Aprilia RSV-4 APRC (2014) vs SWM Gran Milano 440 (2015) vs SYM Jet4 50R Naked (2014) vs Buell / EBR Buell XR9S Lightning (2004)
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| Make: | Aprilia | SWM | SYM | Buell / EBR |
| Model: | RSV-4 APRC | Gran Milano 440 | Jet4 50R Naked | Buell XR9S Lightning |
| Years: | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | 2004 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Single cylinder, four stroke, DOHC, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 999.6 cc / 61.0 cu-in | 445 cc / 27.2 cu in | 49.5 cc / 3.0 cub in. | 984 cc / 60 cu in |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.0:1 | 12.9:1 | 12.2:1 | 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 | EFI, Mikuni D42 | Electronic | Ø45 mm Downdraft DDFI fuel injection |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric (with automatic decompressor) | Electric & kick | 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 | Euro 3 | Single | Two-into-one, free breathing |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump. Two pumps (lubrication and cooling). Oil cooler. | Dry sump with two oil pumps and cartridge filter | Dry sump | Dry sump |
| Clutch: | Cassette type | Wet, multiplate, hydraulic control | Centrifugal | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6-Speed | CVT | 5 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Belt | Kevlar belt |
| Frame: | Twin-spar adjustable aluminium frame, with castings and pressings. Adjustments: • headstock position and rake • engine height • swingarm pin height, Öhlins adjustable steering dumper | Steel single tube beam with double cradle | Steel, monocuna split steel tube | Hollow aluminium twin-spar frame doubles as the fuel tank |
| Front Suspension: | Öhlins Racing upside-down fork, 43-mm stanchions (with Tin surface treatment). Low profile forged aluminium radial | Ø43 mm Telescopic hydraulic fork | Telescopic fork | Showa upside-down forks, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 70 mm / 2.8 in. | 119 mm / 4.7" |
| 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. | Double hydraulic shock absorber; spring preload adjustment | Twin sided swing arm | Showa shock absorber, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 94 mm / 3.7 in | 68 mm / 2.7 in. | 127 mm / 5.0" |
| 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 | Ø260 mm Fixed disc with hydraulic control | Hydraulic disc, 226 mm | ZTL-type brake, 6-piston fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Ø220 mm diameter disc, Brembo floating caliper with two Ø32 mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose | Ø220 mm Floating disc, with hydraulic control | Drum, 110 mm | Single Ø230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 100/90-19" Golden Tyre GT201 | 120/60-13 tubeless | 120/70 ZR17, Dunlop D207 FY |
| Rear Tyre: | 200/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR17) | 130/80-17" Golden Tyre GT201 | 130/70-12 tubeless | 180/55 ZR17, Dunlop D207 U |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2040 mm / 80.3 in Width: 735 mm / 28.9 in (at the handlebar) Height : 1120 mm / 44.0 in | Length: 2065 mm / 81.3 in Width: 640 mm / 25.2 in Height: 1100 mm / 43.3 in | Length: 1900 mm / 74.8 in. Width: 655 mm / 25.8 in. Height: 1040 mm / 40.9 in. | Length: 1924 mm / 75.7" Width: 831 mm / 32.7" Height: 1232mm / 48.5" |
| Seat Height: | 845 mm / 33.2 in | 848 mm / 33.4 in | 775 mm / 30.5 in. | 775 mm / 30.5" |
| Dry Weight: | 182 kg / 401 lbs | 145 kg / 319 lbs | 98 kg / 216 lbs | 175 kg / 386 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Liters / 4.4 US gal | 20 L/ 5.3 US gal | 5.2 L / 1.4 US gal | 14 L / 3.7 US gal |