Aprilia RSV4 R ABS vs Aprilia RSV4 R (2015)

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

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia RSV4 R ABSAprilia RSV4 R
Model year20152012
Price
Engine1000 cc1000 cc
Horsepower184 hp180 hp
Torque117 Nm115 Nm
Weight186 kg184 kg
Seat height33 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.9 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pinsDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Brembo calliper with two Ø 32 mm separate pistonsSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 190/55-17 120/70-17 / 190/55-17

Aprilia RSV4 R ABS vs Aprilia RSV4 R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia RSV4 R ABS and the Aprilia RSV4 R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia RSV4 R ABS brings 184 hp in a 186 kg package, while the Aprilia RSV4 R counters with 180 hp at 184 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: