Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC | Price: $22,999
Ergos
The Aprilia is within a few tenths of the BMW’s measurements, which explains why it’s fairly comfortable. Exhaust heat on your ankles and slightly less legroom make the RSV4 hard on your legs.
Dyno
Tall gearing neuters what should be an insane ride. Aprilia’s V4 doesn’t do much below 6000 rpm and falls off beyond 10,000, but keep it spinning between those two limits and it rips!
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: 147.5 bhp @ 12,500 rpm
Measured torque: 72.4 lb.-ft. @ 9700 rpm
Corrected ¼-mile: 10.23 sec @ 142.27 mph
Top-gear roll-on, 60-80 mph: 2.88 sec.
Fuel mileage (high/low/avg.): 33/27/29 mpg
Frame: Aluminum twin-spar
Front suspension: Öhlins 43mm inverted fork with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear suspension: Öhlins shock with adjustable spring preload, high/low-speed compression and rebound damping
Front brake: Dual Brembo Monobloc four-piston calipers, 320mm discs
Rear brake: Brembo two-piston 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): 458/431 lbs.
Colors: Black/red
Availability: Now
Warranty: 24 mo., unlimited mi.
Contact: Aprilia USA 140 E. 45th St. New York, NY 10017 800.621.1101 www.apriliausa.com
2012 BMW S1000RR | Price: $16,995
Ergos
A spacious rider triangle and the softest seat make the Beemer a good place to log miles. Wind protection is good, vibes are low and there’s no perceptible engine heat.
Dyno
The S1000RR has some smooth lines and big numbers. This engine feels strong everywhere, with power building in a linear fashion toward that 169.6-bhp peak at 13,000 rpm.
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: 169.6 bhp @ 13,000 rpm
Measured torque: 72.3 lb.-ft. @ 10,200 rpm
Corrected ¼-mile: 9.95 sec. @ 148.32 mph
Top-gear roll-on, 60-80 mph: 2.47 sec.
Fuel mileage (high/low/avg.) : 38/29/33 mpg
Frame: Aluminum twin-spar
Front suspension: Sachs 46mm inverted fork with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear suspension: Sachs shock with adjustable spring preload, high/low-speed compression and rebound damping
Front brake: Dual Brembo four-piston calipers, 320mm discs with optional ABS
Rear brake: Brembo one-piston caliper, 220mm disc with optional ABS
Front tire: 120/70ZR-17 Contisport Attack2
Rear tire: 190/55ZR-17 Contisport Attack2
Rake/trail: 24.0°/3.9 in.
Seat height: 32.3 in.
Wheelbase: 56.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal.
Weight (tank full/empty): 459/432 lbs.
Colors: Racing Red, Fire Powder Blue, Motorsport red/white/blue, black
Availability: Now
Warranty: 36 mo., 36,000 mi.
Contact: BMW of North America P.O. Box 1227 Westwood, NJ 07675 800.831.1117 www.bmwmotorcycles.com