Aprilia RSV4 R ABS vs Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE (2015)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia RSV4 R ABSstacks up against the Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Aprilia RSV4 R ABS | Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 1000 cc | 1000 cc |
| Horsepower | 184 hp | 180 hp |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Weight | 186 kg | 179 kg |
| Seat height | 33 mm | 33 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.9 L | 4.5 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pins | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Brembo calliper with two Ø 32 mm separate pistons | Single disc |
| Tires | 120/70-17 / 190/55-17 | 120/70-17 / 190/55-17 |
Aprilia RSV4 R ABS vs Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE — which should you buy?
Picking between the Aprilia RSV4 R ABS and the Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia RSV4 R ABS brings 184 hp in a 186 kg package, while the Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE counters with 180 hp at 179 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: