Aprilia RSV4 RF 2017 vs. BMW S 1000 RR 2012

Aprilia RSV4 RF 2017

BMW S 1000 RR 2012

Overview - Aprilia RSV4 RF 2017 vs BMW S 1000 RR 2012

Aprilia RSV4 RF 2017

BMW S 1000 RR 2012

Technical Specifications Aprilia RSV4 RF 2017 compared to BMW S 1000 RR 2012

Aprilia RSV4 RF 2017

BMW S 1000 RR 2012

Aprilia RSV4 RF 2017

BMW S 1000 RR 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	52.3 mm	Stroke	49.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	201 HP	Engine power	192 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	115 Nm	Torque	112 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,750 rpm
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	999.6 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	200 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,040 mm	Length	2,056 mm
Width	Width	735 mm	Width	826 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,420 mm	Wheelbase	1,432 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	845 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Aprilia RSV4 RF 2017

The Aprilia RSV4 RF is a compact power rocket that requires an expert hand to make perfect use of its strengths. It tends to get bumpy at the front when accelerating, which can be managed with the right weight shift and looseness on the handlebars. Brutal acceleration in front of an impressive sound backdrop (with Akrapovic exhaust) meets hard deceleration in the braking zone thanks to grown 330 discs. On the entry, the RSV stabs precisely into the radius and reacts almost like a 600cc in bends. The numerous electronic riding aids demand some occupation and attention as to which settings one has just saved.

awesome, rev-happy engine

strong brakes

top chassis

wonderful sound

full electronics package

automatic gearshift with blipper

pleasant ergonomics

Unsteady front wheel when accelerating

too much information for too small a display

BMW S 1000 RR 2012

What remains is fascination, bewilderment and fear. You can't shake the uneasy feeling that you're not quite yourself on this bike. It feels like a heavy metal concert with earplugs.

Complete, electronic equipment

good braking system

strong engine

extremely fast on the road

appropriate appearance.

Chassis somewhat complicated and takes a lot of getting used to.