Bmw M 1000 Rr vs Aprilia Rsv4
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw M 1000 Rr
Aprilia Rsv4
Horsepower (hp)
212 hp
217 hp
Torque (Nm)
113 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
306 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
192 kg
202 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
212 hp @ 14,500 rpm
217 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory; base RSV4 approx. 201 hp)
Torque
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory)
Top Speed
~306 km/h
299 km/h
Weight
192 kg (wet/curb weight)
202 kg (wet/curb weight — 2021 RSV4 1100 Factory)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; highly variable with riding style)
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L — estimated real-world average, varies significantly with riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw M 1000 Rr
9.2/10
"The finest superbike BMW has made — buy only with full service history."
Pros
+Engine is absolutely stratospheric
+Electronics genuinely best-in-class
+Carbon M Package worth every penny
Cons
−Servicing costs are brutal
−Street ride comfort nonexistent
−Tyre wear alarmingly rapid
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