Aprilia Rsv4 vs Ducati Supersport 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Aprilia Rsv4 vs Ducati Supersport 950. 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. 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
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
202 kg
209 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
217 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory; base RSV4 approx. 201 hp)
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory)
96 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h
240 km/h (estimated)
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight — 2021 RSV4 1100 Factory)
209 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
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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