Aprilia RSV4

Which versions and prices in France?

Aprilia France sells two versions of the RSV4: the RSV4, as a 2025 model, at €22,100 (Stingray Blue or Poison Yellow), and the RSV4 Factory, as a 2026 model, at €27,100 (Shakedown Indigo). The Factory’s 2026 model year only brings a new purple, white and red livery: Aprilia states that its technical features are unchanged. The aprilia.com website lists these models as “RSV4 1100” and “RSV4 Factory 1100”, but the official names, in press releases and technical specifications, are simply RSV4 and RSV4 Factory. There is no 35 kW version for the A2 licence. In the United States, the 2025 RSV4 costs $19,699 and the Factory, already a 2027 model, $26,749.

In October 2026, two time-limited offers apply: the warranty extended to 4 years until 1 November 2026, and free official accessories (€1,500 on the Factory, €1,250 on the base version).

What changes with the 2025 generation?

Unveiled at EICMA on 5 November 2024, the 2025 RSV4 is Euro 5+ homologated. Its fairing gets two stacked wings below the screen: according to Aprilia, aerodynamic drag drops by 6% and the tendency to wheelie by 8% compared with the previous version. Lighter Brembo Hypure calipers replace the Stylemas, the 5-inch TFT screen gains a fuel gauge and the switchgear becomes backlit. According to MCN, fork offset increases by 2 mm, the engine sits 5 mm higher and the swingarm pivot 2.5 mm higher; 1000PS states on the contrary that the geometry is unchanged. Aprilia does not publish these figures.

How good is the engine?

The 1,099 cc 65-degree longitudinal V4 (81 x 53.32 mm) gets 52 mm throttle bodies and a new exhaust. Aprilia’s technical specifications quote 220 hp (161.8 kW) at 13,000 rpm and 127 Nm at 10,800 rpm; the launch press release gave 220 hp at 13,100 rpm and 125 Nm. Motorrad Online describes it as linear and demonic, 1000PS finds it very well calibrated, including on the road. The six-speed gearbox has a slipper clutch and a standard two-way quickshifter; 1000PS regrets tall stock gearing and a non-adjustable clutch lever.

What about the chassis?

The twin-spar aluminium frame allows the engine position, headstock angle, swingarm pivot and rear ride height to be adjusted. The RSV4 uses a fully adjustable 43 mm Sachs upside-down fork and Sachs shock, a Sachs steering damper and cast wheels. The Factory gets Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 semi-active suspension, an electronically controlled Öhlins steering damper and forged wheels. Both versions weigh 204 kg kerb according to Aprilia, with the 18 L tank 90% full. Braking combines twin 330 mm floating discs, Brembo Hypure radial calipers and cornering ABS. Motorrad Online stresses that braking stability remains a strength; it noted slight rear instability with the Factory’s standard settings, cured by adjusting the Öhlins.

What electronics does it have?

Both versions share a 6-axis IMU, 8-level traction control adjustable on the move, predictive and adaptive wheelie control, adjustable engine braking and three engine maps. The RSV4 has three riding modes. Slide control, launch control, pit limiter, cruise control, cornering lights, GPS and Aprilia MIA connectivity are optional, grouped in packs that can be bought from a dealer or in the app. On the Factory these packs are standard and the number of modes rises to six, with corner-by-corner engine and suspension settings on track.

Fuel consumption, maintenance and warranty

Aprilia only gives fuel consumption on its Austrian technical specifications: 6.9 L/100 km and 160 g/km of CO2, for a theoretical range of about 260 km. No review has published a measured figure. The service schedule is in the owner’s manual, provided on request with the frame number: service intervals could not be verified. MCN estimates servicing at about £400 a year. The basic warranty is 2 years.

Who is it for?

An experienced rider who uses it on track as much as on the road. MCN finds it friendly, reassuring and easy to exploit despite its power, but compact and poorly suited to tall riders; 1000PS finds the position difficult above 1.85 to 1.90 m. The Factory stands out with its semi-active suspension and standard packs, for €5,000 more; back in 2021, Cycle World found the base version as fast on track as the Factory.

Where does it come from?

The RSV4 appeared in 2009 with a 999.6 cc V4 and a claimed 180 hp, raised to 201 hp on the 2015 RSV4 RR/RF. The 2019 RSV4 1100 Factory moved to 1,078 cc and 217 hp, then the 2021 generation adopted the current 1,099 cc engine on both versions. No recall affects RSV4s produced since 2021.