Aprilia Rsv4 vs Yamaha Yzf-r1
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
Yamaha Yzf-r1
Horsepower (hp)
217 hp
200 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
113 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)
200 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2015+ generation; earlier models range from 150–182 hp)
Torque
125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory)
113 Nm @ 11,500 rpm (2015+ generation)
Top Speed
299 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 280–299 km/h depending on generation)
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight — 2021 RSV4 1100 Factory)
199 kg (wet/curb weight, 2015+ R1; note: R1M is 199 kg, earlier generations vary from 177–202 kg)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L — estimated real-world average, varies significantly with riding style)
6.5–8.5 L/100km (real-world average, varies significantly with riding style)
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
Yamaha Yzf-r1
8.5/10
"The best R1 you can afford is always worth finding."
Pros
+MotoGP-derived electronics package
+Crossplane engine character
+Exceptional track day capability
Cons
−Brutal heat in traffic
−Expensive valve service intervals
−Unforgiving of neglect