Aprilia RSV-4 APRC Factory (2015) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 1200R Sportster Roadster (2016-17)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Aprilia | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | RSV-4 APRC Factory | Harley Davidson XL 1200R Sportster Roadster |
| Years: | 2015 | 2016-17 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 999.6 cc / 61.0 cu-in | 1202 cc / 73.4 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 78 x 52.3 mm | 88.9 x 96.8 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Induction: | Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. Variable length intake ducts controlled via ECU. 4 Weber-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 (Road) Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and "stick-coil"-type coils | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Ignition: | Electronic digital ignition integrated in the fuel management system. | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Exhaust: | 4 into 2 into 1 layout, single oxygen sensor, lateral single silencer with engine control unit-controlled butterfly valve and integrated trivalent catalytic converter (Euro 3) Flywheel mounted 420W alternator with rare earth magnets | Shorty-dual exhaust with chrome tapered mufflers with laser cut black heat shields |
| Max Torque: | 117 Nm / 11.9 kgf-m / 86.2 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm | 103 Nm (76 lb-ft) @ 3,750 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Belt |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st: 39:15 (2.6) / 2nd: 33:16 (2,063) / 3rd: 34:20 (1.7) / 4th: 32:22 (1,455) / 5th: 34:26 (1,308) / 6th: 33:27 (1,222) | 1st 9.315 / 2nd 6.653 / 3rd 4.948 / 4th 4.102 / 5th 3.51 |
| Primary drive: | Straight cut gears and integrated flexible coupling, drive ratio: 73:44 (1,659) Secondary drive Chain: Drive ratio: 42:16 (2.625) Traction management APRC System (Aprilia Performance Ride Control), which includes Traction Control (ATC), Wheelie Control (AWC), Launch Control (ALC), all of which can be configured and deactivated independently. | Chain, 38/57 ratio |
| Frame: | Twin-spar adjustable aluminium frame, with castings and pressings. Adjustments: • headstock position and rake • engine height • swingarm pin height, Öhlins adjustable steering dumper | Mild steel, tubular frame; circular sections; cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube section, stamped junctions; MIG welded |
| Front Suspension: | Öhlins Racing upside-down fork, 43-mm stanchions (with Tin surface treatment). Low profile forged aluminium radial | 43 mm inverted front forks with premium cartridge dampening technology and triple clamp design |
| Rear Suspension: | Twin sided aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Öhlins Racing monoshock with piggyback with completely adjustable: spring preload, wheelbase and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkages. | Premium emulsion technology rear shocks with screw style pre-load adjustment |
| Front Brakes: | 2 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 Ø34 mm opposite. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose | 2x 300mm floating discs, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Ø220 mm diameter disc, Brembo floating caliper with two Ø32 mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose | Single 292mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70R19 M/C |
| Rear Tyre: | 200/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR17) | 150/70R18 M/C |
| Trail: | 105 mm / 4.1 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2040 mm / 80.3 in Width: 735 mm / 28.9 in (at the handlebar) Height : 1120 mm / 44.0 in | Length 2185mm / 86 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 150 mm / 6 in |
| Seat Height: | 845 mm / 33.2 in | Unladen 785 mm / 30.9in |
| Dry Weight: | 182 kg / 401 lbs | 250 kg / 549 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Liters / 4.4 US gal | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal |