2019 Aprilia RSV-4 Factory vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2019 Aprilia RSV-4 Factory 2019 Aprilia RSV-4 Factory

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
217 hp / 159.6 kW @ 13200 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
204 kg / 450 lbs
2026 KTM 990 RC-R 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20192026
Make ModelAprilia RSV-4 FactoryKTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height853 mm / 33.5 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1441.6 mm / 56.7 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in163 mm / 6.4 in
Length2055 mm / 80.9 in-
Width735 mm / 28.9 in (at the handlebar)-
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)182-
Wet Weight (kg)204 195
Dry Weight182 kg / 401 lbs-
Fuel Capacity18.5 Litres / 4.9 US gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight204 kg / 450 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power217 hp / 159.6 kW @ 13200 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque122 Nm / 90 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm [115 Nm at 10,500 rpm]103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Displacement1077 cc / 85.7 cu-in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke81 x 52.3 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio13.6:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsEuro 4EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust4 into 2 into 1 layout, two lambda probes, lateral single silencer with ECU-controlled bypass valve and integrated trivalent catalytic converter-
Fuel InductionAirbox with front dynamic air intakes. 4 Marelli 48-mm throttle bodies with 8 injectors and latest generation Ride-By-Wire engine management. Choice of three different engine maps selectable by the rider with bike in motion: Track, Sport, Race46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
Fuel Reserve4 Liters / 1.1 US gal-
IgnitionMagneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and °stick-coil"-type coils-
LubricationWet sump lubrication system with oil radiator and two oil pumps (lubrication and cooling)Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchMulti-disc oil bath with mechanical slipper systemPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Primary Drive-42:76
Transmission / Drive6 Speed gearbox cassette type6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium dual beam chassis with pressed and cast sheet elements Available adjustments: headstock position and rake; engine height; swingarm pin height. Smart EC 2.0 electronically managed Öhlins steering damperChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontSmart EC 2.0 electronically managed Öhlins NIX fork. 43 mm stanchions, with TIN surface treatment. [Sachs fork with  43 mm stanchions]; Aluminium radial calliper mounting bracket. Adjustable spring pre-load and hydraulic compression and rebound damping.WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearDouble braced aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Öhlins TTX monoshock with Smart EC 2.0 electronically managed piggy-back, fully adjustable in: spring pre-load, wheelbase and hydraulic compression and rebound damping.WP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Steering Angle24.5° -
Trail103 mm / 4.0 in-
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Electronics
Traction controlAPRC System (Aprilia Performance Ride Control), which includes Traction Control (ATC), Wheelie Control (AWC), Launch Control (ALC), cruise control (ACC) and speed limiter (APT), all of which can be configured and deactivated independently-
Electrical Systems
AlternatorFlywheel mounted 450 W alternator with rare earth magnets-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 330-mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pins. Brembo StylemaØ [M50] monobloc radial callipers with 4 30 mm opposing pistons. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle220 mm diameter disc; Brembo calliper with two  32 mm separate pistons. Sintered pads. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose Bosch 9.1 MP ABS with cornering function, adjustable to 3 maps equipped with RLM (Rear wheel Lift-up Mitigation) (can be disabled).Single 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
TyresRadial tubeless-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear200/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR 17)180/55-ZR 17
WheelsAprilia in aluminium alloy wheels with 3 split spoke designCast aluminium
Wheels - Front3.5 x 173.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear6.0 x 175.5 x 17