Aprilia RSV4 1100 vs Ducati Superbike 848 (1098)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia RSV4 1100stacks up against the Ducati Superbike 848. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia RSV4 1100Ducati Superbike 848
Model year20262009
Price$19,499
Engine1099 cc849 cc
Horsepower134 hp
Torque96 Nm
Weight204 kg168 kg
Seat height840 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity18.0 L4.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain6-speed
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDouble disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
Tires120/70 ZR17 / 200/55 ZR17120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Aprilia RSV4 1100 vs Ducati Superbike 848 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia RSV4 1100 and the Ducati Superbike 848 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia RSV4 1100 brings its published horsepower in a 204 kg package, while the Ducati Superbike 848 counters with 134 hp at 168 kg.

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: