Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory vs MV Agusta F4 1000 Corse (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factorystacks up against the MV Agusta F4 1000 Corse. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia RSV 1000 R FactoryMV Agusta F4 1000 Corse
Model year20092007
Price
Engine983 cc998 cc
Horsepower141 hp164 hp
Torque101 Nm109 Nm
Weight185 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 190/55-17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17

Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory vs MV Agusta F4 1000 Corse — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory and the MV Agusta F4 1000 Corse usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory brings 141 hp in a 185 kg package, while the MV Agusta F4 1000 Corse counters with 164 hp.

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: