2021 Aprilia RS 660 | Aprilia's First Middleweight

[@TimStJohn-xp8rv]

Pick up a Limited Edition RS 660 Friday! I am extremely excited!

[@alithejumbo]

Oh man we missed your reviews! Welcome back!

[@SsiolisP]

By far my favorite motorcycle reviewer. Not even remotely interested in this bike, but yet I enjoyed every minute of the presentation!

[@leandracohen4047]

I think the color is beautiful 😍

[@szymonchalupka]

Great review, one of the best oabout RS660 available. A lot of content for someone who is in the market for this bike. I think I am getting one next week. I am 40 years old and I think I will go for the yellow one. Seems like perfect midlife crisis bike, let's see what my wife is going to tell when she will see it. Cheers!

[@stevehoodiman]

Great choice! I'm 52 and grabbed one a couple of weeks ago. I went from cruisers to this sporty bike and well worth changing. I do love the acid gold, but ended up with the lava red. Enjoy!

[@szymonchalupka]

@@stevehoodiman great choice too! I love this bike more and more. Unfortunately it has been back to the dealer last two weeks for the valve issue that seems quite common now. Not sure when I could have it back but I can't wait. My dealer is great and I keeps giving me different demo bikes from similar price range for the time of the repair and I can tell you one thing. None of them can compete with RS660.

[@stevehoodiman]

@@szymonchalupka I hate to hear your ride is laid up. I'm really glad the dealer is keeping you on two wheels. I hope mine is that good should I run into an issue. I'd love to check out different bikes, but I know the RS660 is one of a kind.

[@szymonchalupka]

@@stevehoodiman surely it is! It is also completly new bike, nothing like old MT07 packed into the fairings with fancy name that only sounds fast :) So there will be issues but most will be solved after first RS660 production year.

[@szymonchalupka]

Got my RS660 back after 134 days. This is what it took to replace exhaust shimms. Since that, I did 400 kilometers and the bike is running just fine, it also feels smoother than before. But my riding seson is almost over now. So I hope for better one next year.

[@stevehoodiman]

Love the review. I purchased the bike a couple of weeks ago. Right now, at least in the US, there is a feeding frenzy on motorcycles, houses, etc. I drove 90 minutes in the wee hours of the morning to stand at the dealer's for to get this bike, it was their only one. When the doors opened there was a long line of unhappy dudes behind me when I told the salesman what I was there for.

[@_Makanko_]

I don't know why but personally I really like this yellow color. It's very showy but I think it's nice. It is a bit pricy but I think this seems like a great bike. Definitely should test one. Cheers

[@alwaysup22]

Hey great video. I was on the fence watching all these other RS 660 reviews but your 'real world' thoughts have me sold (probably was going to purchase anyways). Anyways, looking forward to Tuono review! Ty

[@berndthoms876]

Ein wirklich toller Beitrag👍👍👍😊 Ich war bei meiner Probefahrt auch total überrascht von dem Bike. Dieser Sound 😁😁😁 Ich bin abgestiegen, ins Büro zum Chef und habe den Kaufvertrag unterschrieben. Jetzt freue ich mich auf den Frühling 😊👍😊

[@jaredandersen82]

Incredible video thank you!! Your camera angles are amazing, loved watching.

[@andik.4235]

Nice Bike. Thank you for being the first showing torque and power figures over rpm`s in a diagram and the comparison of the seating position.

[@carlorusso7304]

Wonderful bike and excellent review...I think Aprilia has really put out the best bike in its segment

[@chrishart8548]

The 660 going up against the yamaha tenere 700 should be good too. Aprilia don't make any bad bikes their all interesting.

[@demersvolleyball]

I’d throw Triumph Street Triple R out there as a competitor. Cheaper, a little, and premium too. Less sporty look but maybe same riding position? I’d like to see the Tuono 660 compared to a Street Triple. Love you reviews! Perfect points you cover.

[@c.g.c2067]

Triumph's pruduction plant is in India, that's why it's cheaper

[@benwells2338]

I personally love this new niche of bike one what I call, the “premium compact” class of bike, if we’re to use an automotive term here. I lump BMW’s new F900 series of bikes and Ducati’s Supersport in here as well. They’re middleweight powerplants, sort of middle of the road physical size, not compact like a Ninja 400 but not touring or cruiser sized sort of bikes, but with all the same tech and convenience goodies and build quality you used to only find in top tier bikes. I have the BMW F900r and I love it for that very reason. I was realistic in what sort of power figures I wanted out of a new bike for my application, but I did want the full kit only top spec bikes would’ve had in the past. This is an exciting new segment that fills a niche I DO believe is out there, but hasn’t been tapped into until recent.

[@chrishart8548]

Well it's boarding on 1000cc bike prices for 650cc bikes. They never thought people would pay but things are changing. I absolutely love the S1000xr te sport with all the toys. But I have no use for 165hp and 40mpg would be annoying. Maybe BMW should look at a F900s in the future.(would be close too this rs660) Also the kawasaki ninja 400 is so compact I'm sure a few 125cc sports bikes are bigger and more comfortable. On paper it makes sense but when a fully grown man sits on it it's all rong

[@benwells2338]

@@chrishart8548 I was thinking the same. I think the F900 platform is great for BMW and would love to see a sportbike variant emerge. I love the RR but since I don’t go to the track the bike would be a huge waste of money for my use. My previous bike was the Ninja 650 and I got it for its larger dimensions, speaking of the 400 😋 I’m still newish to riding with only a few years under my belt, but I’m 34 at 6’2, and thought the 400 looked like a great beginner bike initially, but the thing was just too small for me.

[@chrishart8548]

@@benwells2338 my other half wants a 650 ninja she is 5"7 even she didn't like the 400 and said it seemed to small for her. Even the riding position on the 400 is to sporty and the handle bars are lower.

[@andrewd7586]

Good to see you back Scott! 👏🏼👍🏼🇦🇺

[@SpirosGlykas]

Welcome back NTP! Great real world review as always. Yeah, the baby Tuono would be the one for me. All in all great concept from Aprilia.

[@jaredandersen82]

Just make sure you ride the Tuono first, no quick shift, no IMU and no gold forks for $800 less, you could add it but just be mindful! I think the quick shift and IMU is huge for these so I’m sad to not see it on the Tuono.

[@stevesanelli90]

Great to have you back Scott! Sounds like you loved the little Italian like the ride in the alps at the hotel in the countryside! I agree, I think the Tuono 660 will be better for ride position, but lacks quick shifter & IMU. I’m not sure if that is for European markets too.🤔 will wait for this ☝️! Thanks

[@badman6874]

Great to have you back!! Love from India ❤️

[@Fee.1]

Never seen a motorcycle with a child’s seat, much less a recaro, impressive!

[@Paulie1978100]

Excellent review man! a toss up between this and a Triumph street triple rs

[@marcelcoenen1437]

Nice idea to combine passenger‘s seat and topcase holder! Of course brilliant review, Scott - spring is coming, looking forward to your next test rides!

[@wormsberg]

Glad your back with some good video. Winterbreak's over..... These travel films have not been all that fun to watch..... but you probably knew that already. Thanks for all these good and professional reviews :-)

[@paproplop]

Hehe i actually ordered this bike this week in this hilarious colour 😆. Ps. Love your relaxed way of reviewing. Always a joy to watch

[@NothingToProve]

This color really pops in the sun, you will love it!!! I hope you enjoy it!!!

[@skinlabaesthetics5157]

Enjoyed the review thoroughly, love your relaxed tone of voice.

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you kindly!

[@josgraha]

Wow I realized I didn't even watch your review before purchasing this bike (sorry Scott) but I tend to agree with John's (Lamb Chops) opinions whole heartedly. But this is a very accurate and fair review and after owning the bike now I can attest to your opinions (even the TFT, kinda meh). I have a soft spot for middleweight sport bikes starting with a CBR 600 RR back in 03 and this bike is just such an evolution of the concept. It's so fun and yet so practical and I went through the nekked bike phase and at speed are just miserable to ride with the wind beating you up especially at lower elevations (~sea level). Spot on review as usual and thanks as always for the great content

[@williambarringer6513]

I want an s1000r so bad, I never thought I would want a bmw but that bike is sweet as hell

[@oriondevil79]

As always great review and great timing... wednesday going to give the final yay or nay on this one and it keeps going yay! (although... probably the old classic purple/red...)

[@nickm8063]

This is the perfect video I've been waiting for.🔥

[@gilvietor1918]

Great video as always. My multistrada 950s's fuel gauge is useless anyways. It is hilarious, you will go to fill up when it is showing less than half a tank and only take 1.8 gallons. Then, go again at roughly the same and it takes 2.5 gallons. I just use the trip meter and ignore for the most part the fuel gauge. Ducati told me, local dealer, that the reason for this issue is ethanol based fuels, and I will admit it seems more accurate after a few tanks of ethanol free fuel, but I wouldn't trust it remotely.

[@larryvanputten4048]

Hi Scott, good you are back!

[@johnnyhoney2074]

At last I understand about the firing thank you and well demonstrated ....

[@Wellenbrecher9000]

Great Video! Great bike in a definitely new category of street bikes! Keep on doing this relaxed, competently and symphateticly reviews! I like the way you're doing it very much. Makes a rainy sunday morning just on the beginning of the motobike season with a cup of coffee a way more better ;-)

[@bilalchaudhary8268]

Another great review. Looking forward to your Tuono 660 review.

[@musicjnky1982]

I actually ordered that Acid Gold, I don't like all the graphics. Plus I have to have both Red wheels, don't like different colored wheels.

[@simonthomas5367]

LOVE that acid yellow!!

[@simonthomas5367]

@Vanessa Xoax No Way! Black is boring. Red and Yellow (gold!) are the way!

[@aeror115]

Great looking machine!

[@williamcb78]

A nothing to prove video ?? Hell yes! 👍🏻 👍🏻 2 thumbs up from me . 😃

[@chorseundgrd]

This is a beautiful bike. Dare I say, a dream bike!

[@Danny-rc1zg]

999👍🏻 Picking mine up Saturday, can’t wait 😅

[@samgardiner771]

This is a really great review, very well presented. Top man. :)

[@KB-yj5xp]

That colour is growing on me, I haven`t seent it in person yet though. I'll also be curious to see where this segment goes, there are rumors that yamaha will make a R7 based on the mt07 engine to compete with this. Good times ahead I think.

[@TheRapier95]

I just bought mine two days ago. I went in without a doubt that I would get the Lava Red, but when they wheeled out the Acid gold, I had to change my mind. See it in person because it looks so good irl

[@beetleything1864]

Nobody mentions it but Ktm 890 Duke is a competitor- people might cross shop this with that. Good review and nice bike.

[@NothingToProve]

Tuono 660 is in the same category as the Duke. 😁👍

[@fyorbane]

Welcome back Scott. Great review but oh my, that colour scheme. Would look better with black wheels.

[@nickadkins7765]

I'd like it with white wheels

[@Fee.1]

It’s got like a sort of half-fairing. So it’s unique in that regard too, only a little naked

[@Damiv]

I don’t think they started a new segment. I think they just completely redefined the 650 class.

[@erdenebatn]

Very good stuff! Thank you!

[@SigmaJAD]

Great review Scott. Still unsure whether the power/torque would have you wanting more pretty quickly. Had similar power value bikes. After owning 160 plus bhp bikes have now settled on the 120-130 bhp sweet spot.

[@hermanm.1400]

I've owned a Tuono V2 and currently own a Tuono V4. I have ridden the RS660 for a few days, but if you know big power/torque, this is not for you. It only really comes alive above 7k, which isn't unfamiliar to an Ape, but the RS is pretty unsatisfying below that, IMHO. Above 7K, you are already exceeding speed limits. 😬 Other than that.... it's brilliant in every way 😎🥳 and it would be great to have as a second bike. Too bad I can't afford that.

[@coryxj6er873]

Just taken delivery of my acid gold RS660 😁

[@dschack100]

NTP living the dream.

Great review. Call me nuts but i like that acid yellow . Or whatever Aprilia calls it :D

[@NothingToProve]

Yea, I actually did like the color on that day I rode it but it was sunny and it really popped!

@@NothingToProve yeah, really eye catching. Keep it up with the reviews. Really like your style. :)

[@TheRapier95]

@ pictures and videos don't do it any justice. In person it looks the best of the 3

@@TheRapier95 think the same.

[@josuegarcia9676]

Loveeeee this bike!!

[@joaopedrocosta6729]

Excelent video 😉👌💪🙏 Big hug from Portugal my friend 🤜🤛👍ride safe and stay safe🙏💪✌️😉

[@johnridesadv2512]

Looking forward to your Tuono 660 review. That is the bike I have my eye on. I've heard that it will NOT have the IMU that this RS660 has.

[@stephenchapman8344]

Looks great! 👍

[@BrainDeadBanana]

That's my color!

[@Fee.1]

You called the r6 a 6r and the 636 a R6. Jumbled 6’s for days :D

[@kevincraig8257]

will be waiting for the Tuono review like to see the comparison with the Trident wife needs a new bike just figuring some things out there is a few to choose from

[@dahjo13]

I do like the gold color, but why red wheels? Seems odd, great review though! I’m looking forward to the Tuono 660 review.

[@garosdayandy]

What's the difference to the tuono?

[@dahjo13]

@@garosdayandy higher handlebars, more upright seating position and lower spec front forks as far as I know.

[@garosdayandy]

Thanks

[@NothingToProve]

@@garosdayandy yea what dahjo13 said and non-adj front forks and optional quick shifter :(

[@agrisbatna1797]

Super nice review again ,like always 👌 thanks ..Best channel 👍 now really waiting your opinion aboat Tuono 660 and And hopefully new Yamaha mt 09 👍

[@magnarider777]

Great review as always. As for the bike, I prefer a straight-up sitting position so I can hardly wait for the Tuareg to come. I hope you get to test that one too. Just one question what kind of kid seat is that on your BMW? Is it specifically for BMW or an after-market one? And more importantly, can you recommend it? Thanks in advance and keep up the good work.

[@bretteberan2550]

Great video 👍 Actually I love it in the Acid Yellow. I bet in 15-20 years down the line, people will collect this paint scheme over the race replica look. Just look at all the rep schemes of 600's in the 00's, eww.

[@ktkace]

11grand...? Im a street bike dude so 890( NON R!! R is too high for me! ) for me if im spending that much coin looking forward to the tuono review!

[@jaermike]

Great Review

[@jeadoutravisperez5080]

best review. from philippines

[@TheLiddleBigChannel]

I like how you describe the motor's characteristics. Can you also add how quick the motor spins up as inertia plays a big role in how lively a bike feels?

[@explorationmoss1015]

Love your channel Scott, youve a great laidback presenting style and quite knowledgeable. A quick question please, what is your backpack? Do you like it? pros and cons? im in the market for one. Vielen Dank :) PS an idea for a video for you if you like? A detailed look at your riding history, bikes, tours etc.

[@electricivan3032]

Looks like the Oggio Mach 5 or similar. I have a High vis yellow one, and it is great for aeros, and visibility in traffic.

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you, it's an Ogio Mach 5, yes I love it. I use it on every review, it carries all my camera equipment, which includes two full size tripods. You can get the Mach 3 or Mach 1, they are just cheaper versions of it, but basically the same. The aerodynamics are great, I've done 250kmh on the autobahn while on my 1290SDR, a naked bike! And I didn't even know it was there. A detailed video of my riding history...hmm...now that would be a long, long video, covering 30+ years of riding, very boring 😒 Nobody would watch it, except for you 😢 Thank you for the suggestion! Ride safe, Scott

[@brucekendall52]

Thanks.

[@zenjitsuman]

I was surprised you didn't compare to the Triumph 660 triple.

[@NothingToProve]

cause that's a naked, the is a fully faired sport bike. :)

[@stanchan1992]

How is the Yamaha r7 compared to the aprilia RS 660. They no longer offer the r6 at all now. It is discontinued from the Yamaha line.the new r7 is parallel twin also for about 9 grand US dollars.

[@Fee.1]

I would love if they made this bike with the 4 cylinder from the sports bikes you mentioned. Or a triple. Parallel twins ....I’m just a bit weary of this at this point

[@spudgunson]

I've never seen a pillion seat like that before (on your bike) It almost looks like its for a child?? Good idea. Could you review it or provide a link please?

[@jackalster77]

Please please compare the RS with the Tuono

[@ac.4ce442]

Great review, really helpful! I will be getting my A license in April and really considering getting one of these. Reliability seems questionable from what I read for the european bikes as opposed to the japanesse ones. This is just purely on what I've read online but I'm kind of torn between this or the zx6r. I will try and get my hands on them if I can find them at dealer nearby, but do you have any opinion on this? I will be using it for city ride and 2h commute in weekends.

[@NothingToProve]

Thank you, Well, you can't get a new 2021 ZX6R here in Europe because they didn't pass the Euro5 emissions. None of the "Japanese 4" did for their 600 super sport bikes in 2021. You can only buy them in non-EU countries. (Like the U.K.) The best thing to do here in Europe is to find a left-over 2020/19 still sitting around on dealerships floors (or a used one), they might give you a good deal 😁 and is a lot cheaper to maintain than this. Good luck with completing your license! Scott

[@dtrally]

Nice review! Is the baseplate under the passenger seat from steel? That would give the option for an magnetic tank bag solution.

[@NothingToProve]

Na, it's a rubberized thick plastic. 😒

[@cleanmike7312]

I could see Ronald McDonald riding that.

[@NothingToProve]

😂😂🤣🤣

[@kevinmobile]

The Aprillia certainly revs higher than your (and my!) F900XR but in my book an optimum torque 'curve' should be as flat possible. While you can say that for the less sporty BMW, the Aprilia graph is very peaky in comparison.

[@priyeshchoubey7933]

What is it's minimum ground clearance? 🤔

[@kirkdunn1379]

tuono is more upright correct.......can get new one for pretty good deal right now

[@82macm]

For that price I wonder if the actual competitors are more the likes of kawasaki Z900 or yamaha MT-09.

[@organichotdog3807]

Those bike are certainly faster than the RS660. And they cost less. Fairings or not, 11K for a 650 doesn't sit well with me. I'm sure it's a good bike. I just want more CCs for 11K.

[@yaskovpenna6282]

Hey Scott...where did you get your child's seat? I have the same bmw 900xr and my kid is 7 yo. Thanks.

[@NothingToProve]

I got it off of amazon.de, just google "motorcycle child seat" and you should be able to find one in your area. 👍

[@capngeo2002]

Hard to take seriously while looking at that color. As sporty street bikes go I'm sure it's awesome, but it takes a special kind of squirrel to sport on street. Like you said, Tuono.

[@chrishart8548]

It's either those wheels on a grey or black bike. Or the yellow bike with black grey white or yellow wheels but not what they have done here.

[@capngeo2002]

@@chrishart8548 color is subjective. I find that yellow ridiculous. Jesse James enjoys telling the story of refusing to build a custom yellow bike for Sylvester Stallone.

[@chrishart8548]

@@capngeo2002 the yellow makes it look like an old honda vtr1000 firestorm

[@capngeo2002]

@@chrishart8548 I'll look it up. Like I say looks/colors/genre all subjective. Just not a yellow fan. Looked-up Firestorm and it does look "better" with black wheels.

[@sevketdan4444]

Oh Soo 💖😂 WoW classic Masha ALLAH

[@mindwipe80]

Welche Farbe würdest du empfehlen bzw. selbst wählen?

[@NothingToProve]

Red or black but then the seat is red, so I'd get the red with a black seat :)

[@saxonhshs9806]

Would you rather buy the Aprilia 660 or the ktm duke 890 if you had to choose?

[@NothingToProve]

890 over the RS 660 but the Tuono 660 over the 890...and I haven't even ridden the Tuono as of yet but the Tuono is the same bike as the RS just a more upright riding position

[@kleinfeicht]

Why are the even german subtitles I mean they are perfect are you german? Nvm hab gerade die Leitpfosten (Schleuderstempen ;)an der Seite gesehen

[@BangBangFeuer]

Are you living in osnabrueck, just asking cause it was my home town :)

[@NothingToProve]

No, from Osnabrück, take the A33 towards Paderborn for about 45 mins 😁

[@Fee.1]

What are the 360 shots filmed with?

[@NothingToProve]

Gopro Max 👍

[@Wabbit1961]

Going out to EuroCycle Orlando Florida tomorrow on my 2020 Ninja 650 KRT ABS to check out the Tuono 660. Probably sits like an MT-07. Not really a fan. I had one. If I even remotely like it I'll have them bring the RS model over from Tampa (35 minute ride vs 2 hours, and they said they would). Hopefully I can test ride the Tuono to get a feel for it. The sales guy said they had every color option. I just hope one of them is a demo. Hopefully not in yellow because that is just FUGLY! Ducati puts out yellow now and then and it's FUGLY! I will say one thing nice about the Tuono. AT LEAST THE WHEELS MATCH!!! LMAO! Red wheels look a LOT better on the silver or black Tuono. I do have a hunter green jacket though so if I bought the yellow RS I guess my nickname would be Stoplight...lol. Im probably more into trying out the RS because I heard that it sits like the 2006 Honda Interceptor I used to have, and I LOVED that bike's ergos. You've been around a while like me. Do you think it sits like the older V-Tech Honda Interceptor? Sorry about your rear brake troubles with that BMW you vlogged. I loved the linked brakes on my Interceptor. Lots complained about it but that's because they don't know how to use them. Im a fan of the rear brake too and I have to say I love the rear brake on the Ninja 650 I currently own. Not a fan of how much the front end dives but then I should change the oil to heavier, maybe 20 weight and make spacers about 10 mm longer. I hate the later because you take away from fork travel, but it's a street bike and that shouldn't be much of a concern. By the way, I'm really sick and tired of hearing EVERYONE call the Tuono 660 a naked or super naked bike. IT'S ALMOST AS FULLY FAIRED AS THE RS!!! I If the Tuono is a naked then so was my 1982 Yamaha Seca 650 Turbo! So is a Kawasaki Versys!! I mean C'MON! If it's close to anything it's close to the old faired version of the Suzuki SV. The Tuono simply shows more of the sexy engine. That's all. It's faired! Upright bars don't make a bike a naked. It makes it a UJM!

[@erikpeelman927]

This aprilia or the cbr600 r what would be your choice?thx.

[@NothingToProve]

I think you mean the CBR600RR? I can't ride in that position any more longer than 30mins 😒 So I'd take this. With the Honda you have to live @ 9,000 RPM and up if you want power and this the power comes on @ 4,000 RPM.

[@tommykidd8179]

So what happened to the triumph triple????!!!????

[@NothingToProve]

Just one word explains everything: Covid19 edit: it got delayed...how long...don't know...all Triumph is doing now is making general statements in their deliveries. 😢😢

[@Enfiare]

Do American riders have a shot at the driving range?

[@mickleblade]

Yo Scott, what's in the pipeline?

[@NothingToProve]

Well, if it's new or updated, I'll try to review it! :) With the covid19 rules changing all the time and all the bike delivery delays, it's really hard to tell just what bike is next, until I actually have it in my hands :)

[@spetersonmusic]

That's a winner. That color though... oof.

[@NothingToProve]

Yea, you need 😎 when looking at it and riding it! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Fee.1]

I’m not a fan of their TFT/dash either. I find I actively dislike it. It’s not so much the TFT for me, it’s the massive Christmas light bezels. I’m not a fan of the design of the TFT either, but those two things together bother me

[@johnf517]

6’3” is it too small?

[@NothingToProve]

Well, I've seen taller guys ride small 600's and some say they hate it and some say it's not bad. So it really depends on what you are looking for in a bike and how much you can take. 😒

[@arnofrom9350]

Welcome back. These colors...it’s a joke...looks like designed by the clown of Circus Renz Ducati still stupid enough to ignore you and not giving you the Streetfighter V4S and new Multistrada for a test? Thanks for your great reviews!

[@Dadas_HH]

Yellow gold / red whyyy🤦🏻

[@Dadas_HH]

@@mattingray5651 it is not for everyone, the red blue one is not boring but sexy

[@marktangney89]

Looks a bit like if Ronald McDonald was a motorcycle.

[@tango165]

😎👍🏼👍🏼

[@williambarringer6513]

you can get a 636 can't you still?

[@NothingToProve]

depends on which country you live in. I mention the 6R (636cc) several times in this video, the first reference starting within the first 2 mins of the video with the Aprilia illustration.

[@williambarringer6513]

@@NothingToProve I thought they were two Different bikes sorry I was confused

[@NothingToProve]

np :)