Ktm Rc 8c vs Aprilia Rsv4 Rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Rc 8c vs Aprilia Rsv4 Rr. 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 Rr: 201 hp @ 13,000 rpm hp, 199 kg (wet/curb weight) 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
Ktm Rc 8c
Aprilia Rsv4 Rr
Horsepower (hp)
130 hp
201 hp
Torque (Nm)
90 Nm
115 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)
201 hp @ 13,000 rpm
Torque
~90 Nm @ 9,000 rpm (Note: official figures were not publicly disclosed; estimate based on available race data)
115 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 (estimated real-world average; official figure ~6.8 L/100km)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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 Rr
9.0/10
"The best used superbike money can buy if you're prepared."
Pros
+Screaming V4 engine magic
+World-class electronics package
+Factory Öhlins suspension standard
Cons
−Expensive service intervals
−Fragile bodywork costs serious money
−Brutal ergonomics daily riding
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