Aprilia RS 660 Review | First Ride
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- Boothy gets the golden ticket to ride Aprilia's all-new RS 660 in Italy. Does the Noale factory's new middleweight live up to the hype?
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Thanks for watching y’all. Apologies it took so long but 2020 got in the way!
Nice one lads 👍🏻 Looks like Boothy's fitting in just fine. ✊🏼🍻🏴
I like this chap, and the slang of his )) aye )
@Shane Dorange Yeah yeah, shut up Shane... I thought the Ninny 400 was enough to intimidate 1000cc riders, obviously, you're just an idiot without a bike now.
Good vid. I plan on racing one I’m USA Twins Cup type of races next year.
Sure, blame 2020 😅🤣
Big thumbs up to the new lad. Well beyond expectations.
Fits the Queef perfectly!
For real, i love his style and fully fots 34teeth personality. Also 44teeth is proper fun
Thanks mate, glad you liked it.
Aprilia RS 660 EXHAUST SOUND (STOCK)👇🏼
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I had a motorcycle accident two month ago and dislocated my shoulder. Somehow I feel everybody I’m watching on RUclips started crashing afterwards. I’m feeling honoured by your solidarity, but really, there is no need for it.
Get well soon boys!
I crashed my motorbike 1 month ago and broke my left leg, 2020 just keeps getting worse 😢hope your all good now 👍
Yup, broke my back and ribs last month
There's two types of riders (bikers), those who have binned it and those who will bin it.... here's to staying sunny ☀️ side up.... 🍻
Cracked ribs and knee 3 weeks ago. Thanks for jinxin us dude...
Ruptured spleen in July. Shall we start an accident support group?
The only review I care about
@@ts757arse youre gonna use this work of art for a winter bike?
Others didn't even notice the flaws in the suspension. Gotta love 44teeth!
When a reviewer wears denim you already know
Aprilia RS 660 EXHAUST SOUND (STOCK)👇🏼
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How am I only seeing this now ! 🙈
Honestly I don't hate that that yellow colour. It reminds me of the phoenix yellow BMW m3's which I like.
Its pairing it with the red wheels that I'm not sure about
Also looks like Porsche Cayman R peridot color.
Exactly. The yellow colour is fine. It's the combination with the red wheels that makes it hideous.
And the launch edition of the S1000RR!
ok, so i am not the only one then who actually likes the yellow one.. for me it looks the cleanest and least flashy one, yet somehow special
@@RJM-II lol! Got em
That’s probably my perfect bike. I loved the 600 class of the late 90’s/early 2000’s and they had similar power to this. The modern super bikes are too insane now I’m in my 50’s and there’s speed cameras/vans everywhere. This is a bit of a modern Ducati 748.
More like an older Ducati Supersport with added power and comfort. MUCH lighter than the new Supersport too!
@@ventisette. I had my 2018 Supersport on the scales the other day and she tipped in at 465 lbs with the termi slip on 🥴
Absolutely
@@ventisette. But the Ducati has Ohlins suspension and much more mid-range torque, not to mention better colors.
Yeh chris agree im 35 and dont need some fancy new bike , i love my two 90,s 100hp inline 4 sport touring 600cc
Agree with the suspension comments though, I`d rather have decent suspension than unnecessary electronic trickery on a bike with 100hp.
The suspensions are coming with the Factory version.
I’d rather have both. Wonder if they’ll be an upgrade kit in the future.
The bullshit suspension that comes on the factory version isn’t good enough for Racing either. Making it a race bike, like I would, I’d be totally changing out the suspension anyway, so it doesn’t really matter to me. The factory version might have larger diameter stanchions which could be helpful. But I would need to put fort kit and have it revolves in Sprong either way.
I fell into the trap of thinking that the R version of the triumph Daytona 675 was ready to race. It’s actually not the real OinsTTX shick on that bike. It’s some mid-level bullshitnot made in Sweden that you have to totally redo. Same with the “onlins” on the Panigales.
@@daytonasayswhat9333 the Factory version was never sold as a ready to race bike lol. Factory only means the high end version.
This reminds me of the RS250 and RS125. Can’t everyone remember how awful the suspension was on those?
I do, but it didn’t matter, both were still the most fun bikes I’ve ever owned or rode.
i am italian so i could have watched the italian reviewers reiview it but i am gonna have to say that this is the best review for the aprilia i have found so far, good job
Just watching this after the TT
I hope he’s doing well
Bless you Boothy
About time, lads. Been dodging reviews on the tubes here for a week! Held out to get your take on it first. The new guy passed initiation I see
In the first three minutes, it already feels like Boothy has been part of the 44teeth team for ages. Well done!
As for the bike, it's going to take a lot of restraint on my end not to ditch the ol' CBR650F for a brand new RS650.
"you're a long way from getting your knee down yet love.... try a bit harder than that- OH F*CK ME SIDEWAYS" hahahahaha. I can relate at every track day that I coach at. Hilarious
New Guy is doing just fine. Nice rewiev. Much better than others i have seen. Lively bike it seems.
agreed, guy can clearly ride and gives good feedback
Thanks mate, glad you liked it!
Boothy for president! Loved this review. Having fun, talking trash but still gets the message across. Keep up the good work.
Thanks mate, we try our best!
I think it compares better with a Ducati Supersport than the other bikes you mention.
THIS, its basically a full fairing street bike and not a sport bike.
A bike for carving corners and country roads.
Roads that can sometimes be rough or slippery, where you need a TC and ABS and all the electronic bits and bobs.
Agreed, although there is the price difference of 2000 pounds.. But in spirit, they are targeting the same segment. The Aprilia is sportier with almost 30kg lower wet weight, whereas the Ducati has higher oomph from its larger engine.
Seeing the RS660 as a supersport before a street bike is the biggest mistake most reviewers are making. The bike was designed for the road first and foremost, and then mated to a lightweight sporty package - whereas supersports bikes are deisgned for the track first, and then homologated for street use.
As such, the Aprilia is great in city and urban riding as well as on twisty backroads, it doesn't need much space to open its legs unlike supersports bikes.
One look at the rider triangle with slightly lower foot pegs, more ergonomic raised handlebars, this is closer to being a modern-day version of Honda's old CBR 600 F4i, than a current day 600RR.
And it has a fuel guage, man how long I've wanted to see that sort of basic tech find its way to sporty street bikes.
Ducati Supersport was surprisingly soft and the engine was pretty underpowered. I hopped on a Supersport right after a 954 Blade and the "v-twin low end grunt" was completely missing. Also the brakes were soft and the suspension totally mismatched. Hopefully the RS660 will easily beat the Supersport.
@ interesting. Did you ride the S version of the duc ss? Most reviewers love the low end grunt of the duc ss. Wrong power mode possibly? 100nm of torq should be more than entertaining. I know the z900 is plenty of power for the road and it has similar power to the duc ss.
@ I’ve ridden the Supersport S model with the Ohlins suspension and it was perfect. The Brembo brakes were fine without the initial bite you get from more up to date Brembo, but I seriously doubt that Aprilia’s brakes will be better. As long as the power goes if 113hp felt underpowered you’re gonna be seriously disappointed. To me the RS 660 is a lighter cheaper Supersport
Did the new boy just say he liked riding in Switzerland??? Not sure Baron would agree 😂
baron has been to switzerland plenty and rode like a complete twat, more than double the speed limit before reductions but yeah lets blame the swiss for his action shall we
@@SRSpoony Steady on there cowboy! Who blamed the Swiss? Remind me please? I said Baron wouldn't agree to liking riding in Switzerland. Nothing about the Swiss mentioned..so pull that double bloody decker out of your arse and cheer the hell up!
@@TheBeanyi go watch the video baron blamed the swiss oh and just so you know I was at the very same police speed control getting a ticket myself at the very same time. Even got the photos n video to prove it.
Except when I was caught I didn't spit my dummy out at the end of the video calling the swiss names n having a mardy about it on a public platform for my own mistakes.
But we can gloss over that cant we eh lad
@@SRSpoony if I recall correctly, it was less about being caught though, and more to do with the insane punishment. What would they have done without the support van? A heavy fine is one thing, that's a deterrent, the rest was waaaay excessive.
@@TheBeanyi I've been banned for less in the uk and same size fine AND lost a bike. I'm british from sheffield but I live in Switzerland so I know the score he was doing 164kph and an 80 zone next to a small village with elderly and kids walking around. It was reduced to 156kph had it been 160kph or above he would have gone to jail.
Btw if you saw how many tourist bikers are killed here weekly due to speed you wouldn't argue and since part of my summer job is collecting things of killed tourists and helping explain to families there family member is dead and the reason is speeding you wouldn't be saying much on that either. Average 1 tourist every 3 days and 1 brit every 11 days. I've got video of people being killed going over the edge and head on into other bikers.
I'm no angel but I dont complain when I'm caught as I was last year.
Its means tested richer you are bigger the fine.
More expensive the vehicle bigger the fine.
The ban fine and judgement was justified and then some. Do double the speed like that in the UK your telling me it will be 60 quid n a slap on the hand then yeah ?
I actually like the yellow, just not sure about the red wheels. I think just silver or black wheels would look just fine with that yellow.
Dark blue wheels is where it's at. This used to be Aprilia's signature color for their sports wheels - if you look back at the old RSV 1000. I had an Aprilia Pegaso Strada from 2008, with a lovely warm gold-flaked yellow body color and these dark blue sports wheels. One of the best color combinations I've seen on a bike. They have to bring this back with the RS660
In the aprillia promo video, I thought the yellow looked gorgeous, but when I saw it in this video, it was a bit tacky. Those orange rims has to go and the bike needs more black bits (or stickers) to reduce those yellow and add some contrast. As of now, it looks bodywork it half done and they hurried the bike out.
Instantly liked this to support the floppy ankle fund. 🤙🏻
I am 51 years old, I just picked up a 2019 Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory. ( My 5th Aprilia) I have a 2016 Tuono and a Harley Davidson FXDR 114. I picked the 2019 RSV4 because it didn't have all the electronic stuff. I didn't want it to be like a phone. Im going to do a track day at circuit of the americas at the end of November and Ill ride in the "race group". Like I have for the last 20 years at track days. Ive seen 195 mph on the RSV4 in a secret location. I love 44 teeth! Thanks!
Am I the only one that fell in love with gold/yellow one?
Mike Fisher nope me too! Looks great!
Yup.
Mike Fisher Reminds me of that great quote from American Graffiti: "Is that a cross between piss yellow and puke green?"
@@SJCB27 haha a combination of both great colors
Mike Fisher Hey Mike, I actually love this colour, especially with the red wheels. I've got an R1250RS in the very similar Austin Yellow. Might be tempted if they bring out a Factory version with proper suspension and brakes.
Got to say I'm a big fan of the acid gold colour, looks fantastic.
“50 old and worn out” you cheeky bar steward 😂 reckon I can still give it a thrashing
Indeed.
I rather ride with older people, not trying to pull a wheelie ever few meters lol they just wanna actually “Ride”
Perfect bike for me, pushing 60, recently traded my VFR1200F for a Kawasaki ninja 650, wanted something lighter but I am underwhelmed, I need more power.
660 Aprilia with a pipe, stiffer springs up front decent rear shock, some sticky tyres a dyno tune and a re flash, perfect bike mmmmmm, now, how am I going to convince the missus😎😎😎🏍
Wrists never come back man, Iv broken both a combined total of 5 times. Hope you rest up, thank you for the video. Been interested about how they would approach this this bike. Seeing other RUclips channels compare this to a zx6r and I’m no having that, thanks for not going there. By far the only channel worth listening to. 👍🏻👍🏻
Seeing the new Aprilia on my favourite home roads (I live next to those roads, and I hit'em as much as I can) by you guys, it's priceless. A big high five from Italy! Get well soon Boothy and Al!!!
To me, this bike is exactly how a modern sportbike should be, and it ticks all the boxes: Around 100 bhp + a fat dose of low down torque, which is more than enough for legal, every day, real world speeds, even when you're riding with a passenger and luggage. Fully faired and slightly upright so that I can commute and tour on it all year round without hating my life, but can also push it on the twisties and at the track when I want to. Quality components and none of that cheap Japanese sh*t like conventional, no-name forks or non-radially mounted crappy brakes that just can't cope with the engine. Decent electronics so that they don't interfere with your riding, but are definitely there when you mess up or when the road is slippery. Overall, so, so nice!
My only problems with this bike are the relatively small tank, and of course the high price. I think it's easily about 1000 bucks overpriced, and I'm not sure about Aprilia reliability and servicing. I mean even though I live in a large city in Europe, I still don't have ANY Aprilia dealerships close by - do you?! Also, for that money, what is stopping me from buying a bulletproof Honda CBR650R, upgrading the hell out of it AND buying new gear WHILE having pretty much the same amount of fun on the road without any of the worries that I would have with the Aprilia?
That being said, I think this is still a great fun bike, and more importantly, finally, it's a big step in the right direction: BUILD MORE AFFORDABLE, MIDWEIGHT, FULLY FAIRED, SPORTY BIKES so that we can commute, tour, track, and canyon blast on them without breaking the bank, killing ourselves, and/or suffering due to discomfort and wind resistance. That's why I think bikes like this as well as the Ducati SuperSport, Honda CBR650R, and the Ninja 650, are really where it's at for the average and sensible rider.
Yeah aprilia dealerships are scarce all over the world... You're more likely to find Aprilias in those scooter/moped dealerships (rs50 etc...) than in big cc's ones.... Also... how about making the Shiver a seller in the first place ? (this model will probably be deleted with the arrival of the Tuono 660).
I live in Austria and we have quite a good dealership network for Aprilias. They are usually reliable bikes, if you dont buy the first generation of any of their models.
But regarding the price i totally agree - the RS660 is just too expensive for what is being offered compared to for example a Street Triple or a ZX6R.
Cracking and honest review. Boothy did a great job explaining the pros/cons of the bike and didn't sugar coat anything. Typical 44T style. Hope y'all heal up quick from your injuries! Cheers from the U.S.
All other reviews were focused on filming themselves going around corners. This we are getting a POV which is far more valuable. I like hearing the real time in the saddle review.
You can upgrade a bikes suspension , you can upgrade a bikes brakes....you can not upgrade a bikes electronics package!! Aprilia did a great thing by giving this bike a full electronics system instead of overspec suspension and brakes on a bike that ways 180kg. Good job 👌
If you need full electronics on 100hp bike that means you are bad rider.
@@paweleq19 spoken like a true try hard amateur 😂, a real rider knows that no matter how good he might be on the track, when you have ridden for years on the streets there are situations that pop up unexpected and conditions that are unavoidable where having electronic assisted safety systems can mean the difference between going home in one piece to your family and a trip to the morgue☠️⚰️. Some of the best riders I have known have died riding on public roads. You have alot to learn about motorcycles if you think you can out brake a modern ABS system or recover from a front wheel lowside due to hitting gravel better then slip sensitive cornering traction control 🤣.
People absolutely love playing with all the rider modes and electronic crap. Its a massive selling point. Even if you never use 1/2 the functions its great marketing. Look at all the people who buy GS's to cruise around on a Saturday with. They dont need all that bike but they love the fact that the options are there.
this is legit 60% of the automotive industry right now. Bikes and cars alike. All those SUVs in suburbs and city centers that never use an inch of their ground clearance or cargo size, but the option is there and that's what sells.
Exactly. Just like the aprillia guy said, people are buying bikes like a mobile phone. 5 cameras ( 3back, 2 front) 10 sensors. I mean who's going to use 3 cameras in the back to click a photo! All a gimmick, but that's what sells now.
@@autumnleaf2976 i use all 3 cameras than you very much
@@ikbendusan good for you. 👍
@@Real_MisterSir You hit the nail on the head. People care less about frame geometry and more about gadgets.
Being an old aged bmxer, I enjoy the name of this channel. 44tooth sprockets were the standard up thru the 90s. Keep up the awesome work!!
This is how you review a bike! Wheels, stoppies, hard acceleration. These are all ways we the public will test bikes to see how well they hold up....except for a drop test lol! Great job team
Boothy you're a great addition to Sue and Jason! Any chance there's going to be a three way bbb in the future?
Bike seems like a fun little thing as well!
If it was the yellow they put on the RS4 125 then the block colour would have been a winner!
The yellow is okay, it's the orange red wheels that just don't fit with the yellow, it's like a Hotwheels toy.
Excuse me...48yrs old and still ride an RSV4 comfortably 😂😂
The yellow is actually the best looking paint scheme. Shows the lines of the bike much better.
I don't like the red wheels with that paint though. But sometimes you have to stand back and clear your mind and look at the bike. Not just look at the color and instantly tell yourself that the color is dumb without actually looking at it.
I was cringing the whole first half of the vid because I thought he broke his ankle on the launch 😬
Me too. Glad I wasn’t the only one.
Totally.... was waiting every sec for the drop
Nice first review by Boothy. I like his style! If Aprilia Japan doesn't decide to add their usual "foreign bike rape tax" I could well be interested in one. I honestly don't think 1000s are worth it anymore. As to be expected it needs better suspension, but overall it seems a decent base. Looking forward to your new MT09 review. This and the 2021 MT09 are the two bikes on my short list for next year
Good to see someone who isn’t afraid to get a knee down when the conditions are appropriate!
Gets tedious all the people who cant ride at his level telling everyone “its never safe to do it on public roads!”
Boothy is sooooooooooo 44teeth. Perfect addon to perfection 😂🤘🏻 so many other channels constantly making bike review vids who can’t actually ride a bike good enough to review. Not that I can either exactly why I leave bike reviews to the people who can ride 👌🏻
The lack of dealer networks in the U.S. is what will hurt sales on this bike stateside. There's one single dealer in my state, North Carolina. Most states don't even have an Aprilia dealer.
And they are usually bad. AF1 in Texas is good, but the others...meh
I talked to with my triumph dealer that switched from Aprilia to Ducati. According to them Aprilia is shit when it comes to responding to warranty issue’s. Bikes would be in the shop the whole summer waiting on parts. They also said they had problems getting bikes in and having inventory to put on the floor.
@@robertsole9970 for sure. Very lucky that I’m close to AF1.
Yes there only a few dealerships around, but riding am Aprilia is special. Bought one and never looked back. You can work around some of the issue you might encounter.
@@schobi1302, I had a 2004 RSV1000....great bike but I got tired of stalling issues and frying stator coils. So I sold. Years later after a few bikes I got the RSV4, smooth and great bike except for the hot starting, or lack of starting when hot, problem. So the dealer could never quite fix it, so I sold it. With Aprilia that’s what annoys me, they need to take time to finish it...get the clutch to work without having to bleed it every 500 miles, get the rear brake to work on a consistent basis, stop using plastic fuel tanks and solve the hot start problem (it’s related to the EVAP system).
I like Boothy, hes a great addition to the team. Really enjoyed this review!
best motorcycle channel hands down. I like that you guys dont hyper validate everything about the bike like everyone "oh everything is perfect" blabla. You talk real, both positive and negative, and I found it very helpful when I was gonna buy a litre bike.
Rewatching 44teeth videos as I’ve seen pretty much all of them and somehow missed this gem, a perfect bike review if you ask me. 👌
If I could afford it, I would buy the yellow one. It looks awesome and stands out.
really like the yellow one too
Pay monthly
Cheers lads, loved watching those winding roads, motor sounds good too. 👍
I just bought a '94 Ducati 900SS last year.
It's crazy how similar the two are in terms of design brief. Add in some modern electronics, and twenty more hp (though that's just inflation, isn't it? 80 hp in '94 money is about 100hp in 2020 money).
People seem to be liking the Aprilia for the same reasons they like the old Supersports, they're sporty but useable bikes with decent performance for the road and more license-friendly performance.
It's like the industry gets distracted every decade or so and goes on a performance uber alles kick (I see you blushing in the back row there Kawasaki H2R) until everyone, collectively, gives their heads a shake, and realizes how good bike like this can be.
I've watched parts of all the other reviews of this new Aprilia but I've been waiting for the 44teeth video. You guys don't disappoint. Thumbs up.
50 next year 😫 looks like I'm screwed! Agree with electronics comments, waste of time put the money on suspenders!
Maybe we'll see you in suspenders for your 50th??? 😒🤡
You’re never nearly 50 chops. Love LCR channel as well as 44T
"You're a long way from getting your knee down love."
I was watching the hips drop and point opposite of the head and the knee coming out into RACE MODEEEEE.
Thankfully 3 seconds later you're stopped and no longer behind Street Rossi holding you up.
I've a 2010 RSV4 that I'm in love with but find that no matter how much you try to make track days regularly, it is never as much as you'd like, and I'd like the same bike but a bit more comfortable. That points to a TV4 1100 but again being realistic and not a dreamer, I think 100hp and all the electronics make this the perfect street bike for someone who wants a "sport bike" that is ridden most of the time in a half or 3/4 tuck versus chin slammed to the tank.
Deposit has been made, and in that lovely Vomit Gold.
Awesome video as always, I passed all the other reviews of this bike to get the real 44Toofs opinion.
I have the 1100 tuono and its fantastic. Power is overkill for the street but the cornering and the sound is to die for
@@iTxip And then there's the one thing you can't debate... the sound and feel alone of the V4 bikes is to die for. Ive ridden so many other more modern bikes and I'd buy my bike over and over again for the Music coming out of the Ti pipe!
Also, I could get a used Tuono..
Maybe the Tuono is the way to go, I just prefer the look of Fully Faired bikes, although the 2016 and up TV4s are pretty much fully faired too.
Theres NO Aprilia dealerships with 550 miles of me, id love to try them back to back.
@@brianjewell4139 mines a '16 factory and I would only trade it for the new one. Sound is just something else
Great choice and the right colour to go by too. A bike with more than adequate power, handles good, is comfortable, sounds epic, looks gorgeous, offers wind protection all in somewhat reasonable price in 2020! That's a winner. Do tell how it rides when you take your delivery.
Who else mistakenly thought 44T was already perfect? The B-Boy is a great addition, get well soon mate and keep 'em coming!
Won't lie, I've forgone all other reviews of this bike as from the moment it was announced I was waiting to hear Stathems take on it but the new guy smashed it!! Great new addition to the team, glad this channel keeps growing. Best content on the net.
One of the best on bike commentaries I’ve ever seen. Awesome🙌 Just bought one👍👍.
He's gonna be a great addition to a BBB series 😂👍
I'd take the yellow bike in a heartbeat, love it
"I haven't got the strength to yank it as hard as I might want to"
Yes lads - he's one of us. Fitting in well with Jason and Sue.
Great first review! At 6'3" 230 lbs and approaching 60, this bike is likely not aimed at me... but I really like it!
Loving this guy`s immaturity, hilarious! I`m gonna order one of these tomorrow, thanks!!
Loving the addition of boothy, fits right into the team
Cheers!
When I first heard about auto blipping quick shifters, my reaction was "Pfft, I don't want that. Blipping on a downshift is half the fun!".
Having owned a bike with one for a couple of months now (F900R), I'll sheepishly admit I never want to go back to a bike without one. 😅
Jup , same here 😎👍
Great review mate. Welcome to the team. Sorry about the leg...........
How does it compare to the Ducati Supersport?
I have a 2017 Ninja 650, with suspension, tune and lightening upgrades i'm very happy with it. 10-15 more hp would be nice, but not for double the price.
Its 33 HP more, almost half a Ninja 650. That's a sizeable chunk not even including the torque.
It's about +33hp and -10kg weight, with a 2k higher redline, and a generally much sportier package, as well as the entire electronics package (although I personally don't care much for that part).
Also price listing for a new Ninja 650 base model is around 7000 GBP, and the Aprilia is around 10k GBP. If you add suspension upgrades, tune, and lightening upgrades, you are very close to a comparable price within 1.5k GBP even without an exhaust, and at that point the Aprilia is still more powerful, lighter, has far superior electronics, and the better rider triangle if sporty riding is what you're after (I assume this since you are listing performance mods with weight saving and tune etc).
Fair enough that you have no reason to get it over the Ninja 650, but at least use proper specs and prices..
it's not 10 more horsepower, it's another 50% power over the ninja 650/sv650. i have an sv650 with an exhaust, this 660 is in the next class above these bikes
@@AriesUmbra I was just guessing after removing euro stuff and a tune. My ninja weighs 395lbs wet also. For the same money you can get a 636, I'm sure the Aprilia is pricey on insurance. Sportbikes I just run no insurance or title as track only. Say for $8k as a leftover id grab one though. I wonder what it weights with all the street and euro crap off of it
Absolutely love the commentary! Second to none! Thank you for the review.
One of best videos you've done yet...
Thanks for pointing out the suspension is as I feared of being lacking.
Love the look and sound, but for the money I would have go with the Duke 890R.
Good review lads. Hope the leg heals pronto buddy.
Agreed on the review, and good fun to watch too. But what happened to his leg, I am sure I payed attention, watched the video almost twice, and still do not get what happened...
@@ClaudeSac me too, they still haven't told us!
The Street rs and 890duke r make this 660 look low spec and underpowered for the moolah
I'm adding suspension to my 790 Duke thats already got a pipe, clip-ons & a little weight reduction, for 2/3rd the price of the RS660
The Tuono version will be the one to compare with those two and will be even lighter than this....
The 790 duke was probably the more fair comparison. But that has not been allowed to race in twins cup series racing here in America. This Aprilia is. It’s going to blow the doors off the SV 650 and F07. The spike is going to dominate that class and be a big seller next year is my prediction
Great review and brilliant addition to the team!
"If you're 50 and to worn out to get on a sport bike" lol. I know a bloke in his 70's that still rides a Busa, and quite a few over 50's with 1k+ superbikes.
Haha agreed.. I’m 56 my brood: 97 RRV blade 08 848 duke 1980 250LC 1990 KR1S.. 👌
If Aprilia adds underglow to the Acid Yellow bike it might attract Gixxer buyers. Short of that, it needs +15hp to steer anyone from R6, ZX6, et al.
This bike was never intended to compete against pure sport 600s.
@@rlsedition yes that’s what engineering management has been telling accounting since they front-loaded the program with excess design and electronics costs. Had nothing left for suspension and powertrain. Look for the Factory model to have more power + suspension upgrades while they implement cost reductions on the base bike to be in line with Japanese sport bikes.
@@FancyAnimal Good design doesn't cost any more than bad design and the same can be said for the electronics - once you have ride-by-wire and a digital dash it just takes a few more sensors and software to add more features. Aprilia spent plenty of that powertrain, even though it was derived from the existing V4 design. There will most likely be a Factory model coming, but then the expected price increase will potentially put it close to the Ducati Supersport S model.
This bike wasn't really designed to compete with super sports. I'd like it to make 120 hp but oh well. I'm sure it will entertain experienced riders just fine. 100 at the wheel or more with a full system and flash. Less than. 400 pounds after a full exhaust.
@@rlsedition I would like to put this comment up on a plaque so us folks in engineering can see this for a daily laugh. Perhaps the most uninformed comment I’ve heard in 30 years of engineering vehicles and aircraft. “Good design doesn’t cost any more than bad design.” Moronic x10^16
I normally watch a review of a new bike from you lads 1st but I cracked and watched MCN's this time, after watching this video I promise I'll never do it again. Boothy is a perfect addition to the team, his sense of humour and the way he delivers information is just perfect. Brilliant stuff again guys, hope the leg & shoulder is mending well too!
Finally someone on the channel I can understand! Another good review lads!
Can I also say, I’ve paid for 2 and got 1 free....bargain!
So really this is competing in price and horsepower with the new cbr650R glad to see this class of bike emerging like the first gen 600 supersports
Yeah I agree im glad a new 90-100ish middle weight class is emerging rather than these "gutless" 70bhp mid weights (mt07,sv650,z650 etc.) although between the RS660 and the CBR650R I think the honda did it better and they did it 1/4 cheaper too.
@@valkerionrides9879 well that money difference probably went to brakes, suspension and electronics so i think this is the better bike
@@iTxip I mean the video were commenting on claims that the Suspension sucks and you can tell. Personally i find the electronics unnecessary at this class of bike although you might believe different not worth the extra 2.5k to me especially with the crap dealer network in the UK too. I think you'd be mugging yourself off buying this for 10k (the factory version may be worth it however) when you can have say a street triple for example but too each there own. I think this 660 engine would be more exciting when the Tuono 660 comes about as i feel that competes more with the current bike climate around that price point.
We need a 650cc plus middleweight twins class, 800cc middleweight class and an 1100cc open class. The Italians seem to be on board but the Japanese refuse to budge after 20 years. Its time for something new.
I completely agree. In the club series that I racing in America, I’m pushing for that.
I loved 44Teeth before Boothy joined.... now it's even better! can't wait to see what's coming from this channel in the future!
ngl that yellow one is low key growing on me 🔥
sorry the acid yellow is the best colour :D
yeah it is. the red wheels are kinda ugly up against it but that's fixable.
It's kinda plain compared to the other colors...
All the other reviews are trash. It's like you guys are the only people to show us the damn bike
Boothy definitely accepted. Great review, great fun to watch and bonus points for being a fellow northerner 👍
Putting the cliffhanger in the first 6 seconds of the video - 44teeth redefining the basics of entertainment😁
The sick bay is now full enough, hope to see you all back at it soon!
Honestly between this and the CBR650R you're gaining 6bhp-ish, a shit tonne of unnecessary electronics and a much worse dealer network (in the uk) for £2500 more. Is it really worth it at this class of bike when you're basically buying a dressed up commuter? the choice seems obvious to me. Id rather they bin the pointless electronics and knock some money off because at a 10k price point they're competing with bikes they can't reach. Actual sport bikes like the ZX6R and the better all rounders such as the street triple/MT09/Z900 (all more powerful bikes too) I cant see this competing well the only thing its got on its side is "its an aprilia" which is worth nothing. I think what they should of looked to be doing was replacing the shiver750 range with this new 660 engine and bikes i think people would be more interested but then again iv heard rumors they are making an adv and a naked with this new 660 so maybe there is hope for those i feel those would suit it better.
True, but don't skip the fact that it's ~20 kg lighter (184 vs 207), has a shorter wheel base and more torque at mid rpm, so it should feel sportier and more powerful than just 6hp.
Why is nobody putting it agains it's real competitor. The ducati supersport. They made this type of bike back in 2017
It's close, but the Supersport is almost 100 lbs heavier and only has 10 more hp. It's also two grand more in base trim and you don't get a lot of the gadgets. Add gadgets and suspension, and it's three and a half to four grand more, which buys a lot of suspension on the 660...
@@grahammazza9051 No, the Ducati weighs another 65 lbs, not 100, and you get Ohlins suspension front/rear on the S model, which works very well.
The Ducati is 937 cc and much more expensive with less tech. Imagine if they could massage the torque curve this Aprilia has out of that engine... Oh wait, it's called the Panigale V2.
@@identiticrisis Supersport more expensive than this Aprilia? Yes, but you get more power/torque, full Ohlins suspension, many more dealers and a better appearance (IMO). The torque peak of the Supersport is at 6500 RPMs, way lower than this Aprilia (or, for that matter, the V2), which makes it more accessible on the street. Not to mention the V2 is very uncomfortable to ride any distance.
@@rlsedition that's entirely my point. They're not comparable.
I'll be honest I was worried Boothy would change the dynamics of 44 teeth but I had nothing to worry about. Slots in nicely, great review, informative and funny. Cheers boys
What an amazing review boothy! Feels like I've been waiting a long time for this video, this bike is high on my list. Get well soon !
I'm not paying 10 grand for a sporty everyday bike that I need to put another 1500 into the suspension before I could have it on a good track day or spirited canyon ride. Sounds like the Street Triple RS smokes this bike. Aprillia when style over substance on this bike.
The other bike that beats this is the Ducati Supersport, but for even more price.
Wait for the Factory version with proper suspensions and brakes like all Aprilias.
@@22Epic Yes, but then the pricing will climb even more.
🔥🔥The Aprilia Tuono RS 660 is going to shake up the middleweight naked market...🔥🔥
Not at that price with that poor suspension.
The street triple RS will wipe the floor with it and at almost the identical price point
With this price i doubt it. For this price you have a 890 Duke 765RS or a Hyper 950 all of which are loaded with the same electronics but have better parts equiped while beeing more powerful.
You guys forget about 899 and F3
I like the new fella Boothy, he gives good input and he's a funny guy. He'll be a good addition to the team, keep up the good work lads I can't wait for the next road trip.
The commentry from the new lad was magic :) as is with the older more rounded chaps :)
I like the idea of this bike. The nuclear arms race in the 1000cc sportsbike market, has rendered those bikes obsolete for normal road use, wheras this bike promotes the idea that proper bikes intended for road use need to be fun, and 200hp is many things, exhilarating and awe inspiring maybe, but fun isn't the adjective I'd use having ridden a few of them on the road.
I think Aprilia have been brave and forward thinking in releasing this bike, and for that they should be applauded. This looks like the kind of bike that is more than just personal transportation. The kind of bike that will make every commute, trip to the shops and the Sunday scratch, a fun and happy experience to lift the mood and bring that bit of happiness into your daily life.
Good job Aprilia 👏👏
Great review - Boothy is a laugh!
Love the new dynamic you bring to the channel... awesome! Can’t wait for more!!
Booth fits in perfectly. Baron and Fagan already had a very good synergy. Each having their own way of doing things but with a common goal. Booth is the 3rd wheel on a 3 wheeler. He makes perfect sense in this team and will bring his own unique jizzyness to the 3 patty burger that is 44 Teeth.
44Teeth just reached 44Trifecta (Y)
P.s.
The reviewer with the jeans in the beginning was absolutely cringy. loved that Booth also called that out. Calls them like he sees them. It was there that i knew he was gonna fit in perfectly.
As somebody in the 'getting older, no longer interested in superbikes' category, this bike is really appealing. Even my Tuono 1100 is massive overkill on the road. I like the idea of a torquey little twin that has useful power across the revs and comfy ergos, but also can attack a backroad and even do a trackday without going to bits. Obviously the suspension would need swapped out, but that's true for most bikes that aren't top class. You can add suspension, but you can't add the electronic gizmos, so I like the direction Aprilia is going with this one.
great job boothy a very welcomed edition to the team, wishing you a speedy recovery mate
Thanks very much!
Ooooo decisions decisions, 2021 is shaping up to be a good year for buying a new bike. Great review Boothy, hope the leg heals up soon (I broke my hip back in January in a SMDSY crash).
‘I’ve got a brand new Combine Harvester...’ Boothy = absolute legend already. This review made me LMFAO.
And he knew all the words. Now all we need is a Pam Ayres recital while sticking a one-handed wheelie and I'm sold.
I like the new guy so far i think he gels well and it feels like he's been there from day one love every thing u guys do and this is always my first stop for the raw real and uncut truth .
Cracking review guys and get well soon Boothy. Feel Boothy is going to be a great addition to the plebs.
Lots of people talking about the high price. Since when did anyone buy italian cos it was a low price? Traditionally italian bike meant a triumph of design over practicality/reliability/comfort although now improved in places. Can see this model being nudged into sports tourer category when the factory version comes out with better suspension. Seem to remember a certain Yamaha getting slagged about cheap suspension but at a good price, next upgrade was all about the suspension. Seems unnecessary corner cutting at the factory when a few hundred quid would make such a difference. Look forward to seeing one at TT. Look forward even more to hearing the JHS opinion compared to their 650s.
Love the commentary on the bike, so natural
The new guy is hella funny I love the raw reactions and talking.