Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABS 2014 vs. Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABS 2014

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

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Technical Specifications Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABS 2014 compared to Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABS 2014

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABS 2014

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	52.3 mm	Stroke	53.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	180 HP	Engine power	214 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	12,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	114 Nm	Torque	124 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
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
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	999 ccm	Displacement	1,103 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Öhlins	Brand	Showa

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	Öhlins	Brand	Sachs

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Launch-Control, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelie	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

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	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,420 mm	Wheelbase	1,469 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	845 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABS 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

The Panigale has become much more accessible in the 2018 V4 version than before. The engine, in combination with the electronics package, is still not as flawless and sterile as an inline four, but in practice it is a real blessing for Ducatisti - and a positive surprise for riders of other brands. The Panigale V4 also surprised with tolerable riding comfort on the country road and a pleasant level of stability. Progress here was clearly in the right direction. The new V4 is stronger and faster but also easier and more pleasant to ride.

Powerful engine with charisma and great manners

Pleasant upper body position (compared to other supersport bikes)

In the V4 sufficiently dimensioned chassis for the country road

Powerful but not intrusive sound

Good wind protection

Seat gets warm especially in city traffic

engine / clutch seems a little rough in tight hairpin bends.