This bike looks amazing, and it is almost everything I would ever want... If Aprilia just could make a model that is in the mt09/z900 range it'd be perfect for any kind of riding.
@tonydare76143 жыл бұрын
Great review. Had this exact same bike for a couple of months now and am about to do the first service. I commute in the Paris region and do a lot of city riding and some weekend twisties. I love it overall. The only weak points I've found and the back brake is weak, there are vibrations in the mid to top of the rev range and I have had indicator problems. I will probably add heated grips and the slightly higher wind shield. But it sounds great, handles beautifully, and looks fantastic. Had more people making positive comments then on any of my past bikes. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a fun commuter and weekend machine.
@TK-cl1jm2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic real-life experience, thanks for sharing! Buying one next Spring, was wondering about that larger windshield, and also thinking about heated grips. I hope you post back here what you end up doing, and how it works out. Cheers from Vermont!
@tonydare76142 жыл бұрын
@@TK-cl1jm hi, I actually ended up selling it! Although it was not due to problems but because I like in Paris and it's impossible to get out of first gear in town and even third unless you go on motorways. I bought a Fantic Caballero 500 and love it. Hope you enjoy whatever you buy
@TK-cl1jm2 жыл бұрын
@@tonydare7614 VERY cool looking bike that Fantic! Sounds like the perfect solution in your situation!
@juanesteban8938 Жыл бұрын
Hi Tony. What other bikes have you owned before? Just to know what you are benchmarking the Tuono 660 against.
@tonydare7614 Жыл бұрын
@@juanesteban8938 hola Juan, I've owned a CBR 600, GSX 1100, Triumph Tiger, and many more. I am currently riding a Zero electric bike because of changes in the law here and it's amazing!!! Still loved the Aprilia. Also loved the Triumph Trident...worth a test ride
@Dius765RS3 жыл бұрын
Great video as always matey... My thoughts - Yamaha MT-07, £6'899 || Triumph Trident, £7'195 || Aprilia Tuono 660, £9'700 || Street Triple 765RS - £10'700 The Aprilia is a beautiful piece of Italian Exotica & that's what you're paying for. Personally, & of course my view is biased, If my price range was around the £10'000 my heart would still be drawn to the 765RS. And if I was really budget focused I would get the MT-07 & save myself nearly £3'000 over the Aprilia... You are paying to own an High Tech / Low displacement Italian beauty... I am pleased she exists.
@BikesofRye3 жыл бұрын
Great comment from you as expected and yes totally with you there... Aprilia are filling a gap in the market though I believe but I reckon the Yamaha R7 will sell extremely well in comparison to the Tuono 650 just because of price I suspect. I would be hard up to chose between the two engines too
@Dius765RS3 жыл бұрын
@@BikesofRye Still holding out the next gen 765RS will come with a 6 Axis-IMU & Cruise Control... 135BHP / 140BHP would be a welcome increase as well. One can dream - ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ If a little Aprilia now comes with a big boy Electronic Suites then I want one damn it....
@Bow-to-the-absurd2 жыл бұрын
Tuono 660 is £7999 if you look around now.
@TK-cl1jm2 жыл бұрын
@@Dius765RS If the RS had cruise control it would be a tough choice for me, but without it I'm going Tuono all the way.
@emc_andy67293 жыл бұрын
Good review. I have the RS 660 and comparing to my 765 Street Triple (track version), it is a "crackin wee bike". Overall I rate the RS 660 as a 7/10, the 765 Street Triple would be a 8/10.
@BikesofRye3 жыл бұрын
I think I would likely agree with this
@jesus24002 жыл бұрын
The intake sound alone is amazing
@BikesofRye2 жыл бұрын
It's addictive
@JAYMT072 жыл бұрын
picking up a tuono factory next week if you would like to test ride and do a updated review. love the channel
@kecabojan3 жыл бұрын
Got the bike in June and done ~3000km. Love it so far. I just hope it lasts as Aprilia is known for reliability issues. Those mirrors are lined up after QC and IMU.
@BikesofRye3 жыл бұрын
Think the QS would really finish off the bike perfectly
@SWrider773 жыл бұрын
Mid range bikes are fun, allows you to really work through the gears. I’m only 185 lbs. and don’t see myself ever riding a liter bike personally. The Striple RS is more than enough bike. Good review of the Aprilia, hope to see you on more bike in the future! Didn’t you mention something about a track day awhile back?!
@BikesofRye3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Plenty more reviews in the future and yes I haven't been able to get one in the calendar so far it's been a bit of a tricky year so far
@aluisious2 ай бұрын
Intentionally lugging the engine doesn’t test “fueling.” On/off throttle transition and responsiveness to small inputs in lower gears would test that.
@MiddletoM2 жыл бұрын
I live three miles from Hitchin! Wasnt expecting to recognise a place so familiar in a youtube video.
@MiddletoM2 жыл бұрын
and i agree, that is a good road, one of my go to routes for a quick spin. That and the road out of Baldock headed to Cottered and Buntingford. Also out of hitchin down to codicote but you nearly always get stuck behind someone
@BikesofRye2 жыл бұрын
Buntingford TT yes 😎
@MH5tube8 ай бұрын
Gotta comment on price. At least in the US, the Tuono is $10700 / Factory is $11k. They're currently marked down to $9000 and $9500 near me. That falls right between the 790 Duke (still 105hp here) ($9200) and 2024 Street Triple R ($9999) below, and the Street Triple RS ($12600) and 890 Duke ($13k). The MT-09 SP is only a few hundred more than the 660 Factory, but getting one of those is nearly impossible
@TheSkipsey3 жыл бұрын
Great video.. I have a Ducati 748SP and a 2019 Suzuki katana both available for you to review if want , im near hitchin too
@BikesofRye3 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you I may just take you up on these offers! Please add me on instagram if you have it? bikes_of_rye
@craigjaundrell33043 жыл бұрын
It’s certainly easy on the eye
@BikesofRye3 жыл бұрын
Great looking bike I think
@c.g.c20673 жыл бұрын
The thing is European manufactures will hardly beat the Japanese price ranges; I don't know how they do it but they are allways cheaper than the competition.
@BikesofRye3 жыл бұрын
True but then typically you get a model with lesser bells and whistles
@c.g.c20673 жыл бұрын
What I really fear is China 😅
@anxiousappliance11 ай бұрын
ABS Traction snd a couple of modes - what do need? But if you need more, the new Japanese are right up there. The answer to price also has to do with volume. aprilia, Ducati - these are cottage industries relative to the Japanese.
@iancooper87283 жыл бұрын
Nice review on this little Aprilia i would like to see more of this kind of content please mate,and i see you wear a Kevin Schwantz lid,my bike racing hero stay safe buddy
@BikesofRye3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That's the plan and yes I loved the finish to my helmet wanted something to stand out like it does
@BorisBeer242 жыл бұрын
Sounds amazing, would love to buy one if I had a spare 12k
@BikesofRye2 жыл бұрын
Is a great bike!
@andyharrod14362 жыл бұрын
12k they are just under 10k
@BorisBeer242 жыл бұрын
@@andyharrod1436 not in belgium :)
@paulconnell1309 Жыл бұрын
Nice review. Very specific commentary on the chassis and handling.Thanks and also thanks Andy. A car hit my 2020 Street Triple R. Unlikely to be repaired for me by the insurer. I am thinking of the new Tuono 660 Factory. I ride around the city most fine days and enjoy twists but not insane speeds. The Aprilia is a bit more in price than a new Street Triple R where I live. What are your thoughts?
@666impreza3 жыл бұрын
Nice review. I was tied between one of these and a new street triple RS. Went for the triumph in the end.
@BikesofRye3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! - you made a great choice but honestly if you chose the Aprilia you would have made a great choice too
@zxr2503 жыл бұрын
Do you think you'll test ride a super-sport/sport bike at some point? Would love to see an S1000RR test ride, or Daytona, or something similar. 👍👍
@BikesofRye3 жыл бұрын
Those are future plans for sure! Currently paying my dues
@benmaisano44843 жыл бұрын
Great review mate always enjoy your content. PS ,what an awesome sounding bike!
@BikesofRye3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@jesus24002 жыл бұрын
Thank you I have a deposit on a 2022 Yamaha R7 I am going to look at the bike before I take delivery in January.
@BikesofRye2 жыл бұрын
Oh nice one on the R7 I suspect there are a lot of people sticking deposits down it is no doubt going to be a very popular bike! I want to get out on one as soon as I can get hold of a demo bike
@vendy46253 жыл бұрын
I swapped my STRS 765 for the RS660. 👌
@BikesofRye3 жыл бұрын
Nice! How do you find the difference in power?
@vendy46253 жыл бұрын
@@BikesofRye to be honest on the road you don't really notice any difference. I prefer the wind protection the RS660 offers. The RS660 is not a slow bike by any means yes it can run out of breath but you have to be on it, and let's face it when your doing that your breaking the speed limits anyway. Love them both but happy with the rs660
@petefisher74793 жыл бұрын
Good vid!
@BikesofRye3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Do you have this bike or you thinking about getting it?
@petefisher74793 жыл бұрын
It’s actually my mate Andy’s bike so I just come on to check your channel out 😊 I’m too scared of bikes! Haha but great job and you come across really well, so wish your channel the best!
@BikesofRye3 жыл бұрын
Very good thanks for the kind words!
@life2.0beginandwin672 жыл бұрын
Hello, and good morning Bikes of Rye. A quick question to ask, if I may.... I have ridden bikes on and off for many years, but never over 100cc, and now I've done my test in the UK, I am looking at a 660 Tuono, or a v2 streetfighter as my first bike. Now money no object etc.. How feasible is it to get a V2 streetfighter, and ride it in rain mode all of the time... circa 100bhp, than getting a Tuono which is circa 100bhp all the time. Yes this may sound very vain, but I am drawn more to the Ducati as of the looks, styling, and road presence, but need your expert opinion on whether rain mode V2 will be the same as full power Tuono. Thank you.
@stevenhunter89772 жыл бұрын
Nice review, just ordered one in the silver . After the test ride just had to have it .
@sarahdell40423 жыл бұрын
Shocked the back wheel locked up so easily? I thought these had a slipper clutch?
@BikesofRye3 жыл бұрын
I'd like to assume it does but haven't read anywhere that it does have one....
@TK-cl1jm2 жыл бұрын
It does have a slipper clutch. Maybe something to do with the engine braking setting?
@slaney2k7762 жыл бұрын
Nice vid 👍 Any idea what make the tail tidy and Bar end Mirrors are?
@BikesofRye2 жыл бұрын
I know the tail tidy is custom. Owner made it. Check description for owners instagram so you can contact him on mirrors
@mitsuninja2 жыл бұрын
Looks like the mirrors may be rizoma retros... great mirrors!
@petercarr65993 жыл бұрын
I'd love for you to have a go of my modified sdr 😁
@BikesofRye3 жыл бұрын
How modified is this Super Duke R 🥸
@petercarr65993 жыл бұрын
@@BikesofRye everything that can be done really, without turbo or supercharging it. It's quite nippy.
@BikesofRye3 жыл бұрын
I bet it is 😎
@andrewoconnor8902 жыл бұрын
What are the bar end mirrors please ?
@wedie2soon2 жыл бұрын
Does it feel like you're sitting in the bike, or more like you're perched on top of the bike? I'm thinking about purchasing one of these bikes, and I hate that perched on top feeling verse feeling like you're Integrated with the bike.
@-Cubido2 жыл бұрын
Does the bike feel somewhat smaller than other bikes? It seems like it is kinda small compared to other bikes in size
@BikesofRye2 жыл бұрын
The bike feels length wise that bit shorter. There isn't much room to slid back and forth on the seat. Though it doesn't effect comfort in my honest opinion
@helgejohan36042 жыл бұрын
Trident 660 are more easy first bike🤙🔥Tuono 660 are more raw and hooligan✊
@user-ge3bj9lk5x3 жыл бұрын
很棒
@GearoffMotorcycles3 жыл бұрын
How does it compare to the street triple?
@BikesofRye3 жыл бұрын
The Street is noticeably quicker, better brakes and more focused suspension set up to be a road/track bike. The Tuono is more road friendly softer machine yet packed with great electronics. Though you do have to consider there isn't much difference in price in the U.K between the Tuono and the Street so the Tuono is pricey...
@toshy3 жыл бұрын
@@BikesofRye Better brakes on the Street Triple?!?!?!? The Tuono you had for the test drive must have had faulty brakes, I can't find another reasonable explanation for what you said. No offense, Triumph makes great bikes, but the brakes on the Street Triple S are pure crap, and the ones on the S and RS are still a bit worse than the ones on the Tuono/RS660.
@BikesofRye3 жыл бұрын
Brakes were definitely not faulty and I didn't compare the brakes to my Street Triple... but if I am honest the brakes on the Street Triple offer more power and bite without question
@toshy3 жыл бұрын
@@BikesofRye All right, I see you point. They might be set up a bit different on the S/RS Striples, to have a bit more initial bite, and indeed all Aprilias have rear brakes that are set up to feel lazy (lacking a better term).
@stefaandeswert3772 жыл бұрын
Striple rs or a Aprilia... What a dilemma
@BikesofRye2 жыл бұрын
It will help if you test ride both 😉
@stefaandeswert3772 жыл бұрын
@@BikesofRye driven the RS and the street triple both.. doesn't make it easier. The RS felt amazing as well. Plus the red and purple colors stand out. But the striple feels so smooth plus that triple engine.. it's a hard choice
@MrHappy-oq7ot3 жыл бұрын
Ye!ss
@BikesofRye3 жыл бұрын
Yes 😎
@crewser0042 жыл бұрын
Buyer beware! My Aprilia Tuono 660 broke after 9000 miles. And now my engine has to be replaced under warranty.
@anxiousappliance11 ай бұрын
Saves money on a valve adjustment....
@Cobalt15202 ай бұрын
I doubt it. Its cheaper to get you a new bike than to replace the engine.
@xyphercase14373 жыл бұрын
i wish it wasn't a parallel twin
@BikesofRye3 жыл бұрын
What would you hope it to be?
@xyphercase14373 жыл бұрын
@@BikesofRye v2, i4 or anything else other than parallel twin
@BikesofRye3 жыл бұрын
I believe Aprilia have got the right engine in the bike.... great sound and ideal for a beginner
@bcwlstd67183 жыл бұрын
@@BikesofRye with 10k to drop on their first bike 😂
@hstefan3 жыл бұрын
@@BikesofRye Great beginner bike but not for beginner money. 😐
@ianbarnett9802 жыл бұрын
Not all of these bikes run well loads of troubles not proven costly overhaul overrated crap sorry aprilia
@BikesofRye2 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear you haven't had a good time with your bike