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

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia RSV4stacks up against the Kawasaki Ninja® 1100SX ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia RSV4Kawasaki Ninja® 1100SX ABS
Model year20262026
Price$19,999$13,999
Engine1099 cc1099 cc
Horsepower217 hp
Torque125 Nm
Weight202 kg214 kg
Seat height850 mm815 mm
Fuel capacity18.5 L18.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed manualManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDual 330mm discsDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesSingle 220mm discHydraulic Disc
Tires120/70-17 front, 200/55-17 rearBridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23: 120/70ZR17 (58W) / Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23: 190/50ZR17 (73W)

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

Picking between the Aprilia RSV4 and the Kawasaki Ninja® 1100SX ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia RSV4 brings 217 hp in a 202 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: