Ducati Panigale V4 Sp2 vs Aprilia Rsv4 Factory
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 V4 Sp2
Aprilia Rsv4 Factory
Horsepower (hp)
215.5 hp
217 hp
Torque (Nm)
123.6 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
305 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
199 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
215.5 hp @ 13,000 rpm
217 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2021+ RF/Factory 1100 spec)
Torque
123.6 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
Top Speed
~305 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
299 km/h
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; official WMTC figure ~6.8 L/100km)
7.5 L/100km (estimate based on typical real-world supersport riding; official figure approximately 6.8 L/100km)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati Panigale V4 Sp2
9.2/10
"The greatest production superbike built, but buy it eyes wide open."
Pros
+Carbon wheels are genuinely transformative
+Electronics package is world-class
+Savage, usable V4 power delivery
Cons
−Desmo service costs hurt badly
−Ergonomics punish daily commuters
−Previous track use likely
Aprilia Rsv4 Factory
8.5/10
"The superbike benchmark — but only buy a well-documented example."
Pros
+Devastating V4 engine character
+Factory Öhlins suspension standard
+Adjustable ergonomics, genuinely usable
Cons
−Expensive valve service intervals
−Earlier electronics feel outdated
−Heat management in traffic brutal