2021 Aprilia RS660 | Middleweight Perfection?

Since the Aprilia RS660 was introduced last year its been a bike I've been itching to ride! Its a 100 hp and very reasonably priced at £10,150 but is it any good? Lets find out!!
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[@thcoop2]

I own the same colour RS660. Absolutely love it and am always itching to get out on it. Have done a 1250 mile trip up to and around Scotland for 5 days with no aches or pains. Would recommend one to anyone. Having owned a lot of bikes over the last 30 odd years I’m smitten with it. Superb real world road review 👍

[@spockbr18]

What about the Ducati Supersport? If u had to choose?

[@BrateX98]

would you recommend it for mature beginners ?

[@Error-33]

@@BrateX98 not 100% sure but if you use lower power modes and belive you will have smooth throttle control you should be alright but ofc getting a smaller bike will make the learning way faster. if you don't wanna work with selling the old bike etc then this is an alright choice though but i feel like a beginner would have to use it in a really low power mode for a while as it has like 100 hp which is a little too much for a beginner overall

[@seneca175]

@@spockbr18 I think so too, the Ducati provides enough comfort as sports abilities, and the Super Sport is stunning beautifull..

[@brucekendall52]

I think Aprilia have got themselves a winner here.Cheers.

[@jimbo1485]

“If you’re a shorter stubbier chap like that TMF” 😂

[@LambChopRides]

Haha 😄

[@daveclarkson5519]

@@LambChopRides he's not going to say it..... He did 😂. Awesome looking bike and Great video

[@tonykisvardai2346]

Gold🤣

[@kevinjones7732]

And so it begins. @TMF over to you 😄

[@steve-wu7jp]

🤣

[@singlucille3440]

Cool, finally someone who understood why 100 hp is my limit for the street.

[@LambChopRides]

Yes absolutely 👍

[@Transilvanian]

THANK YOU finally someone posting videos wide format

[@barryc710]

Great review Chops. The more I see the rs660 the more I like it, I wasn't sure at first sight but starting to love it now 😍

[@lorentzinvariant7348]

Great review Chops as usual. Been waiting for this one.

[@deanharris9331]

I'm pleasantly surprised by this machine and it looks good too. Great honest review again chops. 👍😊

[@SJMudTurtleCruises]

Thank you for this great 1st ride of this bike! As soon as the dealer near me here in the states has them I am going to check out the RS660. 👍👍👍💯

[@michaeldolan9812]

It's great being a member 😁😁 Brilliant vid chops! That colour scheme looks beautiful, and on the bike too 🤣😂 All the best to you 👍

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Michael 👍😊

[@grahamtricker4103]

Just what I have been waiting for. Thanks LCR 👍

[@roberthall1437]

G'Day Mr Chops. I liked this video with a good honest commentary. It's a beautiful bike with plenty of go on the torque side and looks comfortable for shorter people. I believe Aprilia's got a winner on their hands.

[@clayman1980]

Loved what you had to say about it, Chops. I've got my 2020 RSV4 Factory, which I'm not going to give away under any circumstances, but if I were more reasonable, I would very much be eyeballing this beauty. I wasn't sure about the red-purple color scheme, but it does look awesome in the flesh. Aprilia really knocked this one out of the park. 👌

[@daveegan1372]

First class review Chopsy. It’s just sealed it for me that this is my next bike now. Thanks pal 👍

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Dave 👍

[@wrxguyusa]

I love the power delivery of a middle-weight twin and it's great to rip the throttle open without passing into triple digits. Sometimes you want to feel like the bike has more than you can take. Good to have the H2 for those days!

[@NJLinSpain]

Yet another excellent review. In fact, immediately after watching your video, I booked a test ride. The bike has become my No 1 candidate for my 65th birthday and retirement present, and imminent move to southern Spain (from BC, Canada). I can't get rid of my ridiculously impractical V4S, but the RS660 will make a nice, if not rather indulgent, complement to the bike, and will be ideal for more relaxed and longer rides especially in hot weather. Also, through you, discovered the Knox armoured shirts, which look great. So a big thank you. I always enjoy your reviews and your unbridled enthusiasm for motorcycle riding.

[@timmo3351]

Here’s hoping this sparks a new category of useable road bikes. Cracking vid Chops 👍🏻

[@mikew3012]

Absolutely luv this review m8...I agree with your comment regarding pulling us big guys around, I find it so comfy and enjoyable

[@RutgerSmets]

ive seen them in the flesh a week ago, I love how it looks

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah looks good doesn't it Rutger, I'm rather smitten 😍

[@derjaxxer]

This review was really fun & interesting to watch, thanks a lot :)

[@RikkyTang]

That looks like it will be a whole lot of fun to throw around the back roads! Reminds me in some ways of a turn of the century CBR600... not trying to be the ultimate sports middleweight but more than capable of pleasing most riders 👍

[@mr.mueller7704]

Great energy, great review! Thanks chopsie

[@LambChopRides]

Appreciated thanks Mr Mueller 🙏

[@Shrekeo]

As always a cracking review 👍🏻 Stunning little bike, I really can't wait until we have a bit of normality so I can see one in the flesh at a dealer.

[@barathzsolt2667]

Hy Chops!i was waiting for you to try this bike out and oh gosh it's here!I was not sure if i want this bike or an afrika twin but you made me sure this bike is for me!Keep up the good work!

[@RedlineRossi]

😂 You are in the same boat as me. My head says get something more comfortable, your getting too old, but my heart says no get a sports bike.

[@barathzsolt2667]

Exactly :D

[@Gracinda80]

You completely convinced me! Great video! Great bike!

[@AlexanderBaldridge]

Regarding the handling related to weight, you nailed it. Surprised no one else is really saying this. Took delivery of mine last week. While it is light, it doesn't feel as light as you'd think on the road, and it's not as "flickable" as you'd think. I think they did this to increase corning stability

[@OAK_MTN]

As much as I am a fan of their previous 896cc V-Twin, this 660cc sounds so lively according to every review, exhaust note is lovely too!

[@umangvarma1165]

I have mine in Lava red also, she is an absolute beauty and such a pleasure to ride. Totally confidence inspiring and almost telepathic to control. It's a smile a minute bike, saddest part of the day is putting her back into the garage. I test rode the Tuono it's not even close to the RS 660 in terms of fun and enjoyment.

[@talkingrock7011]

They did a great job on this bike thanks LCR

[@lauriew2907]

Love the sound chops

[@funkyfin3023]

Spot on for the road. Sounds pretty good for standard pipes. Look forward to seeing these in the Lightweight Twin class.

[@bobsyeruncle4841]

another super video from the Chopper made my day cheers big guy.

[@-DC-]

Absolutely smashed it with these 👊

[@outersyout3813]

It’s my birthday today, and this was the perfect gift, thanks Chops!!

[@LambChopRides]

Happy Birthday Simon 🎂

[@outersyout3813]

@@LambChopRides Much appreciated.

[@danielocwhite6795]

Morning Chops! Been waiting for this! Hope you’ve had a great week with these gems!

[@LambChopRides]

Oh I did Daniel 😍😍

[@danielocwhite6795]

I’m stuck in Northern Ireland where there are some incredible roads but my street triple rs is back in Kent! 😪making me miss riding big time! Great video as always!

[@fireblade6756]

a belter!!!! best looking small bike out there easily!!!! in fact in top 5 best looking bikes!!! thanks for the vid.

[@yourmtblocal]

Great review! I can't wait to own one in 15 years when I can finally afford one! Currently living in 2003 as I've just bought a gsxr 600 k3 lol

[@skyview6gh]

Now this looks like it’s worth the extra over the Trident. Got me tingling 😊. As usual top review 👍

[@skts2610]

Looks really lovely, sounds the dogs danglies too... You can keep the Tuono, this is a cracking middle weight, very nice👌🏽👍🏽

[@sivanm2130]

Can't wait for more rides Chopsie! Was really excited to get a review from you. No under-seat storage is a bummer. Would rather have that than the rack, clever as it might be.

[@Tupsuu]

I would have both. My Aprilia RS4 125 has little bit of underseat storage and i keep my registeration there if i wanted to go to some other country where you need it.

[@tommysbk2919]

Recently bought 1 and I absolutely love it, the quick shifter is brilliant, the bottom end torque could pull a train 😂 but the mirrors are beyond useless after 30 mph due to the vibration! Need to get the suspension setup properly then they may be better 😅 great review chops

[@Merlin-lc4zu]

Glad you gave the new Fireblade a mention Chops.Ridiculous what the manufacturers are doing now in this never ending Horsepower race.Reason i dropped to a 800 naked was to use the available power more and not lose my license as quickly.This Aprilia RS and the Tuono are very tempting i must say.Another great review.

[@matthewoliver9055]

Awesome colour scheme, another great vid too 👍

[@ja390es9]

Beautiful bike, was waiting for this video! haha.

[@RedlineRossi]

"Max speed 87.... wasn't me LMAO" 😂 Just like other bikes you have reviewed in the past chops, you have got me very tempted.

[@egg250]

Awesome review. I'm downsizing from a liter bike to a middle weight. This bike is in my top 3 choices.

[@andrewg4412]

downsized from a ZX10R to a Ducati 749s, you'll wholeheartedly love it.

[@user-hb6ms3mb4t]

Finally! Been awaiting the Chopsie verdict for over a year. Especially after your RSV4 reviews which in my view are KZbin classics. Well, if it’s good enough for you sir... now where do I sign? Give me more! Cheers. G.

[@dsimon9s29]

Thank you for posting. I am in love with the color scheme. Unfortunately, tough to find one around my neck of the woods.

[@daveg8325]

Great vid chops! Paint scheme on this looks better than the pics of the new RSV4 I have seen.

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah have to agree Dave! Think actually the whole front end styling looks better than the RSV4 🤔

[@Trevor_J_Neville]

It will be some weapon as a super twin after a bit more tuning done to it. Can’t wait to see and hear them at the road racing 🏍💨💨💨

[@pistolpete6321]

Brilliant review! Can’t wait to hear what TMF says about your comment about him being vertically challenged!

[@midibudu]

Thinking on going down from the 2007 tuono 1000 to this....temping, noice review LCR💕

[@cstephenson9223]

Well done lamb chop👍 love this bike so much and will probably get it...I had a Suzuki gsx s1000 naked and it had unusable power in the city here....but I have a modded Honda grom right now to get around and love it😝

[@69bobby88]

Oh my god, that sounded soooo good in the town. Commute mode. Lovely burble. Love it

[@Larry_Mott]

Good man! Makes me even more convinced that the 660 for me would be a RS with Tuono top yoke and handlebar :)

[@andyboyes05]

Great video as always Chops. I like it but I'm not keen on the black rear wheel, I think red or purple would have been better personally. 🤔

[@nickrider5220]

Couldn't work out whether you liked it or not Mr Chops ..... ! An enjoyable, fun bike doesn't need to be mega fast or powerful, the amount of pleasure isn't proportional to speed/power. Top video.

[@LambChopRides]

Haha yeah think it was pretty obvious 😅

[@ChrisLeggUK]

Looking to come back to bikes after a 20 year break, this looks perfect.

[@jeeporegon9817]

Fantastic review. I think this might be the one for me after all.

[@happydays1165]

Perfect bike good review mate 👌🏻

[@truedawglbg2074]

Great review mate 👍

[@goodguyalpha4308]

I agree with you being a bigger rider myself also, the rs660 suites us bigger folks a little better visually. Even though the tuono is almost as big, naked bikes just look so much smaller when your on it. The bike is very beautiful gotta say, much better looking than the tuono, but maybe im just a sportsbike fanboy! Part of that grunt comes from aprilia using the crossplane crank on the 660's like yamaha on their mt07 giving it that v-twin'ish sound and feeling in a more compact package. Sadly you only get to ride them while breaking in, because a youtuber called "Cali Moto Tv" bought the rs660 and he said the bike got even more grunty after the first service, so it may be on a more power limited map from the factory. All said, once again amazing quality review Chopsie, keep them coming lad! Always so enjoyable and informational to watch😁

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Buddy 👍 yeah watch a few of Cali's vids on his. The Dave Moss suspension one was very interesting indeed.

[@wildoneback]

Excellent real world review !

[@davexs]

This bike is right up my street chops, so to speak. I would buy one in a heart beat if Aprilia were better represented in Thailand. It would suit me perfect being the same size and weight as Andy. Nice review as ever, cheers.

[@bertzx9r894]

Great video as always Chopsy. I am a complete Aprilia Fanboy since i was 16, now nearly 23 on my Tuono Factory. The 1100 scares the poo outta me lol so perhaos should've waited for a smaller one. The 660 has gitvit bang on i think. Lighter and agile than the thou's. Road-legal speeds for the the fun and making considerably more power than MT07's SV650's and the honda/kwak 650's. It's an Italian life for me.

[@LambChopRides]

Yes completely agree! It's a really good power output for the road imo 👍

[@aaron0288]

Love how it looks, apart from the rear end. It’s already quite low compared to the rest of the bike, but colouring the wheel black and that pillion seat almost make the bike look like it just disappears after the bright red seat.

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah agreed the rear end needs a red wheel and perhaps a purple seat cowl would do the trick..

[@Shinysideup]

Nice review chops. Loving the look of the new 660 Aprilia’s. Nice friendly dig at TMF lol

[@LambChopRides]

He knows I love him 😁

[@colinbarber1957]

If I didn’t already have the Tuono 1100, I would consider buying this, what a well thought out bike.

[@richardp3159]

Nice one Chops. Lovely colour, just a pity there's so few Aprilia dealers in the UK

[@Bow-to-the-absurd]

It's crazy to think it's been their problem since I had my rs125 extrema in 1995.

[@nivotron960]

It’s like a blueprint for the ideal road bike in 2021 - all manufacturers take note ☝️

[@trevorpeel3003]

do you not think a street triple rs is an ideal road bike??

[@nivotron960]

@@trevorpeel3003 think the RS is better option then the Tuono 660 but this just ticks so many boxes with comfort, tech, spec - also, with the low down power delivery will feel just as fast point to point within legal and ‘semi-legal’ speeds. Looks damn cool too 😎

[@j.t.bumbaday1489]

What about being 1000 bucks cheaper?

[@trevorpeel3003]

@@j.t.bumbaday1489 not in the U.K.,, it is only 350 cheaper and quite a lot inferior spec and performance wise

[@trevorpeel3003]

@@nivotron960 i agree lovely looking bike but looking at its price,i cant help thinking its a case of the emperors new clothes compared to a triumph street triple rs

[@danj7123]

Love the matching orange stripes on the trousers and lid! 😁

[@jamsxr]

Awesome bike, definitely not just for beginners. I feel like big motors have had their day.

[@LambChopRides]

Yes absolutely Jim, once you have been there and done it you realised that these sized bikes are awesome!

[@verdeboyo]

For a 'little brother' of the RSV4, this bike is absolutely gorgeous in every way. I would have this over any of the big four half litre bikes. Would be a fun track machine too

[@daviescjh]

Absolutely love this. In black would be my vote

[@bernardbaker6714]

First I bought a H2 now I’ve got the RS660. Great review as always 👍🏼

[@saulcr839]

How is to change a H2 to this Aprilia mate ? In planning to buy a RS660 and tour comment give me couriosity!

[@junderwoituk]

Another great review chops and yeah very good looking bike for sure...

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Jeff 👍😊

[@KevZX-10RC1H]

Having just seen this bike for the first time if I had one I would get the rear wheel powder coated purple and then it will look really nice

[@jamesbothwick8132]

Love the colours man

[@colinclugston4757]

Looks amazing hope it does well for Aprilia.

[@iancharlesworth3654]

It really is a lovely looking bike. Like you said, the TEMPTATION to chop your 1000cc bike in for one of these. Very nice.

[@ausingtv]

Test rode one and loved it, deffo getting one when I can. Keeping my 1199 still but this was brilliant for uk roads and should help keep me out of prison

[@jasonperry1444]

Great 1s ride review Chopsy, could tell you were a bit giddy but agree the bike looks truly special and no doubt a great ownership prospect...bet your itching to get some miles on her and getting that engine towards the redline...cheers

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah was rather taken as you can tell haha 😄

[@staudio]

Will look forward to the comparison video.....but so far between the two I would choose the Tuono......Had a 2001 Mille and was very happy with the bike, had close to 40,000 trouble free miles on it. If I could splurge for a 2nd bike (by splurge I mean hide it from my wife's view) would really give the 660 Tuono and close look. Another fine video.......

[@davem3008]

Great review..... looks awsome. 👍

[@jackalster77]

660 RS has superior forks with compress, rebound and preload adjustment. It also has more travel than the Tuono at 120mm compared to Tuono's 110mm.

[@TheJmebe]

Looks and sounds great. Rise of the sub 1000cc bikes! (personally the coolest thing that could possibly happen, would be modern homage to the likes of R7, Zx7r, GXSR750 - bring it on!!)

[@MrBoybergs]

Recently bought a 1999 Yamaha Thundercat for a stupidly low price. My first 600cc 'sport' after decades on 800s, 1000s and 1300s. Couldn't agree more.....even (much) older 600s are an absolute blast on the road.....

[@stevechampion7938]

I hated the colour at the start but for some reason it looks better from your footage!! Loved the vid!!

[@beetleything1864]

Go see it for real. Blue/purple is lovely and the lava red is so bright. 😍😎

[@vagueWhelk]

Whoever designed the paint job on that bike has guaranteed their place in Valhalla. That is gorgeous. I can’t wait to press my helmet up against one. Tempted to get one

[@krisreynolds9101]

Great video chops cracking looking bike.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Kris 👍

[@paulmurphy571]

I'm waiting for the factory cos u should get olins and sc exhaust. But spot on review keep up the good work 👍👍👍👍ride safe

[@beetleything1864]

Be better of with the S4v then as cost would be closer

[@raft5205]

great review chops :-)))

[@mikeharrison72]

Thanks Chopsey , very nice.

[@twistandgo3414]

Another great video chops! Love the colour scheme, but have to say, I like the acid yellow one personally (I Must be the only person that does!) But its missing the graphic on the side. Its screaming for an open pipe and tail tidy though, truly a Modern era practical, comfy and usable Sports bike and that luggage plate is a great idea. #lessismore! 😎👌

[@LambChopRides]

Yeah I bet the yellow looks great in the flesh too!

[@simonthecarpenter4203]

Have to agree, I think the acid yellow is fantastic, it would definitely be my choice if I could afford one!

[@Darranna]

Love the colour, but I think they should have gone with purple on the rear wheel. I can’t wait for the factory versions

[@simonrobinson7536]

Looks and sounds lovely

[@ozzyg82]

Man, I’m in love 😻

[@jimpanzer07]

Hey Chops, they make a spray that scrambles your license plate for the Gestapo speed cameras, well worth the $30.00 USD. Its called Photo Blocker, you spray on several coats and bingo the camera gets a scrambled view and you get no ticket!

[@LambChopRides]

Oh just searched ebay and found it... that looks useful 😁👍

[@cowboy3670]

It’s so nice to look at

[@ReferenceFidelityComponents]

Great review and I absolutely agree with you. Todays busy roads and oppressive almost fanatical speeding controls mean superbikes are pointless except on the track. I tried convincing myself different by jumping off the gsa and trying a ducati v4, an mt10 and an s1000r. They were all impressive and good fun at speed but dull as ditchwater at legal speeds...licence losers for sure. I jumped back on the gsa and decided adventure bikes and middleweights are where you can have more fun and comfort and not end up behind bars or in a box. I love aprilias and best bike ever for me on roads anyway was the original hairy chested rsv mille. Vee twin perfection...gruntier than a pig fed on beans, but that 660 looks amazing, sounds great, is well screwed together and is half the price of a gs....hmmmm, tempting!! Looks like a great all day uk tourer and backoad scratcher. Love it!