Track Test: Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory vs 2019 BMW S 1000 RR

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[@FortyFourTeeth]

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[@keionchase2144]

Hey YOU'RE a tall bloke. How'd that Aprila fit you?

[@wingi91]

i wish i could win it, so i could sell it to buy an aprilia instead.

[@phil6812]

You're such a bmw fanboy Grumble.

[@cheesengchoong2664]

44T

[@BrianFrichette]

Yes, thank you BOTB, these spots are absolutely hilarious

[@markypancake]

Black flagged with a stock exhaust and a cat. V4 epicness.

[@mrcintheuk4641]

When it comes to sports bike, this channel is the only one worth watching. The rest are just playing at it.

[@fzrrider5823]

Just suggesting 650ib he gets and does alot if awesome stuff

[@brilliantradience]

fzrrider582 I have to point out he can't corner and admits so, the R6 test laps are self evident. He's informative about the tech but we can all read articles but would prefer comments from rider experience, capable riders who can crank out fast laps and give us honest opinions to help us make decisions.

[@fzrrider5823]

@@brilliantradience I understand that still the guys rich and does alot of awesome stuff to watch like I always enjoy seeing the dyno shootout of the bikes they've modde

[@brilliantradience]

fzrrider582 I lwatch some of his reviews and enjoy them but I'm m just pointing out he may not be the best nor the most informative when you want to buy a bike on your needs. I bought an R6 knowing what I was getting myself into because speed wasn't optional, the comfort that was sacrificed isn't something that'll be missed, even when crossing continents.

[@siraff4461]

RSV for me. The BMW makes nice numbers easy. I prefer the bike to feel and sound special. Both great but for different reasons.

[@fzr1000981]

V4 sound does nothing for me, always preferred the beautiful inline 4 scream. Rode a Ducati L2 Panigale for years and hated the sound

[@dfw_motorrad1329]

9:54 About the "living next to a race track and then moaning about it" point, there's a simple fix for this, and it's something I tell a lot of people. "If you don't like where you live, move." Simple as that. Don't like 44C temperatures? Move somewhere colder. Don't like hurricanes? Move away from the ocean. Don't like earthquakes? Move off the fault line. Don't like the noise of a race track? 1. Give me your house, and 2. DON'T FUCKING LIVE NEXT TO A RACE TRACK.

[@jeeewhyyypheee]

This comment should be pinned btw.

[@mrgreen9388]

SPOT ON 👍🏽

[@raynic1173]

We lost many race tracks, state side, due to this issue. Damn, I wish I owned a tank!

[@The-Randomest-Guy]

Can I just take a moment to remind you that unless you've activated the Aprilia "race" mode and have "RACE" show up on the dash, the bike is slightly neutered. As with all the Aprilia V4s, before unlocking the ECU, you're not getting the engine as it should be as it changes fueling, throttle response, torque etc. You would have been black flagged sooner though as it locks open the flapper valve. But, both this bikes are amazing.

[@pyroscot]

Just delayed a conference call at work so I could watch this 😊 Priorities 😉

[@pz5006]

wheeliepw so that’s why you kept us all waiting for 20 minutes? Be in my office at 9am sharp tomorrow.

[@HelloJames1985]

Baz Sheene 🤣

[@KrikkitWarlord]

Great to hear how close they are, doesn't sound like either is a bad choice! Aprilia for special, BMW for uber electronic wizardry. Double bloody jizz machines.

[@gerry343]

You're SO right about the noise restrictions! I wonder if people near Snetterton and Goodwood complained when planes were taking off during WW2.

[@stichupman]

Its pretty retarded as an example someone in mildenhall brought a house next to a speedway track then complained it was to noisy and now the track can only hold events at certain times because of some miserable twat.

[@MJW59]

Doing videos every two weeks is not going to cut it, I need my 44teeth fix much more than that.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

we have LOADS coming up in the edit bin.. and soon its time for the next BBB... ;)

[@MisterAki43]

Nah, I think it's a lovely little surprise when they upload something.

[@BrianFrichette]

@@FortyFourTeeth keep talking, I'm almost finished

[@612crue]

Lol Al as “Gary” testing out the Ducati forks always gets a laugh. Great video guys, as usual. 44teeth: the best

[@martinfpss]

Oh yeah, love it and haven't even watched it yet!! 44Teeth always delivers

[@deanhenthorn8674]

You boys handled that debate well, keeping both parties happy. If it wasn't for the other BMW riders smugness I would go for that bike as it looks and performs so well all around. But the Aprilia makes my man parts look larger and has a bit of an exclusive air about it and I love the sound. Kudos to both manufactures for progressing street bikes.

[@AYYOFLOCKA]

Ughhhhn oui oui, I've been waiting so long for some more 44Goodness

[@louisorigo2067]

Move on up

[@TheBobstephenson]

This comes with good timing. I’m off tomorrow to Brno with Troy Corsers lot riding the bmw rr for three days at the Brno circuit. Happy days.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Bob, you lucky bugger

[@stmboat]

44T is the most important one of its kind. I actually know more about the bikes than before I watched.

[@WhiteLivesMatterPL]

9:39 - in Poland there was a small track near city of Lublin. Some developer bought terrain near it and build estate. Prices of flats where cheap of course, because of noise from the track. People were complaining about the noise and signed a petition to close it. In 2015 the track was shut down.

[@buddybleeyes]

I've missed alot of your recent videos 😩 Time for a 44t binge ;) Missed you guys ❤

[@andrewirving1963]

I took the s1000rr out for the day recently, totally blew my mind! Having been used to a 03 r1.

[@themorganator]

lol'ing at my desk when that bellend parked behind you. What a bomb hole.

[@HelloJames1985]

themorganator that’d be me 🤣

[@Juuul89]

You guys deserve so much more praise and traffic. I genuinely don´t get why you guys aren´t blowing up on YT. You guys are CRUSHING it! I follow basically all major motorcycling channels, magazines, vloggers etc. you guys are at the very top no doubt.

[@tuyenhoang5546]

Aprilia sounds so so much better than any other bike it's ridiculous

[@NCC2087]

Tuyen Hoang - I listened to all of the exhausts, and the Arrow Pro Race sounded the best, hands down (I know that’s subjective). I installed the titanium version on my ‘17 RSV4 RR and it has changed the way I see the universe.

[@tuyenhoang5546]

@@NCC2087 yep i have the arrow pro race as well

[@NCC2087]

Tuyen Hoang - AWESOME 🔥

[@SteveMuir]

They do the noise thing in Australia too. Standard mufflers only at Lakeside and in the end they closed Oran Park raceway and turned it into a housing estate. I hope they all have loud sound systems .

[@BusaLova]

I have no doubt the Beemer is objectively, measurably the better motorcycle. But motorcycles aren't all about numbers. As a roadbike owner and roadbike customer, I place far more value on feel, sound and fun provided component quality and reliability are more or less equal. And in that regard the RSV4 gets my juices flowing in a way that the Beemer just doesn't. The sharp looks, top notch suspension and... get ready for this... the sound. Oh my god that sound. V4 motorcycle engines are truly a gift of the gods. It should come as no surprise then that I am a Superduke owner.

[@HelloJames1985]

BusaLova Exactly my thoughts mate. Who is ever going to feel 1/2 second difference on the road 😂 plus it doesn’t matter. As you said all about the feeling

[@TheresGabe]

Perfect way to start my Wednesday! Have missed 44Teeth!

[@2ane]

IT really is amazing how a company known for producing the most boring top-case transporters can also produce that thing.

[@bryanhenderson736]

Give the Aprilia Shift cam and up the electronics and you'd have to want the RSV4 for sure. With LED lighting to of course

[@richardjohnson5441]

Great back to back test,can’t wait for more stuff like this 👌🖖

[@brettsewell701]

The commentary about the tyres makes perfect sense. The Aprilia is shiped with supercoruces a much stickier tyre than the s22s. Enjoyed the comparison, though

[@kitperry777]

That's my daytona in the garage next to those gorgeous bikes! Glad you got your power cable back :)

[@Seanype]

Both nice bikes but aprilia for me all day, such a timeless classic

[@andrewirving1963]

Had the pleasure of a few hours on the road with s1000rr, couldn't believe how it improved my riding. Excellent video by the way.

[@oNoxciouso]

You guys are so good that I'm going back through and rewatching videos. Absolutely amazing

[@adrianwdsouza]

Totally agree on the point about people buying houses near race tracks and complaining!

[@brucekendall52]

Thks guys.Always entertaining to watch.

[@Don8789]

08:20 You don't even hear the BMW. The RSV4 will probarbly give borderline black flag problems in the Netherlands aswell. Assen is 105db i believe. Panigale v4 does 105db stock.

[@RandomShart]

I've been on UK road bike track days with 98db limits. Stock bikes being black flagged everywhere then told to short shift and turn off track modes to keep noise down! As Chris said, they can literally just fuck off!

[@Don8789]

@@RandomShart Agreed! I just checked Assen is 101db and Zandvoort is 93db! I have seen sessions on Zandvoort stopped completely due to sound. As Chris says aswell the tracks have been very long. Often longer than the houses in the area. The tight limits on Zandvoort is proberbly because of the dunes and nature aswell.

[@stichupman]

@@RandomShart lol have a laugh the only reason you go to tracks is to thrash the shit out of bikes/cars and enjoy them without looking over your shoulder for police. No point going if you have to ride like miss daisy. And track days ain't exactly cheap.

[@RandomShart]

@@stichupman I couldn't believe what I was hearing after paying £170 for a day at the track "please turn off track modes to keep noise down". Errr, no. 😂

[@XxXGhostXxX417]

Hello from Colorado, Aprilia Love!

[@raulisfadzil7]

thanks for the shout out on Sepang and Malaysia

[@CandEAdventures]

At my level I would be embarrassed to have one of these crazy fast bikes. Knowing how capable they are and id still get passed by a rc390 in the canyons lol. Great review as always! It's good to see what these bikes are capable of, with some real talk mixed in. Does not feel like a commercial but a proper review

[@rastkojokic4764]

Your comparing videos are by 10 margins better and seem more honest than single bike reviews! Awsm Vid!!!

[@adrianflux7324]

BMW for me but the sound of the V4 is very naughty.... Quality content as always lads 👌

[@Nexus-6]

I'm really loving the "Ridiculously Expensive Superbike Battle" series so far..

[@ethanmax3168]

Go to the dealer and pick the bike that makes you happy and satisfy all your riding needs. Any of these bikes have enough horsepower for the average weekend track day gay or the one that rides on the back roads. Great technology and power. Pick the one that’s eye candy to you.

[@weerides]

Ow you guys give me a warm fuzzy feeling inside 😊

[@Itsallagame1984]

No tyre warmers literally the next clip bikes with tyre warmers love it you sausage jockeys! Keep em rollin.

[@Sambob]

“No tyre warmers” B-Roll of bikes with tyre warmers. Great video as always though ❤️

[@torkilg264]

because slicks...

[@markwork5062]

Haha the head turn on the guy @0.40 . Must be another 44 teether...

[@ericgustafsson9008]

They do the same thing in Sweden. 95dBa. They take measurements that are sometimes not valid because there is an airplane taking off at the same time..WHAT?!

[@phillheth]

Good work benders.

[@AccountantsRCool]

"Has it got a power-band?" When I raced moto-cross when I was at school, other kids, who clearly had no idea what they were talking about, used to ask me that.

[@casey2732]

I really miss Panigale V4R in this comparison... But all in all great job!!!

[@DerredmaxTRIAX]

Wow 44 teeth you guys make the best bike videos on the planet period! And possibly off planet as well. Because you got a UFO on this video at 7:36 to 7:41. Too cool. cheers

[@char.s1ksmashing444]

Definitely best superbike / roadbike /sportbike channel on all of the tube you . Too notch mate

[@timbarry5080]

U guys are living the dream.

[@timbarry5080]

We have that here. People buy houses next to race tracks but they win because they have money and the racetrack gets bulldozed. I'm referring to bridghampton race way in New York, for one.

[@EMTBOllie]

44 teeth is the new MCN but 10x better, another great side by side review 👍

[@Chilledtim1]

Great video guys, thanks for all your hard work. Nice to see you being more Moto Journal again and less grand tour. It suits the channel better.

[@ZeeBri]

Considering Chris prefers the BMW, why is he keeping the RSV4 and selling his S1000?

[@mmazourov]

Thank you guys for continuing to make great vids. It's like Christmas when you release new content.

[@gapmandan-ttv6408]

So I asked my motorbike instructor so you know what 44 teeth is she said no ... I almost just left and instructed myself on a mod 2 .....

[@FortyFourTeeth]

😂😂😂

[@gapmandan-ttv6408]

44Teeth Turns our that’s the best thing I did ... I passed and now I have a jizz machine

[@motorcyclegarage2307]

I know you are right about the beemer but its the Aprilia for me . Great overview.

[@Fastade80]

Aprilia looks and sounds better, who needs speed when you have those sounds and looks....👏🏻👌🏻🏍

[@westonaggen8980]

Looks is subjective and I think most people would disagree here but sound I'll get that one to ya

[@indrockz92]

BMW looks good as well. But yea, any v4 sounds better than inline 4. That's an universal truth..

[@kadrell37]

@@indrockz92 except for the Ducatis V4 that still sounds like an L-Twin

[@myagoodbody7942]

44 teeth remind me of the old fast bike magazine videos, I know showing my age

[@ferociousmullet9287]

I get a performance bikes mid to late 80's vibe Spondon frame ninja's era.

[@myagoodbody7942]

Ferocious Mullet your right

[@zippymark]

What's going across the picture from 7:37 to 7:41! Aliens watching 44 teeth now? Nice vid by the way.

[@deepaulstudio9048]

This way Aprilia makes you feel cannot be put to words. Soon after booking my new RR, I was hooked to this video, just to listen to the exhaust note. Btb, I just my uploaded unboxing of my RSV4 1000 :-) Keep up the good work!

[@TheColnago]

Love the show. It’s addictingly good. You guys are killing it.

[@iTxip]

What were the laptimes with slicks??

[@markkennedy2521]

Welcome back chaps, ye have been missed. Good show down!! A long term test next for these 2 beauties like a week away to the Black forest or the Picos.... testing all day comfort, Tyre wear, fuel eco, logistical ability all round. Maybe you could throw in the V4 for good measure too, I'd make myself free to pilot same if needed;) Great job as always lads!!

[@aidangalanti69]

I'm probably going to be one of the few people that think this, but BMW needs to bring back the Asymmetric headlights! I'm not feelin the front end of this new look.

[@PCERules]

Feeling like it’s been too long since my last 44 Teeth / BvG hit! Love the video, I have an S1000RR 2019 and I need to hit the tracks more!

[@Lawson7086]

Aprilia for me please, junk the cat add the Aprilia Race ECU with the non kat Akra and it will eat the BMW all day long!

[@mozer30]

Lawson Green then it’s tuned vs stock, hardly a fair comparison.

[@Lawson7086]

@@mozer30 yes your correct in one sense, however who keeps their bike stock?, here in the UK almost all our bikes are de-cated and tuned as bikes in the UK are not tested for emissions, also when i wrote that comment i presumed that the S1000rr would also be dedicated and tuned, and with any Aprilia RSV4 or Tuono which i own the first thing anyone does is decat it and add the Aprilia Race ECU which unleashes lot more power than in its standard Euro 4 configuration, i don't personally know anyone who has a standard Aprilia.

[@mozer30]

Lawson Green I appreciate that bud. I also live in the uk. If you mod the bmw the same you’re back in the same boat. It’s tit for tat. They both have their own strengths over each other that will only be used to their potential on track by skilled riders. Despite the bragging and pub talk the majority of 1000cc riders don’t ride anywhere near that level on track, yet alone on the road.

[@TheKruxed]

You lads weren't in Scotland yesterday were you? spitting image if it wasn't

[@kiwiabroad8390]

Thanks for your latest vid Sue and Jason. I like the BMW main course parked in my garage a lot but also appreciate that Italian desserts taste best. 🥊 🍦

[@Z17xMachine]

You guys are great. Commical yet serious about the conversation. It would be a great to hang out with you two at the track for a day.

[@montha123]

Looking forward to see how the single R will look when it comes out , I ride a 19 s1000r sport but have to go get a testride on a RR very soon from looking at all these videos on KZbin about it , it’s getting great reviews , forget about track days boys what is the best bike in the real world all day every day bike for riding & owning reliability etc & day to day running !!!

[@wolfurine]

Where is Mossy??? I'd like to hear him give the final f#@%ing verdict next time haha Great stuff again👍

[@yonniboy1]

Just when we thought Ducati had moved the bar up to an unbeatable level with the V4 Panagale, BMW have done what they done in 2009 and changed the game.

[@HelloJames1985]

yonniboy1 It doesn’t matter how many facts and figures I see about BMW bikes they just don’t do it for me. You can see the passion oozing out of the Ducati, beautiful 👌🏻

[@yonniboy1]

@@HelloJames1985 I couldn't agree more with you re the sheer stunning beauty of the V4 Panigale, ever since Ducati first revealed the 916 to the world in 1994 no manufacturer has come close to matching it for poise and beauty, to the point where the 916 was actually displayed in a French art gallery, amazingly with the present V4 Panigale Ducati have IMO improved on the beauty of the 916. RE the latest BMW S1000RR , BMW have done what they done in 2009 and released a game changer and as a wise man once said "Beauty is as beauty does".

[@oneonlyxram]

Great comparison, interesting about your track decibel level. Here in Arizona we have a track that is right next to an air base and that track has a 96dB limit!!

[@incognito8219]

I reckon the R1M should be considered, more so than the V4.

[@Tim_Nilsson]

Same problem with noise levels on tracks in Sweden...

[@Black_Gold_Saw]

Yo boiis from 44Teeth, are you guys on a list of testing an MV Brutale 1000(Not serie oro)? Or is that still to far into the future to say?

[@TheLiddleBigChannel]

Most Aprilia race bikes have either Aprilia Race ECU or other ECU to unleash the beast, else it's kinda docile.

[@Ben-rq5re]

I think Caravan Gary should be a channel regular

[@Andy-2022]

You guys need to be on TV, quality content

[@Addy29plus5]

That BOTB segment is funny 😂

[@greensparks415]

Man this was my first video i watched on your page and i thought this skit was real I forgot about this vider lol

[@GarryMcGovern]

Sorry lads, but any times with the V02's? (I wear them on my Gixxer race bike, though have RS10's on the Pani road bike). 😉

[@OrangeGenerator]

No tire warmers they say.... next shot.... tire warmers :D... i know they explain it later it was just funny. Great vid guys!

[@noelsheedy]

Aprilia on character, as an ex Alfa Romeo driver, Italian over German always!

[@utubeski42]

same here - except still have the mighty alfa and the aprilia!!! wooooooooooo

[@MZ-bl6wg]

Lololol I've been looking for that BOTB commercial...LOL dying!!! Lol

[@Its_motion_media]

Bridgestone made a good marketing choice. After watching you blokes frolicking around at absolute fill tilt on those S22's I've already been sold on a pair once my current hoops are in need of replacing

[@jakebradley1688]

I would just watch 10 mins of you guy doing them adverts 😂

[@dlamontw]

ok that was the funniest skit i've seen you guys do

[@JLG098721]

we have the same track noise issue in Canada

[@IPHATBOYCHIEFO]

This show is the best show ever. Love you guys. That BMW is so sexy. Keep the vids coming.

[@MattMXII]

oooof. You saucy badgers. Great review. I want both. And I generally prefer early 2000s sports bikes. Life is about to get more expensive.

[@tetamu]

Great to have you here in Malaysia lads 😂😂😂

[@rodimusprime1158]

Great video as always chaps. World domination beckons (I hope). If I had the ££ I’d go for the BMW. Only just though... that V4 sound track....

[@whittlad]

Thanks guys and entertaining as usual🤘👍

[@Bornie205]

44teeth vid pops up. Big grin. Great work lads