Yamaha Yzf-r1 vs Aprilia Rsv4 — which has more power?

Yamaha Yzf-r1 produces 200 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2015+ generation; earlier models range from 150–182 hp); Aprilia Rsv4 produces 217 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2021+ RSV4 1100 Factory; base RSV4 approx. 201 hp). Aprilia Rsv4 wins by 17 hp.

Yamaha Yzf-r1 vs Aprilia Rsv4 — which is lighter?

Weight: Yamaha Yzf-r1 199 kg (wet/curb weight, 2015+ R1; note: R1M is 199 kg, earlier generations vary from 177–202 kg), Aprilia Rsv4 202 kg (wet/curb weight — 2021 RSV4 1100 Factory). Yamaha Yzf-r1 is lighter by 3 kg.

Yamaha Yzf-r1 vs Aprilia Rsv4 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Yamaha Yzf-r1 8.5/10 and Aprilia Rsv4 9.0/10. Aprilia Rsv4 scores higher on the overall verdict. Yamaha Yzf-r1 caveat: First sportbike buyers lacking advanced throttle control. Aprilia Rsv4 caveat: You skip services or lack mechanical sympathy.

Yamaha Yzf-r1 vs Aprilia Rsv4 — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Yamaha Yzf-r1 200 hp, Aprilia Rsv4 217 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Yamaha Yzf-r1 vs Aprilia Rsv4 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Yamaha Yzf-r1: 199 kg, 200 hp. Aprilia Rsv4: 202 kg, 217 hp.

Yamaha Yzf-r1 vs Aprilia Rsv4

Q: Yamaha Yzf-r1 vs Aprilia Rsv4 — which is faster?

Top speed: Yamaha Yzf-r1 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 280–299 km/h depending on generation), Aprilia Rsv4 299 km/h.

Q: Yamaha Yzf-r1 vs Aprilia Rsv4 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Yamaha Yzf-r1 6.5–8.5 L/100km (real-world average, varies significantly with riding style), Aprilia Rsv4 7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L — estimated real-world average, varies significantly with riding style). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha Yzf-r1 vs Aprilia Rsv4. Yamaha Yzf-r1: 200 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2015+ generation; earlier models range from 150–182 hp) hp, 199 kg (wet/curb weight, 2015+ R1; note: R1M is 199 kg, earlier generations vary from 177–202 kg) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 280–299 km/h depending on generation), 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.