Aprilia RSV4 vs BMW Motorrad S 1000 XR
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Aprilia RSV4 and the BMW Motorrad S 1000 XR 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 S 1000 XR
Triple Black variant
- SRP
- ₱1,575,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱44,431
How they differ
- The BMW Motorrad S 1000 XR is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,575,000, which is ₱325,000 (17%) below the Aprilia RSV4 at ₱1,900,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the S 1000 XR is estimated at ₱44,431 a month against ₱53,599 for the RSV4, a difference of ₱9,168 a month.
- The RSV4 makes more power (220 PS against 170 PS for the S 1000 XR).
- The RSV4 has more torque (125 Nm against 114 Nm for the S 1000 XR).
- The RSV4 has the larger engine (1,099 cc against 999 cc for the S 1000 XR).
- The S 1000 XR has the better claimed fuel economy (16.1 km/L against 14.5 km/L for the RSV4).
- The S 1000 XR is the heavier bike (227 kg against 202 kg for the RSV4).
- The S 1000 XR carries more fuel (20 L against 17.9 L for the RSV4).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Aprilia RSV4RSV4 Factory 1100, ₱1,900,000 | BMW Motorrad S 1000 XRTriple Black, ₱1,575,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 65° V4, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Oil/water-cooled, four-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 1099 cc | 999 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 220 PS | 170 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 13,000 rpm | 11,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 125 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 10500 | 9,250 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Four Marelli 48 mm throttle bodies, 8 injectors, ride-by-wire | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire |
| Cooling (differs) | Liquid-cooled | Oil/water-cooled |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 14.5 km/L | 16.1 km/L |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5 | Euro 5+ |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed cassette gearbox with Aprilia Quick Shift (AQS) | Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox integrated in the transmission housing |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain, 41/16 | Chain 525 17/45 |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2055 mm | 2156 mm |
| Width (differs) | 735 mm | 850 mm |
| Height (differs) | n/a | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1436 mm | 1541 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 845 mm | 850 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 202 kg | 227 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 17.9 L | 20 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 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA) |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Öhlins TTX monoshock, Smart EC 2.0 electronic damping, 115 mm travel | Aluminium double-sided swing-arm, central shock absorber, electronic preload adjuster, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA) |
| 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 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 200/55 ZR17 | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Wheels (differs) | Forged aluminium, 3.5 x 17 in front, 6.0 x 17 in rear | Aluminium cast wheels |
| 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 Integral ABS (partial integral) |
| Traction control (differs) | Aprilia Traction Control (ATC) | BMW Motorrad DTC |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | 6.5-inch TFT display with Connectivity |
| 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.