| Engine | Honda CBR1000RR | Aprilia RSV4 RR |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1000 cc | 999 cc |
| Max power | 171 hp (@11 250 RPM) | 201 hp (@13 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 82 lb ft (@8 500 RPM) | 84 lb ft (@10 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 13 000 RPM | 13 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC V4 |
| Compression | 12.30:1 | 13.60:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.50 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W30 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK IMR9E-9HES, DESNO VUH27ES | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 76.0 mm | 78.0 mm |
| Stroke | 55.1 mm | 52.3 mm |
| Weight to power | 2.58 lbs/hp | |
| Power to weight | 969 hp/2500lbs | |
| Battery type | 12V 8.6Ah |
| Gearbox | Honda CBR1000RR | Aprilia RSV4 RR |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.717 | 1.659 |
| Final drive | 2.625 | 2.562 |
| 1. gear | 2.285 (92 mph) | 2.6 (93 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.777 (118 mph) | 2.063 (117 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.5 (140 mph) | 1.7 (143 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (158 mph) | 1.476 (164 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.214 (173 mph) | 1.348 (179 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.137 (184 mph) | 1.259 (193 mph) |
| Chasis | Honda CBR1000RR | Aprilia RSV4 RR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Twin-spar aluminium | Twin-spar aluminium |
| Front susp. | 43mm USD, 4.72 in travel | Sachs USD 43mm, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 5.51 in travel | Aluminium swingarm, 5.12 in travel |