2021 Aprilia RS 660 - 5 Options You may Not Have Known About

[@SongJLikes]

Considering the projected mpg is a bit over 50mpg, it makes sense that the fuel light kicked on at one gallon left, and you didn’t run out after ~30 miles of riding

[@davidedgar249]

You can turn the emergency brake feature off from the dash menu so when your on track turn them off and they won’t flash on heavy braking

[@superstarsfastcars]

Exactly 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@geewoods6590]

yeah he even said it at the start of this point that he was looking through the options and left it on so him to then say its an issue at track was stupid.

[@jeeewhyyypheee]

If you remove the rear pillion seat, there's lougage rack/bracket already included. So you can do tour and strap a tail bag or even a top box

[@jeeewhyyypheee]

@No_Name Well some people do 😆

[@foxnoxness4989]

Picking mine up the 11th 🖤💜❤️😭

[@neolix9562]

Best bike for that price I've ever picked up. I got a new 2022 version 2 years ago and it's a heaven on the road.

[@CaliMotoTV]

These bikes with the full parts catalog becomes an insane track weapon! My local dealership has one at the track to demo ride and it's phenomenal

[@neolix9562]

@@CaliMotoTV I yet have to collect some courage to go on track, I'm scared to drop my bike :D

[@CaliMotoTV]

@neolix9562 most people are honestly, myself included. I take my $50k V4R out, I've ridden $80k 1299 Superleggera and HP4 Race out on track. The key is to be aware of your skills, ask to have a lead follow and find someone (a pro preferred) to teach you. Do some training on a mini bike to, to get used to lean and what grip feels like at a lean.

[@neolix9562]

@@CaliMotoTV Great thanks will try, the shop where I bought my bike, people there are technicians for 2 racers who represent my country in MotoGP so I might ask them :D

[@sethfowler7021]

If you haven't figured it out, you need to get the Euro ECU in order to get the fairing blinkers to work. That means you need to delete the cat and get a new pipe. You can't run the Euro tune on it with a cat. The heat will burn it up. I just purchased the SC Project Trofeo and the Euro ECU. I should have it in about 4 weeks.

[@John-gz2me]

Bought one in the blue and lava red livery last year, summer rides and the track being the motive. I am used to the wind protection of an FJR and a H2 SX, so I thought I might have an issue with the air blast and thought about the bigger, optional screen. Didn't bother in the end. I'm amazed how much protection the fairing and standard screen afford. A fantastic little gem of a bike... love it.

[@CaliMotoTV]

Cool! 🙌🙌🙌

[@musicjnky1982]

Those are all the reasons I got my RS 660 in the first place. Couldn't believe it came with all that.

[@thorvelasco1467]

Just rode one at Laguna, it's taller than I imagined, the seat, that is. I like it.

[@WarrensAdventures]

The cruise control feature is impressive and intuitive, my 2013 BMW GSA doesn't even have cruise control, and the cruise control is designed perfectly, other systems are not nearly as good as this one. As for the fuel gauge, I like it, but I am also having some trouble with mine, my fuel gauge is no longer working, willing to bet my float assembly is swimming around in my tank. I still have ZERO regret about this bike, love it 100%, but, I suppose things like this happen when you buy the very first model of a brand new model.

[@nikos4973]

I confirm, in Europe we don't have turn signals on the mirrors. That way, when you add mirrors to the handlebars, no worries. I have it in acid gold, Akrapovic line, a real treat for beautiful roads and trackdays!!! V de France

[@Anthony-nv7gd]

The mechanism to activate flashers is more hazardous than helpful. Loading and unloading brakes multiple times to activate is something I personally wouldn’t do. I do own an rs660 limited edition and absolutely love it.

[@hansyP]

Im so excited waiting for my RS 660. There is very little information about this bike around so thank you for sharing.

[@ApexMotow]

Glad this is chaptered. Get all 5 in less than 60 sec 🤙 Good vid

[@CaliMotoTV]

Thanks for watching

[@terrinjohnson9969]

Nice video bro you just convinced me all the way of making 100% decision of getting this is my first bike I’ve been going back-and-forth for months making a decision and this is exactly what I want I’m not a speed demon and I take safety for everything nice video

[@gabrielgilet8207]

I have one, you’ll absolutely love it !

[@oneonlyxram]

They really did a solid job with this bike, I don't think I'll get one but I might go after that new RSV4, we'll see how things go. But to me the gas gauge, and that 6 axis IMU are really what sets this bike apart. The tech is just phenomenal.

[@violetjames7534]

Caution: The RSV4 has more problems than the 660

[@d14ever]

I plan on buying one as my first bike. Just gotta find out about the noise or lackthereof from the exhaust

[@chadgruver4423]

Also, I'm assuming this is the case on the RS as it is on the Tuono 660. If you remove the passenger pillion there is a built in luggage rack where you could strap down a small tail bag. Very cool and surprising feature. Credit to LambChops who just got a test ride on the new Tuono 660.

[@Nairox85]

Thanks for the video. Can you show us the cornering lights while driving in the evening?

[@ArmandoSanchez-ob3dd]

Cornering lights are amazing on this bike

[@sarahdell4042]

Does it have the option for nav in the factory dash?

[@sarahdell4042]

@@CaliMotoTV That’s disappointing

[@bobv7657]

Hi Bill, Great Video...Again I'm glad you showed us the cornering lights. I've been wanting to see how they worked. The cruise control is one of the options that sold me on the bike. Unfortunately, I will not be able to get one until next year. I have not been on a bike for so long. I'm planing on getting a used Honda CBR300R ABS, HOPEFULLY in July 2021. Then either next January or February picking up a left over, if there are any, or a 2022. Keep us up to date on all your mods. Stay Safe.

[@kirknorris9873]

Really nice review. Hope your still having fun on it!

[@CaliMotoTV]

Sold it by now 😂

[@samuelford]

if it's standard it's not an option. Stop saying option.

[@mdeerocks6792]

Euro model doesn't have blinkers at all. We get indicators.

[@rafalszejerka7058]

Fantastic review, thanks mate!!! I'm thinking to get one now 😆

[@Shinysideup]

This is an awesome bike dude

[@TUONOv4]

There is the integrated front directional availability on the 1100

[@CaliMotoTV]

👌

[@ImmortalMe]

Doesnt it have a miles till empty below the speed as an option if you switch away from your milage for example?

[@knowledgeseeker1548]

Can you add to this bike: A tank bag with tank lock Side rack from GIVI for side cases Frame sliders Phone holder. I come from ninja 400 and naked bikes, I know these type of bikes are harder to get these extras for

[@dry509]

How is reliability? Some people complain of oil leaks?

[@thehardcoretruth8777]

Great Job Nice Video

[@CaliMotoTV]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@jimpanzer07]

Fantastic bike, should easily win bike of the year!

[@jimpanzer07]

@@CaliMotoTV Hey Biill, do you know where to get a rear cowl for the RS660? I have seen some reviews from across the pond and the acid yellow one had a cowl!

[@grtbgf]

In the usa integrated turn signals like that woulnd't be allowed, it's not aprilia pulling some switcheroo.. that's why audi and some other car manufacturers have to work around their sequential turn signals.

[@joek81981]

I wonder how the engine braking control actually works... Like, how are they changing it? What thing are they altering?

[@conquistadoramericano]

I hope you never have any issues with your Aprilia..My bike is still in the shop after 3 months and waiting after my bolts from my sprocket came off and almost killed me. Still waiting and very bitter on service from Aprilia.

[@gabrielegrimaldi66]

Here in Italy we have indicators inside the front light, but I really prefer the mirror indicators like on the US model.

[@SongJLikes]

Really? I think I’d prefer the signals on the fairings instead of the mirrors….

[@Captainhairyass]

I just got this bike. How do those strip DRL stay on? Mine seemed to stay off and i could only momentarily get them on by pushing the pas button. Also do all lights to include high beams stay on?

[@hngrypanda5973]

So in the beginning I was super excited to get this bike but now seeing all the electronics that COULD go wrong eventually...idk. I'd like to know that when the throttle fails its a simple cable to fix.

[@lone_villain8507]

Does it have rpm light indicator?

[@CaliMotoTV]

Can't recall, bike gone since.

[@alwaysup22]

Keep it coming, great content! Overall still happy with the purchase?

[@braverabbit]

LOL, I got 4 out of 5 on my 2 gen Suzuki sv650. BTW, so glad it doesn't have all those electronics. I've been following your reviews on the RS, seriously considering getting one. Thanks for the work in doing these reviews!

[@thelifeofBrian8]

Can you list those 4 please?

[@flex215]

You through me off lol. I thought these were additional options. But they sound like standard features. Good video, these bikes are pretty good value!

[@labrador3473]

Amazing information Bill, thank you

[@labrador3473]

@@CaliMotoTV thank you for your efforts

[@monkmoto1887]

I wish they made a no bullshit version of bikes, especially ones this size. I’d be more than happy with a cable throttle, regular cable clutch, no aids, and well... keep the fuel gauge..

[@beetleything1864]

In North America you cannot have the DLR as indicators hence in NA the indicator is integrated into the mirror - which is a bit of a shame as it looks very cool like the europeans have it in the DLR's

[@rstrumann]

I think you forgot one thing. If you take the passenger seat off and wanna add lugguage then you already have holes for the tension belts. At least I have this in the european modell, and find it really good since I dont get to scratch my paint then. Its on both sides and easy to use.

[@maximesalomon7098]

Realy instructive !

[@joevo3]

Very informative 👏 👍👍👍

[@CaliMotoTV]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@irtiza5108]

i don't know if you'll see this but the reserve fuel holds 4 liter of petrol in it.

[@slifer1002]

What about the pit lane limiter it comes with?

[@Justkinet]

Great video... 👍 Tks...

[@mattingray5651]

Wow, nice feature about the emergency flashing during hard braking. Don't care much about cruise control, I doubt it if anyone just cruising long distance on this bike. Can you do a comprehensive review of the dash board. What else does it have?

[@jamestrotter7852]

thats wrong about the fuel light - the light comes on with about 80 miles left in the tank. There's actually another stage, where the last bar disappears, which is around the 30 mile mark. My Ninja 650 did the same.

[@jayz66654]

Do you think it’s better than the 2021 Ducati supersport?

[@don8evolutiontheory]

So does the bike have slide control?

[@don8evolutiontheory]

@@CaliMotoTV thank you! is that a separate setting or along with traction control like in the tuono? This is something I miss in my Tuono. :-) In the video you mentioned it has one but when you went over the various options on the screen, I thought I did not see it :-)

[@benoitbuisson2593]

hello, quel est la marque du support de plaque et du bouchon de réservoir ? bien vu pour les clignotants je n'avais pas remarque entre les USA et l'Europe

[@shawnkohler5035]

You forgot it has as standard a bi-directional quick shifter with auto-blipper

[@IversonGR]

this bike is pure black right? everything else (the ''A'' the ''aprilia'' the ''rs 660'') are all stickers right?

[@rudedog3529]

2:30 FWIW, My Tuareg gets 66 Mpg out in the open country roads.

[@vividxjn]

So unfortunate that this bike cost around USD42,432 here in my country 😢, awesome review video btw.. this and rsv4 are a dream bike

[@mylordass8120]

Wow that's a lot of money! It's $21,500 in my country and the Yamaha R7 is $15,000

[@vividxjn]

​@@mylordass8120 i definitely buy rs660 if i live on your country lol, the high price here happened because of government regulations, it got 150% tax. but ZX10R here just around $35,200 that's really weird

[@MrLockwire]

Great video ....got mine 3 days ago after a long waiting time. Can't find the manual turned on hazard / warning lights in case of emergency....any idea ? Cheers from Europe and keep safe folks.

[@RidingwithKee]

Great Video!

[@alwaysup22]

Can you hook up phone to the TFT? Bluetooth pairing?

[@karcynfountain141]

I'm assuming cruise control goes off when u tap the brakes or something

[@XanhDT89]

I’m hoping you can code the turn signals into the DRLs

[@aramparonian7914]

Would be interesting to know if someone calculated more exactly how much gas is left in the tank when the yellow light comes on

[@ll.7927]

15 n ur pushing it lol

[@aramparonian7914]

@@ll.7927 😀 15 miles or km?

[@daveo9844]

Awesome work on this review 😎

[@EASTCAMDEN4LIFE]

Doe's it come with the rear seat cowl?

[@aparisio007]

nice video man thanx

[@benjaminhatfield5606]

Hi is that the standard license plate holder or an aftermarket item, thanks

[@vladcernat5202]

Same things apply for the tuono 660?

[@Mrfacts_ge]

Bro great ...!! 🤩

[@dbcooper7159]

Wish there was a dealer near me closest one is two hours.

[@maxbreemer]

Hey Bill, thanks for your great videos! quick question, have you by any chance figured out if you can disconnect the indicators in the mirrors, and use the European ones, built into the headlight unit? Or did Aprilia produce a completely different headlight unit for the US? (this would be a great option for those want other mirrors, like on the bar ends)

[@corsaa_]

The headlight unit is the same for the US. I have the Gabro Racing Upmap and the headlight blinkers are enabled, mirror blinkers disabled. I can switch to bar end mirrors if I want and I'll still have front turn signals.

[@erikk.137]

Could you compare it with Tuono, pro/cons?

[@costasmaras3688]

Nice brooo.where did you gwt the plate holder??

[@rohansapha1608]

What is fuel consumption on this bike please tell in kmpl is it good for touring.

[@rohansapha1608]

@@CaliMotoTV Thanks and sorry i didn't completed my question in first comment i wanted panigale for touring because most of time i tour on my Rc390😉 So rs660 will be better then rc390 for touring or it is bad idea.

[@Jesusprayerwarriorbw]

Did u get your bike recalled?

[@CaliMotoTV]

We sold it a while ago.

[@willydmankal]

So is this in the 600cc supersport class?

[@hamol3d]

Hi there, great videos. Really informative and useful! I had a question regarding the quick shifter and hope can find an answer here. I recently bought a 2022 RS660 and yet I have to use manual clutch to switch gears ( 1 down , 2,3,4... are up ). I even got to 40 50 Km speed and every time I want to switch gears, I have to use the clutch. Is there an option in the dashboard settings to swtich from manual to quick shifter? I am also very new to motorcycle so please bare with my naïve question :)

[@Bradanthony10]

I'm 3 min in to the video. #2 is strange because you say it doesn't tell you "miles to empty" however I have miles to empty on the tripometer....What am I missing?

[@Bradanthony10]

Also, I'm getting 50-60mpg...So, how do u figure 30mpg? "30 miles"?

[@markusw51]

Great content, to the point, informative & exciting to watch, subscribed and looking forward to future content regarding RS660 (expecting to trade in my Z750 for this beauty soon :D)

[@Firestorm637]

Great bike.

[@dzyuba12]

I just got mine and the check engine light is on. I read that you shouldn’t use the quick shifter under 3k rpm but I’m not sure if that’s why it came on. Any ideas?

[@dzyuba12]

@@CaliMotoTV no it’s too far out to go back right now. I’ll just try calling them . Thanks

[@saulcr839]

@@dzyuba12 Hello mate , did you had more problems? How many kilometres you done ? Thanks mate.

[@THEREALZENFORCE]

sub 10k MT-09 has the same electronics even 6 axis IMU (besides cruise control) sub 13k MT-09SP has all the tech (IMU) even cruise control and Öhlings suspension sub 12k Monster Plus 2021 has all the tech (IMU) too and has the coolest blinkers sub 10k Rebel 1100 has cruise control sub 15k CB1000R Black Edition has all the tech (IMU) too

[@THEREALZENFORCE]

@@CaliMotoTV You made a good video but sorry to say it seems you like Harley Davidson do not understand customers. It's the price class that is more important than the engine volume class or bike look class. Why should i pay more for a lesser bike ? 600cc should be around 7 to 9k max not starting at 11k. And the beautiful RS 660 is not a real sports bike too, it has a very upright position too compared to real sports bikes, also pretty basic suspension, low power torque and max hp for 11k and nothing new in 2021 in electronics. Why should people pay 11k starting price for an RS 660 (besides the looks) when you can get a used 2005 GSXR-1000R for 7k that would ridicule an RS 660 ? Full option the RS 660 is near 13 or 14k probably and at Suzuki with a good deal you can get a 2020 GSXR-1000R down to 16 to 17k new and full options full electronics. Why should someone who wants a sports bike take a 14k RS660 over that ? In 3 years fuel and maintenance service the 3k price difference between those bikes would be near irrelevant in total costs of ownership. For the price full option of an RS 660 (or Tuono 660), a MT-09SP and new 2021 Ducati Monster 900 are way better options. I wonder who will pick a Tuono 660 (which has no IMU unlike the RS660) over an MT-09, MT-09SP or Monster Plus for 1k price difference ? Just my two cents. Thank you for your comment and your video.

[@Mihai791]

@@THEREALZENFORCE not to mention that are owners that complain about multiple errors codes and engine light popping on/off whenever it wants . No thnx , i will chose the Honda CBR650R in this class , less money , less ownership cost , quality approved. Am i rong?

[@labrador3473]

Dear Bill, could you also pls show us new app mia with rs660?

[@labrador3473]

@@CaliMotoTV Ooo, Is bluetooth optional?

[@labrador3473]

@@CaliMotoTV does the v4mp work at rs660? While i use at my tuono only navigation not working, but music, phone call, telemetry stuff are very nice

[@desmiller4764]

Hi bill do you lose any settings when you switch off the engine ?

[@riccardobrancato2281]

Hi Des. I loose my settings also when I turn off my bike and don’t ride for a day or two. My clock reset to 0:00 and trip, mpg, fuel average.

[@veljkovic92]

Why are those mirrors shaking so much? Am I seeing wrong?

[@veljkovic92]

@@CaliMotoTV super Duke GT is the bike i tried and don't remember mirrors shaking so much as i see here...

[@wurf5336]

how's reliability with this bike ?

[@CaliMotoTV]

We sold it 😅

[@EscapePlan97]

@@CaliMotoTV what was the main issue for your reason to sell it?

[@78matt]

Probably gonna go for this when I buy a new bike, really want a sport bike but I can't ride for shit so I don't need 200hp

[@kevincraig8257]

this is why the bike is more expensive then the other bikes in this class I am going to order the Tuono for my wife

[@DoraKage]

sorry noob here... what is Cruise Control? what does that mean?

[@andrei4754]

for medium/long treep is it good? pls help

[@andrei4754]

@@CaliMotoTV thak you

[@Stefan-od3us]

On longer rides do you find this bike comfortable? Also as a second bike coming from an R3 are the electronics on this bike overwhelming? Or something you can ease into? Love the content

[@THEREALZENFORCE]

sub 10k MT-09 has the same electronics even 6 axis IMU (besides cruise control) sub 13k MT-09SP has all the tech (IMU) even cruise control and Öhlings suspension sub 12k Monster Plus 2021 has all the tech (IMU) too and has the coolest blinkers sub 10k Rebel 1100 has cruise control sub 15k CB1000R Black Edition has all the tech (IMU) too

[@Eli_From_LA]

youll be fine, buy the bike its amazing.

[@skirolf]

Keep your hands on the handlebar

[@FabioTripodi]

I've been driving my RS for 2000kms now and I've never used cruise control. Not a single time! This is not a bike for travelling, dudes

[@faktearalte8157]

660 Price..??

[@CaliMotoTV]

Contact your local dealer for pricing

[@IqbalSaiful]

great 👍🏼 infos ℹ

[@marlonklier2499]

Most of the time there is still a little fuel left even if the emergency fuel is used fully

[@edpalafox6328]

Cool, Bill. Still waiting for my RS 660 in NYC. 🤣 Question: Any clearance issues with those Spyder brake/clutch levers? Saw another Tuber said his after-market levers hit the fairing in extreme positions.

[@edpalafox6328]

@@CaliMotoTV So, go with them anyway? Just be careful when parking, u-turning, etc.?