Aprilia RSV4 R ABS vs Honda Fireblade SP (2015)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia RSV4 R ABSstacks up against the Honda Fireblade SP. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Aprilia RSV4 R ABS | Honda Fireblade SP |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2015 | 2014 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 1000 cc | 1000 cc |
| Horsepower | 184 hp | 178 hp |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Weight | 186 kg | — |
| Seat height | 33 mm | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.9 L | 4.6 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pins | Double disc. Hydraulic. Four-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Brembo calliper with two Ø 32 mm separate pistons | Single disc. Hydraulic. Single-piston caliper. |
| Tires | 120/70-17 / 190/55-17 | 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 |
Aprilia RSV4 R ABS vs Honda Fireblade SP — which should you buy?
Picking between the Aprilia RSV4 R ABS and the Honda Fireblade SP 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 Honda Fireblade SP counters with 178 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: