Aprilia RSV4 RF 2015 vs. Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Aprilia RSV4 RF 2015

Aprilia RSV4 RF 2015

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

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Overview - Aprilia RSV4 RF 2015 vs Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Aprilia RSV4 RF 2015

Aprilia RSV4 RF 2015

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Technical Specifications Aprilia RSV4 RF 2015 compared to Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Aprilia RSV4 RF 2015
Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore78 mmBore76 mm
StrokeStroke52.3 mmStroke55.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power201 HPEngine power178 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power13,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power12,000 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque112 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque10,500 rpmRpm at Torque8,500 rpm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement999.6 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonSingle piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width200 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,040 mmLength2,080 mm
WidthWidth735 mmWidth685 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,420 mmWheelbase1,410 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height845 mmSeat Height820 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.5 lFuel Tank Capacity17.7 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Aprilia RSV4 RF 2015

Aprilia RSV4 RF 2015

The new RSV4 will make riders happy who have always ridden supersport bikes and love this category. Up-and-coming 600cc riders will appreciate it and even former 250cc riders will still find its handling beguiling. It was born in Aprilia's racing department and has been fine-tuned there for 2015. It is now easier to ride than before. But it is hard at the limit, especially when it comes to stability. Experienced riders get the bike into trouble on corner exits, rookies probably only at top speed on long straights. Its chassis is very radical for country roads, and on bad asphalt it gets restless on the saddle. An electronic chassis could help, but that is not installed on the Aprilia. But riding only on the racetrack wouldn't be right either. The RSV4 may be old in terms of design, but it is still incredibly beautiful. Anyone who rides it is considered a connoisseur and a hero in front of the ice cream parlour, and that hasn't changed in 2015. At the regulars' table, you don't have to report that it's lighter now than it used to be.

Great handling on corner entry and in turns

high cornering speed possible

compact and race-ready chassis

high-quality chassis

great timeless look.

Stability in the braking zone and when accelerating out at the limit

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2009

Those who focus on good lap times will not find the CBR 1000 RR the best partner in the field. Those who simply want to ride nice laps around the ring or on the country road will still have fun with it. It rides heart-stoppingly, looks great and gives you a lot of feeling for the rear wheel. At the regulars' table, Honda fans can at least score points with Marquez's victories, but they won't be able to come up with the Fireblade's fabulous performance figures or lap records.

great look

transparent handling

good feeling for traction

high-quality chassis

great basis for racetrack conversion

reliable and proven technology

Peak power no longer up to date

lack of traction control

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Aprilia RSV4 RF vs Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade

Price Aprilia RSV4 RF

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