Aprilia Rsv4 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
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
202 kg
197 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
217 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory; base RSV4 approx. 201 hp)
210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam)
Torque
125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory)
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited)
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight — 2021 RSV4 1100 Factory)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L — estimated real-world average, varies significantly with riding style)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
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
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