SPECIFICATIONS

Price £15,599 otr Engine 999.6cc liquid-cooled DOHC 65° V4 Power 196bhp @ 13,000rpm (clmd) Torque 84.8 lb.ft @ 10,500rpm (clmd) Top speed 186mph (est) Rake/trail 25.1°/105mm Wheelbase 1447mm Dry weight 182kg (est) Seat height 845mm Tank size 18.5 litres Economy 36mpg Colours black or grey Availability now

Bike verdict Aprilia’s V4 is now overshadowed by sublime Ducati, but RR package makes it cheaper to compensate. Want more Italian exclusivity? Bag yourself a year-old RSV4 RF for the same money.

Bike rating 8/10