Aprilia RS 457 vs Keeway V302C Comparison

The Aprilia RS 457 seems to be a motorcycle with solid potential. It is a good-looking machine with decent engine specifications and features. We are yet to ride the motorcycle but at price of Rs. 4.10 lakh (ex-showroom), it could have been priced below Rs. 4 lakh for it to be even more competitively priced compared to its rivals.

The Keeway V302C is a neo-retro bobber-styled motorcycle and it was launched in August 2022. As the name suggests, the Keeway V302C gets a V-twin engine, making it Keeway's second V-twin motorcycle in India. Prices for the Keeway V302C begin at Rs. 3.89 lakh, and it is offered with three colour options, each one offered with a different price tag. It gets a 298 cc V-twin engine at its heart. The V-twin puts out 29.1 bhp at 8,500 rpm, and 26.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission and has a belt final drive instead of a chain. While there may not be a direct rival to the V302C, its unique design and an expensive proposition may deter buyers. Plus, Keeway is not exactly a known brand in India and that could hamper the sales of the model too.