Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r vs Aprilia Rsv4
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r vs Aprilia Rsv4. Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r: 203 hp @ 13,200 rpm (2021+ model, race-ready trim) hp, 207 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ model) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 310+ km/h unlisted), 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
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r
Aprilia Rsv4
Horsepower (hp)
203 hp
217 hp
Torque (Nm)
114.9 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
207 kg
202 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
203 hp @ 13,200 rpm (2021+ model, race-ready trim)
217 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory; base RSV4 approx. 201 hp)
Torque
114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm
125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory)
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 310+ km/h unlisted)
299 km/h
Weight
207 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ model)
202 kg (wet/curb weight — 2021 RSV4 1100 Factory)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, 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
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r
8.5/10
"A serious machine that rewards serious riders who do their homework."
Pros
+Screaming top-end power delivery
+Strong used value retention
+Bulletproof engine internals
Cons
−Brutally firm suspension setup
−Frequent valve check intervals
−High crash history likelihood
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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