2024 APRILIA RSV4 vs KAWASAKI Ninja H2R
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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.
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
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
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
- KAWASAKI Ninja H2R 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 217 hp (2024 APRILIA RSV4) up to 326 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
- Torque spans 125 Nm (2024 APRILIA RSV4) up to 165 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
- Weight spans 202 kg (2024 APRILIA RSV4) to 216 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
- Displacement spans 1000 cc (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R) to 1100 cc (2024 APRILIA RSV4).
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| Specification | APRILIA RSV4 | KAWASAKI Ninja H2R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | APRILIA | KAWASAKI |
| Model | APRILIA RSV4 | KAWASAKI Ninja H2R |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 217hp | 326hp |
| Torque | 125nm. | 165nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 202kg | 216kg |
| Front brake | Brembo Monobloc Dual Hydraulic Disc | 330 mm Brembo dual disc, dual radial-mounted 4-piston Brembo monoblock caliper |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic disc | 250 mm single disc, Brembo dual-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 85cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 200/55 ZR17 | 200/55ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Ohlins Inverted Fork Adjustable 43mm | Öhlins 43 mm inverted fork, rebound damping, compression damping, and spring preload adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Ohlins Adjustable Dual-sided Swingarm | Uni-Trak, Öhlins TTX36 gas-charged shock, compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 340km/h | 400km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 18 L – 8 L/100km | 17 L – 8 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $18999 | $58100 |
| Brand price lists | View APRILIA price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -Cruise control, Engine immobilizer |
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2024 APRILIA RSV4 vs 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja H2R: listed specifications
The 2024 APRILIA RSV4 and 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja H2R differ on the listed specifications: the RSV4 has more displacement, and a lower listed weight, and the Ninja H2R has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
RSV4 has a larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
Ninja H2R has a clear listed power advantage (326 hp vs 217 hp).
Torque
Ninja H2R has a clear listed torque advantage (165 Nm vs 125 Nm).
Listed top speed
Ninja H2R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (400 km/h vs 340 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
RSV4 has a modest listed weight advantage (202 kg vs 216 kg). Ninja H2R 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of APRILIA RSV4 vs KAWASAKI Ninja H2R?
KAWASAKI Ninja H2R is listed at 400 km/h (249 mph) vs 340 km/h (211 mph) for APRILIA RSV4.
Which has more horsepower, APRILIA RSV4 or KAWASAKI Ninja H2R?
KAWASAKI Ninja H2R has 326 hp compared with 217 hp on the APRILIA RSV4.
Which is lighter, APRILIA RSV4 or KAWASAKI Ninja H2R?
APRILIA RSV4 is lighter at 202 kg vs 216 kg for KAWASAKI Ninja H2R.
Which is better, APRILIA RSV4 or KAWASAKI Ninja H2R?
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.
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