DUCATI Panigale V4 S 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.
- DUCATI Panigale V4 S 85 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 APRILIA RSV4 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 S) up to 217 hp (2024 APRILIA RSV4).
- Torque spans 123.6 Nm (DUCATI Panigale V4 S) up to 125 Nm (2024 APRILIA RSV4).
- Weight spans 198.5 kg (DUCATI Panigale V4 S) to 202 kg (2024 APRILIA RSV4).
- Displacement spans 1000 cc (DUCATI Panigale V4 S) to 1100 cc (2024 APRILIA RSV4).
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| Specification | DUCATI Panigale V4 S | APRILIA RSV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DUCATI | APRILIA |
| Model | DUCATI Panigale V4 S | APRILIA RSV4 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 215.5hp | 217hp |
| Torque | 123.6nm. | 125nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 198.5kg | 202kg |
| Front brake | 330 mm dual-disc brake, radial Brembo Monobloc Stylema 4-piston caliper | Brembo Monobloc Dual Hydraulic Disc |
| Rear brake | Single-disc brake with a diameter of 245 mm, equipped with a 2-piston caliper. | Hydraulic disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 85cm | 85cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Supercorsa SP | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 200/60ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Supercorsa SP | 200/55 ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Fully adjustable Showa BPF fork with 43 mm chrome-plated inner tubes. | Ohlins Inverted Fork Adjustable 43mm |
| Rear suspension | Fully adjustable Sachs unit. Aluminum single-sided swingarm. | Ohlins Adjustable Dual-sided Swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 340km/h | 340km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 7.6 L/100km | 18 L – 8 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $32195 | $18999 |
| Brand price lists | View DUCATI price list | View APRILIA price list |
| Extra features | -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. |
-Cruise control, Engine immobilizer |
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2023 DUCATI Panigale V4 S vs 2024 APRILIA RSV4: listed specifications
The 2023 DUCATI Panigale V4 S and 2024 APRILIA RSV4 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
Panigale V4 S and RSV4 have very similar peak power (215.5 hp vs 217 hp).
Torque
Panigale V4 S and RSV4 have very similar listed torque (123.6 Nm vs 125 Nm).
Listed top speed
Panigale V4 S and RSV4 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
Panigale V4 S and RSV4 have very similar listed weights (198.5 kg vs 202 kg). Panigale V4 S and RSV4 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of DUCATI Panigale V4 S vs APRILIA RSV4?
Both are listed at 340 km/h (211 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Panigale V4 S or APRILIA RSV4?
APRILIA RSV4 has 217 hp compared with 216 hp on the DUCATI Panigale V4 S.
Which is lighter, DUCATI Panigale V4 S or APRILIA RSV4?
DUCATI Panigale V4 S is lighter at 199 kg vs 202 kg for APRILIA RSV4.
Which is better, DUCATI Panigale V4 S 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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