2024 APRILIA RSV4 vs DUCATI Panigale V4

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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.

2024 APRILIA RSV4
46.5 pts
Top on paper
DUCATI Panigale V4
53.5 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
34.8 pts
Best fit here
DUCATI Panigale V4
64.1 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 APRILIA RSV4
78.4 pts
DUCATI Panigale V4
24.2 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 APRILIA RSV4
68.3 pts
DUCATI Panigale V4
55.6 pts

New rider friendly

2024 APRILIA RSV4
16 pts
Best fit here
DUCATI Panigale V4
72.5 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 Lowest seat here
  • DUCATI Panigale V4 85 cm Lowest seat here

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 215.5 hp (DUCATI Panigale V4) up to 217 hp (2024 APRILIA RSV4).
  • Torque spans 123.6 Nm (DUCATI Panigale V4) up to 125 Nm (2024 APRILIA RSV4).
  • Weight spans 198.5 kg (DUCATI Panigale V4) to 202 kg (2024 APRILIA RSV4).
  • Displacement spans 1000 cc (DUCATI Panigale V4) to 1100 cc (2024 APRILIA RSV4).
Specification APRILIA RSV4 DUCATI Panigale V4
Brand APRILIA DUCATI
Model APRILIA RSV4 DUCATI Panigale V4
Engine size Above 1000cc 1000cc
Power 217hp 215.5hp
Torque 125nm. 123.6nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves
Weight 202kg 198.5kg
Front brake Brembo Monobloc Dual Hydraulic Disc Dual 330mm Discs ABS (Brembo calipers)
Rear brake Hydraulic disc 245mm Disc ABS (Brembo calipers)
Seat height (cm) 85cm 85cm
Front tyre 120/70 ZR17 120/70ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 Supercorsa SP
Rear tyre 200/55 ZR17 200/60ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 Supercorsa SP
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Ohlins Inverted Fork Adjustable 43mm Fully adjustable Showa BPF fork, 43 mm chrome-plated inner tubes.
Rear suspension Ohlins Adjustable Dual-sided Swingarm Fully adjustable Sachs unit, mono.
Motorcycle type Supersport Supersport
Top speed 340km/h 340km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 18 L – 8 L/100km 17 L – 7.6 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $18999 $24995
Brand price lists View APRILIA price list View DUCATI price list
Extra features

-Cruise control, Engine immobilizer

-Riding Modes, Power Modes, Bosch Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 3, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO 2, Automatic tire calibration.

-Ducati Power Launch (DPL), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2, Daytime Running Light (DRL) with Full LED lighting, Sachs steering damper, Quick adjustment buttons, Auto-off indicators, Chain guard.

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2024 APRILIA RSV4 vs 2023 DUCATI Panigale V4: listed specifications

The 2024 APRILIA RSV4 and 2023 DUCATI Panigale V4 are closely matched in peak power and weight, while the RSV4 has more displacement.

Engine displacement

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

Peak power

RSV4 and Panigale V4 have very similar peak power (217 hp vs 215.5 hp).

Torque

RSV4 and Panigale V4 have very similar listed torque (125 Nm vs 123.6 Nm).

Listed top speed

RSV4 and Panigale V4 have very similar listed top speeds (340 km/h vs 340 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

RSV4 and Panigale V4 have very similar listed weights (202 kg vs 198.5 kg). RSV4 and Panigale V4 have very similar seat heights (85 cm vs 85 cm).

Conclusion

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of APRILIA RSV4 vs DUCATI Panigale V4?

Both are listed at 340 km/h (211 mph) top speed in our specification data.

Which has more horsepower, APRILIA RSV4 or DUCATI Panigale V4?

APRILIA RSV4 has 217 hp compared with 216 hp on the DUCATI Panigale V4.

Which is lighter, APRILIA RSV4 or DUCATI Panigale V4?

DUCATI Panigale V4 is lighter at 199 kg vs 202 kg for APRILIA RSV4.

Which is better, APRILIA RSV4 or DUCATI Panigale V4?

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.