Aprilia Rsv4 Factory vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Aprilia Rsv4 Factory vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r. 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. Kawasaki Ninja H2r: 310 hp @ 14,000 rpm (with ram-air effect; 300 hp without) hp, 216 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 400+ km/h (manufacturer-tested; electronically limited in some configurations), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Aprilia Rsv4 Factory
Kawasaki Ninja H2r
Horsepower (hp)
217 hp
310 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
165 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
400 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
199 kg
216 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
217 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2021+ RF/Factory 1100 spec)
310 hp @ 14,000 rpm (with ram-air effect; 300 hp without)
Torque
125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h
400+ km/h (manufacturer-tested; electronically limited in some configurations)
Weight
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimate based on typical real-world supersport riding; official figure approximately 6.8 L/100km)
Estimated 8–12 L/100km under track conditions (no official real-world figure; track-only use)
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−Earlier electronics feel outdated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
Kawasaki Ninja H2r
8.5/10
"Spectacular machine, but only for serious, wealthy track obsessives."
Pros
+Unmatched supercharged engineering showcase
+Chassis inspires genuine confidence
+Bulletproof Kawasaki build quality
Cons
−Crippling ongoing maintenance costs
−Track-only limits usability severely
−Previous abuse nearly guaranteed
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