Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade vs Aprilia Rsv4
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade vs Aprilia Rsv4. Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade: 178 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2017+ model; earlier models ~172 hp) hp, 201 kg (wet/curb weight, 2017 standard model) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated), 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
Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade
Aprilia Rsv4
Horsepower (hp)
178 hp
217 hp
Torque (Nm)
114 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
201 kg
202 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
178 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2017+ model; earlier models ~172 hp)
217 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory; base RSV4 approx. 201 hp)
Torque
114 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory)
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated)
299 km/h
Weight
201 kg (wet/curb weight, 2017 standard model)
202 kg (wet/curb weight — 2021 RSV4 1100 Factory)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 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
Honda Cbr1000rr Fireblade
8.5/10
"A genuinely brilliant sportsbike that demands respect and rewards skill."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Incredible high-rpm power delivery
+Sharp, communicative chassis feedback
Cons
−Punishing on long commutes
−Older stator units fail
−Aging suspension needs rebuilding
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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