Aprilia RSV4 RF vs BMW R 1200 GS Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	999.6 cc	1170 cc
Maximum Power	201 hp	125 hp
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Top Speed	300 kmph	200 kmph
Maximum Torque	115 Nm	125 Nm
Compression Ratio	13.5:1	12.5:1
Injection Type	Electronic	Electroinc Intake Pipe Injection
Bore X Stroke	78 mm x 52.3 mm	101 mm x 73 mm
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Dry Sump
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Engine Type	4-Stroke, DOHC	4-Stroke,DOHC
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Shaft Drive
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 L	20 L
RPM at Maximum Power	13000 rpm	7750 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	10500 rpm	6500 rpm
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	--	4
Emission Control	--	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter
Clutch Type	--	Hydraulic Multi-Plate
Alternator	--	3-phase 580 W
Air Filter Type	--	Replacement Air Filter

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Sport
Seating Capacity	1 Seats	2 Seats
Dry Weight	180 kg	216 kg
Gross Weight	--	450 kg
Ground Clearance	--	185 mm
Kerb Weight	--	244 kg
Wheel Base	--	1507 mm
Width	--	850 mm
Height	--	1412 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Electronic	Electronic
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	EFI	EFI
Fuel Reserve	4.0 L	4 L

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	--	6-Speed

Electrical

Charger Type	No	No
Input	No	No
Pack Voltage	No	No
Pack Capacity	No	No
Power Pack	No	No
Pack Life	No	No
Battery Charge Time	No	No
Range Highway	No	No
Range City	No	No
Motor Type	No	No
Battery Capacity	--	11.8 Ah

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Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Front)	120 mm	190 mm
Rear Suspension	Mono Shock	Motorrad Paralever
Suspension Travel(Rear)	130 mm	200 mm
Front Suspension	Sachs Fork	Motorrad Duolever

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 R19
Rear Tyre	200/55 ZR17	170/60 R17
Tyre Type	Runflat	Tubeless
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R19

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Sport, Race Sport, Race	Street, Off-Road Street, Off-Road
Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Optional Optional
Advanced Safety Features	APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control) APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control)	Hill Start Control Hill Start Control
Leg Guards	No	No
Central Locking	Optional Optional	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Launch Control	Yes	No
Side Reflectors	--	Optional Optional

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	Yes
Navigator	No	Optional Optional
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Tripmeter	Yes	--
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	--	Yes

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Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Low-Slung Low-Slung
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Material	--	Aluminium Aluminium
Body Frame Type	--	Two Section Frame Two Section Frame
Chrome Garnish	--	Yes

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Electrical

Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Indicator Light	Yes	LED LED
Battery Voltage	12 V 12 V	12 V 12 V
Accessory Outlet	No	Optional Optional

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Differentiating Features

Additional Features	APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control) APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control)	Tyre Pressure Control Tyre Pressure Control
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	Optional Optional

Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Disc Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc