Ducati 848 (2008) vs Aprilia RSV-4 RF (2015) vs Ducati Multistrada V2 / V2S (2025) vs Aprilia RSV 1000R Factory (2009)
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| Make: | Ducati | Aprilia | Ducati | Aprilia |
| Model: | 848 | RSV-4 RF | Multistrada V2 / V2S | RSV 1000R Factory |
| Years: | 2008 | 2015 | 2025 | 2009 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 90? V2, 4 valves per cylinder, intake variable valves timing system | Four stroke, longitudinal 60°V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 848 cc / 51.7 cu in | 999.6 cc / 61.0 cu-in | 890 cc / 54.3 cu in | 997.6 cc / 60.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 94 x 61.2 mm | 78 x 52.3 mm | 96 x 61.5 mm | 97 x 67.5mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 13.6:1 | 13.1:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Induction: | Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies | Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. Variable length intake ducts controlled via ECU. 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 (Road) Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and "stick-coil"-type coils | Electronic fuel injection system, 53 mm throttle bodies with Ride-by-Wire system | Integrated electronic engine management system. Indirect multipoint electronic injection. Throttle body Ö 57mm. 10.3 litre air box with Air Runner air scoop. |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Electronic digital ignition integrated in the fuel management system. | Electronic | Digital electronic ignition, with one spark plug per cylinder, integrated with fuel injection system. |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 98.5 kW / 134 hp @ 10000rpm | 148 kW / 201 hp @ 13000 rpm | 85 kW / 115 hp @ 10750 rpm | 102 kW / 139 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 96 Nm / 9.8 kgf-m / 70.8 lb-ft / @ 8250rpm | 117 Nm / 11.9 kgf-m / 86.2 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm | 92.1 Nm / 67.9 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm | 107 Nm / 10.9 kgf-m / 78.9 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multiplate with hydraulic control | Multi-disc oil bath with mechanical slipper system | Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control | Multiple disk in oil bath with patented PPC Claimed Horsepower: -assisted hydraulic control. |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed gearbox cassette type | 6-speed with Ducati Quick Shift up/down (DQS) | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain, front sprocket 15, rear sprocket 40 | Chain, 40/16 (2.5) |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 37/15 / 2nd 30/17 / 3rd 28/20 / 4th 26/22 / 5th 24/23 / 6th 23/24 | 1st: 39:15 (2.6) / 2nd: 33:16 (2,063) / 3rd: 34:20 (1.7) / 4th: 31:21 (1,476) / 5th: 31:23 (1,348) / 6th: 34:27 (1,259) | 1st 38:13 / 2nd 35:17 / 3rd 32:20 / 4th 29:22 / 5th 24:21 / 6th 26:25 | 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) |
| Frame: | Tubular steel trellis frame in ALS 450 | Dual aluminium beam chassis with pressed and cast sheet elements | Monocoque aluminium frame | Box section sloping twin-spar frame in aluminium alloy. Öhlins Racing adjustable double chamber steering damper with monoblock mounting. |
| Front Suspension: | Showa 43mm fully adjustable upside-down fork | Öhlins Racing Fork with TIN surface treatment Fork with 43 mm stanchions. Low profile forged aluminium radial calliper mounting bracket. Adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. Adjustable Öhlins steering damper | V2: 45 mm fully adjustable mechanical fork, compression and rebound damping manual adjustment, V2S: 45 mm fully adjustable USD fork, Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo | 43 mm Öhlins titanium nitride coated upside-down fork. External adjustment system for rebound, compression and preload. Shortened fork bottoms with radial caliper fittings |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 127 mm / 5.0 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 170 mm / 6.7 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm. | Double braced aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Öhlins Racing monoshock with piggy-back, fully adjustable in: spring preload, wheelbase length, hydraulic in compression and rebound. APS progressive linkages. | V2: Fully adjustable monoshock, Remote spring preload adjustment, aluminium double-sided swingarm V2S: Fully adjustable monoshock, Electronic compression, rebound damping and spring pre-load adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo, Aluminium double-sided swingarm | Aluminium alloy double member swingarm. Aprilia Progressive System (APS) linkages. Öhlins Racing monoshock with piggy-back cylinder, adjustable in compression, rebound, preload and length |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 170 mm / 6.7 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320mm Disc, Brembo 4 piston calipers | 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 Ø30 mm opposing. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose | 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo M4.32 monobloc 4-piston 2-pad callipers | 2 x 320 mm discs, 4 piston radial calipers, Brembo |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 245 mm disc, Brembo 2 piston caliper | Single Ø220 mm diameter disc, Brembo floating caliper with two Ø32 mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose | Single 265mm disc, 2-piston floating calliper | Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston radial caliper, Brembo |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 - ZR19, Pirelli Scorpion Trail II | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/50 ZR17 | 200/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR17) | 170/60 - ZR17, Pirelli Scorpion Trail II | 190/50 ZR17 |
| Trail: | 103 mm / 4.05 in | 105 mm / 4.1 in | 105.5 mm / 4.15in | 101.7 mm / 4.0 in |
| Dimensions: | Length 2095 mm / 82.4 in Height 1090 mm / 42.9 in | Length: 2040 mm / 80.3 in Width: 735 mm / 28.9 in (at the handlebar) Height : 1120 mm / 44.0 in | 105.5 mm / 4.15 in 1572 mm / 61.9 in 830 mm - 850 mm / 32.7 - 33.5in standard | Length 2040 mm / 80.3 in Width 735 mm / 28.9 in Height 1120 mm / 44.0 in |
| Seat Height: | 830 mm / 32.6 in | 845 mm / 33.2 in | 850 mm - 870mm / 33.5 - 34.3 in with high seat accessory 810 mm - 839 mm / 31.9 - 32.7 in with low seat accessory 790 mm - 810 mm 31.1 - 31.9 in with low seat + low suspension kit | 845 mm / 33.2 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal | 18.5 Litres / 4.9 US gal | 19 Litres / 5.02 US gal | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal |