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sport / default rider 183 cm

Aprilia RSV4 vs Yamaha YZF-R1 ergonomics

Aprilia RSV4 and Yamaha YZF-R1 land within a few ergonomic points for the default rider, so the better choice comes down to posture preference and bike category.

Fit verdict

Aprilia RSV4

90Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha YZF-R1

90Comfortable

All contacts reached

The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for Aprilia RSV4 and Yamaha YZF-R1
SpecAprilia RSV4Yamaha YZF-R1
Seat height845 mm855 mm
Wheelbase1,453 mm1,405 mm
Wet weight204 kg202 kg
Displacement1,099 cc998 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Aprilia RSV4
Sport (60.7 deg)
Yamaha YZF-R1
Sport (63.1 deg)

Hip angle

Aprilia RSV4
Neutral (99.4 deg)
Yamaha YZF-R1
Neutral (98.8 deg)

Elbow angle

Aprilia RSV4
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha YZF-R1
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Aprilia RSV4
Forward (25.7 deg)
Yamaha YZF-R1
Forward (35.8 deg)