MCN took the Aprilia V4R APRC out for a ride on the track and road to compare it to other top-spec rivals on the naked scene: the MV Agusta Brutale 1090RR, the Triumph Speed Triple, the Ducati Streetfighter S and the KTM Super Duke R. That’s an impressive line-up and shows just where super nakeds have got to in recent years.

MCN says that the Aprilia sets a new benchmark, but frankly the competition is stiff. The Triumph has won every group test since it was launched. The Ducati obviously has some impressive on-board technology, as does the MV Agusta Brutale, and the KTM is the ultimate “hooligan” machine. See how the Aprilia compares in the video.

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The KTM Superduke 990 gets a touch-up for the new year with a new paint job, though it keeps its radical design. The Superduke 990 has been an iconic model for KTM, and its strong looks are matched by a strong personality in the engine performance, too.

It’s equipped with the LC8 twin cylinder, V at 75° and has 120 hp at 9,000 rpm and 100 Nm of torque 7,000 rpm. When looking at the Superduke 990 R version, power is increased to 132 hp. A suspected power upgrade in the Superduke range for 2010 is not on the cards, with the models getting a couple of aesthetic upgrades instead.

The engine management system gets tweaked for better torque and power when cornering, and the main difference is a new livery in olive green and white, with new Duke graphics. The 990R will keep its classic orange, white and black racing version colours.

KTM Superduke 2010

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