Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABS vs Harley-Davidson Eight-valve racer (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABSstacks up against the Harley-Davidson Eight-valve racer. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABSHarley-Davidson Eight-valve racer
Model year20141928
Price$20,499
Engine1000 cc1000 cc
Horsepower184 hp
Torque117 Nm
Weight181 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed1-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating stainless steel disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Floating calliper with two 32mm isolated pistons
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 200/55-ZR17

Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABS vs Harley-Davidson Eight-valve racer — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABS and the Harley-Davidson Eight-valve racer usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC ABS brings 184 hp in a 181 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson Eight-valve racer counters with its own power figure.

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: