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Ktm Rc 8c vs Aprilia Rsv4 Factory

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ktm Rc 8c vs Aprilia Rsv4 Factory. Ktm Rc 8c: ~130 hp @ 11,000 rpm (Note: KTM did not officially publish a final figure; this is a best estimate based on reported tuning) hp, ~148 kg (dry weight; wet/curb weight not officially published) weight, top speed ~270 km/h (estimated, track conditions dependent), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Aprilia Rsv4 Factory: 217 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2021+ RF/Factory 1100 spec) hp, 199 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Ktm Rc 8c Aprilia Rsv4 Factory
Horsepower (hp)
130 hp
217 hp
Torque (Nm)
90 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
199 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
~130 hp @ 11,000 rpm (Note: KTM did not officially publish a final figure; this is a best estimate based on reported tuning)
217 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2021+ RF/Factory 1100 spec)
Torque
~90 Nm @ 9,000 rpm (Note: official figures were not publicly disclosed; estimate based on available race data)
125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
Top Speed
~270 km/h (estimated, track conditions dependent)
299 km/h
Weight
~148 kg (dry weight; wet/curb weight not officially published)
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
N/A (track-only vehicle, not road registered)
7.5 L/100km (estimate based on typical real-world supersport riding; official figure approximately 6.8 L/100km)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Ktm Rc 8c
Ktm Rc 8c
8.5/10

"A serious track weapon for serious racers with serious money."

Pros
+Insane 889cc race-tuned twin
+Legitimate collector appreciation potential
+Factory-level chassis geometry
Cons
Strictly track use only
Parts availability already suffering
Previous owners likely hammered it
Aprilia Rsv4 Factory
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Earlier electronics feel outdated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

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