2017 Aprilia RSV-4 RR vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2017 Aprilia RSV-4 RR 2017 Aprilia RSV-4 RR

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
148 kW / 201 hp @ 13000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
182 kg / 401 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
Year20172025
Make ModelAprilia RSV-4 RRHarley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height845 mm / 33.2 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase-1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1120 mm / 44.0 in1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2040 mm / 80.3 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
Dry Weight (kg)182221
Wet Weight (kg)-228
Dry Weight182 kg / 401 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity18.5 Liters / 4.9 US gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight-228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power148 kW / 201 hp @ 13000 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque117 Nm / 11.9 kgf-m / 86.2 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Displacement999.6 cc / 61.0 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 Stroke78 x 52.3 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio13.6:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Exhaust4 into 2 into 1 layout, two oxygen sensors, lateral single silencer with ECU-controlled bypass valve and integrated trivalent catalytic converter (Euro 4) Alternator Flywheel mounted 450 W alternator with rare earth magnets2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel InductionAirbox with front dynamic air intakes. Variable length intake ducts controlled via ECU. Airbox 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: T (Track), S (Sport), R (Race)Electronic 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 Ratios1st: 39/15 (2.600) 2nd: 33/16 (2.063) 3rd: 34/20 (1.700) 4th: 31/21 (1.476) 5th: 31/23 (1.348) 6th: 34/27 (1.259)1st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Primary DriveStraight cut gears and integrated flexible coupling, drive ratio: 73:44 (1,659)Gear, 49/89 ratio
Secondary DriveSecondary drive Chain: Drive ratio: 42:16 (2.625)-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed gearbox cassette type6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeDual aluminium beam chassis with pressed and cast sheet elementsStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - FrontSachs upside-down fork, 43-mm stanchions (with Tin surface treatment). Low profile forged aluminium radial caliper mounting bracket. Adjustable spring preload, hydraulic compression and rebound damping43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearTwin sided aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Sachs monoshock adjustable: spring preload, wheelbase and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkages.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
Trail105 mm / 4.1 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
Electrical Systems
AlternatorFlywheel mounted 420W alternator with rare earth magnets-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x Ø320 mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pins. Brembo monobloc radial calipers with 4 x Ø30 mm opposing. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hoseSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle Ø220 mm diameter disc, Brembo floating caliper with two Ø32 mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hoseSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear200/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR17)180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black
Wheels - Front3.5 x 17-
Wheels - Rear6.0 x 17-