Comparing the KTM 85 SX and the Aprilia RS 457 side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the KTM 85 SX comes with a 84.9 cc unit compared to the Aprilia RS 457's 457 cc, producing 15.5 bhp @ 11500 rpm and 47.6 PS (≈ 35 kW) at 9,400 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 25 kmpl for the KTM 85 SX versus 30 kmpl for the Aprilia RS 457. 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 | 84.9 cc | 457 cc |
| Engine Type | 1-cylinder, 2-stroke engine | 2 parallel forward-facing cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Power | 15.5 bhp @ 11500 rpm | 47.6 PS (≈ 35 kW) at 9,400 rpm |
| Torque | 14 Nm @ 8500 rpm | 43.5 Nm at 6,700 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 5.2 L | 13L |
| Mileage | 25 kmpl | 30 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | approx. 67 kg (without fuel) | 175 |
| Seat Height | 865 mm | 800 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | — | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | Disc 240 mm | Disc 320 mm 4 Piston |
| Front Suspension | XACT 43 WP Upside-Down fork, Ø 43 mm | 41mm upside-down fork, adjustable preload, 120mm travel |
| Rear Brake | Disc 220 mm | Disc 220 mm 1 Piston |
| Rear Suspension | XACT WP PDS mono shock | Monoshock, adjustable preload, 130 mm wheel travel |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 70/100 - 17 | 110/70 - 17 |
| Rear Tyre | 90/100 - 14 | 150/60 - 17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubed | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | — | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | — | 12v MF |
| Bike Image 1 | — |
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| Bike Image 2 | — |
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| Bike Image 3 | — |
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| Color Options | Orange | Racing StripesPrismatic DarkOpalescent LightGP ReplicaCoral Snake blueArsenic yellow |
| Fuel System | Keihin PWK 28 | Fuel injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 669000 | STD | 422229 GP Replica | 437228 |
| Starter | Kickstarter | Self start |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6-speed manual |
