Ktm Rc8 vs Aprilia Rsv4 Rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Rc8 vs Aprilia Rsv4 Rr. Ktm Rc8: 173 hp @ 10,000 rpm (RC8 R variant; base RC8 approx. 155 hp) hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Rc8
Aprilia Rsv4 Rr
Horsepower (hp)
173 hp
201 hp
Torque (Nm)
117 Nm
115 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
199 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
173 hp @ 10,000 rpm (RC8 R variant; base RC8 approx. 155 hp)
201 hp @ 13,000 rpm
Torque
117 Nm @ 8,000 rpm (RC8 R variant)
115 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h
299 km/h
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; official figure ~6.8 L/100km)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm Rc8
7.5/10
"A flawed masterpiece that demands commitment, cash, and mechanical sympathy."
Pros
+Thunderous V-twin character
+Stunning KTM visual presence
+Razor-sharp chassis feedback
Cons
−Patchy early build quality
−Brutal commuting ergonomics
−Expensive suspension rebuilds
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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