ApriliaRSV4vsDucatiDesertX

Aprilia RSV4 vs Ducati DesertX: Specifications Comparison

• Safety

  AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Pillion Grabrail, Radial Tyres

  AHO (Automatic Headlight On)		All Variants
  Hazard Warning Indicator		All Variants
  Pillion Grabrail		All Variants
  Radial Tyres		2 Variants
  Side Stand Alarm		All Variants
  Turn Signal	LED	LED All Variants
  Slipper Clutch		All Variants
  Traction Control System		All Variants

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• Comfort & Convenience

  Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Geo Fencing, Low Battery Indicator

  Average Speed Indicator		All Variants
  Call/SMS Alerts		All Variants
  Low Battery Indicator		All Variants
  Low Oil Indicator		All Variants
  Pillion Footrest		All Variants
  Riding Modes	4	4 2 Variants 5 1 Variant
  GPS & Navigation		All Variants
  Distance to Empty Indicator		All Variants
  Engine Kill Switch		All Variants
  Instrument Console	Digital	Digital All Variants
  Start Type	Self Start	Self Start All Variants
  USB Charger Port		All Variants
  Seat Style	Data Not Available	Split Seat All Variants

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• Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

  Braking System, Front Suspension Preload Adjuster, Front Tyre Pressure (Rider), Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

  Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS All Variants
  Front Suspension Preload Adjuster		All Variants
  Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	36	29 All Variants
  Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	36	32 All Variants
  Front Wheel Size	R17	R21 All Variants
  Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster		All Variants
  Wheel Type	Alloy	Spoke All Variants
  Front Suspension	Sachs fork with 43 mm stanchion	Up Side Down Fork Fully Adjustable Up Side Down Fork
  Rear Suspension	Double braced aluminium swingarm mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology	KYB Monoshock Fully Adjustable
  Front Brake	Disc	Disc All Variants
  Rear Brake	Disc	Disc All Variants

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• Engine & Transmission

  Gear Shifting Pattern, Spark Plugs, Engine Capacity, Engine Type

  Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up All Variants
  Spark Plugs		All Variants
  Engine Capacity	1099 cc	937 cc All Variants
  Engine Type	Aprilia V4 65 4-stroke liquid cooled engine	L-Twin Cylinders Desmodromic Valvetrain 4 Valves per Cylinder Liquid Cooled All Variants
  No. of Cylinders	4	2 All Variants
  Top Speed	305 kmph	209 kmph All Variants
  Bore x Stroke	81 mm x 53.32 mm	94 mm x 67.5 mm All Variants
  Cooling type	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled All Variants
  Max Power	216.85 PS @ 13000 rpm	110.10 PS @ 9250 rpm All Variants
  Max Torque	125 Nm @ 10500 rpm	92 Nm @ 6500 rpm All Variants
  Number of Gears	6 Speed	6 Speed All Variants

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• Instrumentation

  Riding Modes Switch, Touch Screen Display, Gear Indicator, Tachometer

  Riding Modes Switch		All Variants
  Gear Indicator
  Tachometer	Digital	Digital All Variants
  Speedometer	Digital	Digital All Variants
  Odometer	Digital	Digital All Variants

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• Dimensions & Capacity

  Length, Width, Engine Oil Capacity, Seat Height

  Length	2055 mm	2390 mm
  Width	735 mm	960 mm
  Engine Oil Capacity	4 Litres	3.1 Litres 1 Variant
  Seat Height	851 mm	875 mm 2 Variants 910 mm 1 Variant
  Unladden/Kerb Weight	202 kg	223 kg All Variants
  Height	Data Not Available	1178 mm
  Wheelbase	Data Not Available	1608 mm
  Ground Clearance	Data Not Available	250 mm
  Fuel Tank Capacity	Data Not Available	21 Litres All Variants

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• Exterior

  Daytime Running Lights, LED headlight

  Daytime Running Lights		All Variants
  LED headlight		All Variants

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• Warranty

  Basic Warranty

  Basic Warranty

  2 Years/Unlimited kms

  2 Years/Unlimited Kms 2 Years/ Unlimited kms

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• Pros & Cons

  Pros, Cons

  Pros	Brutal V4 engine performance with over 200 hp and a unique sound Superb chassis and handling, offering excellent feedback and track precision Top-tier electronics package (APRC, IMU-based aids, ride modes) Powerful Brembo brakes and high-end components inspire confidence Aerodynamic design with winglets for better high-speed stability	One of the most off-road capable bikes in its segment Powerful and refined V-twin engine Segment-leading electronics & customization Rally-inspired design with functional benefits Great high-speed touring stability
  Cons	Very aggressive ergonomics, not comfortable for daily riding Engine heat can be an issue in city traffic High price and expensive maintenance costs Limited service network in India Poor fuel efficiency for everyday use	Not beginner-friendly Tall and intimidating ergonomics Expensive to buy and maintain Heavy for daily riding Not the most comfortable for pillion or city use

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Aprilia RSV4Ducati DesertX

Which Bike Do You Like More?

Aprilia RSV4

Ducati DesertX