Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1100 vs Kawasaki Ninja® 1100SX ABS (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1100stacks up against the Kawasaki Ninja® 1100SX ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia RSV4 Factory 1100Kawasaki Ninja® 1100SX ABS
Model year20262026
Price$26,499$13,999
Engine1099 cc1099 cc
Weight204 kg214 kg
Seat height840 mm815 mm
Fuel capacity18.0 L18.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Tires120/70 ZR17 / 200/55 ZR17Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23: 120/70ZR17 (58W) / Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23: 190/50ZR17 (73W)

Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1100 vs Kawasaki Ninja® 1100SX ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1100 and the Kawasaki Ninja® 1100SX ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1100 brings its published horsepower in a 204 kg package, while the Kawasaki Ninja® 1100SX ABS counters with its own power figure at 214 kg. On price, the Kawasaki Ninja® 1100SX 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: