Are 600CC Super Sports Still Worth Your Money? | Aprilia RS660 VS Honda CBR600F4i

[@spitescorner]

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[@tankerrrtankerrr1987]

Spike you weigh 60 pounds more than him, it makes a difference in the roll races.

[@spitescorner]

Our weight differences are canceled out by the bikes weight differences. The F4i is significantly heavier

[@johnweisYamaroler]

Do you think that a better exhaust system would make any better performance on the 4I ? It's got a muted sound!!

[@DWRECKED91]

​@@spitescorner When you are racing to determine which bike is faster, rider weight is a variable, bike weight is not. You can't claim one bike is faster than the other when there is a big rider weight difference. One of those bikes has a better power to weight ratio than the other, and is faster, when there are big discrepancies in rider weight, the which bike is faster test is completely inaccurate. Good video though, just wanted to throw that out there. EDIT: That's also not even taking into consideration rider size, not weight. A much taller/larger person is going to have more wind resistance, which also makes the test inaccurate.

[@killerdeviant]

It would if they swapped bikes? Otherwise it’s 2 engines hauling a bunch of of weight around lol

[@fullmetalcorgi1350]

Spite, take a poop first to even out the weight

[@Steven_Will]

Spite I'm so happy your channel is growing and the product looks great. Much love buddy

[@jedadiahtucker2132]

I love how both have all this praise to to the 660 but then both as soon as they crack the throttle on the F4I are like muhahahaha that inline 4. and thats the point, thats why i got the zx4rr all the sound and the feel but non of the scary speed to hear it.

[@Jaatsoldier]

I've booked one too. How does it compare to the usual inline twin supersports? Tell me more on the ownership experience?

[@elevationmoto6208]

Honda CB650R with 4 cylinders, 94 HP, 12,000 rpm also offers more chances to wring it out than the supersport bikes. Not as much as that new Kawi 400, though. Bet that is fun to wind out!

[@Khar_Toba]

That 400rr is sub zero cool. I hope it sells really well

[@kj385]

Picking up a ZX4RR next week for the experience not the outright speed. I have other V and parallel twins that are faster. But because screaming a I4 is completely different experience.

[@ChrisVanMiddelkoop]

Zx4rr is a waist of money. You could get a couple years old 636 or gsx 750 for the same price. Or even an r6 if you want the top end. Zx4rr is a spec racing bike. If you are not spec racing then um… dont get one.

[@TrackZuke]

Mid 00s supersports are hard to beat. No driver aids, minimal emissions restrictions; just pure, unadulterated fun. I have a ‘23 CB650R and an ‘06 GSXR 600, and to my surprise, the Gixxer is almost more comfortable…and that exhaust note? 🤤

[@GhostRider020]

My 2023 GSX-R. Also no rider aids and an advertised 150 crank horsepower.

[@SummitCoyote]

people buying a 600 arent doing it because it's the logical choice :) lol it's about that scream and that's totally valid. cool to see the difference head to head and the progression of tech over time.

[@Next2Null]

Fr, I'm trying to find a clean ZX6R, and everyone's like "It's expensive, it's uncomfortable, no torque" and I'm like Okay...None of those are why I ride anyways☠️

[@SummitCoyote]

@@Next2Null good luck on your quest. that's what's cool about motorcycles. they don't need to be logical or make sense to be great. many of the best are some of the craziest things you can buy.

[@englishsteel-nz6im]

Right so I have no idea why Honda wouldn't have a modern F41. Literally just give the CBR600 with slightly comfier ergo's and a different set of fairings lol

[@englishsteel-nz6im]

@@Next2Null Consider a GSXR 750-- you're leaned forward about 38 degrees compared to 44/46 for the ZX6 + more torque + avail everywhere and cheaper.

[@willyjimmy8881]

Yep that's what sold me on my cbr600rr. Pretty much any mid-sized sport bike has "enough" performance, but they don't all sing the same.

[@StratfordWingRider]

I am addicted to old early 2000s Honda Fours, my 06 Blackbird tells me so. A Hornet 919 or CB400 SF is another excellent bike. The twins are very good - but ill ride those fours as long as possible.

[@ipman8646]

600cc I-4 is the enthusiasts motor, keeps you busy working the gears and clutch. You work to extract the experience you seek, and are rewarded when you get it right. Seems like bikes are now trying to be so composed and easy to ride, which is fine if that is what you want. But a classic 600cc sportbike on a desolate backroad is pure joy, you chase the power and get aggressive and you feel like you accomplished something when you complete a corner with the power you wanted, at the speed you were trying to achieve. In the end, though, each person should ride the bike they like. Some might find the aspects of the 600cc I love, to be annoying to them.

[@joeyboogenz]

Keep in mind that the F41 ,though a bit underpowered compared to the other 600's from that era was the most popular stunt bike until the Kawai 03'-04'636 came out .They wheelie like a dream . I still miss my 02' . The F4i also has beautiful smooth fuel injection and very tough build quality .

[@punchbuggyyellow7097]

I love twins & I4's for different reasons, although I'd take a V twin over a parallel any day of the week. If I'm out for a ride on an unfamiliar twisty road I'd take my Aprilia V twin every time so I can focus more on the road & still have heaps of fun, even if I'm not in exactly the right gear for the corner. If it's a road I know fairly well though I'll tale my I4 for the immense satisfaction & engagement of keeping it on the boil for as much of the ride as possible.

[@spitescorner]

I would love a RS660 with a traditional Vtwin. That would be such a sweet bike, but the Ptwin is lighter. Give and take I guess.

[@punchbuggyyellow7097]

@@spitescorner If AF1 ever get an Aprilia 750 Shiver in you should jump on the chance to ride it.

[@langhamp8912]

A v-twin is surprisingly complex and difficult to maintain compared to a P-twin or even an inlines four. You practically have to take the whole bike apart if it's a v-twin if you're doing anything that requires gas tank removal. There's a lot of engine that needs to be packaged inside the bike. In contrast, a p-twin is more like a chunky single; everything is easy to reach and there's a lot of "empty" space around the engine. If you look at a Tuono from the side there's a lot of places you can see through the bike. Of course, you can choose the worst of both worlds; a V-four. Ducati's maintenance for valve adjustments is so high because the bike's engine has to be almost removed from the frame just to get under the valve covers. I do find the general quality of modern bikes to be so much better than, say, bikes made 20 or even 10 years ago. When you got a new bike, you used to have to correctly torque the steering head bearings, and do so every couple thousand miles (most handling problems of guys going into speed wobbles on the highway are loose or tight steering heads). Now, you hardly even find loose steering heads even on bikes with 10K miles. The metal quality and bearing precision of modern bikes is just so so much higher these days. Of course, you'll smash up steering head bearings by wheelies... By the way, Aprilia p-twins are infamously leak-prone but they can almost always be fixed by simply taking a torque wrench and gently checking all engine case screws. Then take a white magic marker and draw a line across the bolt to the frame. Check often, especially if you rev-bomb.

[@kimballscarr]

As to the choice of an inline four or an inline two… the two wins by compactness and rigidity but that is by sophisticated use of balance shaft and piston timing ( primary balance ) compromise of complexity trade offs. The Honda straight 4 if one looks at that long skinny journal crankshaft it surely lives only by excessive block mass to make up for its rigidity… but it is skinny journaled as high enough rpms bearing surface speeds start to be a limitation. Now similarly the balance shaft of the Aprilia means its block lives by excessive block mass to make up for the containing the vibration by stiffness stress strain curve of the block. ❤😂

[@kimballscarr]

A V4 makes a lot of sense… as does a narrow angle V2 … perhaps either with cylinder bore overlap maximized by minimal engine length possibly achieved with two main bearing very stiff overlapping rod journal crankshaft… it may be unusual maybe a rather strange fork and blade and/or master rod set up might be worthwhile complication to consider or not.

[@adamlannerd1408]

When I have trouble sleeping I just think of a parallel twin motorcycle....

[@Krosis_]

Lmao

[@pavevbogovev4045]

In-line four 400cc*

[@DankoStojanovic]

Even Spite's best praise is: " It sounds like a v twin."

[@bigounce4108]

Have you ever ridden an mt07? Anything but boring especially with a pipe

[@pavevbogovev4045]

@@bigounce4108 you know you could have just bought an 8 year old in-line 4 for the same price with twice the fun… but you keep coping bru

[@blindpanthervlogs]

I think it would’ve been cool to see you compare the F 4 I to the CB 650 R.

[@DankoStojanovic]

New Yammi is a lot more handsome and fun. Good find, Spite. We should keep him.

[@listenhereyoulittleshit389]

Mom, can we keep him?

[@SludgedB]

He also doesn’t sound whiny and talk at 350 words/minute.

[@alexbenjaminlubbers]

He also hasn't shit on anything automatic or three-wheeled.

[@calvin2516]

He also doesn't say "bespoke" every other word.

[@cswengel42]

Atleast make it fair and compare the rs660 to a modern 600. Not a almost 20 year old honda lol.

[@ahppa]

"- it just has a really nice rumble (vrrrrrrrr)" "(WAAAAAAAAAAH) Yea." 14:46 Just about sums up the two engines for me.

[@DoRC]

Thank you for taking at least a moment to talk about engine vibration. For someone who isn't riding at 9/10 all the time on a track engine vibration is a pretty important thing and it seems like essentially no reviewers ever mention it. I find it completely baffling that it's not one of the first things that's talked about. A bike is fun and all but if you can't feel your hands and feet after 20 minutes it's kind of useless at least to me.

[@nylesofficial611]

Just saw you channel dude didnt know you had one! New sub glad your still on youtube doing your thing 🤙🔥👊

[@lhbeau1]

The exhaust appears to be the TT Racing stainless steel exhaust, found on the AF1 site.

[@ShadowHS13]

I'm 6'3", I own an RS660 and I love it. Super comfortable, but more the capable of tearing it up at the track. Wouldn't trade it for anything

[@aerball]

6'3 here too, got the Tuono 660 as my second bike. I know it ain't as fast as a proper 600, but itll sitll blow your hair back while being very tame on regular roads during every day riding.

[@AngryDragon11]

I think the 660 platform does just fine for taller riders, granted, I ride a Tuono 660, not the RS. I'm 6'4", and it's an absolute blast, love that bike. And with an exhaust it sounds amazing

[@tuxplorer]

The moment you have a different look at the 4 cylinder things make a lot more sense. The 4 cylinder has an additional driving mode over a 2 cylinder which I call "smooth and quiet" at the bottom of the rev range. You switch it on by switching a gear up and switch it off by switching a gear down. So the real comparison is e.g. 2 cylinder in 5th gear vs. 4 cylinder in 4th gear. This is fair because the 4 cylinder has a wider rev range (rs660 up to about 10500, CBR600F4i up to about 12500 (for the example I took the rpm of max power which are easier to find rather than the max engine rpm)). So even if the 4 cylinder is reving 1000rpm higher it still has 1000rpm more headroom. That said, today it isn't necessary anymore to have a 4 cylinder engine to get "enough" power for road riding. Modern 2 cylinders get there too. And they are a bit ligher, smaller and cheaper to produce.

[@jacquescrusan9500]

Finally someone else has the same mindset that I do. My '09 ZX6R is the same way. Riding it below 7,000 RPM and it acts like a heavier 400. Ride it above 7,000 and you get the full 600 experience. Not to mention how nice it is to have such a large reduction ratio in first that I can easily pull away from stoplights without ever coming off idle.

[@marcos1669]

You would be surprised how smooth the twin cylinder from the bmw 1250 series is

[@ReichReview]

You can't compare an in line 4 vs a twin. top end will never be the same.

[@ultimatemassive9501]

That 660 is a great bike. I ended up with a Street Triple and have no regrets, but the Aprilia is definitely a better looking bike.

[@deshawn4077]

Why did you choose the Street Triple over the 660?

[@ultimatemassive9501]

@deshawn4077 found a great deal on a low mileage 2022, and I'm a bit more confident about Triumph's build quality and overall reliability. It's a proper weapon.

[@Incalvideo]

Great Vid, dont ever think on quiting, 5 more years and youll be aproaching or surpass 1M subs =)

[@humech]

I have the Tuareg with the off road tuned version of this 660 engine, it's an absolute delight, most entertaining motorcycle I've owned

[@StreakSRM]

Just get a ninja 1000, inline 4 with full torque across the rev range 😉

[@bobhill3941]

Great review and compare/contrast with complementing reviews. I'd go for the Honda CBR600 F4I. You can buy one used for less money, I love the zing and wind up of the inline 4, and it's always satisfying to have to work for what you really want and extra satisfying when you get it. (Referring to the powerband)

[@joetheagent]

In line 4 sound track for me baby! I do enjoy a good v-twin though. So far I'm not as excited by the sound or the vibration of a p-twin...

[@thereddrob]

what exhaust did the RS have on it?

[@trotskiftw]

I see the 660 is suffering from the rear swing arm boot rub where they stuck a stupid thin piece of plastic film in an attempt to stop you scuffing the swing arm... for anyone else with one, they did it entirely for looks. You can get a plastic plate that covers the same section for like $15 (at least, it was £7 from a dealer where I bought it in the UK so I am assuming it'll be $15 or less US) from the tuono 660 since it has the exact same swing arm and they cared more about practicality than looks on that one. You just stick it on with some heavy duty double sided 3M tape and it protects the swing arm from your boot infinitely better, and doesn't get the horrible black smudges.

[@Ky0l]

The F4i was such a good machine Honda HAD to take it off teh market, wild

[@dRiifTeR667]

I have a 2023 Suzuki GSXS-750 and my first bike, a 2013 Yamaha Zuma 125 and I always find myself ripping around town on my little Subaru WRX STI styled moped over my crouch rocket.

[@jonathansmit872]

Fun review! Now compare a new honda cbr600rr vs an Aprilia from 2001.. if there is still one running😜

[@makam2089]

Man, I loved my F4 (carbs). I did over 60k miles of touring in 3 years. I had some cash to spend and I switched to SC57 but F4 was a sweet ride.

[@jedadiahtucker2132]

what would really be interesting is the F4I vs the cbr650r

[@colinbeballin77]

The f4i would absolutely smoke that thang

[@marcos1669]

​@@colinbeballin77have you even tested the CBR?

[@anirbanghosh5066]

Cbr650r is a sweet spot indeed..Jack of all trades

[@LowkeyAnnie]

Love your channel, Spite, I've dropped Noobs like a smelly turd. Total asshole! I own a 2016 S1000R, and 61 years old. My bike is awesome, I got a great deal. I love my bike, but would love to ride half the bikes you get to, but that probably won't happen 😢 Keep up the great content! Annie from Australia

[@blandrooker6541]

I had a 2005 Ninja 636R, loved that bike. Back then, marketing and MotoGP was different, many bikes were developed for homologation, so bikes were developed more for performance than today's commuter buyer. Glad you pointed out ergonomics, back then I could handle it, now in my 60s I was forced to move to sport tourers just to save my back, wrists and knees.

[@danielangel5887]

Awesome work on the Honda. It looks considerably less crusty than I remember. Sounds great, too. 👍🏼

[@aluisious]

I jump to a random part of the video and you guys are talking about how great your imaginary gym buddy is for what seems like forever. What the fuck are you talking about?

[@robsouza3746]

An inline 4 600 will do mid 80's at the top of first gear. Is that too much for the street, probably, but I'm not giving mine up. If you want comfort buy a paralell twin that looks like a sportbike, but don't think they can compete with one. You're just lying to yourself or anyone you're trying to convince. The suspension and brakes on these newer twins are less capable. Being able to ride on a budget focused bike is great, if it gets more people on 2 wheels.

[@elessar_19]

+1 on this. if you are going to ride slower and want comfortable ergos by all means go for RS 660, but if you want to go fast, comparison to a real 600 supersport is a joke.

[@HeldIntegral]

Parallel twins: the looks of a 600 without any of that pesky horsepower 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Khar_Toba]

Or sound or character or anything else really. I'm so bored of modern twins

[@512460]

Big facts over here with both of these comments. I personally hate twins. The sound for me is just not it. Inline 4, inline 3, cp3, cp4 and V4 (aprilias) Are the only engines I'd consider

[@GhostRider020]

You can tell yourself that the 660 twin cylinder is better when you are in the wrong gear all you want; it won't change the fact that if you know what gear to be in the I-4 is more fun. But your right 600 for the street makes little sense when there is a GSX-R750.

[@Ryan_H22]

The RS660 is a nice bike but it'll just never really sound good. Reminds me of a Ninja 400 with a slip on unfortunately.

[@vedranstupar7277]

Honda (more fun, better sound, faster, longer and comfy) RS ( low end torque, all the nannies.) Spite ( RS is just a better bike) lol because it cost 10 times more

[@JOEBOWERY]

Low-key looking at a New-Old-Stock Tuono Factory 660 from the local Aprilia dealer in PDX for Wife. However she favors the Ducati brand and specifically the Scrambler models over Aprilia

[@justinthomas3696]

The RS660 is what I want Yamaha to do with the R9 but I think it may end up being a much more aggressive rider triangle and no cruise control. Not near as streetable…that is if they ever make the damn thing. Yamaha please! That and an XSR 1 please

[@milodebruin4821]

The xsr900 Gp got cruise control so the r9 should as well.

[@mjcmustang]

Except nothing will have the character of an inline 3 or 4. I have a '23 Z900 with full LeoVince exhaust and tune. I adore that bike. Granted its suspension isn't great in stock form. Holy cow is it fun. 130hp to the tire at 10,500rpm is incredible

[@lawrencedavidson296]

Honda any day the Aprilia is over priced and un reliable as the Honda is more reliable faster and cheaper

[@JOEBOWERY]

The Tuareg 0:13 my Wife likes because she has read many books about the Tuareg and been to Africa many times. I think it would be a great bike for her, and she agrees and she wants to try something before the Tuareg, like a Scrambler.

[@aarontabb3938]

I bet that rs660 won’t be running like that Honda in 20 years though

[@docsamson2299]

Put 25k, along with a handful of track days, on my Tahitian Blue '06 F4i over 4 years. The hit @ 8k rpms was something else and the riding position wasn't too bad for my 50+ year old knees. Really miss her! Edit: Only nit I'd pick re: the comparo - A new bike with a modern suspension vs. an old bike that probably still has the original fork oil and hasn't been set up correctly does the F4i an injustice.

[@ceejay1364]

What did you add to the bike?

[@docsamson2299]

@@ceejay1364 Not too much - double bubble windscreen (made a huge diff at high speeds), frame sliders, Coffman shorty, and would swap out the front sprocket for a -1 on track days.

[@65Grndl]

Hey. YES, they're still worth it. Keep in mind, the cbr600f4i WAS the supersport bike and was eventually replaced by the RR. The RR was the evolutionary step. The f4i was NEVER produced to be some detuned sport tourer. They just simply offered an Fsport and a standard until the RR.

[@mala7794]

what exhaust did the 660 have? ive been looking for one for my tuono 660 factory. so far ive found motobox and ziiv project that are the only opnes who make a good looking exhaust for the 660 platform.

[@BS-jw7nf]

The problem with inline four is that it only wakes up after your second traffic fine. For normal street riding and light speeding the rs660 is probably much nicer. You can’t rev these things out every dag on normal streets.

[@rokuplayz464]

idk I feel like comparing these 2 bikes is like comparing a car designed for a course to a car designed for spirited driving

[@schrodingersmechanic7622]

It's not pointless if you enjoy it

[@kupalisky3553]

Exactly. I have 2 liter bikes that are bananas and the least practical machines, but I love them

[@fairplayer916]

1:03, well, honestly? my wallets the one making that decision. greedy little pocket goblin.

[@OneZoNinja]

So which one is it? Is it "More bike than you can ring out". or is it "Im not scared, I feel like I can use all the power? I feel like he pretty much said both in the same breath.

[@bmagada]

Everytime I think I'd love a sports bike over a cruiser I get on one, feel the discomfort and go naw. Honestly I wouldnt mind having one for a weekend toy, but I'd never get serious miles on it. A naked maybe, but man I like my back not being sore lol.

[@Strungrat]

I would go with the twin. My days of beating on a 600cc inline 4 was a long time ago. Give me some torque.

[@thewickedsoulirises]

I had been riding the 2 for all my life in riding, but when you get to the inline 4, the power is different, believe me the difference is ginormous, yeah missed the torque but on the inline you just need to live on the High rev range to get torque!

[@luisquiroga8554]

i loved my F4i but that thing looks so clapped

[@spitescorner]

It won't in a week or so. I'm just running it complete squid mode right now

[@404Matt]

Why not a GSXR 750?

[@elemar5]

A lot lighter? The Honda has a lighter dry weight and 20lbs heavier when wet. Honda wheelbase is 1" more.

[@anagennao]

Would I trade my 20 year old F4i for the RS660? NOPE!

[@kennedyracing7527]

Dude! Why don’t you have a fairings on the Honda 600??

[@spitescorner]

Because they haven't come in the mail yet. My old fairings are ruined

[@paradroid888]

​@@spitescornerto be fair you should have pointed that out! People watching this video who don't know the F4i well might wondering what's with the looks. And it's a good looking bike fully dressed.

[@JOEBOWERY]

If I could never change the seat the Honda. If I never had to ride in the rain, wet, ice the Honda. However the Aprilia for wet because of the tech🎉

[@samanthagregoryurich4167]

Wondering what mode the RS was in?

[@spitescorner]

The individual mode with a race tune.

[@aufrillex22]

Even though it’s a race tune, should feel any different on individual mode and race mode?

[@krazokid19]

The top end rush on an online 4 is hard to beat! I guess I'm old school now

[@marcos1669]

Try something like a Superduke

[@radicalkonrad765]

Street triple easy awnser, better components than the cbr and more power than the aprilia

[@anselmbakker122]

Heard the analogy of the gym friend doing 300 lbs on the leg press and I’m sitting here doing 300kg on it 😂

[@anirbanghosh5066]

I would pick cbr650r 2024 anyday...an all-rounder, looks so smart in red

[@originalgaige5619]

With the RS660 specifically, I can’t see the value in it when the price is identical to a modern 600.

[@GoodAtHeart]

I want a modern one but with the inline 4 still in it. Kawi please

[@65Grndl]

Loving your content my man. Just nerding out on bikes and getting out and riding. Makes me want to ride so bad.

[@perielio123456789]

I'm a RS660 owner and I agree with 99% of your impression about the bike. Regarding the accelleration test, keep in mind a couple of things: the bike is really sensitive to the rider weight and the result may vary quite a bit, I think you both tested the bike in Dynamic mode that has the middle throttle response in the settings. If you test the bike in either in Race mode or Individual with throttle setting at 1 you'll feel what the chassis was designed for. Peak power remains the same but it accellerates much more aggressively and would have give you a bigger advantage on the rolling start. Last but not least, Aprilia released an update in the second part of 2023 that really smoothed throttle response for level 2 and 3, resulting in better response in the transition when you open the gas but a slightly slower accelleration

[@badassbiker78]

Is this throttle software update for all rs660 models or only the 23 model? This is my only criticism of my 22 rs660, if you are in dynamic or individual around town or slow speed riding, the throttle response is jerky / choppy and I usually resort to putting it back into commute mode

[@perielio123456789]

@@badassbiker78 Hi I have a '22 model as well and the update is for every model year. It's a software update that requires around 45 minutes and it really improves the bike. I had the same feeling that you have in Dynamic and Individual (throttle map 2 and 1), now I feel very easy to ride around town in Dynamic and I use Commute mode only when I'm low on fuel. The update solves an issue that I had when downshifting from 3rd to 2nd gear in commute and dynamic. I haven't noticed any changes in Individual mode, throttle response is still aggressive and downshifting in second is not always working. I live in Italy, so I'm not sure if it's a worldwide release, but I brought the bike for a periodical check at an official dealer and the software update was part of it.

[@jvillain9946]

Anyone else recognize that deadend road? Seen it a thousand times.

[@Pillokun]

Any super sport 600 over these new breed of over priced budget bikes camouflaging as what we called super sport 600/mid tier pocket rockets. A parallel twin bike should never cost as much as it does right now, they are budget bikes with electronic gizmos added on. But to be honest the f3/f4i are faster than more modern super sport 600, in drag race it whipped my d675 like nothing :P

[@venomulimited]

spite you are trying to hard to press the new mid size bikes as better. mid 2000s 600s will remain undefeated for their class. they are race bikes and they are damn good at what they do. the newer bikes are more comfy and easier to ride however. the formula for 600 class sport bikes were cracked in 2003 to 2006. each of the bikes are great at what they do but a true 600 destroys the new parallel twin class. yamahas very own r6 is faster than an mt09 .

[@elessar_19]

Yeah reasoning in this video is pretty bad. Why would you compare which bike is faster but then not keep the Honda in the power band, otherwise even this dinosaur bike in this condition would be much faster. And then you are asking which bike would you choose, new bike or old outdated bike. Just ask which bike would you choose, 2024. RS 660 or 2024. ZX6R/CBR 600, and then there is only one answer if you want MUCH faster and better bike.

[@Right-Handed_Neutrino]

I like the RS660, but I can't stand parallel twins. V-4 is my favorite with single & parallel twins being on the opposite end of the spectrum

[@badassbiker78]

Trust me, the rs660 isn't your typical parallel twin. I came from the rsv4 to the rs660 and it feels and sounds very similar. The 660 is pretty torquey for a smaller capacity engine but rides fantastically due to the lighter weight. Definitely advise test riding one

[@DashRendar308]

Dude, just get the 2024 CBR600RR

[@DashRendar308]

RS660 is a nice daily rider, but the CBR 600, GSX-R600 and ZX6R are on another level. Maybe not as comfy or as fuel efficient, but very close and the power is always there when you need it.

[@AlicesWondereland]

I had an F3. It was fun, but on the street it was mah below 5000RPM. It didn't make any power and you had to really rev it to get going in traffic. But any higher than that and it felt like an angry Chihuahua. Twitchy.

[@future62]

Spike the setback on those F4i clipons is killing me lol. Set them out wider like the RS's to get more leverage and the front end will feel more responsive.

[@spitescorner]

There's a little tongue on the clip ons that keeps them set there. I need to grind it off

[@raymondz595]

This video is pointless.

[@Magic_Toaster]

If I don't have my low down oomph, then I don't want it

[@TommyNitro]

Love my dr650. Zero top end, plenty of low end torque.

[@aerball]

Its weird. The tuono and the rs 660 feel like they have good oomph in the midrange until you are riding alongside a bike that actually has 100-110 hp. But if you rev it out, it feels a lot quicker haha.

[@jamesmoran190]

Did he ever mention what exhaust was fitted to the Aprilia? I didn't catch it

[@DuRoehre123]

It is the original standard exhaust.

[@TuxedoRaf101]

Dude, U ever gunna put fairings & a windscreen on that thing...? Makes my soul hurt seeing a beautiful classic like that all gutted & looking like 💩

[@DanielMartinez-np8gs]

Holy crap adjust the bars on the Honda. They're in way too much. Elbows in your ribs and forearm cramping at it's best.

[@torevenheim9607]

You have to work it to explore this bikes, buy a light scooter and you can just enjoy and relax ( just kidding) 😅

[@JOEBOWERY]

I love the CBR Smoking Joe bikes so would take one of those

[@vansonmafeet734]

I miss my '04 F4i. It was my first new bike purchase, all others I bought used.

[@Vtertdfgwrth5ybdfasgagadfg]

I can't stand parallel twins, imagine riding round sounding like a 125 scooter with a fart can attached🤮

[@KeionChase]

How about putting the Aprilia vs other current 600cc.....⁉️

[@mightyakkylex]

I just split the difference and put down a deposit on a 2024 CBR 650R with an i4 and pretty nice electronics 😁

[@salimrandall]

I had a 2001 F4i as my first bike for four years. No two cylinder can compete that’s disrespectful to Honda lol.

[@danlford]

Apples and oranges. Parallel twin cannot compete with inline four of the same cc speed wise. Period

[@hvymax]

My old 73 CB 750 with 4 into 2 Jardine pipes had an awesome sound.

[@davidemaccarrone3983]

Try to test them on corners, not only on the straight. The Aprilia was built to be driven

[@luddite6239]

Nice vid! I do like the Aprilia but those scuffs on the swinging arm? Are they from your boots?

[@spitescorner]

Pretty sure they're from when it went to the track.

[@luddite6239]

@@spitescorner 👍