Triumph Speed Triple 1200 Rr vs Aprilia Rsv4 Factory
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 Rr
Aprilia Rsv4 Factory
Horsepower (hp)
180 hp
217 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
199 kg
199 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
180 hp @ 10,750 rpm
217 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2021+ RF/Factory 1100 spec)
Torque
125 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h (estimated)
299 km/h
Weight
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (estimate based on typical real-world supersport riding; official figure approximately 6.8 L/100km)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 Rr
9.2/10
"The finest street triple-cylinder motorcycle money can realistically buy used."
Pros
+Howling triple engine magic
+Race-spec Öhlins and Brembos
+Stunning looks, serious intent
Cons
−Brutally uncomfortable beyond 90 mins
−Rare stock, inflated used prices
−Early throttle-by-wire quirks
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−Earlier electronics feel outdated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