Bmw K 1300 S vs Aprilia Rsv4
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1300 S vs Aprilia Rsv4. Bmw K 1300 S: 175 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 254 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 280 km/h (electronically limited; estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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
Bmw K 1300 S
Aprilia Rsv4
Horsepower (hp)
175 hp
217 hp
Torque (Nm)
140 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
280 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
254 kg
202 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
175 hp @ 9,250 rpm
217 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory; base RSV4 approx. 201 hp)
Torque
140 Nm @ 8,250 rpm
125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory)
Top Speed
280 km/h (electronically limited; estimated)
299 km/h
Weight
254 kg (wet/curb weight)
202 kg (wet/curb weight — 2021 RSV4 1100 Factory)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical 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
Bmw K 1300 S
8.5/10
"A flawed masterpiece that rewards meticulous maintenance with genuine greatness."
Pros
+Ferocious, silky inline-four
+Exceptional high-speed stability
+Duolever front end precision
Cons
−ESA units fail expensively
−Throttle bodies need frequent sync
−Coolant pipe cracking issues
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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