Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade vs Aprilia RSV 1000 R (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CBR1000RR Firebladestacks up against the Aprilia RSV 1000 R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CBR1000RR FirebladeAprilia RSV 1000 R
Model year20192009
Price
Engine999 cc983 cc
Horsepower189 hp141 hp
Torque114 Nm101 Nm
Weight189 kg
Seat height33 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single-piston caliper. Single disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 120/70-17. / 190/50-17

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade vs Aprilia RSV 1000 R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade and the Aprilia RSV 1000 R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade brings 189 hp, while the Aprilia RSV 1000 R counters with 141 hp at 189 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: