Aprilia RSV4 R vs Harley-Davidson 61 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia RSV4 Rstacks up against the Harley-Davidson 61. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia RSV4 RHarley-Davidson 61
Model year20121924
Price
Engine1000 cc1000 cc
Horsepower180 hp
Torque115 Nm
Weight184 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 190/55-17

Aprilia RSV4 R vs Harley-Davidson 61 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia RSV4 R and the Harley-Davidson 61 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia RSV4 R brings 180 hp in a 184 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson 61 counters with its own power figure.

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: