Aprilia RSV4 R FW vs Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC (2016)

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

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia RSV4 R FWAprilia RSV4 Factory APRC
Model year20162013
Price
Engine1000 cc1000 cc
Horsepower230 hp180 hp
Torque115 Nm
Weight179 kg
Seat height33 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating stainless steel discDouble disc. Floating stainless steel disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Floating calliper with two 32mm isolated pistonsSingle disc. Floating calliper with two 32mm isolated pistons
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 200/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 200/55-ZR17

Aprilia RSV4 R FW vs Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia RSV4 R FW and the Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia RSV4 R FW brings 230 hp, while the Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC 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: