Yamaha YZF-R9 vs Aprilia RS 457
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha YZF-R9 vs Aprilia RS 457. Yamaha YZF-R9: ~119 hp hp, ~414 lbs (188 kg) weight, top speed ~150 mph (est.), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha YZF-R9
Aprilia RS 457
Horsepower (hp)
119 hp
47.6 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
43.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
150 km/h
140 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
414 kg
169 kg
Type
Sportbike
Sportbike
Horsepower
~119 hp
47.6 hp (35.5 kW)
Torque
~68 lb-ft
43.5 Nm (32.1 lb-ft)
Top Speed
~150 mph (est.)
~140 mph (225 km/h)
Weight
~414 lbs (188 kg)
169 kg (373 lbs)
Fuel
—
—
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha YZF-R9
8.5/10
"The sportbike sweet spot that R6 fans actually wanted sooner."
Pros
+Triple torque, usable everywhere
+Modern electronics suite standard
+Lighter than R1 alternatives
Cons
−Aggressive ergonomics fatigue quickly
−Expensive fairing replacement costs
−Early fueling software issues
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
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
