Aprilia Rsv4 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Aprilia Rsv4 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r. 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. 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
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
202 kg
216 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
217 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory; base RSV4 approx. 201 hp)
310 hp @ 14,000 rpm (with ram-air effect; 300 hp without)
Torque
125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory)
165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h
400+ km/h (manufacturer-tested; electronically limited in some configurations)
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight — 2021 RSV4 1100 Factory)
216 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L — estimated real-world average, varies significantly with riding style)
Estimated 8–12 L/100km under track conditions (no official real-world figure; track-only use)
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
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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