018
    @monsterrayyt3018 Před 4 měsíci +1

    In India rs457 is cheaper like a lot cheaper

  • @user-xu4ki9fs8v
    @user-xu4ki9fs8v Před 4 měsíci

    Which can VS Benelli 500cc? None!

  • @bingbang3318
    @bingbang3318 Před 2 měsíci

    Ninja I like to ride it and not work on it

  • @WiltedRaven2
    @WiltedRaven2 Před 4 měsíci +3

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

    • @wz_atomic
      @wz_atomic Před 2 měsíci

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

    • @bharathvrao691
      @bharathvrao691 Před 2 měsíci

      Isn't cfmoto Chinese?

    • @WiltedRaven2
      @WiltedRaven2 Před 2 měsíci

      @@bharathvrao691 Suprisingly less.

    • @wz_atomic
      @wz_atomic Před 2 měsíci

      @@bharathvrao691 it is

  • @richardegmontbade7082
    @richardegmontbade7082 Před 4 měsíci

    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 😢

    • @wz_atomic
      @wz_atomic Před 2 měsíci +2

      With the new prices it's like 3000 😢😢

  • @rbtaekwondoacademy
    @rbtaekwondoacademy Před 4 měsíci

    Indians get to buy rs 457 for $5000

  • @sakalasiva
    @sakalasiva Před 4 měsíci +1

    You can not beat Japanese engineering by a European one.