Aprilia RSV4 RF 2015 vs. KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

Aprilia RSV4 RF 2015

Aprilia RSV4 RF 2015

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

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Technical Specifications Aprilia RSV4 RF 2015 compared to KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

Aprilia RSV4 RF 2015
KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore78 mmBore105 mm
StrokeStroke52.3 mmStroke69 mm
Engine powerEngine power201 HPEngine power175 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power13,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,250 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque127 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque10,500 rpmRpm at Torque8,000 rpm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement999.6 ccmDisplacement1,195 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandÖhlinsBrandWP

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameChromium-molybdenum

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Monoblock
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

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 height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,420 mmWheelbase1,425 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height845 mmSeat Height805 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.5 lFuel Tank Capacity16.5 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

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

The RC8 from KTM has matured into a good motorbike. Unfortunately, the maturing process has taken a little too long. The engine characteristics are good, the chassis as well and the bike is great to ride both on the country road and on the race track.

Well-tuned suspension elements

fairly agile

acceptable brakes

positive cornering.

Performance could be higher

primarily designed for country roads.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Aprilia RSV4 RF vs KTM 1190 RC8 R

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