Aprilia RSV4 RF vs Aprilia RSV4 FW-GP (2020)

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

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia RSV4 RFAprilia RSV4 FW-GP
Model year20202018
Price
Engine1000 cc1000 cc
Horsepower201 hp250 hp
Torque115 Nm
Weight180 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. Floating stainless steel disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Brembo calliper with two Ø 32 mm separate pistonsSingle disc. Floating calliper with two 32mm isolated pistons
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 200/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 200/55-ZR17

Aprilia RSV4 RF vs Aprilia RSV4 FW-GP — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia RSV4 RF and the Aprilia RSV4 FW-GP usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia RSV4 RF brings 201 hp in a 180 kg package, while the Aprilia RSV4 FW-GP counters with 250 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: