BMW S 1000 RR vs 2024 APRILIA RSV4
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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.
- BMW S 1000 RR 83 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 APRILIA RSV4 85 cm Tallest 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 210 hp (BMW S 1000 RR) up to 217 hp (2024 APRILIA RSV4).
- Torque spans 113 Nm (BMW S 1000 RR) up to 125 Nm (2024 APRILIA RSV4).
- Weight spans 202 kg (2024 APRILIA RSV4) to 210 kg (BMW S 1000 RR).
- Displacement spans 1000 cc (BMW S 1000 RR) to 1100 cc (2024 APRILIA RSV4).
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| Specification | BMW S 1000 RR | APRILIA RSV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | APRILIA |
| Model | BMW S 1000 RR | APRILIA RSV4 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 210hp | 217hp |
| Torque | 113nm. | 125nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 210kg | 202kg |
| Front brake | Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4.5 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper (5 mm M wheels) | Brembo Monobloc Dual Hydraulic Disc |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm, 1-piston floating caliper | Hydraulic disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 85cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55 ZR17 | 200/55 ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable | Ohlins Inverted Fork Adjustable 43mm |
| Rear suspension | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload | Ohlins Adjustable Dual-sided Swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 330km/h | 340km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16.5 L – 7 L/100km | 18 L – 8 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $17895 | $18999 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View APRILIA price list |
| Extra features | -BMW Motorrad ABS, ABS PRO, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), HSC (Hill Start Control) -4 riding modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic, Race), Shift assistant Pro, 6.5" TFT display -M chassis kit, M GPS Laptrigger (activation code), M lightweight batteryy |
-Cruise control, Engine immobilizer |
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2023 BMW S 1000 RR vs 2024 APRILIA RSV4: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW S 1000 RR and 2024 APRILIA RSV4 are closely matched in peak power, while the RSV4 has more displacement and torque, and 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
S 1000 RR and RSV4 have very similar peak power (210 hp vs 217 hp).
Torque
RSV4 has a modest listed torque advantage (125 Nm vs 113 Nm).
Listed top speed
RSV4 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (340 km/h vs 330 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
RSV4 has a modest listed weight advantage (202 kg vs 210 kg). S 1000 RR has a lower listed seat height (83 cm vs 85 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while peak power remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW S 1000 RR vs APRILIA RSV4?
APRILIA RSV4 is listed at 340 km/h (211 mph) vs 330 km/h (205 mph) for BMW S 1000 RR.
Which has more horsepower, BMW S 1000 RR or APRILIA RSV4?
APRILIA RSV4 has 217 hp compared with 210 hp on the BMW S 1000 RR.
Which is lighter, BMW S 1000 RR or APRILIA RSV4?
APRILIA RSV4 is lighter at 202 kg vs 210 kg for BMW S 1000 RR.
Which is better, BMW S 1000 RR or APRILIA RSV4?
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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