Benelli Tornado 1130 vs Aprilia Rsv4
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli Tornado 1130 vs Aprilia Rsv4. Benelli Tornado 1130: 161 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 260 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Benelli Tornado 1130
Aprilia Rsv4
Horsepower (hp)
161 hp
217 hp
Torque (Nm)
115 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
260 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
202 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
161 hp @ 11,000 rpm
217 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory; base RSV4 approx. 201 hp)
Torque
115 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory)
Top Speed
260 km/h
299 km/h
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
202 kg (wet/curb weight — 2021 RSV4 1100 Factory)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L — estimated real-world average, varies significantly with riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Benelli Tornado 1130
6.5/10
"Buy it with eyes open or get burned fast."
Pros
+Stunning triple-cylinder soundtrack
+Genuinely exotic styling still
+Strong midrange power delivery
Cons
−Parts sourcing is brutal
−Electrical gremlins plague examples
−Dealer support essentially nonexistent
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
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