Top 10 Fastest Aprilia Motorcycles Ranked by Top Speed

ByEric Ralph Motorcycle

TL;DR

  • The fastest production Aprilia is the 2025 RSV4, which hit 191 mph in GPS-instrumented testing by MotoStatz.
  • The Tuono V4 1100 reaches around 175 mph despite having no fairing — one of the highest top speeds ever recorded for a naked bike.
  • The RS 660 and Tuono 660 top out at 147 mph and 138 mph respectively — standout numbers for their displacement class.
  • Most figures below come from GPS-instrumented or named press tests; where speeds are manufacturer-claimed, that is noted.
  • All bikes on this list are street-legal production models sold in the US market or recently discontinued from it.

Aprilia has been building fast motorcycles out of Noale, Italy since the early 1990s, earning seven World Superbike titles in the process. The lineup spans a 659cc parallel twin to a 220hp V4 superbike, so there’s real range here. Below is every significant production Aprilia ranked by confirmed or credibly reported top speed.

Fastest Aprilia Motorcycles: Speed Rankings at a Glance

RankModelEngineTop SpeedSource Type
1RSV4 (2025)1077cc V4, 220hp191 mphMotoStatz GPS instrumented
2RSV Mille (1998–2003)998cc V-twin, 128hp178 mphManufacturer claimed
3Tuono V4 11001077cc V4, 175hp~175 mphSlashGear 2024; GPS video
4Original RSV Tuono (V-twin)998cc V-twin, 123hp149 mphWikipedia
5RS 660659cc parallel twin, 100hp147 mphMotoStatz GPS instrumented
6Caponord 12001197cc V-twin, 125hp~140 mphSuperBike Factory road test
7Tuono 660659cc parallel twin, 100hp138 mphMotoStatz GPS instrumented
8Dorsoduro 12001197cc V-twin, 130hp~135 mphBikeDekho / manufacturer
9Shiver 900896cc V-twin, 95hp~130 mphMultiple press sources
10Dorsoduro 900896cc V-twin, 95hp~128 mphEstimated (shared platform, shorter gearing)

1. Aprilia RSV4 (2025) – 191 mph

The 2025 RSV4 is the fastest production Aprilia ever built. MotoStatz recorded 191 mph in GPS-instrumented testing, with a quarter mile of 10.28 seconds at 147 mph and 0-60 in 3.10 seconds. The 1077cc 65-degree V4 produces 220hp at 13,100 rpm — confirmed by Cycle News in November 2024 as the most powerful Euro 5+-compliant production superbike available.

The 2025 update added a twin-layer winglet system from the RS-GP MotoGP machine that cuts the drag coefficient by six percent and reduces wheelie tendency by eight percent. Brembo Hypure radial calipers handle stopping. The base RSV4 starts at $19,100 MSRP; the RSV4 Factory goes to $26,099 and adds Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 suspension.

  • Engine: 1077cc 65° V4 | Power: 220hp @ 13,100 rpm
  • 0-60 mph: 3.10 sec | Top speed: 191 mph (MotoStatz GPS, 2024)

2. Aprilia RSV Mille (1998–2003) – 178 mph (claimed)

The RSV Mille launched Aprilia’s superbike program and earned multiple British Superbike titles. Its 998cc 60-degree V-twin produces 128hp, and Wikipedia lists a claimed top speed of 178 mph (286 km/h). No independent GPS-instrumented source has confirmed that figure — treat it as a period manufacturer specification. The R variant added Öhlins forks, an Akrapovic exhaust, and a circuit kit that bumped throttle bodies from 51mm to 57mm. Used examples run $4,000–$8,000.

  • Engine: 998cc 60° V-twin | Power: 128hp
  • Top speed: 178 mph (claimed/Wikipedia — not GPS verified)

3. Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 – ~175 mph

The Tuono V4 1100 uses the same 1077cc V4 as the RSV4 in a naked, upright-bar package. Multiple GPS runs and SlashGear’s 2024 road test put the top end around 175 mph, with at least one YouTube run reaching 177 mph on a slight incline. The aerodynamic penalty from the naked layout costs roughly 15-16 mph against the RSV4; below 120 mph, that gap barely registers in how the bikes feel. MSRP starts at $16,199; the Factory with electronic Öhlins suspension is $19,599.

  • Engine: 1077cc 65° V4 | Power: 175hp @ 11,350 rpm
  • Top speed: ~175 mph (SlashGear 2024; GPS video)

4. Original Aprilia RSV Tuono (V-twin) – 149 mph

The original RSV Tuono (2002–2004) was a naked version of the RSV Mille, sharing its BRP-Rotax 998cc V-twin tuned to 123hp. Wikipedia lists a top speed of 149 mph (240 km/h). Compared to the RSV Mille’s 178 mph claim, stripping the bodywork costs around 29 mph at the top end — a physically plausible number. These are collector bikes now; clean US-market examples are uncommon and parts sourcing is tightening.

  • Engine: 998cc V-twin (Rotax) | Power: 123hp @ 9,500 rpm
  • Top speed: 149 mph (Wikipedia)

5. Aprilia RS 660 – 147 mph

MotoStatz GPS-instrumented testing recorded 147 mph for the RS 660, with a quarter mile of 11.23 seconds at 124 mph and 0-60 in 3.29 seconds. Those numbers put it directly in 600cc supersport territory despite running a 659cc parallel twin. The key is weight: at 183 kg wet, the RS 660 is lighter than most of the faired 600s it runs alongside.

The 2026 RS 660 Factory gets 105hp and a verified 149 mph (Corner Speed Blog, 2026). Base models start around $10,000 in the US.

  • Engine: 659cc parallel twin | Power: 100hp (105hp, 2026 Factory)
  • 0-60 mph: 3.29 sec | Top speed: 147 mph (MotoStatz GPS)

6. Aprilia Caponord 1200 – ~140 mph

The Caponord 1200 is Aprilia’s full-size adventure tourer, powered by a 1197cc 90-degree V-twin detuned to 125hp for better midrange pull. SuperBike Factory’s road test put the top end at “about 140mph,” smooth and unstressed in sixth gear. That’s a real number from a loaded tourer approaching 500 lbs wet. Tall gearing keeps revs low at legal highway speeds, which explains the relaxed long-distance character. Production ran 2013–2016; used prices are around $8,000–$12,000.

  • Engine: 1197cc V-twin | Power: 125hp @ 8,500 rpm
  • Top speed: ~140 mph (SuperBike Factory road test)

7. Aprilia Tuono 660 – 138 mph

MotoStatz recorded 138 mph for the Tuono 660, exactly 9 mph behind the faired RS 660. Both bikes share the same 659cc parallel twin and 100hp output. The shorter final gearing on the Tuono costs top speed but pays off in initial acceleration: 0-60 in 3.16 seconds, slightly edging the RS 660 off the line.

At 183 kg wet and 100hp in a naked chassis, the Tuono 660 is one of the more fun-to-ride bikes on this list at speeds most people actually use on public roads.

  • Engine: 659cc parallel twin | Power: 100hp @ 10,500 rpm
  • 0-60 mph: 3.16 sec | Top speed: 138 mph (MotoStatz GPS)

8. Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 – ~135 mph

The Dorsoduro 1200 runs the same 1197cc V-twin as the Caponord in a supermoto-style chassis tuned to 130hp, with shorter gearing. Despite more peak power than the Caponord, the shorter ratios trim a few mph at the top end. BikeDekho and manufacturer data put the figure at around 217 km/h (135 mph). ProfessCars computational modelling estimates 0-60 in 3.0 seconds and the quarter mile in 11.3 seconds — useful for rough comparison, not as instrumented test results. Production ran 2011–2015.

  • Engine: 1197cc V-twin | Power: 130hp @ 8,700 rpm
  • Top speed: ~135 mph (BikeDekho / manufacturer data)

9. Aprilia Shiver 900 – ~130 mph

The Shiver 900 runs a 896cc 90-degree V-twin at 95hp, and multiple press sources including MotorCycleSpecs.com put the top end around 130 mph. Rider Magazine’s 2018 dyno test recorded 80.7hp at the rear wheel with 54.5 lb-ft of torque at 6,300 rpm — a wide, usable band that suits daily riding far better than pure peak figures suggest. At 218 kg wet with a 810mm seat height, it’s the most practically street-oriented bike on this list. Used examples run $6,000–$9,000.

  • Engine: 896cc V-twin | Power: 95hp; 80.7hp rear wheel (Rider Magazine, 2018)
  • Top speed: ~130 mph (multiple press sources)

10. Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 – ~125–128 mph

The Dorsoduro 900 shares every mechanical spec with the Shiver 900 — same 896cc V-twin, same 95hp — but runs shorter gearing for its supermoto character, trading a few mph of top speed for sharper corner-exit response. MCNews noted it “does not feel remotely busy at speed,” suggesting the aerodynamic limit arrives before the gearing does. Realistic top speed is around 125–128 mph. ProfessCars estimates 0-60 in 3.5 seconds, though that’s computational, not a test result. Production ran 2017–2020.

  • Engine: 896cc V-twin | Power: 95hp @ 8,750 rpm
  • Top speed: ~125–128 mph (estimated, shared platform with Shiver 900)

Frequently Asked Questions About Fast Aprilia Motorcycles

What is the fastest Aprilia motorcycle available today?

The 2025 RSV4 is the fastest production Aprilia on sale. MotoStatz recorded 191 mph in GPS-instrumented testing. Its 1077cc V4 produces 220hp at 13,100 rpm, which Cycle News confirmed in 2024 makes it the most powerful Euro 5+-compliant production superbike in the world. The track-only RSV4 X-GP with 238hp would go faster, but it’s not a road-legal production model.

How fast is the Tuono V4 1100, and how does it compare to the RSV4?

The Tuono V4 1100 tops out around 175 mph versus the RSV4’s 191 mph. The gap is almost entirely aerodynamic — both bikes use the same 1077cc V4 engine family, but the Tuono’s naked layout and upright bars create substantially more drag. Below 120 mph on real roads, the difference is minimal. The Tuono V4 1100 starts at $16,199 MSRP, around $3,000 less than the base RSV4.

Is the RSV Mille’s 178 mph top speed accurate?

It’s unverified. Wikipedia lists 178 mph as the RSV Mille’s top speed, but no GPS-instrumented independent test has confirmed that figure in any source reviewed for this article. Given the bike’s 128hp output from a 998cc V-twin, 178 mph is at the upper edge of what’s physically plausible but would require ideal conditions and an expert tuck. Treat it as a period claimed figure.

Which Aprilia has the best power-to-weight for top speed?

The RSV4 wins outright at 220hp and around 199 kg wet. The RS 660 is the surprise — at 100hp and 183 kg, its light chassis extracts more from every horsepower than a heavier platform would. MotoStatz recorded 147 mph from a 659cc engine, which tells you how much weight matters when the number of cylinders stays fixed.

Are Aprilia top speeds electronically limited?

Aprilia does not publish an official speed limiter for the RSV4 or Tuono V4. MotoStatz achieved 191 mph on the RSV4 without hitting a limiter, and some track GPS runs have reportedly exceeded 200 mph at venues like Paul Ricard, per motoplanete.us user data. The Tuono 660 and RS 660 reached their aerodynamic ceilings in MotoStatz testing without any apparent electronic cutoff either.

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