I have had my 660 for 11 months now and have 7,500 weekend miles on it. So far the only issue I have had is a minor, minor fuel leak from the fuel drain tube. I put a beer cap under the fuel drain line and on super-hot days like 100f + in my garage it would almost fill the beer cap. Other than a few quick shifter fails but that was more than likely me. In closing, like you I bought a late vin number bike. They offered me a XXX16X vin# and I went with the XXX36X vin# hoping that any bugs would be worked out in a couple hundred bikes. I have had issues in the past with Aprilia bikes so before the warranty is up I will either get an extended warranty or sell it. Don't let this sway you if you want to buy one, I just beat the crap out of everything I own.
Glad this came across my feed. Im seriously considering trading in my R6 for this RS660. I love the Italian breeds of sport bikes. Almost bought a Duc749 but the repair/maintenance fees were crazy. These issues youve mentioned are literally nothing. Why i never buy the first release of a new platform. 2nd yr usually has less bugs. Im just south in san antonio. I stay away from austin as much as possible. Still some great areas to ride out there. The can, tube, and sliders are a must. Im a daily type driver. Not a nut driving on 1 wheel or dodging through traffic. I value my life and the investment of my ride. Good info youve provided to help my decision. 💪😎
Im from Europa, only issue I have had with my RS 660 was engine light during the run in period. I went to my dealer and they got rid of it, it never came back. Also I have had few mis down shifts, where I dropped to neutral not on purpose. That last one was I think my own doing by tapping the gear shift to soft. Last thing - the screen sometimes got glitched for split second. In my opinion brilliant bike. It's fast, it sounds good, it looks like million dollars, it's easy on fuel, is sits good. Negatives: no heel guards, could have better suspension / shock setup, Hopefully Aprilia planes for the future something like RS 860, I would inta buy it.
Recently changed my rear sets and realized I've relied so much on the heel guards to hold on to the bike. The new ones I have aren't long enough and my grip on the bike feels way off. I can't imagine have none.
I have A21RS660 that I have not had any problems with. It is a great bike to ride very comfortable very smooth great acceleration and it also looks and feels great
Damn man what a machine. Such a look/feel as you even just climb onto the thing. Sport bikes are a thing to behold lol. Subbed sir, keep it up I dig the vibe
thanks! just think, as sport bikes fall by the wayside, its a great time to snap them up. 10 years from now riders are gonna wonder wtf happened to the cool bikes... and you will own one, and be like... i know what I got bitches!
We had 2 engines blow here in New Zealand, due to the heat treating of the Piston Rods not being done properly in the factory. Under stress, like full power up a hill (or on track) will bend the rods causing "Rod Knock" These issues were Isolated to the first batch of engines in 2020/2021 as mentioned in the video. This has since been corrected at the factory and there have been no more reports of engines failing due to this issue. I have also heard the gas tank overflow pipe would leak fuel even when the tank was not over filled, this was apparent only on a few 660's. The ongoing problems have been the software, needing a firmware update.
Love the chill vibes of your vids, please keep posting! This is a bike i'm looking at.. but not sure if it's good for sport touring. I mostly ride on the highway to cities near me, ride around town and twisties, and then come back home on the highway. Any feedback would be much appreciated from any owners!
Thanks for the feedback! I'd say the RS660 or Tuono 660 are great commuters for the week, and better for twisties on the weekend - its one the best mullets out there (business upfront, party in the back). but other than cruise control, I don't think I'd take this on more than a 300-400 mile overnight trip. It lacks utility and storage for longer trips.
@@flip_moto thanks for the reply! I only ride on weekends for fun at most 3 hours at a time but mostly around town and some fun runs. Currently have an fz07 and I love it except the lack of wind protection. Does the rs660 have decent enough of an air bubble to not be annoying? Thanks!
@@Vanity7k I love my RS660 for a weekend trip. I've ridden it recently to the Asheville area, about 250 miles in a day. On highway for an hour and half until I hit the Blue Ridge Parkway and about another 2 hours on that. Had a big drybag duffel on the back with a weekend's worth of clothes and gadgets. It's the perfect bike for that kind of "touring." The rest of the time it's my daily commuter. Wind protection and rider triangle are perfect for it. Tuono 660 can be used for pretty much the exact same thing, mostly a matter of looks imo, although if I was doing 5+ hour days I think the Tuono might be better (would need a bigger windscreen though).
@@flip_moto Hi, now there are everythings to add storage. I had the Tuono Factory, and I putted lateral cases, upper case , tankcase , all Motech. Not the biggest case, but enough for decent touring. All those case fit the RS.
07:18 I’ve got a 71 reg touno 660 and it’s been fantastic never had any problems at all , and it puts a smile on my face every time , plenty quick enough for the road
Thanks for sharing, I am so torn on mine to keep it or sell it. I got the Stars&Stripes in April. My biggest issue is the quick shifter that I just can't get to work reliably for me. Had no leaking issues so far but keep seeing all these posts on Social media with peeps having issues and not so great experiences with Piaggio concerning warranty and fixing it.
when i demoed the bike during a track day that was my first complaint - the QS was too inconsistent. it didn’t do what i expected. they literally blamed me. i’m not blaming you. lol 😂 but they we’re right. after just a few days it should be really easy to get into how the throttle and QS work. it’s a different feeling than other bikes, especially downshifting. but once it ‘clicks’, all other bikes will feel inferior.
@@flip_moto disagreeing on this one, I am coming from A Z H2 and it was amazing with its quickshifter, only a light tap was required with a very positive feeling associated. The RS660 in comparison feels very clunky and mechanical with lots of positive pressure needed especially on the up shifts which causes my problems. I am ok on the down shifts. I experiemented with gp shift with hopes for better engagement since you now tap down but still the same result for me.
@@flip_moto agreed, but just saying the experience of the QS ruins an otherwise wonderful riding experience and I have seen plenty of similar posts on the Aprilia forums. Apparently the culprit is due to design and cheap materials )shifting rod is not stiff enough and bends).
@@ThatGermanFella hmm thats interesting point. I have it as GP shift which changes the angle. I never thought that would be a facrtor. Could be. It does highlight these bikes perform at a high enough level its even a discussion. The triumph comments are like LOL, it's awesome!
I had a strange error saying that the aPRC system is disabled and the motor could not be started. This happend exactly once in the first week after getting it from the dealer (at approximately 200 miles). Just turning the ignition off and on several times "cured" the problem. This never ever happened again after that. The shop mechanics doing the 1000km/600miles service told me there had been an entry in the error log, telling during the engine startup check a sensor (I do not remember exactly wich one) failed. Has anyone else experienced something similar? Besides of this one time shock moment, the bike is just amazing. It's one of the best I have ever ridden (I tried a lot before).
yeah those type of electronic quirks are par for the course, and end up being nothing. Long term though, who knows if that stuff comes back to haunt. I'm really optimistic on Aprilia engineering. Their MotoGP results are more about strategy and experience while the engineering is super solid and trickeling down to all the race series.
With my Triumph Trident660(Brand New)I had very rough,longer than usual cold start ups. Read in a forum that if I use 91 octane that will happen. They said its best to use lower octane for it. Never believed it. Tried it out once and viola,rough idle and cold startup problems gone. Its definitely emissions related issues.
Shifter linkage falling off was common even in 22 models. Rode mine from the dealership 10 miles and it fell off. Service bulletin on it, easy fix just took them forever to get the parts to the US. Owned all the Jap bikes, first Italian bike. No regrets.
Motorcycles are toys, just buy whatever makes you happy honestly. Ride them until the warranty expires, then sell it for something new. Its way more enjoyable expericing new bikes than riding the same bike for years.
The 765 is def. up on power. But the superior chassis on the RS can make up for it. Honestly, if you are the level where you can extract +90% of a bike, the RS660 has more potential, even though down on power. For beginners, the 765 is gonna 'feel' faster, but the RS660 is going to have better lap times with a lot less drama. It's up to you what is more important personally
These are such nice bikes... I love everything about them stats wise and looks but people saying "10k or less miles, no big issue's...." yeah that's good but big 4 Japanese bikes have limited issue's with 100k miles I just wonder what say an RS660 is like at 35k miles like my GSXR that runs like new.
That’s is a really great ? That’s putting me in stuck situation should I get this and get extended warranty or just get a gsxr 750 with no driver aids or abs and have bike that will last 100k with no problems
@@Sanjko87 The 600 GSXR would be more comparable to the RS660 and still a bit more bike, but the 750 is a lot more bike -- 50% more power and lacks the rider aids and etc like you said. If you have skills the rider aids make no difference on a 600 or 750 and at the track either will run circles around an RS660 and all of the super nakeds. Really only need the tech on modern 1000s due to their crazy power if you know what you're doing. If you don't know what you're doing a GSXR750 is too much bike. Personally I like the lack of tech on a GSXR 600 or 750 or CBR600 because the raw ride is visceral and realer. The RS660 nails a road sport bike stat wise tho and I've ridden them and really liked them I just don't want to deal with the maintenance so I'm still rocking a 08 GSXR 600 lol.
You forgot the tank gas leak. Just got a 2024 Extrema, breathing hose leaking. Dealer replaced the tank from another 2024 in stock, still leaking. I have the bike for 6 days brand new 2024 and leaking. Dealer said it is a known issue and they had replaced tanks for at least 7 bikes.
Engine cut out in 5th gear is damn dangerous and could cost someone their life. Fortunately you seem to ride very conservatively but to a more experienced and aggressive rider that could be fatal.
Im thinking of getting this for a first bike, have plenty of money for it and understand the pains of owning an italian, ive seen its like a this or rhat either itll last forever or last 10,000 miles
A motorcycle of this caliber shouldn’t have any complaints what so ever. What a shame. The funny thing is I look at the comments section and everyone’s like ‘I’ve owned this bike for xxxx miles and the only complaint I’ve had is ---//--//--a never ending long list--//--//--‘ HELL NO.
Brother , good for you ! I have the 2021 fist issue was kick stand sensor, second issue throttle body bad, the bike is will shot down every time it came to a stop, took it about 1 hour and 30 minutes away. The bike didn’t want to work at all, third issue some of the throttle body part broken, just about 4 days ago went to check some parts at the dealer where I bought it from missing some screws that fell off . In my way back a big oil leak, thanks God I was about 10 minutes from the dealer, turned around and left the bike. Only with 1300 miles on it. I haven’t get to enjoy the bike. You know takes like long time to get parts. This time I’ll trade It in. Good luck with yours I hope u never have to pass by the same crap that I am right now. Shoot out from Florida
what i dont like about my aprilia is i hear a tickling valve noise never stop tic tic tic more you rev more it tick very anoing and i like to hear the engine sound but the tikling ruines everything another thing rear break noise squeek never end im about 2500 mile noise still there the paint its very thin .alot of rock chips in the paint other thing all the electronic are useless did i regret buying it yes for that price i wish i had waited and get a better deal at least 2k less then the msrp other thing never trust aprilia owner manual they said put 2.7 litre oil in reality you.hav to put 2.3 litre .i had an.aprilia rs125 2strock manual said put 90w70 oil in reality i hav to put 10w40 in the gear box i ruind all my clutch with.that sleepery thing
Which is sad cause I want this bike with longevity lol. I’m stuck between this and R7 but I’ve heard a lot of controversy with this bike, while the R7 is lacking in the power.
@@MOTOJendays same here. This bike ticks a lot of the boxes I have in what I’m wanting in a new bike however not the most important that is reliability.
Delightful bike! So many innovations: balance shafts, four valves/cylinder, liquid cooled and acceptably low weight... One thought: could all the invasive electronics be pulled out, leaving a bike for motorcyclists? More electronics = weaker riders.
its a great question. I wondered myself. If you look a little deeper into the Trofeo models of the RS660 they did in fact alter the bike with race ready customizable electronics .
@J.P Saym0 stock of the showroom, the RS660 has the abilty to shut every aid off except front wheel abs. And if you are going to race the RS660, Aprilia offers an ECU flash that disables all the ABS. I agree its great to learn without any aids at all, but I'm also pragmatic and want those aids when chilling on the street, so having both is best of worlds.
the only reason ever would anyone buy this bike - is electronics- other way- mt07 or cb650 is much better and well cheaper and better handling bikes!!!
There are times where you might hit a patch of gravel, moss, ice, you name it and you will wish you had rider aids. It's situations like these where even the most skilled have trouble.
2 factors: older reputations when the quality control was lower. and more frequent maintenance intervals - which does cost more in dollars and time. when neglected, you end with poor reliability.
the Miiv full system is one of the more affordable decatted exhaust, about $900. SC project is the other popular one for about $1300-1800. RaceECU was $400 from AF1 racing. Highly recommend doing it, it level out the power band, get more torque in the mid-range. If you do that and gear down the front sprocket one tooth the bike becomes lightening quick. It will lose a little top speed which only really matters at tracks as big as COTA.
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I have had my 660 for 11 months now and have 7,500 weekend miles on it. So far the only issue I have had is a minor, minor fuel leak from the fuel drain tube. I put a beer cap under the fuel drain line and on super-hot days like 100f + in my garage it would almost fill the beer cap. Other than a few quick shifter fails but that was more than likely me. In closing, like you I bought a late vin number bike. They offered me a XXX16X vin# and I went with the XXX36X vin# hoping that any bugs would be worked out in a couple hundred bikes. I have had issues in the past with Aprilia bikes so before the warranty is up I will either get an extended warranty or sell it. Don't let this sway you if you want to buy one, I just beat the crap out of everything I own.
could that be from over filling?
@@DaBinChe seems to be a semi common issue. Search rs660 gas overflow issue. Only fix is a new gas tank.
@@DaBinChe another guy had this issue and it would leak no matter fuel level, 1/2 or even 1/4 tank the bike would leak after a ride no matter what
I have this gas leak issue on my 2024 rs660 extrema.
Glad this came across my feed. Im seriously considering trading in my R6 for this RS660. I love the Italian breeds of sport bikes. Almost bought a Duc749 but the repair/maintenance fees were crazy. These issues youve mentioned are literally nothing. Why i never buy the first release of a new platform. 2nd yr usually has less bugs. Im just south in san antonio. I stay away from austin as much as possible. Still some great areas to ride out there. The can, tube, and sliders are a must. Im a daily type driver. Not a nut driving on 1 wheel or dodging through traffic. I value my life and the investment of my ride. Good info youve provided to help my decision. 💪😎
Im from Europa, only issue I have had with my RS 660 was engine light during the run in period. I went to my dealer and they got rid of it, it never came back. Also I have had few mis down shifts, where I dropped to neutral not on purpose. That last one was I think my own doing by tapping the gear shift to soft. Last thing - the screen sometimes got glitched for split second.
In my opinion brilliant bike. It's fast, it sounds good, it looks like million dollars, it's easy on fuel, is sits good. Negatives: no heel guards, could have better suspension / shock setup,
Hopefully Aprilia planes for the future something like RS 860, I would inta buy it.
Recently changed my rear sets and realized I've relied so much on the heel guards to hold on to the bike. The new ones I have aren't long enough and my grip on the bike feels way off. I can't imagine have none.
what about oil leak?
I have A21RS660 that I have not had any problems with. It is a great bike to ride very comfortable very smooth great acceleration and it also looks and feels great
Damn man what a machine. Such a look/feel as you even just climb onto the thing. Sport bikes are a thing to behold lol. Subbed sir, keep it up I dig the vibe
thanks! just think, as sport bikes fall by the wayside, its a great time to snap them up. 10 years from now riders are gonna wonder wtf happened to the cool bikes... and you will own one, and be like... i know what I got bitches!
only for beginners excitement! don't get fooled - for the half of price get the mt 07 or honda cb650r - much better bikes!
We had 2 engines blow here in New Zealand, due to the heat treating of the Piston Rods not being done properly in the factory. Under stress, like full power up a hill (or on track) will bend the rods causing "Rod Knock" These issues were Isolated to the first batch of engines in 2020/2021 as mentioned in the video.
This has since been corrected at the factory and there have been no more reports of engines failing due to this issue.
I have also heard the gas tank overflow pipe would leak fuel even when the tank was not over filled, this was apparent only on a few 660's. The ongoing problems have been the software, needing a firmware update.
Any further updates? I’m looking at a Tuono 660 Factory in NZ
@@MrBinkz I’ve had one 7 months brilliant bike, highly recommended
so is the new Tuono 660 reliable now? I want to sell my MT07 because the suspension,brakes and handling are garbage on this bike
I really was set on buying one of these, they really are nice looking, but after months of reviewing, i just don’t want to deal with issues.
same, engine shut off on 6th gear, that means one is already going high speed.......
@Thomas B cringe,intresting way of saying their build like shit
@Thomas B Or for people that actually want to ride.
Sounds like you are to sensitive to even have a bike. Don’t matter what manufacturer you get from they all will have issues.
@@Sanjko87 Yeah but let’s be real. Some will have more issues than others.
Love the chill vibes of your vids, please keep posting! This is a bike i'm looking at.. but not sure if it's good for sport touring. I mostly ride on the highway to cities near me, ride around town and twisties, and then come back home on the highway. Any feedback would be much appreciated from any owners!
Thanks for the feedback! I'd say the RS660 or Tuono 660 are great commuters for the week, and better for twisties on the weekend - its one the best mullets out there (business upfront, party in the back). but other than cruise control, I don't think I'd take this on more than a 300-400 mile overnight trip. It lacks utility and storage for longer trips.
@@flip_moto thanks for the reply! I only ride on weekends for fun at most 3 hours at a time but mostly around town and some fun runs. Currently have an fz07 and I love it except the lack of wind protection. Does the rs660 have decent enough of an air bubble to not be annoying? Thanks!
@@Vanity7k I love my RS660 for a weekend trip. I've ridden it recently to the Asheville area, about 250 miles in a day. On highway for an hour and half until I hit the Blue Ridge Parkway and about another 2 hours on that. Had a big drybag duffel on the back with a weekend's worth of clothes and gadgets. It's the perfect bike for that kind of "touring." The rest of the time it's my daily commuter. Wind protection and rider triangle are perfect for it. Tuono 660 can be used for pretty much the exact same thing, mostly a matter of looks imo, although if I was doing 5+ hour days I think the Tuono might be better (would need a bigger windscreen though).
@@flip_moto Hi, now there are everythings to add storage. I had the Tuono Factory, and I putted lateral cases, upper case , tankcase , all Motech. Not the biggest case, but enough for decent touring. All those case fit the RS.
07:18
I’ve got a 71 reg touno 660 and it’s been fantastic never had any problems at all , and it puts a smile on my face every time , plenty quick enough for the road
Thanks for sharing, I am so torn on mine to keep it or sell it. I got the Stars&Stripes in April. My biggest issue is the quick shifter that I just can't get to work reliably for me. Had no leaking issues so far but keep seeing all these posts on Social media with peeps having issues and not so great experiences with Piaggio concerning warranty and fixing it.
when i demoed the bike during a track day that was my first complaint - the QS was too inconsistent. it didn’t do what i expected. they literally blamed me. i’m not blaming you. lol 😂 but they we’re right. after just a few days it should be really easy to get into how the throttle and QS work. it’s a different feeling than other bikes, especially downshifting. but once it ‘clicks’, all other bikes will feel inferior.
@@flip_moto disagreeing on this one, I am coming from A Z H2 and it was amazing with its quickshifter, only a light tap was required with a very positive feeling associated. The RS660 in comparison feels very clunky and mechanical with lots of positive pressure needed especially on the up shifts which causes my problems. I am ok on the down shifts. I experiemented with gp shift with hopes for better engagement since you now tap down but still the same result for me.
@@ThatGermanFella yeah maybe an H2 is not the best comparison to an rs660 - there is about 10k+ difference in price
@@flip_moto agreed, but just saying the experience of the QS ruins an otherwise wonderful riding experience and I have seen plenty of similar posts on the Aprilia forums. Apparently the culprit is due to design and cheap materials )shifting rod is not stiff enough and bends).
@@ThatGermanFella hmm thats interesting point. I have it as GP shift which changes the angle. I never thought that would be a facrtor. Could be. It does highlight these bikes perform at a high enough level its even a discussion. The triumph comments are like LOL, it's awesome!
beautiful texas weather. i can watch this for hours
I had a strange error saying that the aPRC system is disabled and the motor could not be started. This happend exactly once in the first week after getting it from the dealer (at approximately 200 miles). Just turning the ignition off and on several times "cured" the problem. This never ever happened again after that. The shop mechanics doing the 1000km/600miles service told me there had been an entry in the error log, telling during the engine startup check a sensor (I do not remember exactly wich one) failed. Has anyone else experienced something similar? Besides of this one time shock moment, the bike is just amazing. It's one of the best I have ever ridden (I tried a lot before).
yeah those type of electronic quirks are par for the course, and end up being nothing. Long term though, who knows if that stuff comes back to haunt. I'm really optimistic on Aprilia engineering. Their MotoGP results are more about strategy and experience while the engineering is super solid and trickeling down to all the race series.
The colors look like something a pre-schooler would choose.
With my Triumph Trident660(Brand New)I had very rough,longer than usual cold start ups. Read in a forum that if I use 91 octane that will happen. They said its best to use lower octane for it. Never believed it. Tried it out once and viola,rough idle and cold startup problems gone. Its definitely emissions related issues.
your bike mate, is equivalent to rs, but i cheaper 3K :)
Dog interruption is GOOD interruption. 🤗
I've had mine for 16,000 km no issues yet.
Keep up the vlogs. They are informative. Are you going to keep it or get something else?
thanks! I'm contemplating getting an adventure bike. No plans to get rid of 660 unless I quit track days.
Shifter linkage falling off was common even in 22 models. Rode mine from the dealership 10 miles and it fell off. Service bulletin on it, easy fix just took them forever to get the parts to the US. Owned all the Jap bikes, first Italian bike. No regrets.
Motorcycles are toys, just buy whatever makes you happy honestly. Ride them until the warranty expires, then sell it for something new. Its way more enjoyable expericing new bikes than riding the same bike for years.
I live just north of Austin and just got my RS from AF1. Let’s go ride man!
Leander here!
Was Ruben your salesman? I bought the Stars & Stripes there this summer!
@@TimStJohn-xp8rv yup! He’s a good dude
Im planning to get this bike. You mentioned the first 800 has some engine problems. What is the best year to get.
@@mr2dsp Wait a few more months for the 23 models
Thanks for sharing mate! Great videos. Do you lack the power of the street triple? I am undecided between the rs 660 and the street rs
The 765 is def. up on power. But the superior chassis on the RS can make up for it. Honestly, if you are the level where you can extract +90% of a bike, the RS660 has more potential, even though down on power. For beginners, the 765 is gonna 'feel' faster, but the RS660 is going to have better lap times with a lot less drama.
It's up to you what is more important personally
@@flip_moto What you said is exactly right !
These are such nice bikes... I love everything about them stats wise and looks but people saying "10k or less miles, no big issue's...." yeah that's good but big 4 Japanese bikes have limited issue's with 100k miles I just wonder what say an RS660 is like at 35k miles like my GSXR that runs like new.
That’s is a really great ? That’s putting me in stuck situation should I get this and get extended warranty or just get a gsxr 750 with no driver aids or abs and have bike that will last 100k with no problems
@@Sanjko87 The 600 GSXR would be more comparable to the RS660 and still a bit more bike, but the 750 is a lot more bike -- 50% more power and lacks the rider aids and etc like you said. If you have skills the rider aids make no difference on a 600 or 750 and at the track either will run circles around an RS660 and all of the super nakeds.
Really only need the tech on modern 1000s due to their crazy power if you know what you're doing.
If you don't know what you're doing a GSXR750 is too much bike. Personally I like the lack of tech on a GSXR 600 or 750 or CBR600 because the raw ride is visceral and realer.
The RS660 nails a road sport bike stat wise tho and I've ridden them and really liked them I just don't want to deal with the maintenance so I'm still rocking a 08 GSXR 600 lol.
You forgot the tank gas leak. Just got a 2024 Extrema, breathing hose leaking. Dealer replaced the tank from another 2024 in stock, still leaking. I have the bike for 6 days brand new 2024 and leaking. Dealer said it is a known issue and they had replaced tanks for at least 7 bikes.
Engine cut out in 5th gear is damn dangerous and could cost someone their life. Fortunately you seem to ride very conservatively but to a more experienced and aggressive rider that could be fatal.
seems to be common problem mate- you not only the one reporting it!
Keep the print media printing. Book lover for print from the 1600-1800. Thanks for your transparency. I love Aprilia bikes too, 2012 Tuono V4 owner.
Im thinking of getting this for a first bike, have plenty of money for it and understand the pains of owning an italian, ive seen its like a this or rhat either itll last forever or last 10,000 miles
"Everyone takes their dogs to take a shit here"
"Pixar moment" 😅
Awesome video man!
A motorcycle of this caliber shouldn’t have any complaints what so ever. What a shame. The funny thing is I look at the comments section and everyone’s like ‘I’ve owned this bike for xxxx miles and the only complaint I’ve had is ---//--//--a never ending long list--//--//--‘
HELL NO.
Brother , good for you ! I have the 2021 fist issue was kick stand sensor, second issue throttle body bad, the bike is will shot down every time it came to a stop, took it about 1 hour and 30 minutes away. The bike didn’t want to work at all, third issue some of the throttle body part broken, just about 4 days ago went to check some parts at the dealer where I bought it from missing some screws that fell off . In my way back a big oil leak, thanks God I was about 10 minutes from the dealer, turned around and left the bike. Only with 1300 miles on it. I haven’t get to enjoy the bike. You know takes like long time to get parts. This time I’ll trade
It in. Good luck with yours I hope u never have to pass by the same crap that I am right now. Shoot out from Florida
You had any problems with the mivv exhaust? Heard it causes some motor problems?
Next video: GoPro long term ownership - reliability
lol - its mostly user error though
just curious what year is your model ?
Euuuuh let's talk about...... GoPro battery reliability issues .... (thanks for your video, really interresting)
hot damn I want to give up on GoPro - but hot damn is the footage so good looking compared to the alternatives.
Reading all the comments just scared me 😅
litre bike anytime soon?
rsv4 scared the crap out of me during a test ride, but yeah I might upgrade someday
Aprilia race ECU or upmap?
race ecu with a miiv
Everybody takes their dog to take a 💩 at the Mexican art museum...😂
I couldn't deal with all those issues myself, that's why I also won't buy a European car, or an America car for that matter.
what i dont like about my aprilia is i hear a tickling valve noise never stop tic tic tic more you rev more it tick very anoing and i like to hear the engine sound but the tikling ruines everything another thing rear break noise squeek never end im about 2500 mile noise still there the paint its very thin .alot of rock chips in the paint other thing all the electronic are useless did i regret buying it yes for that price i wish i had waited and get a better deal at least 2k less then the msrp other thing never trust aprilia owner manual they said put 2.7 litre oil in reality you.hav to put 2.3 litre .i had an.aprilia rs125 2strock manual said put 90w70 oil in reality i hav to put 10w40 in the gear box i ruind all my clutch with.that sleepery thing
6th gear shutoff, one is on high speed by then, which means all safety electronics are off :D hmmmmmm tough one there
It’s definitely not a bike with longevity in it. Gotta go Japanese for that.
Which is sad cause I want this bike with longevity lol. I’m stuck between this and R7 but I’ve heard a lot of controversy with this bike, while the R7 is lacking in the power.
@@MOTOJendays same here. This bike ticks a lot of the boxes I have in what I’m wanting in a new bike however not the most important that is reliability.
@@keltecdan maybe if I was more mechanically enlightened with working on bikes. Outside of reliability this is a dream bike.
love my rs660 would never sell it i had a little oil leak at arround 1000km now at 10000km no proplems with the bike
:) : ) mate, if you try other bikes , i bet you will sell this moped :)
bro why tf were you starting in second gear lol
Delightful bike! So many innovations: balance shafts, four valves/cylinder, liquid cooled and acceptably low weight... One thought: could all the invasive electronics be pulled out, leaving a bike for motorcyclists? More electronics = weaker riders.
its a great question. I wondered myself. If you look a little deeper into the Trofeo models of the RS660 they did in fact alter the bike with race ready customizable electronics .
@J.P Saym0 stock of the showroom, the RS660 has the abilty to shut every aid off except front wheel abs. And if you are going to race the RS660, Aprilia offers an ECU flash that disables all the ABS. I agree its great to learn without any aids at all, but I'm also pragmatic and want those aids when chilling on the street, so having both is best of worlds.
the only reason ever would anyone buy this bike - is electronics- other way- mt07 or cb650 is much better and well cheaper and better handling bikes!!!
There are times where you might hit a patch of gravel, moss, ice, you name it and you will wish you had rider aids. It's situations like these where even the most skilled have trouble.
Bruh😂 That is one hell of a wrong way to look at it. And yes you can shut them off except for abs.
Chick a hoy . I think that girl liked you
lol wut - that was a dog
I don’t understand why European and American bikes are less reliable than Japanese ones, why is it still like that?
2 factors: older reputations when the quality control was lower. and more frequent maintenance intervals - which does cost more in dollars and time. when neglected, you end with poor reliability.
Aprilia - known for reliability issues !
tbh, i will never buy european car or bike. too many issues, talk about reliability just like telling a joke
Just buy Kawasaki and enjoy your ride :D and read the comments bellow and smile :)
i respect the hell out of kawas, but I just can't do it, too much kyle energy lol
@@flip_moto just buy it bro :)
What year is your bike ? I am thinking of getting a 2023, and hopefully all the little things have been worked out.
2021 - they’ve sorted it all out.
@@flip_moto Good deal, I think Aprilia has handled all of this very well. Not surprising from a completely new model honestly.
@@flip_moto So what your saying is for the aprilia 660 anything 2021 and newer is much more reliable and has majority of its past issues resolved?
@@kevinwankr yeah the bikes have been very reliable from late 21 and on.
How much did it cost to decat and get a race ECU? Between doing that or leaving the bike as is, what do you recommend?
the Miiv full system is one of the more affordable decatted exhaust, about $900. SC project is the other popular one for about $1300-1800. RaceECU was $400 from AF1 racing. Highly recommend doing it, it level out the power band, get more torque in the mid-range. If you do that and gear down the front sprocket one tooth the bike becomes lightening quick. It will lose a little top speed which only really matters at tracks as big as COTA.
It’s weird