Aprilia Rsv4 vs Aprilia Rsv4 Factory
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Aprilia Rsv4 vs Aprilia Rsv4 Factory. Aprilia Rsv4: 217 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory; base RSV4 approx. 201 hp) hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight — 2021 RSV4 1100 Factory) weight, top speed 299 km/h, Motoryk rating 9.0/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Aprilia Rsv4
Aprilia Rsv4 Factory
Horsepower (hp)
217 hp
217 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
199 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
217 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory; base RSV4 approx. 201 hp)
217 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2021+ RF/Factory 1100 spec)
Torque
125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory)
125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight — 2021 RSV4 1100 Factory)
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L — estimated real-world average, varies significantly with riding style)
7.5 L/100km (estimate based on typical real-world supersport riding; official figure approximately 6.8 L/100km)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Aprilia Rsv4
9.0/10
"The best used sportsbike money can buy, if you're careful."
Pros
+Breathtaking V4 engine character
+World-class chassis balance
+Exceptional electronics on later models
Cons
−Expensive valve service intervals
−Crash damage history common
−Uncomfortable for longer rides
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−Earlier electronics feel outdated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
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