Yamaha R1 2014 vs. Aprilia RSV4 RF 2017

Yamaha R1 2014

Aprilia RSV4 RF 2017

Overview - Yamaha R1 2014 vs Aprilia RSV4 RF 2017

Yamaha R1 2014

Aprilia RSV4 RF 2017

Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2014 compared to Aprilia RSV4 RF 2017

Yamaha R1 2014

Aprilia RSV4 RF 2017

Yamaha R1 2014

Aprilia RSV4 RF 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	52.2 mm	Stroke	52.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	182 HP	Engine power	201 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	12,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	115.5 Nm	Torque	115 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,500 rpm
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	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
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	998 ccm	Displacement	999.6 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

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	190 mm	Rear tyre width	200 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	2,070 mm	Length	2,040 mm
Width	Width	715 mm	Width	735 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,415 mm	Wheelbase	1,420 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	845 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R1 2014

The Yamaha YZF-R1 still inspires with balanced performance - especially the 1000cc engine with its extravagant crank pin offset not only serves the powerful power delivery but also provides a wonderful sound!

Agile

strong brakes

good chassis

unique and exclusive due to the idiosyncratic engine.

The appearance, with the wide tail, might not satisfy all tastes.

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