2026 Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1100 Stock Dyno

The 2026 Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1100 is a beast by all means. Powered by a 1099cc V4 engine producing a staggering 220 horsepower, it is one of the hottest superbikes today.

So, we got our hands on the brand-new 2026 Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1100. And rather than hold off, we knew the first thing every enthusiast wants to know is simple—how much power does this beast really make? The dyno revealed results that will shock you for sure.

Stock Dyno Pulls

Once the 2026 RSV4 was strapped down and warmed up, we fired up the dyno and got our baseline pulls going. This particular bike was basically untouched—stock exhaust, no tuning, just 91 pump gas straight from the same gas station we always use. 

The new exhaust layout for 2026 was different from previous RSV4s, though we were told older systems would still fit. For this test, however, we kept everything OEM. A full Akrapovič system was on the way, but for now, it was all about seeing what this factory setup could deliver.

Stock Results

And the numbers? Absolutely mind-blowing. The first pull gave us 204 rear wheel horsepower. On pump gas. Completely stock.

But we didn’t stop there. As the dyno sessions continued and the bike warmed up a bit more, we squeezed out an even more impressive 206 horsepower to the wheel. Yes, you read that right—206.

The air-fuel ratio (AFR) looked rock solid too, hovering around 12.8 to 12.9 up top.
That’s a pretty sweet spot for a stock tune—neither too lean nor too rich. Ideally, we’d like to see it a touch richer for when ram-air kicks in at high speed, but overall, it’s incredibly well-balanced for an out-of-the-box machine.

Next, it was time to see how the RSV4 stacks up against the other heavy hitters of 2025.

2026 RSV4 vs 2025 Panigale V4 Dyno Result

First up was the Ducati Panigale V4. On the chart, the V4’s curve is in blue while the RSV4 is in red. And right off the bat, the difference was shocking. 

The Ducati’s numbers were solid at 190 hp, but the RSV4’s 206 put it ahead by a massive 16 wheel horsepower.

Down low, the Panigale had a slight edge until about 9,300 RPM. After that, the RSV4 took over, dominating the rev range where track riders spend the most time. The Ducati still revved a bit higher, which is a plus for track use, but the Aprilia’s upper-midrange punch gave it a noticeable edge. 

Torque-wise, it’s a close call: the Panigale puts down 86 lb-ft, while the RSV4 makes 88 lb-ft. Both are impressive, but the Aprilia edges it out—again, stock for stock.

2026 RSV4 vs 2025 CBR1000RR-R Dyno Result

Next, we lined up the RSV4 against the 2025 Honda CBR1000RR-R. And honestly, this wasn’t even a fair fight.   

The Aprilia just obliterated the CBR. With a 27-horsepower advantage and about 11 lb-ft more torque, the RSV4 walked all over it across the entire rev range. There wasn’t a single point on the graph where the Honda came close. 

And even though the CBR has a bit more RPM up top, the sheer power deficit makes it hard to ignore how much faster and more potent the RSV4 is in every measurable way.

2026 Aprilia RSV4 vs 2025 BMW S1000RR

Now for the real battle—Aprilia vs BMW. 

We put the 2025 S1000RR in blue and the RSV4 in red. And what we saw was an interesting back-and-forth. 

Up to about 9,000 RPM, the BMW absolutely dominated. That shift-cam technology in the S1000RR is no joke. It lets the BMW punch well above its 999cc weight, and we’ve seen it embarrass bigger 1100cc bikes like the Panigale before.

But once you get past 9K, the RSV4 starts fighting back. Hard. It pulls ahead up top with a 16-horsepower lead and about 6 lb-ft more torque. The RSV4 also revs slightly higher, which helps keep the power on tap during fast-paced track riding. 

The takeaway? These two are neck and neck depending on RPM, but the RSV4 clearly has the edge once you’re pushing it hard toward redline.

The Bottom Line

So, how does the 2026 RSV4 Factory 1100 stack up? In a word: insane.   

Unfortunately, we didn’t have older RSV4 dyno data from this same dyno to compare directly. And as always, dyno comparisons should be done on the same machine for consistency. The numbers we’ve reported here—206 horsepower, 88 ft-lbs of torque—came from the same dyno, same gas, and same testing protocol as our previous runs with the Ducati, BMW, and Honda. 

Even without tuning, the 2026 Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1100 is shaping up to be a serious contender in the literbike wars. We will share more about Stage One tune and unlocking of this beast in future blogs. Stay tuned.