Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1100 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1100
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Aprilia

RSV4 Factory 1100

From ₹33.41 Lakh

Full RSV4 Factory 1100 page Change

Kawasaki

Ninja ZX-10R

From ₹20.79 Lakh

Full Ninja ZX-10R page Change
Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1100RSV4 Factory 1100 · ₹33.41 Lakh
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RNinja ZX-10R · ₹20.79 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price RSV4 Factory 1100: ₹33.41 Lakh Ninja ZX-10R: ₹20.79 Lakh (ahead) Ninja ZX-10R ₹12.62 lakh cheaper
Braking RSV4 Factory 1100: Cornering ABS (ahead) Ninja ZX-10R: Dual-channel ABS
Power RSV4 Factory 1100: 217 PS (ahead) Ninja ZX-10R: 203 PS Torque 125 vs 114.9 Nm
Weight RSV4 Factory 1100: 204 kg Ninja ZX-10R: 207 kg Seat height 840 vs 835 mm

Pick the RSV4 Factory 1100 for cornering abs and more power.

Pick the Ninja ZX-10R for the lower price.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹33.41 Lakh
₹20.79 Lakh
On-road in
₹36.8 Lakh
₹22.96 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹61,833 a month
₹38,573 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
217 PS
203 PS
Torque
125 Nm
114.9 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)
1,099 cc
998 cc
Engine Type
65° V4, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, 8 injectors
Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, In-Line Four, DOHC, 16 Valves
Bore x Stroke
81.0 mm x 53.32 mm
76 mm x 55 mm
Compression Ratio
13.6:1
13.0:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled (Dual fan + heat exchanger)
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6 Speed Cassette-type Manual
6-Speed Manual, 1-down 5-up
Clutch
Multiplate wet clutch with mechanical slipper
Wet multiplate, manual
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual Disc, 330 mm, Brembo Stylema / HYPURE radial 4-piston calipers
Dual Disc, 330 mm, 4-piston
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 220 mm, Brembo 2-piston caliper (Ø32 mm)
Disc, 220 mm, 1-piston
ABS/CBS Type
Multi-map Cornering ABS (Bosch 9.3 MP / 6-axis IMU)
Dual Channel, switchable
Wheel Type
Forged Aluminium Alloy
Alloy, 17-inch
Front Tyre Size
120/70-ZR17 Tubeless
120/70-17
Rear Tyre Size
200/55-ZR17 Tubeless (Alt: 190/50, 190/55)
190/55-17, radial, tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
43 mm Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 Semi-Active USD Fork, fully adj, 125 mm travel
43 mm inverted Balance Free Fork (BFF), external compression chamber, compression/rebound/preload adjustable, 120mm travel
Rear Suspension
Öhlins TTX Smart EC 2.0 Semi-Active Monoshock, fully adj, 115 mm travel
Horizontal back-link, BFRC-lite gas-charged shock, piggyback reservoir, compression/rebound/preload adjustable, 115mm travel
Frame Type
Adjustable Dual-beam Aluminium Chassis
Twin spar, cast aluminium
Wheelbase (mm)
1435.8 mm
1,450 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
130 mm
135 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
2055 mm
2,085 mm
Width (mm)
735 mm
750 mm
Height (mm)
1150 mm
1,185 mm
Seat Height (mm)
840 mm
835 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
204 kg
207 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
17.9 L / 18 L (Reserve 4 L)
17 litres, 2.6 litre reserve

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
5-inch Bonded TFT (Road & Race Modes)
4.2-inch TFT color digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Aprilia MIA standard with Telemetry)
Yes
Navigation
Yes (Turn-by-turn & GPS Lap Timer)
Yes
USB Charging
Optional / Accessory socket
Sources disagree, one says no, others say yes

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
6 Modes (Street, Sport, User, Race, Track 1, Track 2)
Rain, Road, Sport, Configurable Rider
Traction Control
Yes (ATC, 8 levels on-the-fly adjustable)
Yes, levels not specified
Quickshifter
Yes (Bi-directional AQS)
Yes, standard, bidirectional
Cruise Control
Yes (Aprilia Cruise Control)
Yes, plus Launch Control

Lights

Headlight
Triple Full LED with Cornering Bending Lights
LED projector
Taillight
Full LED
LED
Turn Indicators
LED (Integrated front DRL / external rear)
LED, DRLs present

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Split Stepped Racing Seat + Aero Cowl
Split, stepped pillion
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
No

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹33.41 Lakh
₹20.79 Lakh
Colours
1 colour
2 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

RSV4 Factory 1100₹33.41 Lakh Ninja ZX-10R₹20.79 Lakh Ninja ZX-10R ₹12.62 lakh less

On-road price in six cities

RSV4 Factory 1100 RSV4 Factory 1100 against Ninja ZX-10R Ninja ZX-10R

CityRSV4 Factory 1100Ninja ZX-10RGap
Mumbai₹38.14 Lakh₹23.79 LakhNinja ZX-10R ₹14.35 lakh less
Pune₹38.14 Lakh₹23.79 LakhNinja ZX-10R ₹14.35 lakh less
New Delhi₹36.8 Lakh₹22.96 LakhNinja ZX-10R ₹13.84 lakh less
Bengaluru₹40.14 Lakh₹25.04 LakhNinja ZX-10R ₹15.11 lakh less
Chennai₹38.14 Lakh₹23.79 LakhNinja ZX-10R ₹14.35 lakh less
Hyderabad₹40.14 Lakh₹25.04 LakhNinja ZX-10R ₹15.11 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the RSV4 Factory 1100 or the Ninja ZX-10R?

The Ninja ZX-10R, by ₹12.62 lakh on the versions compared here: RSV4 Factory 1100 RSV4 Factory 1100 at ₹33.41 Lakh against Ninja ZX-10R Ninja ZX-10R at ₹20.79 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹36.8 Lakh against ₹22.96 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The RSV4 Factory 1100 RSV4 Factory 1100 makes 217 PS and 125 Nm and the Ninja ZX-10R Ninja ZX-10R makes 203 PS and 114.9 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹61,833 a month for the RSV4 Factory 1100 and ₹38,573 for the Ninja ZX-10R, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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