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	18.5 L	19 L
Alternator	450 W	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Maximum Torque	122 Nm	111 Nm
Bore X Stroke	81 mm x 52.3 mm	77 mm x 56 mm
No. Of Cylinder	4	4
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	1	2
Exhaust Pipes	4 into 2 into 1 Exhaust	Dual Exhaust
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
Compression Ratio	13.6:1	11.8:1
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate, Slipper	Wet, Multi-Plate
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	--
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
RPM at Maximum Torque	11000 rpm	7300 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	13200 rpm	10000 rpm
Fuel Consumption	15.38 kmpl	9-17 kmpl

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Dimension

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Wheels & Tyres

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

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

Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

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

Brake

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