Aprilia Rsv4 Factory vs Ducati Supersport 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Aprilia Rsv4 Factory vs Ducati Supersport 950. Aprilia Rsv4 Factory: 217 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2021+ RF/Factory 1100 spec) hp, 199 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Ducati Supersport 950: 110 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Aprilia Rsv4 Factory
Ducati Supersport 950
Horsepower (hp)
217 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
96 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
199 kg
209 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
217 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2021+ RF/Factory 1100 spec)
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
96 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h
240 km/h (estimated)
Weight
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 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−Earlier electronics feel outdated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
Ducati Supersport 950
8.2/10
"The most liveable Ducati you can buy used today."
Pros
+Torquey, usable V-twin character
+Surprisingly comfortable ergonomics
+Stunning Italian styling
Cons
−Expensive mandatory valve services
−Heat soak in traffic significant
−Premium parts and labor costs
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