2019 Aprilia RSV-4 Factory vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

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
2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Power
121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
228 kg / 502 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20192025
Make ModelAprilia RSV-4 FactoryHarley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height853 mm / 33.5 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1441.6 mm / 56.7 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in90 mm / 3.5 in
Height-1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2055 mm / 80.9 in2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width735 mm / 28.9 in (at the handlebar)840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)204 228
Dry Weight (kg)182221
Dry Weight182 kg / 401 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity18.5 Litres / 4.9 US gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight204 kg / 450 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power217 hp / 159.6 kW @ 13200 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque122 Nm / 90 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm [115 Nm at 10,500 rpm]126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1077 cc / 85.7 cu-in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke81 x 52.3 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio13.6:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsEuro 4-
Exhaust4 into 2 into 1 layout, two lambda probes, lateral single silencer with ECU-controlled bypass valve and integrated trivalent catalytic converter2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
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, RaceElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
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)Semi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchMulti-disc oil bath with mechanical slipper systemMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveChainBelt, 34/80 ratio
Gear Ratios-1st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Primary Drive-Gear, 49/89 ratio
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 damperStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
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.43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
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.Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake-30°
Steering Angle24.5° -
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail103 mm / 4.0 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in82 mm / 3.2 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 hoseSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 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 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
TyresRadial tubeless-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear200/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR 17)180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
WheelsAprilia in aluminium alloy wheels with 3 split spoke designAluminum cast, satin black
Wheels - Front3.5 x 17-
Wheels - Rear6.0 x 17-