Aprilia RSV4 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Aprilia RSV4 and the Kawasaki Ninja H2 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Bikerbox, Inc. and Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation. 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: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Ninja H2
Carbon variant
- SRP
- ₱1,917,200
- Est. monthly
- ₱54,085
How they differ
- The Aprilia RSV4 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,900,000, which is ₱17,200 (1%) below the Kawasaki Ninja H2 at ₱1,917,200.
- On installment at our default terms, the RSV4 is estimated at ₱53,599 a month against ₱54,085 for the Ninja H2, a difference of ₱486 a month.
- The Ninja H2 makes more power (231 PS against 220 PS for the RSV4).
- The Ninja H2 has more torque (141.7 Nm against 125 Nm for the RSV4).
- The RSV4 has the larger engine (1,099 cc against 998 cc for the Ninja H2).
- The Ninja H2 has the lower seat at 825 mm, 20 mm below the RSV4, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Ninja H2 is the heavier bike (238 kg against 202 kg for the RSV4).
- The RSV4 carries more fuel (17.9 L against 17 L for the Ninja H2).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Aprilia RSV4RSV4 Factory 1100, ₱1,900,000 | Kawasaki Ninja H2Carbon, ₱1,917,200 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 65° V4, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 1099 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 220 PS | 231 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 13,000 rpm | 11,500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 125 Nm | 141.7 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 10500 | 11000 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Four Marelli 48 mm throttle bodies, 8 injectors, ride-by-wire | Fuel injection: 50 mm x 4 |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 14.5 km/L | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5 | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed cassette gearbox with Aprilia Quick Shift (AQS) | 6-speed, return shift |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain, 41/16 | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2055 mm | 2085 mm |
| Width (differs) | 735 mm | 770 mm |
| Height (differs) | n/a | 1125 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1436 mm | 1455 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 845 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 130 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 202 kg | 238 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 17.9 L | 17 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Öhlins NIX 43 mm fork, Smart EC 2.0 electronic damping, 125 mm travel | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Öhlins TTX monoshock, Smart EC 2.0 electronic damping, 115 mm travel | Uni-Trak swingarm |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual 330 mm floating discs, Brembo Stylema 4-piston monobloc radial callipers | Dual discs |
| Rear brake (differs) | 220 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston calliper | Single disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR17 | n/a |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 200/55 ZR17 | n/a |
| Wheels (differs) | Forged aluminium, 3.5 x 17 in front, 6.0 x 17 in rear | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Aluminium dual-beam frame with adjustable headstock, engine height and swingarm pivot | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | Bosch cornering ABS, 3 maps, rear lift-up mitigation | ABS (KIBS, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System) |
| Traction control (differs) | Aprilia Traction Control (ATC) | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC (3-mode)) |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Smartphone 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 | Kawasaki Quick Shifter, IMU, assist and slipper clutch, launch control, supercharged engine |
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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.