This drag race between the Aprilia RS457 and KTM Duke 390 reveals some intriguing results. Both these are performance motorcycles. These cater to the riding enthusiasts. In comparison to hardcore superbikes, these two offer incredible performance at a significantly lower price point. Aprilia RS457 is the latest entrant into the Indian automobile market. It has created a lot of buzz in the market due to its capabilities. On the other hand, the KTM Duke is a well-established performance two-wheeler. We already know what it is capable of. Let us see what happens when these two drag race.
Aprilia RS457 vs KTM Duke 390 Drag Race
This video comes from Ayush Verma on YouTube. The prominent YouTuber has the two bikes with him. For the first round, he takes the Aprilia, while his friend rides the KTM. On the count of three, the two riders accelerate hard. Right from the beginning, the RS457 takes the lead. Interestingly, the Duke 390 never got a chance to catch up. The Aprilia RS457 took the first round. Subsequently, they decided to swap the riders. Again, the Aprilia stayed ahead of the Duke from the start. During this run, the RS457 was able to hit a whopping 195 km/h top speed. The YouTuber claims that it could’ve even hit 200 km/h if it were not for the wind blast. In any case, the Aprilia is a clear winner of this race.
Specs and Price Comparison
Both these bikes are extremely powerful. The Aprilia RS457 comes with a 457-cc liquid-cooled 2-cylinder engine which produces a sporty 47.58 PS @9,400 RPM and 43.5 Nm @6,700 RPM of peak power and torque. This engine pairs with a 6-speed gearbox with a multi-plate wet clutch with a slipper system and Ride-by-Wire technology. It retails for Rs 4.10 lakh, ex-showroom. On the other hand, the KTM Duke 390 draws power from a 398.63-cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine which outputs 46 PS @8,500 RPM and 39 Nm @6,500 RPM of peak power and torque. There is a 6-speed transmission with an Assist & Slipper clutch. You can get your hands on it by spending Rs 3.11 lakh, ex-showroom.
| Specs | Aprilia RS457 | KTM Duke 390 |
| Engine | 457-cc | 398.63-cc |
| Power | 47.58 PS @9,400 RPM | 46 PS @8,500 RPM |
| Torque | 43.5 Nm @6,700 RPM | 39 Nm @6,500 RPM |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Price | Rs 4.10 Lakh | Rs 3.11 Lakh |
Our View
YouTubers often adopt the method of drag race competitions to compare the performances of two bikes. I would like to advise our readers to never attempt such stunts on their own. There is a lot of work that goes behind making such videos on YouTube. In fact, these riders are professionals and take care of their safety. You must not attempt these races to safeguard your own safety and the safety of everyone around you. Let us pledge to be responsible riders and promote safe riding.
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