Aprilia Blue Marlin 1000 vs BMW Vision Next 100 (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Blue Marlin 1000stacks up against the BMW Vision Next 100. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Blue Marlin 1000BMW Vision Next 100
Model year20022017
Price
Engine998 cc999 cc
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc

Aprilia Blue Marlin 1000 vs BMW Vision Next 100 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Blue Marlin 1000 and the BMW Vision Next 100 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Blue Marlin 1000 brings its published horsepower, while the BMW Vision Next 100 counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: