Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABS vs Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABSstacks up against the Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABSAprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE
Model year20142012
Price$20,499
Engine1000 cc1000 cc
Horsepower184 hp180 hp
Torque117 Nm115 Nm
Weight181 kg179 kg
Seat height33 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating stainless steel discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Floating calliper with two 32mm isolated pistonsSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 200/55-ZR17 120/70-17 / 190/55-17

Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABS vs Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABS and the Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABS brings 184 hp in a 181 kg package, while the Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE counters with 180 hp at 179 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: