Aprilia RSV4 vs Kawasaki Ninja® 1100SX SE ABS (2026)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia RSV4stacks up against the Kawasaki Ninja® 1100SX SE ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Aprilia RSV4 | Kawasaki Ninja® 1100SX SE ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Price | $19,999 | $15,799 |
| Engine | 1099 cc | 1099 cc |
| Horsepower | 217 hp | — |
| Torque | 125 Nm | — |
| Weight | 202 kg | 213 kg |
| Seat height | 850 mm | 815 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18.5 L | 18.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | Manual, 6 speed, Chain |
| Front brakes | Dual 330mm discs | Dual Hydraulic Disc |
| Rear brakes | Single 220mm disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Tires | 120/70-17 front, 200/55-17 rear | Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23: 120/70ZR17 (58W) / Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23: 190/50ZR17 (73W) |
Aprilia RSV4 vs Kawasaki Ninja® 1100SX SE ABS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Aprilia RSV4 and the Kawasaki Ninja® 1100SX SE ABS 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 Kawasaki Ninja® 1100SX SE ABS counters with its own power figure at 213 kg. On price, the Kawasaki Ninja® 1100SX SE ABS has the lower MSRP.
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: