Ducati Desmosedici 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
Ducati Desmosedici Rr
Aprilia Rsv4
Horsepower (hp)
200 hp
217 hp
Torque (Nm)
118 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
290 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
171 kg
202 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
200 hp @ 13,800 rpm
217 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory; base RSV4 approx. 201 hp)
Torque
118 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory)
Top Speed
~290 km/h
299 km/h
Weight
171 kg (dry weight; ~186 kg wet/curb)
202 kg (wet/curb weight — 2021 RSV4 1100 Factory)
Fuel
~10–13 L/100km (estimated real-world; note: highly dependent on 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
Ducati Desmosedici Rr
8.5/10
"The ultimate collector's motorcycle that occasionally moonlights as transport."
Pros
+Genuine MotoGP DNA throughout
+Appreciating collector asset
+Exhaust note is otherworldly
Cons
−Parts availability nearly impossible
−Maintenance costs are punishing
−Ergonomics genuinely brutal
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
Top 10 Accessories
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