Ducati Panigale V4 vs Aprilia Rsv4
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Panigale V4 vs Aprilia Rsv4. Ducati Panigale V4: 214 hp @ 13,000 rpm (standard V4, 2022+ model) hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight, standard V4) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; capable of ~305 km/h unlimitied, per estimates), 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
Ducati Panigale V4
Aprilia Rsv4
Horsepower (hp)
214 hp
217 hp
Torque (Nm)
124 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
202 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
214 hp @ 13,000 rpm (standard V4, 2022+ model)
217 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory; base RSV4 approx. 201 hp)
Torque
124 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory)
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; capable of ~305 km/h unlimitied, per estimates)
299 km/h
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight, standard V4)
202 kg (wet/curb weight — 2021 RSV4 1100 Factory)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; note: varies significantly 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
Ducati Panigale V4
8.5/10
"The best used superbike money can buy, if history checks out."
Pros
+Savage V4 engine character
+Electronics genuinely save lives
+MotoGP-derived chassis feedback
Cons
−Desmo service costs punish neglect
−Track damage risk is real
−Ergonomics punish daily commuting
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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