2024 APRILIA RSV4 vs 2025 BMW S1000RR

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

Top on paper
2024 APRILIA RSV4
72 pts
2025 BMW S1000RR
28 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

2024 APRILIA RSV4
40.9 pts
Best fit here
2025 BMW S1000RR
58 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 APRILIA RSV4
68.6 pts
2025 BMW S1000RR
34 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 APRILIA RSV4
79.9 pts
2025 BMW S1000RR
44 pts

New rider friendly

2024 APRILIA RSV4
7.3 pts
Best fit here
2025 BMW S1000RR
81.3 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 APRILIA RSV4 85 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2025 BMW S1000RR 83 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 2 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 205 hp (2025 BMW S1000RR) up to 217 hp (2024 APRILIA RSV4).
  • Torque spans 113 Nm (2025 BMW S1000RR) up to 125 Nm (2024 APRILIA RSV4).
  • Weight spans 195 kg (2025 BMW S1000RR) to 202 kg (2024 APRILIA RSV4).
  • Displacement spans 1000 cc (2025 BMW S1000RR) to 1100 cc (2024 APRILIA RSV4).
Specification APRILIA RSV4 2025 BMW S1000RR
Brand APRILIA BMW
Model APRILIA RSV4 2025 BMW S1000RR
Engine size Above 1000cc 1000cc
Power 217hp 205hp
Torque 125nm. 113nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves
Weight 202kg 195kg
Front brake Brembo Monobloc Dual Hydraulic Disc Dual disc brake, 320 mm diameter, 4.5 mm thickness, 4-piston fixed caliper.
Rear brake Hydraulic disc Single disc brake, 220 mm diameter, 1-piston floating caliper
Seat height (cm) 85cm 83cm
Front tyre 120/70 ZR17 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyre 200/55 ZR17 190/55 ZR17 (M rim: 200/55 ZR17)
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Ohlins Inverted Fork Adjustable 43mm 45 mm inverted fork, fully adjustable, 4.7 in. wheel travel
Rear suspension Ohlins Adjustable Dual-sided Swingarm Monoshock, fully adjustable, 4.6 in. wheel travel
Motorcycle type Supersport Supersport
Top speed 340km/h 362km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 18 L – 8 L/100km 16.5 L – 7 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $18999 $25000
Brand price lists View APRILIA price list View BMW price list
Extra features

-Cruise control, Engine immobilizer

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2024 APRILIA RSV4 vs 2025 BMW S1000RR: listed specifications

The 2024 APRILIA RSV4 and 2025 BMW S1000RR differ on the listed specifications: the RSV4 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the S1000RR has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

RSV4 has a larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1000 cc).

Peak power

RSV4 has a modest listed power advantage (217 hp vs 205 hp).

Torque

RSV4 has a modest listed torque advantage (125 Nm vs 113 Nm).

Listed top speed

S1000RR has a modest listed top-speed advantage (362 km/h vs 340 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

S1000RR has a modest listed weight advantage (195 kg vs 202 kg). S1000RR has a lower listed seat height (83 cm vs 85 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of APRILIA RSV4 vs 2025 BMW S1000RR?

2025 BMW S1000RR is listed at 362 km/h (225 mph) vs 340 km/h (211 mph) for APRILIA RSV4.

Which has more horsepower, APRILIA RSV4 or 2025 BMW S1000RR?

APRILIA RSV4 has 217 hp compared with 205 hp on the 2025 BMW S1000RR.

Which is lighter, APRILIA RSV4 or 2025 BMW S1000RR?

2025 BMW S1000RR is lighter at 195 kg vs 202 kg for APRILIA RSV4.

Which is better, APRILIA RSV4 or 2025 BMW S1000RR?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.