Riding The Aprilia RS 660 For The First Time!

[@pistolpete6321]

I just bought the 2024 RS660 Extrema and it’s surprisingly comfortable, light and quick. Pretty stunning looking as well.

[@paulcuthbert8353]

I purchased a new RS660 just after last Christmas (yes, a present to myself ‘cause I’m worth it!😂) & absolutely love it! Useable power everywhere, fantastic tech, great handling, comfortable ride & beautiful looks! What more do you want! 👍

[@A1621994S]

Better reliability.

[@chrisbike77]

​@@A1621994S no problems of any over here in 🇨🇭

[@OrangeTash]

About 60 more horsepower

[@rishirajsaikia1323]

​@@OrangeTashget the panigale V2 then.

[@mcr7830]

Hi, do you still have the RS660?

[@bikegeist]

Everyone who has riden one seems to love this bike. Just going by looks, I think it's fantastic.

[@motobob]

The looks definitely help! It's the complete package IMO

[@pchzl]

@@motobob I was thinking about one and after test ride I gave up on Aprilia. Looks really nice but I wasn’t convinced with quality

[@edge929]

Aprilia hit the sweet spot with everything about this bike. Power, price, comfort, looks, etc.

[@michalcaganek8287]

I have the Tuono v4 2022 and I must say that you have to understand what Aprilia is actually trying to do, their bikes are unusual special kind of breed and once you try them it is hard to imagine you riding anything else! Great video mate

[@2pist]

I'm happy others have figured that out. I've been riding ape since 2001.

[@orhan14oglu]

I have the Tuono 660 Factory and i really love it.. Absolutely Phenominal bike.. So pleasure and fun to ride.. Thank you Aprilia..

[@HumblePeon2]

It's fascinating how much value differs in different countries. I am in Australia, and value is the one element putting me off this bike. Here, it's sticker price is on par with Triumph Street Triple RS, and now considerably more expensive than the R7. For the same price, we can buy a relatively new Panigale V2 second hand.

[@elgar6743]

Lovely bike...fantastic aesthetics, high quality brakes/suspension, very decent engine and performance envelope and all 'reasonably' priced. WINNER.

[@HotRodET]

I have the 2023 version bought it brand new im already at 6,000 miles the bike is a dream

[@Firestorm637]

Love underbelly exhaust vs a huge exhaust stuck on the side

[@allah___maadarchod]

Only in case of sports bikes though. 👍🏼

[@R-Tap]

You can't beat the look of Italian bikes, this is right up there, great colour.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

The R7 does look equally good imo, just not in the white with the yellow front.

[@splodge57]

Good looking bike and love the air box noise. Definitely a bike I'd like to own, no interest in ADV bikes. Nice review, cheers.

[@MegaHitman1987]

Literally just took delivery of one of these the other week, only had it out once but I know I e got a great summer ahead

[@perielio123456789]

I purchased a 21 model to treat myself with the idea to sell it after few years. After 1000 km the bike stopped running due to electronic calibration (which apparently has to be done every few months). The customer experience while purchasing was terrible, I was told a completely wrong mileage for the first service and I had to go to another dealer to maintain the warranty. Leaving this aside, I would do all that again, the bike is perfect for me. I decided that I'll try my best to keep it and invest over the years to improve the few aspects I don't like. Power is enough to have fun on the road, chassis is beyond the skills of the average rider, a massive improvement for me are the raised wind shield and the single seater cover that gives you a lot more space to move on the seat

[@irf888]

Hi. First I've heard of calibration being required unless you changed tyre rear size or front or rear sprocket size. My understanding is the user selects to do a calibration, not the bike asking you to do it. Can you elaborate please? Regards. BTW - It's a brilliant bike hand's down.

[@perielio123456789]

@@irf888 Hi, the calibration you're talking about is described in detail in the owner's manual. You're right, whenever you fit a different tyre you have to follow a procedure that the rider can activate from the dashboard. You have to ride on a straight line for a fixed distance at constant speed (I don't remeber exactly but speed and distance are defined in the manual) to calibrate the sensors for traction control, abs and cruise control. If you don't do it all controls still work but Aprilia doesn't garantuee anymore for the proper operation of the systems and in case of a crash is not responsible for possible malfunctions of the electronic suite of the bike. The calibration that has been done to my bike is more an ECU upgrade, I did it a couple of times under warranty at my dealer. They told me that the ECU reads some incorrect parameters (I wasn't told exactly which) and put the engine in protection mode and prevent the restart whitout clearing all the faulty signals. This happened even if the bike had no issue at all so it needed to update the ECU with a recalibration of the faulty sensors. It seems that with the last update everything is solved but they told me that at every service they'll update the ECU anyway with the latest software version.

[@irf888]

@@perielio123456789 cool 👍 I love mine! Thanks for the reply. Regards.

[@NBMBC40]

Great video Rob lovely bike

[@motobob]

Cheers Nathan! 🍻

[@yellow6ird]

Keenly await how the RC990 compares to this. Or maybe even the R9.

[@JDeezle21]

The Tuono 660 Factory is the bike for you. Plus it will let you do the odd trackday comfortably also. 🎉

[@TheOnceAndFutureDoug]

This bike keeps coming up as my eventual SV650 replacement. Still a bit away from that but once that happens... Ooooooo I can't wait to see what the current gen one will be like.

[@gabrieltiso8537]

Hopefully it will be a rs 760 soon.. heck maybe even a n 860 if it can stay lightweight

[@davexs]

I would buy one in a heart beat, What's not to like? Sadly, Thailand is not the place to buy or ride an Aprilia. Great review as ever. Cheers

[@kwakithailand]

Why not? Lack of reliability, perhaps 😂?

[@davexs]

@@kwakithailand To many hazards, poor drivers, dogs, import tax, lack of dealers and spares take 3 months!!!!

[@kwakithailand]

@@davexs Higher Import taxes? Those few bucks you save up by the cheaper services 😂 Hazards? They don't exist in your country 😂 Poor drivers? Open your eyes, expect the unexpected 😂 waiting for spare parts for 3 months = lack of reliability 😂 Dogs aren't an obstacle for bikes 😁 I never waited for spare parts, but hey, my bikes are from anywhere, but spaghetti country 😂

[@davexs]

@@kwakithailand Point 1, Wrong. 2, please read statistics. 3, I am a biker of 45 years. 4, narrow minded opinion. 5, BS. 6, Racist as well as ignorant. Go and make some content of your own on KZbin or at least be civil in your ignorance on someone else's channel.

[@shakeymoto4532]

Individual mode is full power and there is a noticeable difference!

[@maka1967]

I had a long conversation with the lady that served you in Donnington services about why the Greggs coffee machine has been out of action for months..🤷‍♂️

[@A1621994S]

I was about to go buy one and then I read a lot of customer reviews about the reliability. One horror story after another.

[@DersNoNem]

CB750 got lots positive reviews. Slightly less power but I can say I choose reliability over power.

[@nismospec2649]

They had them early on, most have been flushed out. If you're near a dealer, definitely a plus. But just remember more people tell horror stories than give credit when it's due.

[@F80mthree]

@@nismospec2649 spot on.

[@DrVulpine]

I own an MV Agusta Reflect on that for a minute 😁😅 It’s fine 😂

[@smnlcu]

@@nismospec2649 I learned with Aprilia that reliability is actually an essential aspect for me. It is pointless to have a great bike, if you don't know if it will take you home from a vacation. Mine had so many problems, that I never even made it to go on vacation. Looks come after reliability for me.

[@as242006]

I want one now. Pricing seems great!

[@paulfowler6665]

Why buy a secondhand one as new ones can now be bought for less than 9 grand now. I saw one place selling new for £8500. My brother just bought an R7 new for £7500 so not sure who's selling them over £9000! I've just bought a new hornet for £6999. Might not look as good but just as much fun and going to be more reliable for sure and cheaper of course.

[@paullacey2999]

Its a lovely bike indeed!

[@paulconnell1309]

Where I live the R7 is equivalent to Stg 7,200 and the RS 660 Stg10,500 So the Aprilia is priced out of he market. Could get a Street Triple RS for the same price here.

[@MrAndrew1953]

Stirs the blood. Beautiful fun bike not on the mad side.

[@motobob]

Exactly! Lots of fun but not too much

[@F80mthree]

Are they selling this in America? Looks like a great bike and the price isn’t bad at all to be honest.

[@TheOriginalCoda]

yes, theres even an anniversary US colour scheme or something.

[@6tdegrees]

Owned one.. wouldnt own another. Trust me motobob you want nothing but issues go for it. Remember major service ever 20-25,000km which aint cheap. Plus youll be waiting for almost a year on an engine when it fails

[@roelfkromhout]

Damn, how'd you get the in-helmet audio to be so crystal clear?

[@milodebruin4821]

If no R9 in a few years, I want to buy this.

[@droflahnerrad]

Nice vid :) Did you sit on the Tuono as well? I'd like to know how that compared to the RS

[@motobob]

I did - a little more comfortable but I'm still impressed with how good the RS 660 is for a sports bike. I think I'd go for the RS cos it's comfy enough and looks a bit better to me

[@YK-fj5bj]

Hi where’s you R7 video please? I watched it before but seems to have disappeared from your video list?

[@motobob]

Over on the main channel here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqbZkGqAg9pnfM0

[@YK-fj5bj]

@@motobob thanks!

[@davmanlop333]

Hows this to the mt09 you tested?

[@512460]

Correct me is the 660 heavier than the 1100 factory. Because when i seated one. the 660 felt much heavier

[@BrandonK80]

I’m curious to see what you think of the Tuono 660

[@jimmybonaducci6405]

Same here. Had one of the first batch of the RS and traded for a Tuono 660 factory. Love it.

[@presstodelete1165]

If you buy a new bike 20% is VAT, so you gave the Chancellor 1/5th of the value just by signing the invoice. Yes there is VAT on a used bike, but only on the dealers markup.

[@MrEvhel83]

how is it vs the Honda Hornet 750?

[@motobob]

Very similar actually in terms of the engine and technology package, but I don't think the Honda will ever reach this level of desirability and the RS handles better too. It'll be interesting to see if Honda put that 750 in a sports bike though - would certainly be worth a back to back test with this

[@cp4512]

@@motobob CBR750R? 😁

[@kr8s]

Reliability issues?

[@smnlcu]

In my case the batteries, electronics, the valves and the connection rods. It resulted in replacing the entire engine. All had to be replaced in the 5 months I owned Tuono 660.

[@kr8s]

@@smnlcu better get Bonneville or cb650r then

[@milbella1]

What jacket is that?

[@chrisbike77]

Am 1 or 2 days (.....😉) older than you, which is why i went for the Tuono 660 & not the RS. Ta 4 your impressions & the outlook what's coming next. Bless & thx.........😊

[@denisg4288]

Hi Bob. Why the two channels?

[@gixxis3264]

with your experience . . . . get the Tuono V4 - quality machine though this 660

[@supertjeduc]

I was at a dealer today hé had three used ones with 1500,2500 and 4000 km on the clock for sale not a good sign I think

[@racex3721]

What do you have on your chin mount flopping about ?

[@PalataoArmy]

Insta 360 camera if not mistaken.

[@dukie1616]

That’s a good looking bike

[@robertmaitland09]

Remember the old cbr600?

[@gountzas]

If I had to hate something about this brilliant motorcycle, it would be nitpicking its looks. Don't get me wrong it looks stunning in this video (even more striking in person) but I hate that it looks almost identical to the bigger brother, the RSV4

[@wheelwrightpl9429]

You said the bike is comfortable, but how tall are you ?

[@motobob]

175cm / 5'9"

[@RearAdmiralRyker]

I bought one in September 2021 and loved it to bits. Never wanted to get rid of it. Sadly life happened and I sold it, but I yearn for another. However, also tempted by the 1100 Factory 🤣

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

Am I dumb or does this thing sound considerably better than the R7/Mt07 stock?

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

I just like the R7 more than the RS660. Only problem is that dealers are asking 13k€ for an R7 over here. And at that money, there is no reason to get the cbr650r with a tinted windshield, heated grips and the rear seat cowl..

[@sudhirrathore1563]

Someone say Italian brand is not reliable as Japanese is it true

[@mattiasamiolo5277]

I love it !

[@clubstyleridahd4695]

If only they were reliable!

[@armands3863]

They drive well, they look well, but sadly the reliability is awful. Mine started to leak oil after 2 weeks and it was brand new.

[@juanesteban8938]

Were they able to fix it?

[@vaughanoneill8]

Mind boggles when people say the standard exhaust doesn't sound good or has a 'typical twin sound' 🤦‍♂️. Maybe they've gone deaf over the years of riding without ear plugs 🤷‍♂️ Couldn't be further from the truth, they sound amazing stock, and like a mini V4 on throttle. Absolutely no reason to change the exhaust, and ruin the look in the process....unless you're someone who likes spending around £2.5k for one with an Upmap for 4 or 5bhp gain. Anyone thinking of buying one, go listen to one in person and you'll understand.

[@DannyP159]

I went and test rode one a month back, and you're right. It sounds amazing in real life. I've yet to see a video that actually does it justice.

[@badassbiker78]

I agree. Its a little quiet on startup but comes on song when on the throttle, sounds great above 6k. Personally love the look of the underbelly and not having a massive pipe hanging off the side

[@irf888]

Hi. The stock system does sound fine and the induction roar is amazing for the riders excitement, however on nearly every ride I get cut of by a car because they don't see or hear me coming in the adjacent lane. It never happens when I ride my 1098S or Harley Softail (obviously both fitted with respective louder systems). I'll change the RS660 system soon for safety only but I agree with you it sounds great stock. Anyway we'll see, I'm doing my best to keep it stock. :) Love it.

[@95turboteggy65]

Only bad thing is reliability. If only the Japanese made a sport bike with the same looks and power. R7 doesn't compare. My mt09 was fun but I want a bike with fairings and a decent seating position. Maybe the ninja 400RR will check those boxes.

[@TheOriginalCoda]

Did you mean the ZX4RR? The Ninja 400 is a twin. I'm waiting for this bike too, I may even trade in my Fireblade for it.

[@dddon513]

I'd spend the slight extra for the street triple r. more power, lighter and definitely better quality.

[@yellowbird7742]

its heavier :D

[@GligaChaz]

I like the look of this bike, but fears about reliability and dealer network put me off it. I wouldn't buy a KTM for the same reason 😢.

[@kirkdunn1379]

V4 tuono is bike I want, probably a bit much...have 890 R and be nice if it had just a bit more.....180-200hp is overkill fir street.... Imo 130-150hp is the sweetspot in a lightweight pkg... Don't have ton of streetbike experience though plenty of motocross Almost bought one of these...I am after more protection from wind....in so cal we have lots of freeways and 80-90mph is normal just to get to the canyons for riding I get blasted on the 890 RS 900 would be perfect I think.....

[@ll.7927]

Almost bought one but the bike is stupid tall. I’m 5ft 8 n had to tippy toe lol. It’s as tall as my dirt bike

[@ozzie7523]

If i had to choose between the Aprilia and the R7 i would choose the Aprilia. The Aprilia has 28 more horsepower which is a huge difference.

[@motobob]

Yeah it's a big gap in performance but the price jump isn't that much

[@ThermicLight]

I'd buy one if not for the notorious issues I've heard. Even including oil leaks which needless to say is unacceptable on a modern bike. Pity really because it looks awesome.

[@Justin-iw7pl]

Its not hp you want/need. its torque 👍😎

[@ozzie7523]

@@Justin-iw7pl It's both actually.

[@jdam28k]

Not to be that guy, but you guys are wrong, the r7 has more torque than the 660 up to 8k, after then the 660 will take over. In other words the 660 is a better racing but the r7 is a better street bike.

[@oliw3664]

Totally unreliable in my experience. 3/9 months back at the dealer as well as other issues.

[@motobob]

That’s a shame! What sort of problems?

[@simongarey8575]

I sold mine after a year due to reliability issues. Needed a new tank as fuel gauge never worked from day one. Smoke bellowing from exhaust on startup and oil leaks. Warning lights intermittently coming on. Ended up getting a Yamaha xsr900 2022.

[@oliw3664]

My Tuono 660 had a new engine when I bought it. It had a few minor issues with poor factory support before the new engine started stalling at low speed constantly from 2000 miles on. Was at the dealer for 3 months awaiting parts to replace the head and I gave up on it then. I’m sure many will have had better luck than me, or at least I hope so. The sound is ace for a start!

[@samuelboyer7842]

that bike is featured in "John Wick Chapter 4"

[@darider6286]

I prefer the R1 way more power n speed

[@ryndrssn]

not the same class

[@EfferusZangetsu]

I will buy one when they finally get it sorted. Those things "mark their territory" more than a dog going for a walk.

[@smnlcu]

I had a Tuono 660. Nice little bike but unreliable. After having stayed months by the dealer waiting that the last defect got repaired, I lost my patience and sold it. Not all bad, because my new bike is cheaper and better.

[@ozzyg82]

what’s your new bike?

[@smnlcu]

@@ozzyg82 the triumph street triple r. Much better in all compartments, except fuel consumption.

[@ozzyg82]

@@smnlcu Sounds cool. The new Tripples look amazing. Happy riding.

[@MyMednas]

Or get a proper mid size sports bike with 4 cylinders. Shame there's no new ones on sale.

[@Life-qc1xo]

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[@jimcollin2157]

nice

[@tubejorrit]

only two flaws, the exhaust is ugly and the rear is to small compared to the rest of the bike.

[@motobob]

A different can would be the first mod for me. Not sure you can do anything about the tail tho 🤷‍♂️

[@PalataoArmy]

Why nobody mention cbr650r? Way more reliable, good looks, fun around corners, cheaper, comfortable too.

[@ThermicLight]

All excellent characteristics however I'd say the CBR650R does tend to be on the heavier side. But at least an after market exhaust helps to knocks out close to 5kg.

[@tonywade161]

R7 is a competitor for a Kawasaki 650 man shit is same performance it ain't nun to a aprilla 660 man

[@Trevorbailey-i7s]

Parallel twins sound terrible

[@badassbiker78]

Um. Have you heard this one in real life? Sounds great, almost v4 like when at WOT

[@2017Toy]

Nice bike but I wouldn't have it not enough power for a 660 this thing should have 100 horsepower at the wheel at least I would rather have a Suzuki GSXR 600 or a Ninja 636 much cheaper and better bike's especially in the reliability category

[@alan36753]

Monster offers more power for similar weight.

[@swinchester6132]

Reliability is so poor on the Aprilia 660 range, Just search KZbin and you'll find a ton. Shame

[@Pillokun]

Dont see the appeal of this bike, why because it is waaaaaaay too expensive for what it is. Why not getting a secondhand superduke or monster s4 for half the price and you get similar riding experience on the road.

[@ih8momjokes1]

if the big 4 tried to compete with this bike and not by making a 75hp R7... Maybe people would actually buy new bikes again... and stop this cringe used market.

[@RicardoRodrigues-jk8rx]

your voice doesent sound like your in the toilet now that your doing videos outside

[@davidbriscoe428]

I have a Special Edition. Rather poor quality. Poor dealer support from EuroCycle. No factory support, at all. Otherwise, a fair bike. Good handling. Poor fueling. Good brakes. Fair comfort. Underpowered.

[@aluisious]

Wait is it 350 miles on a demo bike, or someone sold their bike with 350 miles? Because that is a pure loser move. When I buy a motorcycle, it's got at least 350 miles by the end of the weekend.

[@loftyintentions1985]

Superbike factory are a joke. Rs660 however is no joke.

[@aluisious]

Oh my god how long are you going to talk about "I can't believe how comfortable it is" when we can see the bar risers? Yes I fucking get it. It's not magic. This is really the best you can come up with to talk about?