Comparing the Aprilia RS 457 and the Nightster Special 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 Special is priced at ₹1,400,000. On the engine front, the Aprilia RS 457 comes with a 457 cc unit compared to the Nightster Special'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 Special. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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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 | 225 |
| Seat Height | 800 | 715 |
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 |
| Rear Tyre | 150/60 - 17 | 150/80‑16 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Aluminum cast, satin black |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12v MF | — |
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| Cluster | — | Digital TFT (102 mm) |
| Color Options | Racing StripesPrismatic DarkOpalescent LightGP ReplicaCoral Snake blueArsenic yellow | Whiskey FireVivid BlackBilliard GraySnake Venom |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 422229 GP Replica | 437228 | | 1538000 |
| Starter | Self start | Electric |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6‑speed manual |
