Suzuki Gsx-r1000 vs Aprilia Rsv4
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gsx-r1000 vs Aprilia Rsv4. Suzuki Gsx-r1000: 202 hp @ 13,200 rpm (2017+ model; earlier generations ~185–192 hp) hp, 203 kg (curb/wet weight, 2017+ model) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~305+ km/h unlimted), 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
Suzuki Gsx-r1000
Aprilia Rsv4
Horsepower (hp)
202 hp
217 hp
Torque (Nm)
117 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
203 kg
202 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
202 hp @ 13,200 rpm (2017+ model; earlier generations ~185–192 hp)
217 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory; base RSV4 approx. 201 hp)
Torque
117 Nm @ 10,800 rpm (2017+ model)
125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory)
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~305+ km/h unlimted)
299 km/h
Weight
203 kg (curb/wet weight, 2017+ model)
202 kg (wet/curb weight — 2021 RSV4 1100 Factory)
Fuel
7.0–8.5 L/100km (typical real-world average; ~12–14 km/L)
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L — estimated real-world average, varies significantly with riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsx-r1000
8.5/10
"The benchmark litre bike — buy carefully and you won't regret it."
Pros
+Razor-sharp chassis feedback
+Explosive top-end power
+Abundant used parts availability
Cons
−Crash damage history common
−Neglected valve clearances costly
−Uncomfortable for daily commuting
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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