Aprilia RSV4 vs Ducati Superbike 848 (1098)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia RSV4stacks up against the Ducati Superbike 848. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia RSV4Ducati Superbike 848
Model year20262009
Price$19,999
Engine1099 cc849 cc
Horsepower217 hp134 hp
Torque125 Nm96 Nm
Weight202 kg168 kg
Seat height850 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity18.5 L4.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed manual6-speed
Front brakesDual 330mm discsDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle 220mm discSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 front, 200/55-17 rear120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Aprilia RSV4 vs Ducati Superbike 848 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia RSV4 and the Ducati Superbike 848 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia RSV4 brings 217 hp in a 202 kg package, while the Ducati Superbike 848 counters with 134 hp at 168 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: