Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000 Comparison

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Things we like	--	Switchable traction control Comfort friendly ergonomics Smooth transmission Read More
Things we don't like	--	Lacks dual disc brakes on the rear wheel Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1078 cc	1043 cc
Maximum Power	217 hp	142 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	18.5 L	19 L
Engine Type	Aprilia Longitudinal 65° V-4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16 Valve, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, Engine	In-Line Four Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine
Bore X Stroke	81 mm x 52.3 mm	77 mm x 56 mm
Exhaust Pipes	4 into 2 into 1 Exhaust	Dual Exhaust
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	1	2
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Cylinder	4	4
Alternator	450 W	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate, Slipper	Wet, Multi-Plate
Compression Ratio	13.6:1	11.8:1
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Maximum Torque	122 Nm	111 Nm
RPM at Maximum Power	13200 rpm	10000 rpm
Fuel Consumption	15.38 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	11000 rpm	7300 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Super Sport
Kerb Weight	199 kg	238 kg
Dry Weight	177 kg	--
Length	2052 mm	2100 mm
Seat Height	851 mm	820 mm
Width	735 mm	825 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Wheel Base	1439 mm	1440 mm
Ground Clearance	--	135 mm
Height	--	1190 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Digital Electronic	--
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	4 L	--
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Fuel Supply System	--	Fuel Injection

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R17	ZR17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	ZR17
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR 17	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	200/55 ZR 17	190/50 ZR17
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial , Tubeless

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Ohlins Nix Fork	Inverted Fork
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Back Link
Suspension Travel(Front)	125 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	120 mm	--

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	Yes	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Advanced Safety Features	APRC System (Aprilia Performance Ride Control), Wheelie Control, Speed Limiter APRC System (Aprilia Performance Ride Control), Wheelie Control, Speed Limiter	--
Stability Control	Yes	--
Riding Modes	Track, Sport, Race Track, Sport, Race	Sport Sport
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Central Locking	No	--
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	No	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Navigator	--	No
Oil Change Indicator	--	Yes

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Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc

Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Dual Beam Dual Beam	Twin Tube Twin Tube
Chrome Garnish	No	Yes
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Alloy Alloy
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	Yes

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	Yes	No
Additional Features	--	KCMF,KTRC KCMF,KTRC