KTM RC16 vs Aprilia RSV4 Factory ABS (2019)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM RC16stacks up against the Aprilia RSV4 Factory ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | KTM RC16 | Aprilia RSV4 Factory ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2019 | 2015 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 1000 cc | 1000 cc |
| Horsepower | 250 hp | 184 hp |
| Torque | — | 117 Nm |
| Weight | 157 kg | 181 kg |
| Seat height | — | 33 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.8 L | 4.5 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | — | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Brembo | Double disc. ABS. Floating stainless steel disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brembo | Single disc. ABS. Floating calliper with two 32mm isolated pistons |
| Tires | — | 120/70-ZR17 / 200/55-ZR17 |
KTM RC16 vs Aprilia RSV4 Factory ABS — which should you buy?
Picking between the KTM RC16 and the Aprilia RSV4 Factory ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM RC16 brings 250 hp in a 157 kg package, while the Aprilia RSV4 Factory ABS counters with 184 hp at 181 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: