Aprilia RS 457 vs Yamaha YZF-R7
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Aprilia RS 457 vs Yamaha YZF-R7. Aprilia RS 457: 47.6 hp (35.5 kW) hp, 169 kg (373 lbs) weight, top speed ~140 mph (225 km/h), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Yamaha YZF-R7: 73 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 417 lb (wet) weight, top speed 135 mph, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Aprilia RS 457
Yamaha YZF-R7
Horsepower (hp)
47.6 hp
73 hp
Torque (Nm)
43.5 Nm
50.2 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
140 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
169 kg
417 kg
Type
Sportbike
Sportbike
Horsepower
47.6 hp (35.5 kW)
73 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
43.5 Nm (32.1 lb-ft)
50.2 lb-ft @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~140 mph (225 km/h)
135 mph
Weight
169 kg (373 lbs)
417 lb (wet)
Fuel
—
—
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Aprilia RS 457
8.0/10
"The best-looking small sportsbike money can currently buy used."
Pros
+Sharp, involving handling dynamics
+Premium Aprilia badge quality
+Tractable twin engine character
Cons
−Aggressive ergonomics punish commuters
−Fairing damage risk on used
−Early fueling software issues
Yamaha YZF-R7
7.8/10
"A brilliant entry sportbike that rewards skilled riders without punishing beginners."
Pros
+Forgiving yet genuinely engaging chassis
+CP2 engine incredibly tractable
+Strong parts and dealer network
Cons
−Minimal electronic rider aids
−Stock mirrors completely useless
−Heat soak noticeable in traffic
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