Comparing the Aprilia RS 457 and the Nightster side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Aprilia RS 457 is available at a price on request, while the Nightster is priced at ₹1,351,000. On the engine front, the Aprilia RS 457 comes with a 457 cc unit compared to the Nightster's 975 cc, producing 47.6 PS (≈ 35 kW) at 9,400 rpm and 89 HP (66 kW) @ 7,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 30 kmpl for the Aprilia RS 457 versus 18.18 Kmpl for the Nightster. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Liquid-cooled | Liquid‑cooled |
| Displacement | 457 cc | 975 cc |
| Engine Type | 2 parallel forward-facing cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder | Revolution Max 975T V‑twin (DOHC, VVT) |
| Power | 47.6 PS (≈ 35 kW) at 9,400 rpm | 89 HP (66 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 43.5 Nm at 6,700 rpm | 95 Nm @ 5,750 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13L | 11.7 L |
| Mileage | 30 kmpl | 18.18 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 175 | 221 |
| Seat Height | 800 | 705 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel | Dual‑channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc 320 mm 4 Piston | Disc |
| Front Suspension | 41mm upside-down fork, adjustable preload, 120mm travel | 41mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear Brake | Disc 220 mm 1 Piston | Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock, adjustable preload, 130 mm wheel travel | Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment. |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 110/70 - 17 | 100/90‑19 Dunlop® Harley‑Davidson Series bias |
| Rear Tyre | 150/60 - 17 | 150/80-16 Dunlop® Harley‑Davidson Series bias |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Bias‑ply tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12v MF | — |
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| Cluster | — | Semi‑digital (Std), Digital (Special) |
| Color Options | Racing StripesPrismatic DarkOpalescent LightGP ReplicaCoral Snake blueArsenic yellow | Vivid BlackDark Billiard GrayWhiskey FireSnake Venom |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 422229 GP Replica | 437228 | STD | 1454000 Special | 1538000 |
| Starter | Self start | Electric |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6‑speed manual |
