2011 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE | PRICE: $22,499
Dyno
Midrange is the Aprilia’s mission. Torque is underwhelming below 6000 rpm and falls off shortly above 10,000 rpm, but between those marks the output is stout and easy to access thanks to the 999.6cc V4’s responsive, quick-revving character.
Tech Spec
| Engine type: | l-c 65-deg. V-4 |
| Valve train: | DOHC, 16v |
| Displacement: | 999.6cc |
| Bore x stroke: | 78.0 x 52.3mm |
| Compression: | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel system: | EFI |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate slipper |
| Transmission: | 6-speed |
| Measured horsepower: | 152.6 bhp @ 12,500 rpm |
| Measured torque: | 73.4 lb.-ft. @ 9700 rpm |
| Corrected ¼-mile: | 10.36 sec @ 142.35 mph |
| Top-gear roll-on, 60-80 mph: | 2.82 sec. |
| Fuel mileage (high/low/avg.): | 41/27/34 mpg |
| Frame: | Aluminum twin-spar |
| Front suspension: | 43mm Öhlins fork with adjustable spring preload, high/low-speed compression and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension: | Öhlins shock with adjustable spring preload, high/low-speed compression and rebound damping |
| Front brake: | Four-piston Brembo radial Monobloc calipers, 320mm discs |
| Rear brake: | Two-piston Brembo caliper, 320mm disc |
| Front tire: | 120/70ZR-17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP |
| Rear tire: | 200/55ZR-17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP |
| Rake/trail: | 24.5°/4.1 in. |
| Seat Height: | 33.3 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 55.9 in. |
| Fuel capacity: | 4.5 gal. |
| Weight (tank full/empty): | 453/428 lbs. |
| Colors: | Black/red/white/green |
| Availability: | Now |
| Warranty: | 24 mo., unlimited mi. |
| Contact: | Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.
257 Park Ave. S., 4th Floor
New York, NY 10010
212.380.4400
www.apriliausa.com |
Ergos
Like everything on the mass-centralized RSV4, the riding position is compact. The short seat-to-bar distance is fine for keeping the front end down at the track, but coupled with high footrests literally cramps your style on the street.
2011 BMW S1000RR | Price: $16,630 (As Tested)
Dyno
The S1000RR’s dyno graph will make even the most confident Hayabusa or ZX-14 owner cower in fear. Peak numbers are impressive, but what’s more remarkable is the thickness of both curves. Power increases steadily and rapidly from idle to redline.
Tech Spec
| Engine type: | l-c inline-four |
| Valve train: | DOHC, 16v |
| Displacement: | 999cc |
| Bore x stroke: | 80.0 x 49.7mm |
| Compression: | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel system: | EFI |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate slipper |
| Transmission: | 6-speed |
| Measured horsepower: | 177.8 bhp @ 13,100 rpm |
| Measured torque: | 77.7 lb.-ft. @ 10,200 rpm |
| Corrected ¼-mile: | 10.31 sec. @ 147.72 mph |
| Top-gear roll-on, 60-80 mph: | 2.62 sec. |
| Fuel mileage (high/low/avg.): | 39/31/36 mpg |
| Frame: | Aluminum twin-spar |
| Front suspension: | 46mm Sachs fork with adjustable spring preload, high/low-speed compression and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension: | Sachs shock with adjustable spring preload, high/low-speed compression and rebound damping |
| Front brake: | Four-piston Brembo radial Monobloc calipers, 320mm discs with optional ABS |
| Rear brake: | Single-piston Brembo caliper, 220mm disc with optional ABS |
| Front tire: | 120/70ZR-17 Metzeler Racetec |
| Rear tire: | 190/55ZR-17 Metzeler Racetec |
| Rake/trail: | 23.9°/3.8 in. |
| Seat height: | 32.3 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 56.4 in. |
| Fuel capacity: | 4.5 gal. |
| Weight (tank full/empty): | 458/431 lbs. |
| Colors: | Thunder Grey Metallic, Light Grey Metallic, Shine Yellow Metallic, Motorsport red/white/blue |
| Availability: | Now |
| Warranty: | 36 mo., 36,000 mi. |
| Contact: | BMW of North America
P.O. Box 1227
Westwood, NJ 07575
800.831.1117
www.bmwmotorcycles.com
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Ergos
It’s not quite as plush as one of BMW’s mile-munching sport-tourers, but the S1000RR is the most comfortable bike here. Generous measurements, a stellar saddle and wide, flat clip-ons create a reasonably relaxed riding position.