Aprilia Rsv4 Factory vs Bmw S 1000 Rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Aprilia Rsv4 Factory
Bmw S 1000 Rr
Horsepower (hp)
217 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
199 kg
197 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
217 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2021+ RF/Factory 1100 spec)
210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam)
Torque
125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited)
Weight
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimate based on typical real-world supersport riding; official figure approximately 6.8 L/100km)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Aprilia Rsv4 Factory
8.5/10
"The superbike benchmark — but only buy a well-documented example."
Pros
+Devastating V4 engine character
+Factory Öhlins suspension standard
+Adjustable ergonomics, genuinely usable
Cons
−Expensive valve service intervals
−Earlier electronics feel outdated
−Heat management in traffic brutal
Bmw S 1000 Rr
9.0/10
"Unbeatable superbike if you buy one with full history."
Pros
+Class-leading electronics suite
+Exceptional engine refinement
+Strong long-term reliability
Cons
−Expensive maintenance costs throughout
−Track damage often hidden
−Upright riding position punishing