2019 Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory | Review

One of the hottest track-focused superbikes gets a major overhaul for 2019. Is the Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory a worthy contender again? Mugello holds the answers...
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[@gerardmontgomery280]

Still one of the best looking and best sounding bikes ever made.

[@ApriliaRacer14]

Gerard Montgomery For sure...on my second Tuono.

[@Nexus-6]

Now I want to see the 44Teeth "Ridiculously Expensive Super Bike Battle".

[@MotoMichelle]

Oh yes 😃

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Imagine the uproar!

[@rab..]

@@FortyFourTeeth wonder if you'd get as many rich wankers moaning that the bikes aren't expensive enough 😅

[@missydee6085]

Great call. They can call it (The) Unlimited Budget Bike Battle. :-)

[@markb9419]

again.

[@LambChopRides]

I've gps tested the 2017 Tuono and the speedo is very accurate.. so you probably may have seen 200 mph.. I have one in the garage now and can confirm it's a handful on the commute 😂

[@VASILLEVSKI1878]

At high speeds (170-~205) the speedometer does not match GPS. It is way above than the actual speed and requires more distance for the bike to truly reach the speed the speedo shows.

[@MZ-bl6wg]

Heretic Anthem do you know who Lambchop rides is? Ever seen his channel? Dude knows his stuff, he didn't jsut make up what he said and post it on his friends channel. I'd put s little more faith in his thoughts as a bit of an expert .

[@stevenkelby2169]

@@VASILLEVSKI1878 What happens above ~205 mph? Does the speedo become accurate again?

[@JpOcDenver]

@@MZ-bl6wg Well I own the Tuono that chops reviewed. GPS tested on two separate occasions: Both times, 170 mph speedo = 160 mph real speed. 5.9% differential. Do with that what you will. I don't consider that "very accurate" but it's not bad either.

[@sreneefsen6944]

@Fagan Clearly you are one of the most competent motorcycle KZbinrs out there. Therefore I know for sure that this will be the best review of the the new RSV4. Thank you for enlighten us

[@jzway2642]

Looking forward to the battle: Aprilla 1100 Factory vs Ducati V4R vs BMW S1000RR

[@FortyFourTeeth]

We're not allowed to test the V4R with rivals. Instructions from the Ducati factory

[@644loic]

@@FortyFourTeeth lol ducati is scared . Something ferrari also does ... pathetic

[@kawicepticon8866]

test a v4S with the Akra setup and upmap @@FortyFourTeeth

[@taxi615]

@@FortyFourTeeth well they know it's going to loose very sad Ducati does this. I for one would not give them 50K for a bike that will be doing less than Aprilia or BMW it's just not worth the mark up.

[@644loic]

@@taxi615 Jup they 100 % know that the new beemer and aprilia will be faster then the ducati V4R on track and probably for street also

[@motorcyclemicah6309]

I'm not sure why manufacturers bother bringing other motojournalists to bike launches. 44Teeth does SUCH a good job. If you (44T) have the opportunity to review the new Tuono with the electronic suspension, please do so. It is my current dream bike.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Just come back from the launch! Vid soon

[@motorcyclemicah6309]

Hallelujah! :)@@FortyFourTeeth

[@mikef1411]

Totally 🤜💥🤛

[@stephanielongden597]

Couldn't agree more. I no longer bother with the bike magazines as they rarely tell you what you really want and need to know. Plus these guys are so funny, I love them to bits.

[@iTxip]

@@FortyFourTeeth Nice

[@Terraceview]

It does NOT look old at all, it looks timeless. Absolute beauty with those wings, yes I love them

[@dashford06]

Should be called the RFV4STE (Spinal Tap Edition) - turned it up to 11.

[@yrkidin]

This is what you guys do best and why I will continue to watch. Great review!

[@BikerBlast]

This bike is one of my dreambikes! love the review guys, always doing a good job!

[@neilizer]

Stumbled across your channel a couple of weeks ago......you deserve way more subs then you have at the moment👍 Your almost as good as Jeremy,James and Richard for how you guys relate to each other👍👍

[@nickrath4545]

Once this looks like the 600 concept my money is theirs

[@vicati7536]

I been waiting for this! Have a great week peeps! 🤘🏽

[@RecluseRR]

Best bike reviews on KZbin.

[@MotoMichelle]

Agree 😃

[@MegaVinny73]

Your content, when it comes to cars or bikes, is amongst the best on not just the internet and the likes of KZbin, but also TV and the MSM channels. Perhaps even THE best. Great stuff.

[@mattmuttley]

Why does everyone ham on its looks? I think it looks great and sounds awesome.

[@612crue]

"Arrabbiata, great pasta dish" 😂😭. 10/10 review guys, great insight, and good laughs as usual. Fagan, you sure know how to push a bike. Top job, thanks guys. Can't wait to see the v4r, s1k, 1100 shootout

[@luckylanno]

I've been waiting for this :D

[@Steve-motorcycles]

Great review from what has to be the best motorcycle channel in the world.. Keep it coming lads.

[@rockyp3917]

Loved the sound effects made by you

[@yeoldchief7711]

Love the aprilia looks and sound more than almost any other bike. Brilliant review as always. +1 like

[@fzswede9533]

It says a lot the amount of times a bike is compared to the S1000RR these days. Who would have thought that back in the day when BMW at least in Sweden was equal to a policebike or for old tourers. Great review as always 👍🏻

[@tommidahlberg1451]

Again a great review!

[@davemieze9021]

It doesn’t matter when u guys released these videos, for the sport bike fanatic this is just heaven. All I want for Xmas is an RSV4 1100 FACTORY

[@l-j9559]

Great review!! Are you guys gonna review the ZX6-R as well? Would be awesome

[@richardoja4049]

Well done, that is how a review should be produced. Thank you!

[@rohan390]

Still my favourite superbike

[@bacda14]

As a HD rider you're guys unbelievable to watch...wish you all success in the world...fun you already have:) Ride safe

[@Streamlines]

I mean, yea a lot could have been done with the styling, but why? It still looks so good...

[@GaryJohnWalker1]

Exactly - if was brand new this year, look great but iffy due to classic/retro looks, deliberate overstyling. As this is the original, it's simply classic. No problem.

[@speedpower2740]

Honestly I've never liked the RSV4 styling, I was hoping they would change it just for that alone

[@rjwz28]

It looks dated. The RS 660's styling should've been applied to the V4 bikes first.

[@dariomladenovski7047]

I don't want them to change the style , many manufacturers when they start changing stuff on their bike they get lost and the bike loses it's signature look

[@AirsoftSmarts]

God I want a spot on this channel, living this kind of life would be the shit. Entertaining people, giving bike reviews, riding bad ass bikes....damn that would be a satisfying life

[@ozzyg82]

Great vid. One point, the echoey “chat room” sounds a bit jarring. Love you guys. Can’t wait for your inevitable Amazon TV series!

[@phantombigballs8165]

First world problem right here people!!!

[@motorbiketoureruk]

I’m so looking forward to the tuono review, the 1100 engine is a absolute peach

[@644loic]

Great video guys !

[@sleepindragon179]

Still such beautiful looking machine. Plus it handles like a guided missile. I love this bike. The riding exp this bike delivers is why I ride motorbikes. A fuckin masterpiece.

[@one-of-us9939]

It's why I got mine. It's a '18 RSV4 RF LE... It's got color... and wings! 201hp is enuf!😇

[@Flip01]

Great review Al. Such a shame we couldn't see and hear an onboard lap with you. Bit concerned about Chris and your Mum! 👍

[@BusaLova]

These videos from 44Teeth from the last year or two lead me to believe that the motorcycle industry is pumping out absolute gem after absolute gem. Even more so than in the mid 2000's. And those bikes are still good. So here's an idea for a video. Most fun (not best!) motorcycles since 2000 all the way up to 2019. Fun factor and possibly bang for your buck is where it's at. Extreme engineering feats are not necessarily the main point of focus - superbikes derive most of their fun from how stupendously good they are on track. But fun is a difficult thing to define. You two gentlemen have a thing for vocalising the hard to grasp. So to make a video, possibly complete with tracktime on the respective bikes, of the most fun motorcycles since 2000 will be one giant whopper of a project. One that will pay off, because if my assumption is correct, you lads regularly being invited to racetrack events, unveilings, first impressions etc means to me you are becoming high profile motorcycle journalists. So for you to motivate your reasons for a comprehensive list of great bikes may very well elevate that status even further. I am a 2017 1290 KTM SDR owner, and I was pumped to find out it was your #1 choice for the best bikes of the year video. That's the kind of feeling it would evoke for people to hear their choices further reinforced.

[@iYuno]

Most fun and bang for buck or even "best" is so extremly opinionated that it's hardly doable (think of all the supermotos that somehow go under the radar of general motorcycle reviews). but since i have nothing of value to add: Dear 44t, please do what he just said ^^

[@-DC-]

Fantastic review gent's thank you 👍

[@stuwhite1969]

Awesome review! I want one

[@saisr1]

My buddy sold his V4S after he found out about this bike. But now he is shying away from supersport bikes in favor of super nakeds and STs. So hopefully the dealers around here have a demo because I can't afford one and don't really want one but would love to give one a go. Great work guys. Baron, you still have an open invite to stay if you end up out here in the Bay Area. Al you are welcome as well.

[@stinkerdoodle1737]

You guys always make me laugh.....thanks you guys rock!!!

[@Englishbikerdan]

Another blinding video lads. Well done.

[@distruggigomme75]

Great review as always guys, thanks! Can you please explain better on the Traction Control which you don't find it very good as opposed to most of the media saying Aprilia electronics are really good? very curious on this, thank you

[@distruggigomme75]

@44teeth ?

[@phantombigballs8165]

This channel is amazing. Down to earth, solid reviews by two people who simply love bikes. Fantastic Keep the videos coming

[@clutchfreak13]

My dream bike. Will have one soon !

[@silvsiri3478]

What a great review..👍🏻

[@h.l.69]

Awesome quality video! 👍

[@kbs6968]

👍 Cracking vid as always, still from side on it looks one of the best bikes out there, just needs some carbon race fairings without lights! 😍

[@Birky_41]

Just got back from nurburgring on my 2019 Tuono 1100 - literally the do it all bike

[@fireblade9973]

Now we need to see a shoot out V4R vs RSV4 at your favourite circuit 👌

[@Ericlearnstosing]

"Take my money" like a boss

[@dmfd123]

Thanks guys!

[@JaretCampisi]

Lovely review as always. I'm planning on taking one of these out for a test ride next week and I'm so damn excited after seeing it in person at COTA last weekend. Also, have you seen Sena's new all in one helmet with an action camera? Could be a good option for tracks that won't allow a gopro so you can get on board footage :)

[@terrelllayne2050]

instablaster...

[@DamianDeEu]

Those winglets look so much like an afterthought, it just doesn't look right! Great review as always!

[@984francis]

I wish I was still young and strong enough to handle track days... And there is a good track near me. I pilot a piano these days though so life is still rich.

[@Vizr]

984francis I see 60yr olds at the track quite often

[@AustinMarti]

As a fellow piano player and motorcyclist, I really enjoyed this comment.

[@AcXr50]

I have a 14' v4 factory and was really hoping they would change the look of this bike... I will continue waiting for the next generation.

[@wingi91]

i really dont know what kinda people are asking for visual improvements. sure its 10yo but itll still look stunning in another 10 years.

[@tribal6974]

Check the Aprilia RS660 concept, that kind of improvement would be nice, wouldn't it ?

[@CajunGreenMan]

Smegma. I had to look that one up. Great review!

[@neilizer]

Oh btw the supporting braces are the wrong way around on the door behind you 😂

[@Stelf101]

There calles T Hinges and I would guess they chose that way due to the positioning of the light switch and in so the door takes up the least amount of space in that tiny room.

[@hyperhavocps4816]

Most people have no idea

[@zippycentral]

They might have reversed the picture to get around copyright strike from the cocks at 44teef

[@mbal4052]

stack those bananas he isn’t talking about the hinges 😉

[@NatMart9394]

Braceses should come loose so you can turn them round if needed and fix properly when hanging the door.

[@OZZIEMV]

I had to laugh at 22*c being "hot". Great vid of a great bike guys

[@rowlyrob]

44 love ❤️🕺🏻

[@one-of-us9939]

My '18 RSV4 RF LE is more than enuf for me. Although, the 1100 is freaking brilliant.

[@jamesdonoghue5907]

Lovely jubbly! I get what you're saying about dealer network etc...but in a way that adds to the experience as it's a rare bit of kit. Every town has a Mercedes dealership, but where would you take a Pagani for it's service? I'm a Ducati fan...I've bought three in the last year (admittedly none were Panigale's) but I'm going to buy either a Panigale or an RSV4 this year subject roadtest, and I'm actually hoping the Aprilia comes out top.

[@stevelawrie9115]

For a bike that has it's styling from ten years ago, this still looks pretty good to me. Aprilia tend to put steel garbage cans, for exhausts, on it's stock bikes. The Akrapovič looks fantastic.

[@sk2283]

So my 2017 RSV4RF is now getting worried !

[@larrysweetser4198]

@ 14:55 The wheels are producing "Rigidity in Space" from high rotation speed. From the Cambridge Dictionary "the quality or characteristic of not permitting any change".

[@polarbear111000]

I've got the '16 RSV4 RF. Love that bike!!! It's the best I've owned. I can honestly say.........I don't need more power. At this level, for me, it's all about the styling, and my bike looks 1000 times better than the new one......I'll keep her.

[@daxair644]

I feel like Al is so much more himself when crazy Chris is around!

[@user-nt9nd7xm5f]

Great review, still think Panigale V4 has it overall. Arbitrary question I’m trying to obtain new insurance quote for multi bike policy, I watched an interview with you with a bloke from insurance but can’t remember or find it now can you refresh my memory and I’ll give em a buzz. I’m with Carole Nash they make you feel like they are doing you a favour, Bennett’s won’t quote on one of the bikes, you think with 9 years no claims and a garage like Fort Knox they’d love to take my hard earned apparently not!

[@frankbfunke]

Well done Bros

[@AdamKyleAnderson]

Chris when are we getting a video of Fagan testing your HP4 Race ??

[@BaronVonGrumble]

We already rode press bikes on previous video

[@timriogg1192]

Your door is braced the wrong way it will drop and cause issues like a tyre the wrong way round. Can’t believe you haven’t noticed

[@BaronVonGrumble]

Were in an old storage cupboard.. I'm not really that bothered

[@matttaafe8039]

As much as i like the rsv maybe a design change ie fairing tailpiece etc, as frame is pretty damn good! I know the copperpot wings look ally. But i reckon more could have been done. Still will trade a bollock for one though!

[@knob]

"Quite hot out today, its 22C" Man, you brits have a skewed view of the weather lol...

[@sk2283]

Lol yes ! As soon as it gets above 20C we are dropping like flies !!

[@gerardmontgomery280]

Over 10C is T-shirt weather

[@BigUriel]

22 degrees is hot, especially if you're out under the sun and wearing leathers.

[@knob]

@@BigUriel complete rubbish 😅

[@BigUriel]

​@@knob You're telling someone "complete rubbish" based on something that is as easily verifiable as going outside on those weather conditions and just *feeling* it. Have you ever worn leathers? Do you know they get hot? Do you even ride a motorcycle? Do you know that it's not like sitting comfortably inside a car with tinted glass and chassis insulation panels specifically designed to keep the interior cool?

[@matttaafe8039]

That vs the 19 bmw s1krr and v4s is what I'm waiting for!

[@jeffiles7953]

To me this Aprilia looks properly sorted especially in that colour.

[@mickangel3945]

I'd be taking those wings off.

[@redlinerichard77]

4:00 -open class 🙏 would be amazing

[@tonybelevski9390]

hay i have a 2017 rsv4rr and i love it how mach better is 1100 and is it worth upgrading ?

[@RideAndGrind]

Hello person scrolling down the comments have a nice day

[@saisr1]

Thanks you too! You are an outstanding human and for that I salute you!

[@Matt-we7si]

get fucked you puffers

[@poonchild]

Thank you , Sir.

[@Time_Waster3]

Gday from Sydney Australia mate.

[@MotoMichelle]

You too 😃

[@gnarshread]

One of these days I'll own an Aprilia. The only problem is my local Ducati dealer is within walking distance of my house which makes life so so easy.

[@user-zt3rg7dc8k]

Best superbike in the world!!!!😍😍😍😍😍

[@a.s.5280]

as u guys r getting older, test the tuono 4 the road.

[@steverule1623]

Brilliant as usual..(Just couldn't help but notice thee door in the background which is upside down :) just sayin!)

[@k_plax]

@5:00 Definitely wouldn’t have become bored listening to all the changes that were made. But glad you went through the main ones. Great video as always guys!

[@AMPJ08]

Aprilia people say the wings are also there for brake stability allowing the fork being settled before a big braking at high speeds. Just check the other reviews for that comment.

[@zakelwe]

Great review of course. Do worry about Aprilia doing such a a great bike and not making it more sexy looking, it looks old fashioned. Hope it does well.

[@chrisd2415]

State of that plug socket in the corner of the room !! 🙀

[@mattconklin4881]

You mentioned that you both rode the new s1000rr?? In the dry? Is there more s1000rr content on the way?

[@GaryJohnWalker1]

Fantastic, but would get the 2019 Tuono. Now, what's a good Aprilia dealer "near" to Milton Keynes, UK? On yer bike OK? Central Bikes in London any good?

[@The-Randomest-Guy]

Wheels are a decent dealer. And In Moto in Croydon .

[@Sams911]

other than the S1000rr, another competitor?? How about try the V4R or V4Speciale with the Akrapovic pipes??

[@AliAhmed-pf2jq]

Stay strong Italy ❤️

[@killakam368]

Maybe MV Agusta will come out with something revolutionary soon since they're kind of small like Aprilia. That would make an interesting euro superbike comparison for sure mixed in with some S1000RR

[@rideswithhoover9789]

Great sounding bike and ageless look I don’t think it needs much update on the looks .

[@ragerider6283]

Nice review & great bike but you've touched on Aprilia's achilles heel that puts a lot of people off them, including me, their dealer network & after sales service. They're not as bad as they used to be apparently but still not there yet. I had a new RSV1000R I bought about 10 years ago from Wheels Motorcycles, who were absolutely great, but they were a very long way away from where I was living at the time. So I went to my local Aprilia's dealer for servicing etc who were total & utter shite & had a terrible attitude because I didn't buy the bike from them. They tried to charge me for free warranty work & an Aprilia rep came down & had to get involved but he bottled it & didn't really help. Put me right off indefinitely. They've long since gone out of business which is no shock or loss!

[@jimpanzer07]

Another great review, you blokes are funny with great knowledge of the product! Ducati must be pissed, faster than the Panigale R at a bit more than half the price and it sounds a 100 times better - bravo Aprilia!

[@LambChopRides]

Chichester Chris is your local!! CWS Motorcycles

[@Roger101Watson]

I think you mean CMW in Chichester :) .I live between them and MotoCorsa in Gillingham who happen to not just sell Aprilia but also MV Agusta

[@BaronVonGrumble]

@@Roger101Watson oooo.. visit incoming..

[@lamm3rrr]

awesome video guys. One thing you could improve in that room is the audio.. there is a metallic noise when you stop talking that can get quite annoying. other that that 5 stars

[@munkada47]

Hello 44Teeth ! I’ve a question about the RSV4 and Tuono ! I’m french so sorry for my mistakes sentences ;) For everyday what’s the best bike ? RSV4 or Tuono ? Actually i’ve MT-10SP but the V4 engine is just lovely sound so i would like change but i don’t know beetween RSV4 and Tuono ! I ride everyday and on the year i’m on 25.000 or 30.000km so i didn’t answer for my question ! Thanks for video and enjoy ! ✌🏼

[@TheLiddleBigChannel]

Race ECU fixes all that snatchiness of the TC etc.

[@Anthony_K]

This is gonna be good 😎