Ducati Panigale 1299 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 Panigale 1299
Aprilia Rsv4
Horsepower (hp)
205 hp
217 hp
Torque (Nm)
144 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
190.5 kg
202 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
205 hp @ 10,500 rpm
217 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory; base RSV4 approx. 201 hp)
Torque
144 Nm @ 8,750 rpm
125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory)
Top Speed
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight
190.5 kg (wet/curb weight)
202 kg (wet/curb weight — 2021 RSV4 1100 Factory)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 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
Ducati Panigale 1299
8.5/10
"The most visceral twin-cylinder sportsbike ever made, if you can afford it."
Pros
+Engine performance genuinely extraordinary
+Electronics package best in class
+Communicative chassis, incredible feedback
Cons
−Desmo services brutally expensive
−Tyre costs add up fast
−Genuinely punishing around town
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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