Aprilia Tuono V4 R ABS vs KTM 990 Duke RR (2015)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Tuono V4 R ABSstacks up against the KTM 990 Duke RR. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Aprilia Tuono V4 R ABS | KTM 990 Duke RR |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2015 | 2006 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 1000 cc | 1000 cc |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 118 hp |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Weight | 183 kg | 168 kg |
| Seat height | 33 mm | 34 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.9 L | 4.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating stainless steel discs with lightweight stainless steel rotor with 6 studs. Brembo radial callipers with 4 diam. horizontally opposed 32 mm pistons. Sintered pads. Axial pump master cylinder and metal braided brake hoses. | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Brembo floating calliper with two and #61638;32 mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose. | Single disc |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-17 |
Aprilia Tuono V4 R ABS vs KTM 990 Duke RR — which should you buy?
Picking between the Aprilia Tuono V4 R ABS and the KTM 990 Duke RR usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Tuono V4 R ABS brings 170 hp in a 183 kg package, while the KTM 990 Duke RR counters with 118 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: