Comparing the Aprilia RS 457 and the Suzuki GSX‑8R side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the Aprilia RS 457 comes with a 457 cc unit compared to the Suzuki GSX‑8R's 776 cc, producing 47.6 PS (≈ 35 kW) at 9,400 rpm and 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 30 kmpl for the Aprilia RS 457 versus 23 km/l for the Suzuki GSX‑8R. 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 | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | 2 parallel forward-facing cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 47.6 PS (≈ 35 kW) at 9,400 rpm | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 43.5 Nm at 6,700 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13L | 14L |
| Mileage | 30 kmpl | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 230 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 175 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 800 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc 320 mm 4 Piston | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | 41mm upside-down fork, adjustable preload, 120mm travel | Showa SFF-BP 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear Brake | Disc 220 mm 1 Piston | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock, adjustable preload, 130 mm wheel travel | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 110/70 - 17 | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | 150/60 - 17 | 180/55 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Cast aluminium alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED (projector-style, vertically stacked) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12v MF | 12 V, 8 Ah (Maintenance-free) |
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| Cluster | — | 5-inch full-colour TFT display (Bluetooth-enabled, multiple ride modes, traction control, gear indicator) |
| Color Options | Racing StripesPrismatic DarkOpalescent LightGP ReplicaCoral Snake blueArsenic yellow | Metallic Triton BlueMetallic Matt Sword SilverMetallic Matt Black No 2 |
| Connectivity Features | — | Bluetooth, ride modes, traction control, TFT display |
| Drive Modes | — | Active, Basic, Comfort |
| Final Drive Type | — | chain |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| On-Road Price (Subsidy Adjusted, ₹) | — | 1132094 |
| Price Variants | STD | 422229 GP Replica | 437228 | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Starter | Self start | Electric |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 2 |
