Aprilia RSV4 R APRC ABS vs Ecosse Spirit ES1 (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia RSV4 R APRC ABSstacks up against the Ecosse Spirit ES1. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia RSV4 R APRC ABSEcosse Spirit ES1
Model year20142011
Price$15,499
Engine1000 cc1000 cc
Horsepower184 hp200 hp
Torque117 Nm190 Nm
Weight186 kg120 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 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-ZR17 / 190/70-ZR17

Aprilia RSV4 R APRC ABS vs Ecosse Spirit ES1 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia RSV4 R APRC ABS and the Ecosse Spirit ES1 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia RSV4 R APRC ABS brings 184 hp in a 186 kg package, while the Ecosse Spirit ES1 counters with 200 hp at 120 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: