Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory vs Suzuki GSX-8S Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Refined and powerful engine Agile handling Read More
Things we don't like	--	Polarized styling not to everyone’s taste Wind protection at higher speeds Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1078 cc	776 cc
Maximum Power	217 hp	83 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 L	14 L
Alternator	450 W	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Maximum Torque	122 Nm	78 Nm
Bore X Stroke	81 mm x 52.3 mm	84.0 mm x 70.0 mm
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	1	--
Exhaust Pipes	4 into 2 into 1 Exhaust	--
Engine Type	Aprilia Longitudinal 65° V-4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16 Valve, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, Engine	Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled,DOHC Engine
Compression Ratio	13.6:1	12.8:1
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate, Slipper	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Froced Feed Circulation
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
RPM at Maximum Torque	11000 rpm	6800 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	13200 rpm	8500 rpm
Fuel Consumption	15.38 kmpl	23.8 kmpl

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Sport
Seat Height	851 mm	810 mm
Length	2052 mm	2115 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Width	735 mm	775 mm
Wheel Base	1439 mm	1465 mm
Kerb Weight	199 kg	202 kg
Dry Weight	177 kg	--
Height	--	1105 mm
Ground Clearance	--	145 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

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Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Tubeless
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	180/55 ZR17

Chassis & Suspension

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

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	--
Shutter Lock	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	--
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	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Yes	Digital Digital

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Chassis & Suspension

Chrome Garnish	No	--
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	--
Body Frame Type	Dual Beam Dual Beam	--
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Split Seat Split Seat
Side Wings	Yes	--
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	--	No

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Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Yes	--
Height Adjustable Seats	No	--

Brake

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