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Aprilia Rsv4 Rr
9.0/10 Supersport

Aprilia Rsv4 Rr Review

"The best used superbike money can buy if you're prepared."

Experienced riders wanting serious track-capable performance $10,000-$16,000 used 2015-2020
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Used Buyer Review

The RSV4 RR is genuinely one of the best superbikes ever made, full stop. That 65-degree V4 pulls like nothing else in the class, the chassis is razor-sharp, and when the electronics are dialed in, it'll lap most dedicated track tools. Used examples from 2015 onward are solid buys if the service history checks out — these engines are robust when maintained, but skip a valve clearance and you're looking at a painful bill. Here's the real talk: budget an extra $1,500-2,000 minimum for a fresh service when you buy used. Check the Öhlins suspension for leaks, inspect the frame around the swingarm pivot for cracks if it's been tracked hard, and verify the quickshifter works cleanly in both directions. Cosmetic fairings are expensive and fragile. Also, the ergonomics are brutally committed — this is a racetrack motorcycle with plates, not a commuter with attitude.

Pros

+Screaming V4 engine magic
+World-class electronics package
+Factory Öhlins suspension standard
+Rewarding precise handling
+Strong residual values

Cons

-Expensive service intervals
-Fragile bodywork costs serious money
-Brutal ergonomics daily riding
-Parts availability can sting
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Avoid if

You want comfort or low maintenance costs

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