Aprilia Rsv4 Factory vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r
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
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r
Horsepower (hp)
217 hp
203 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
114.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
199 kg
207 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
217 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2021+ RF/Factory 1100 spec)
203 hp @ 13,200 rpm (2021+ model, race-ready trim)
Torque
125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 310+ km/h unlisted)
Weight
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
207 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ model)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimate based on typical real-world supersport riding; official figure approximately 6.8 L/100km)
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, 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−Earlier electronics feel outdated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
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r
8.5/10
"A serious machine that rewards serious riders who do their homework."
Pros
+Screaming top-end power delivery
+Strong used value retention
+Bulletproof engine internals
Cons
−Brutally firm suspension setup
−Frequent valve check intervals
−High crash history likelihood