Riding the Aprilia RS 660 at Circuit of the Americas + review!!! Episode 51 - KD51 Life of a Racer

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  • Опубликовано: 19 дек 2024

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  • @dougdekeyrel7833
    @dougdekeyrel7833 4 года назад +11

    Aprilia did an amazing job on the design of this bike and the event. Super fun day. Sport Bike Track Time ran a flawless day as always.

    • @VictorRodriguez-gg6pb
      @VictorRodriguez-gg6pb 4 года назад +1

      STT running around COTA???

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  4 года назад +3

      @@VictorRodriguez-gg6pb They ran the event for Aprilia

    • @dougdekeyrel7833
      @dougdekeyrel7833 4 года назад +1

      @@VictorRodriguez-gg6pb Yes. It was great to see Richard, Trevor and the crew again. They always do such and amazing Job.

    • @VictorRodriguez-gg6pb
      @VictorRodriguez-gg6pb 4 года назад +1

      @@dougdekeyrel7833 that’s great. Hopefully COTA is in their best interest to be added to the calendar.

  • @DCGULL01
    @DCGULL01 Год назад +1

    Great session. Great that you (as a racer) thought it a great threat on homogulation. Some nice deep turns- closer to limits- and carrying speed really well. So, obvious confidence inspiring contact patches, well suspended gutsy 659cc bike!

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  Год назад

      Yes it is a great bike! I had a lot of fun racing it!

  • @adamjones6405
    @adamjones6405 4 года назад +2

    Dude nice choice of music & timing. Great video quality too. Glad you came to Austin thanks for the review

  • @ikamoto7524
    @ikamoto7524 3 года назад +1

    My son loves watching you race hope to see more content thanks!

  • @dhowting
    @dhowting 2 года назад

    Is that Mr. Moss doing the suspension tuning?! What a legend!!!

  • @ST-kq9py
    @ST-kq9py 3 года назад +1

    Very nice out on track, you are so smooth and you nail the apex and fire it out of those corners. Great to see the bike going through its paces with a pro rider, awesome skills!!

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 года назад +1

      Thank you! I give it everything I have every time I hit the track! I just love to ride it’s so fun!

  • @longlivechina7538
    @longlivechina7538 3 года назад +1

    This is epic hearing the bikes in the back ground

  • @DVSONENL
    @DVSONENL 4 года назад +8

    Race prepped RS660's gonna be so good!

  • @loadtoad714
    @loadtoad714 4 года назад +10

    That bike looks so sick! I think Spicer is already getting parts made

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  4 года назад +3

      It's so much fun to ride! Can't wait to see it in race trim!

  • @jacquescrusan9500
    @jacquescrusan9500 4 года назад +3

    Honestly, I was hoping and praying that you'd do a bike review like this. I've already met you before; which makes me value your opinion that much more.
    I keep getting the feeling that this is the first of many middleweight class changes that'll be coming soon.

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  4 года назад +1

      Thank you! Hopefully I can do more videos like this soon!

  • @musicjnky1982
    @musicjnky1982 4 года назад +14

    Great video my dude. Just confirms how much more I want this bike. Going to trade in my Ninja 400 for this.

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  4 года назад +4

      So much fun man!! You will love it!!

    • @aimancingcing8696
      @aimancingcing8696 4 года назад +2

      I think u must

    • @DonGantar
      @DonGantar 4 года назад +1

      Man I love my baby Ninja400 but this Italian beauty calls to my genetics

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  4 года назад

      @@DonGantar it is such an incredible bike and absolutely incredible design 💥💯

    • @ArmandoSanchez-ob3dd
      @ArmandoSanchez-ob3dd 3 года назад +1

      Just ordered mine excited to get it!

  • @bdfvalentine
    @bdfvalentine 4 года назад +3

    Great to see you getting so GOOD....you destroyed everyone into the apex ...lol...reminded me of a video game ...GO kid GO !

  • @apriliaguy4life198
    @apriliaguy4life198 4 года назад +4

    Great review! Seems like a cool bike.

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  4 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it!

    • @MOcandyman
      @MOcandyman 4 года назад +1

      Not a cool bike too slow

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  4 года назад +1

      @@MOcandyman Depends on who’s riding it 🤣

    • @MOcandyman
      @MOcandyman 4 года назад +1

      @@KD51LifeofaRacer u can e en ask rossi the bike still slow 😂

    • @MOcandyman
      @MOcandyman 4 года назад

      @@KD51LifeofaRacer good video for sure

  • @999Rabs
    @999Rabs 4 года назад +1

    Was that an RSV4 that flew past you at 4:27? Whatever he was on was clearly fast but you absolutely ate in to him under brakes in to turn 1!! I was like, ‘woah, is he going to get it stopped??!!!’ 😂. You made up so much ground on him I’m seriously impressed!! Clearly you’re very good on the brakes!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🔥🔥🔥

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  4 года назад +3

      It was an Ducati V4R I passed him into the last corner at 4:12 then he blew my doors off on the straightaway 🤣🤣🤣

  • @skycaptain224
    @skycaptain224 3 года назад +2

    Great riding!! You could do a special on your MT07 racebike!

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 года назад +2

      We will have a ton new content coming soon including 2021 plans!

  • @hendrikmoller6686
    @hendrikmoller6686 4 года назад +3

    you execute mercilessly, no mercy

  • @GarrettGerloff31
    @GarrettGerloff31 4 года назад +2

    Awesome video! 👊🏼

  • @ttmadness34
    @ttmadness34 4 года назад +1

    Great review there, just goes to show you dont need the latest all singing and dancing litre bike to be quick and have fun on track. It will be interesting to see what they will be like in full race spec though.

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  4 года назад +1

      I know they are going to be so sweet in race trim!! Can’t believe how good the bike is in stock trim!

  • @RickyJr46
    @RickyJr46 4 года назад +1

    Bravo! Good show! 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @federicosamperi7336
    @federicosamperi7336 4 года назад +2

    Great video. Greetings from Italy

  • @Jewellm83
    @Jewellm83 4 года назад +1

    Would love to see KD51 riding a race prepped RS660 in Moto America 2021

  • @travbrino
    @travbrino 3 года назад +1

    What earplugs do you use when you are racing?

  • @NewsMoto
    @NewsMoto 3 года назад +1

    subscribed!!!

  • @elgar6743
    @elgar6743 4 года назад +6

    I enjoyed the vid and your riding.
    I'd lose most of the cliche music...the exhaust note at idle and when leaving the pits would be a better proposition.

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  4 года назад +1

      Yeah the music sucks sorry it has to be stock music it can’t be real music 🤦🏼‍♂️

    • @izakvanderwesthuizen793
      @izakvanderwesthuizen793 3 года назад

      @@KD51LifeofaRacer l liked it.

  • @266226
    @266226 4 года назад +4

    I saw the Aprilia tech adjusting the suspension in one clip. How was the OEM suspension overall?

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  4 года назад +6

      Honestly I was extremely impressed with the stock suspension! The bike felt extremely planted and stable. It was compliant with input and was just very comfortable overall!

    • @ankush_tesla
      @ankush_tesla 4 года назад +1

      @@KD51LifeofaRacer Any vibrations?

    • @369motoman
      @369motoman 4 года назад +1

      That tech is Jeremy Toye...

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  4 года назад

      @@ankush_tesla I didn’t notice any weird vibrations it felt extremely planted and stable!

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  4 года назад +1

      @@369motoman Yep Jermey was setting the bike up!

  • @aeror115
    @aeror115 4 года назад +2

    It’s an really interesting bike!
    I can’t wait to take it for a test ride 🤘
    Great impressions

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  4 года назад +1

      Your going to love it!

    • @aeror115
      @aeror115 4 года назад +1

      @@KD51LifeofaRacer thanks man, I will test it as soon as possible I think aprilia did an great job on this bike...
      Ride safe and enjoy the bike life buddy

  • @brianmccallum6855
    @brianmccallum6855 4 года назад +2

    Bike looks great and sounds from your review it can be really competitive....
    Wud u switch from the Yamaha is the real question ?????

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  4 года назад +1

      All depends on what team I’m on and what there doing! I’d love to race it though! Super fun to ride!

    • @2pist
      @2pist 2 года назад

      and look at your results! congrats! and good luck this year!

  • @Patrickkkkkkk356
    @Patrickkkkkkk356 4 года назад +2

    Is it possible to elbow this bike with the high steering and low footrest?

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  4 года назад +2

      The stock triple clamp clip on set up had a rise so it would be very difficult but I’m sure someone could do it! I am not very tall so I wasn’t able too

  • @TimStJohn-xp8rv
    @TimStJohn-xp8rv 2 года назад +1

    Wait why aren't your rear brakes squalling?

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  2 года назад +1

      Mine have never squeaked on any 660 I’ve rode and I’ve rode like 10 different bikes but I don’t use rear brake

    • @TimStJohn-xp8rv
      @TimStJohn-xp8rv 2 года назад

      @@KD51LifeofaRacer Mine are finally starting to seat! Just over 350miles

    • @TimStJohn-xp8rv
      @TimStJohn-xp8rv 2 года назад

      @@KD51LifeofaRacer I have #581 Stars & Stripes! LOVE IT

  • @sundayridetexas416
    @sundayridetexas416 4 года назад +1

    is there info on track days for COTA? I live only 1 hr away

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  4 года назад +1

      I would Check out Ride Smart trackdays schedule they are the only club to do trackdays there I think !

  • @PetroHead
    @PetroHead 4 года назад +1

    Great video, now sign up for Epidemic sound to get rid of copyright strikes. LOL..

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  4 года назад +1

      Yeah our membership expired we gotta get that fixed lol

  • @unkindguy88
    @unkindguy88 4 года назад +1

    i know it is different however what do you think if I trade in my street triple r 765 for this bike?

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  4 года назад +3

      This bike will be awesome for the street or track I would definitely consider it! It’s extremely fun to ride!

    • @unkindguy88
      @unkindguy88 4 года назад +1

      @@KD51LifeofaRacer awesome thank you for the advice! ill check it out as soon as its available on dealerships

  • @shawnlack1527
    @shawnlack1527 4 года назад +1

    If I had this bike I’d have to with a aftermarket triple clamp and clip ons, those bars are way to high and not wide enough

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  4 года назад +1

      Yeah any race bike would get Clip ons so I was looking passed that but it definitely needs Clip ons and a new top triple clamp

  • @aimancingcing8696
    @aimancingcing8696 4 года назад +1

    So how much the top speed you got

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  4 года назад +1

      I’m not sure I never really looked at it but like 140 I think

  • @chestercalloway3812
    @chestercalloway3812 4 года назад

    How was the power compared to the FZ07?

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  4 года назад +2

      I felt it was similar top speed but my yamaha definitely has more drive coming out of the corners keep in mind it’s stock vs full race bike

  • @darksoul4721
    @darksoul4721 4 года назад +1

    Hey you are Shuan Dylan kelly?

  • @janolewilhelmsen
    @janolewilhelmsen 4 года назад +1

    How about engine and brakes? How will this hold up to a standard supersport (inline four)?

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  4 года назад +2

      The engine is definitely slower than inline four SS it’s more comparable to bikes the SV650 or MT07 but it’s more of a race bike compared to its twin competition !

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  4 года назад +3

      Abs brakes are not very good it will need new lines and a Brembo master in race trim!

  • @yonniboy1
    @yonniboy1 4 года назад +2

    It's a great bike but in a group of one, it's not a supersport and it's much too expensive to be classed with the MT-07, Z650 and CBR650, its price puts it alongside the MT-09, KTM 890R and Street triple RS, all of which are much more powerful.

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  4 года назад +2

      Technically by engine size it’s at the top of its class with MT’s and SV’s and the only twin that’s actually a sportbike styled bike. I know it’s expensive but really there’s nothing else like it!

    • @davdemon
      @davdemon 4 года назад

      @@KD51LifeofaRacer ducati panigale v2 is also two-cylinder with a sporty cut

    • @robertsothmann8110
      @robertsothmann8110 3 года назад

      @@davdemon The racing class is displacement capped.
      If you don't care about displacement, then ride anything.

  • @windtattoo
    @windtattoo 4 года назад +1

    Is it overrated?

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  4 года назад +2

      It handles amazing! Going to be an incredible bike for its class!

  • @justincrayton324
    @justincrayton324 3 года назад +1

    I just wish this bike would get up to 155 or 160mph

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 года назад

      Yes it’s got quite a bit up top compared to its rivals but it’s lacking quite a bit of torque out of the corners! Still not really competitive compared to the 600’s.

  • @GeorgeLista
    @GeorgeLista 3 года назад +1

    Anyone else just want this in all black?

  • @CJ.Rivera
    @CJ.Rivera 4 года назад +1

    500 like

  • @mattiasandersson3444
    @mattiasandersson3444 4 года назад +1

    A new Aprilia without gp-shifter....what a joke I keep my RS 250- 00 2-stroke...10 times more fun

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  4 года назад +1

      The bike has quick shifter up and down so it’s complex to change the bike to GP but it can be done I was riding a Pre Production model so they were Standard shift.

    • @jeroenstienstra1409
      @jeroenstienstra1409 4 года назад +1

      @@KD51LifeofaRacer the production version is equipped with a blipper qs. In track trim (accessoires) there's a reverse gear mapping available.
      It's a stunning bike!

  • @MOcandyman
    @MOcandyman 4 года назад +1

    Look u can't polish a?????? The bike is slow

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  4 года назад

      🤣🤣🤣 slow compared to what? It’s a twin so it’s in the same class as an SV650 and MT 07 so when you compare them to these bikes it’s at the top of its class! This bike is not a 600cc in-line four sportbike and it is definitely slower than R6’s GSXR 600 and other middleweight bikes.

    • @MOcandyman
      @MOcandyman 4 года назад +1

      @@KD51LifeofaRacer I got gsxr600 k7 2007

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  4 года назад +1

      @@MOcandyman Yeah I think people think this bike is a “middleweight” so races 600 like your at most clubs but it’s going to be racing Mt07’s and SV650’s In lightweight classes