Aprilia RSV4 vs BMW Motorrad M 1000 R
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Aprilia RSV4 and the BMW Motorrad M 1000 R as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Bikerbox, Inc. and SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (BMW Motorrad Philippines). Last verified .
Photo: Aprilia (Piaggio & C. SpA), via aprilia.com.
Aprilia RSV4
RSV4 Factory 1100 variant
- SRP
- ₱1,900,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱53,599
Photo: BMW Motorrad Philippines (SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp.), via bmwmotorrad.com.ph.
BMW Motorrad M 1000 R
M Competition variant
- SRP
- ₱2,395,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱67,563
How they differ
- The Aprilia RSV4 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,900,000, which is ₱495,000 (21%) below the BMW Motorrad M 1000 R at ₱2,395,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the RSV4 is estimated at ₱53,599 a month against ₱67,563 for the M 1000 R, a difference of ₱13,964 a month.
- The RSV4 makes more power (220 PS against 209.4 PS for the M 1000 R).
- The RSV4 has more torque (125 Nm against 113 Nm for the M 1000 R).
- The RSV4 has the larger engine (1,099 cc against 999 cc for the M 1000 R).
- The M 1000 R has the better claimed fuel economy (15.6 km/L against 14.5 km/L for the RSV4).
- The M 1000 R has the lower seat at 830 mm, 15 mm below the RSV4, which matters for shorter riders.
- The RSV4 carries more fuel (17.9 L against 16.5 L for the M 1000 R).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Aprilia RSV4RSV4 Factory 1100, ₱1,900,000 | BMW Motorrad M 1000 RM Competition, ₱2,395,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 65° V4, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Water/oil-cooled in-line four-cylinder, four-stroke engine with four titanium valves per cylinder and BMW ShiftCam variable intake camshaft control |
| Displacement (differs) | 1099 cc | 999 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 220 PS | 209.4 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 13,000 rpm | 13,750 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 125 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 10500 | 11,000 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Four Marelli 48 mm throttle bodies, 8 injectors, ride-by-wire | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O throttle-by-wire |
| Cooling (differs) | Liquid-cooled | Water/oil-cooled |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 14.5 km/L | 15.6 km/L |
| Emission standard | Euro 5 | Euro 5 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed cassette gearbox with Aprilia Quick Shift (AQS) | Constant-shifted 6-speed gearbox integrated in the transmission housing |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain, 41/16 | Chain 525 17/47 |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2055 mm | 2085 mm |
| Width (differs) | 735 mm | 996 mm |
| Height (differs) | n/a | 1176 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1436 mm | 1457 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 845 mm | 830 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 202 kg | 199 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 17.9 L | 16.5 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Öhlins NIX 43 mm fork, Smart EC 2.0 electronic damping, 125 mm travel | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter of 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting DDC Dynamic Damping Control, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Öhlins TTX monoshock, Smart EC 2.0 electronic damping, 115 mm travel | Aluminium twin-sided swing arm, DDC Dynamic Damping Control (central shock absorber), adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression stages electronically adjustable |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual 330 mm floating discs, Brembo Stylema 4-piston monobloc radial callipers | Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper |
| Rear brake (differs) | 220 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston calliper | Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm, 1-piston floating caliper |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR 17 |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 200/55 ZR17 | 200/55 ZR 17 |
| Wheels (differs) | Forged aluminium, 3.5 x 17 in front, 6.0 x 17 in rear | Aluminium forged wheel |
| Frame (differs) | Aluminium dual-beam frame with adjustable headstock, engine height and swingarm pivot | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, co-supporting engine |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | Bosch cornering ABS, 3 maps, rear lift-up mitigation | BMW Motorrad ABS Pro |
| Traction control (differs) | Aprilia Traction Control (ATC) | BMW Motorrad DTC |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | 6.5-inch TFT display |
| Other features (differs) | APRC suite with wheelie, launch and engine brake control, engine maps, cruise control and pit limiter; 6 riding modes; Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 steering damper | n/a |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.