2021 Aprilia RS 660 Review | IS IT WORTH ALL THE HYPE? 🤷
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Finally got to review the 2021 Aprilia RS 660! There has been a ton of hype and speculation regarding this bike and in this video, I test it for myself and find out if its true or not. As you may know, I am not a paid journalist so like all my reviews, this will be a fair and honest assessment. Enjoy!
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I feel like for real-world application, the RS 660 is the bike to get. Super livable (assuming it is not always in the shop)
Trying to decide between this and a used panigale 899.
@@pauly1k Have you ridden one? They are not street friendly bikes. This bike and the 899 are worlds apart different.
@@PetroHead I've ridden my friends 899, although she has it set up more for track than it is stock. The reason I'm considering the 899 is because of the looks, the ducati passion and how memorable and exciting the ride is (I had a 2018 Supersport S for a while), and I dont mind that it isn't particularly comfortable because I wanted to pair it with an old zx14 or the new busa. I guess I wanted to know if the rs660 is particularly exciting or memorable. The 899 would be more of a heart over brain purchase.
@@pauly1k "The 899 would be more of a heart over brain purchase." exactly the reason why someone would buy this bike in todays environment where bikes have gotten so much better.. regardless, GL with whatever you choose!
I have pre-ordered this bike. Have to say, best review I have seen so far, thanks much for posting!
The "paid" journalists or the "big guys" get free hotel, continental breakfast and catering along the way.. they are obligated to produce filtered content. My content is a "regular guy review" raw and uncut. Glad you liked it! 🤘
Most countries: "Wish we had an aircraft carrier."
USA: "Let's put two of our carriers in the background of a motorcycle review. It'll be badass!"
I appreciate your review man! 6 months into riding, started off on a SV650 but did some track days and I decided to transition to a sports bike - I was about to buy a lightly used 2019 ZX6R but the seller fell through and I ended up picking a Lava Red RS660 that was the last one at my local dealership. It's been amazing thus far!
Good stuff ride safe 🤙
I actually like this color a lot. Gives it a little life compared to the black which is still probably my first choice. The acid gold is catchy but would be an eye sore after a few weeks of ownership. All personal preference but super beautiful bike.
I personally think that the acid gold is amazing.
@@simey5639 Definitely, If I was in my 20's even 30's acid gold would be the show off color of the 3 and I would probably buy it, but being in my 40's I guess I'm just getting kind of old fashion.
Funny you say that. I bought an acid gold Tuono 660. At the time thinking it was catchy and a bit different. Literally owned it for 4 weeks before trading it back for the iridium grey tuono. After one week, I began to hate the gold and each week that went by, hated it even more in the flesh. Expensive decision to come to, but if you hate the look or colour of your bike, from personal experience, you won't enjoy riding or looking at the bike. I'm now the proud owner of an iridium grey tuono and ktm super duke r and I couldn't be happier 😊
The acid golf actually gets BETTER the more you look at it… I hated it when I first saw it, about 50 views later, I absolutely love it now
I hear what you're saying but for me, 120-130 HP combined with low weight, is sweet spot for road. Fantastic looking bike. Just wouldn't go down to 100 HP again. I've had 1000 cc, high 100s HP bikes but back road is where I ride. High HP useless for me, handling is paramount. Great reviews, just found & subscribed.
You'll like tomorrows video.
Great review! I like the relaxed ergos on the 660 and I think it would be a great ride for my 59 year old back. Keep up the great work and ride safe!
I have it on good authority that the owner is 69 years old.
His 87 year old friend may be on it, this Sunday. 👍
So, are you saying this is a beginner/intermediate bike... for lite-beer types? I haven't ridden in ten years, but did some club racing (CBR 600/Production) and lots of track time at CSS. The RS 660 is drawing me back in. Just want to get back in the saddle. Maybe some trackways down the road. I'm a "senior" rider. Thoughts?
Its perfect for you. Buy one.
@@PetroHead Thanks, bro. I'm now part of ur community. 👍🏼
Thanks for the honest review, im jealous of the weather, I live in northern Canada and it's nothing but snow and cold weather 😢 I have to wait till April to ride mine.
Somebody, presumably the dealer, has changed the geometry of the bike. That triple clamp is higher than it should be stock. And not by a little bit. You should be able to see 2 indicator lines, and you can bareIy see one. Wonder if they have fiddled with the suspension too.
Yep. I put forks to flush after putting in 10 mm thick shims for the fork springs to adjust sag.
Sag is now 30 mm in the mid adjustment, Was 40 mm, before.
Went 2 more turns on the rear shock to get the sag to 30 mm for my weight. ( 190 in street clothes or 210 in full dead cow )
@@rudedog3529 hmm looking at the zip tie that might need a reconsideration imho
@@BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou The position of the zip tie in the video means nothing.
It's higher when we check sag, ( 30 mm ) and would be lower if hard braking, especially down hill.
It is about 1 inch from the bottom if hard braking is done.
@@rudedog3529 the springs are progressive, you might have totally ruined the geometry / suspension but if it works for you... think you shouldn't do a review on a bike that you've modified so heavily in something like the suspension
@@HormigaZ My bike, but I didn't do a review. Put 200 miles on it this weekend and works fine for me. 10 mm shim in the fork is not " heavily modified " and nothing ruined. I saw the springs and windings are linear and don't appear to be progressive. I have wrenched bikes for over 50 years. How long you been doing that ?
Man it is a beautiful machine but u all got to see RR310 just a 300 cc single cylinder bike , it is also a pure beauty....
8 months on the ninja 400, im really thinking about the rs660 for my next bike. Its so beautiful 😍
Love that you decided the best location to start this video was next to a broken sign post just lying there on the floor :-D
Brilliant video though. Been trying to get my hands on one to test ride for a while to see if I like it after my GSXS1000F.
The Dave Moss Tuning Official Zip tie on front forks @.32 sec
As a dirtbike rider, this would be the perfect transition into the sportsbike world :D
Such an amazing machine! I freaking love the looks of this RS660!
I don't know about the "bargain" part. I really like this bike, really like it. Love the looks, electronics, the HP (for a twin). However, it would have been nicer and blown away most anything on the market (in terms of value) for anything less than a liter bike IF it was about $1000 cheaper. So many good competitors around this price with the supersports (R6, ZX6, etc.) only marginally more expensive and naked bikes (MT-09, 890 Duke) less expensive. All of them out muscle the RS 660 and good looking bikes! I still really like the RS 660, but it could have been a "no brainer" if the price was about $1000-$1500 lower. . . . Good review, btw.
Where the RS 660 shines is in the electronics department.. but it’s so weird cuz those electronics aren’t needed on a bike like this. That said, I’d go for any of the ones you mentioned if you’re a seasoned rider.
It's $21,200 here in New Zealand. You guys in the States are lucky as hell. We get absolutely ripped off here with Motorcycles and most other things due to the three types of tax we have to pay.
It’s your government bureaucracy that’s causing the inflation.. import taxes and levies.
The vibration is because, in part, the crap highway. I have one, and it’s not really stricken with problems like that. I saw a ton of people complaining about the mirrors but at any speed they work fine, well actually.
Great review! Thanks for that! Can you give a bit more details about the vibration, please? Is it that annoying? You feel it on the handlebar??
If you’re used to twin cylinder vibration, you won’t mind it. If you want silky smooth, try triple or in-line 4 engines.
Tuono 660, street triple, duke890, the new monster and mt09 comparison video would make a great series.
Sure.. why not. 👍
Excellent review!!! Subscribed!
Great review! All key points covered and assessed well.
Comfortable superport?! This is gold
Great review, gotta ask... RS660 or Ducati supersport?
Rs660 only because new super sport rear is ugly af
@@PetroHead lol fair enough
ok i am still waiting for the comparo of the kawasaki zx6r, this series would really help new to intermediate riders.
I will be comparing my R6 to a ZX6R soon.. may throw this one in there for good measure as well. Stay tuned.
Any other suggestions, lmk.
@@PetroHead awesome! your reviews are really great because it is catered to real world application. Just watching this video made me almost pre ordered the RS 660 right away hahaha but I saw one of your comment replies that he/she might miss the power of the triple 675r. I did have the triple 765r before and stupidly traded it in for harley low rider s. Does the 2021 Triple rs has a IMU?
@@unkindguy88 Appetite for genres and power changes... and that's totally fine. However, find what is important for you and narrow your choices.. I usually like to make a positive / negative list and go from there. GL!
@@PetroHead You are absolutely right, I will weigh on the pros and cons. Thanks again, I will still be waiting on the next video hehehe
Hello, thanks a lot. Have you tried it in the twisties ? As it seems the strong point of this bike, and one of the big reason for this "hype". Thanks a lot.
Yes, check the RS660 playlist.
@3:36 Sometimes engine characteristics are deceiving dude, because the maximum power is at 10,500 rpm and the maximum torque at 8500 rpm. Torque is not power, dude bro.
Excellent video. I'm def cross shopping the RS660 with the ZX6R even though they're somewhat different bikes.
Can you do the tuono next please? That would be amazing!!!! 💕💕💕 Also, can you try to do a test ride on the new Ducati 937 and put it up against the tuono 660?
If I can get my hands on one, sure!
@@PetroHead That would be incredible! 🙂💕
Good but I don’t understand why they don’t do like Ducati - with single arm rear tire ?
$$$
Downtown San Diego?? 🔥
Yep, near the Midway carrier and Sea Port Village. G Street Pier.
What a beautiful bike the RS660. I have waiting for you to ride it. So your comments will help me maks a choice, although I have to wait a bit more because of the corona pandemic. But hopefully this summer I can ride. Thx for this great content once again. Grtz your 🇳🇱 fan
Great bike! You’ll like it 👍
Hows the reliability going to be for an aprilla though?...
If you ride a lot I would probably go Japanese.
Considering its a completely new bike (albeit the engine is from the rsv4) it is impossible to predict reliability.
Unless someone has managed to put 150000km on one already (doubt xD) there is no realistic way to assume reliability.
I would guess service cost and dealer network would both be things to factor in compared to the japanese bikes
@11:51 Yeah, and since Aprilia is mainly a scooter manufacturer the labour costs aren't too steep. :)
Should have been much cheaper, we have had this class of bike class before, the only thing this does is throwing a lot of aids onto the bike that are not really needed on such a bike. For this price I was hoping at least a curb weight of 170kg.
I rather get a st3, mt09, sd890r than this bike at this spec/price. Dont forget that d675 has the same weight than this bike and much more hp and the price at the time was not that much higher than this bike. 116whp/186kg wet for my d675 from 2010.
Does the softer suspension causes any problem on a more spirited ride?
been waiting since yesterday hahaha
1st one on the streets of San Diego.
Basically down to cross shopping this and the zx6r, and maybe the street triple. Sat on a triple but the seat height felt absurdly low for me (6 ft). Maybe the guy had it lowered though?
Just gonna have to sit on em to get a better idea. My main concern is not being able to rev out the zx6r on normal every day roads.
Triples come in shorter and taller seat heights. As for the ZX6R.. that's like saying, not sure I want a million dollars cuz I won't be sure if I'll spend it all. haha.. not something to worry about. You'll find a way. 👍
Aprilias are premium looking bikes.
How is it in comparison with your Triple RS? They are around the same price and I can't choose between these two and Tuono
Watch tomorrow’s video!
@@PetroHead exited already!
Was the front rim changed on this one?
I have got to test ride the Tuono version of this. Might be the perfect bike to get after my 2017 street triple 675r, really tough act to follow.
If power is something you won't miss, the RS 660 is a worthy trade. [oops.. NM.. its only up by 11 ponies.. so it may not make a difference]
I am excited.
If its more comfortable than a 650 and performs better... I’m in. Considering zx6r because 650 just seems super sluggish, rather have a Ninja 400. Waiting for someone to make a compelling case for the Aprilla on those comparisons.
watch my R6 vs RS660 comparison.
@@PetroHead not interested in an R6 but will watch in case it answers some of my questions.
@@PetroHead watched it... served no real purpose.
@@GeorgeLista I’ll send you a refund.
I must've got defective mirrors because all I see is swirls from them when I'm on the highway.
This is not a beginner bike. When you started talking about the bike you said it's for anyone who wants to get into motorcycling.
Let’s be honest.. not everyone has enough self control or can ignore their big ego.. imagine if I told people it’s NOT good for beginners.. then people would comment only 100hp and this and that.. you can’t win.
So what's it like around proper corners,is it any good ??
Check out the perf test review.
Have you tried the Tuono 660 yet?
Have not.
Compared to the V2/959, does it run as hot?
No
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Hey dude, how’s the ergos compared to ninja 650?
The bars are just 1 inch lower on the Aprilia vs the Kaw, but still well above the top tree.
Also, Kawasaki has a 1 inch higher seat available for more leg room, for the 650 and 400 Ninja, as well as the nekkid version bikes.
3rd gear good for about 100 mph.
I am 5'10..30" inseam. Would I be able to flat foot it? The closest one is about 90 minutes away.
Bikes aren't made to be flat-footed so don't focus too much on that kind of stuff. ruclips.net/video/hSZx-nXc6Ew/видео.html
@@PetroHead Thanks I'm going for it!
Perfect ergos for a sportbike, if the other manufacturers offered their sportbikes with these ergos they would not be going extinct!
are those miles or kilometers on the dash?
Miles
@@rudedog3529 nice, even faster :)
Is this possibly a good beginner/first bike?
If you watched the whole video you’d know the answer. Otherwise, watch the whole series.
Would older Chap who has done the leader bikes ect ect feel at home and happy who wants the leader bike but not the pain?
Feels pretty good to me. I rode it 52 miles to my weekend house
and will do 120 to 140 miles around Palomar Mtn and Borrego Desert.
I turned 69 this month.
@@rudedog3529 Happy Birthday big guy.. 🤘
A lot of talking, a lot of Highway driving (in the first part it sounded like there would be some twisty stuff too, but no).
To sumarize, good quickshifter, better than that of the F 900 R, comfy seat and suspension (in town and on Highway), vibration in the screen (not mentioned if there are some in the foot pegs, handle bar or gas tank), smooth throttle response, engine likes it in higher gears to be in a higher rev range. Enough power to overtake cars at 80 miles per hour in 6th gear and very flickable. Oh, and if you have six month of riding experience, that`s maybe a bike for you. Why it takes 17 minutes to get this information out? Don`t know. How are the brakes? Don`t know. Handling the twisty stuff? Don`t know.
Sorry I won`t look no further in your content.
If you change your tone to sounding grateful and appreciative, I may post another video soon. Until then.. go to your room, you're grounded mister. 😁
PS: Its an Aprilia. It has Brembo brakes. It handles well and brakes well.
@@PetroHead Oh, my Suzuki GSX S 1000 has Brembo brakes too. Is it a two finger affair? No, definitly not. Does it brake well in terms of braking distance? Yes, it does. Maybe you can spot the difference between brand name, pure performance and how to get the performace out of that thing.
I disliked your video and I explained you why. If you are considering my critisism or if you make another video about the RS 660 is up to you. There are better sources for me and my taste of review out there. I hope my tone was right this time and we are good.
Have fun and ride safe.
@@andik.4235 I am scheduled to ride the bike again this weekend for a good 2-3 hours and there will be a lot of "performance" testing. Stay tuned. (I'll post it only if you change to thumbs up.. 😁)
PS: I make videos.. that's my job but I give you what you want in due time.. patience/gratitude and appreciation for all the hard work I do goes a long way. 👍
@@PetroHead I look forward to the video in which you compare this to the 636 & R6 + performance testing.
Agree with Andi K in the sense that the video could be condensed a bit but the information i got on the engine characteristics was quite intriguing.
I find that most youtube reviews have a tendancy to look like vlogs. Everything is about feeling and opinions and very little raw data is ever revealed.
Zx6r base model brand new goes 4 $10k. R6 goes 4 $13k
Does the rs660 have a turbocharger like you said?
I said that?
@@PetroHead Yes at 5:20 and I’ve also heard another RUclipsr that has one, talk about it having a turbo or something
It’s probably ‘or something’ because I never said that.
street triple vs rs660, which one give you more fun??
Depends on a lot of variables
@@PetroHead if mostly ride on street, little ride in cayon sometime, which one you like
@@tyrontyron You can ride a 200cc in the canyons or on the streets.. not a good way to buy a bike.. #1 find your budget #2 make a pro/cons list. Have fun.
I saw the same bike at GP motorcycles. It's beautiful.
Man, this just confirms it. I'm trading in my 2020 Ninja 400. My birthday is coming up next week, so I'm going to drop by and put a deposit down + trade in. The rest I'll pay cash.
They’ll give you nothing for your N400.. it’s a pretty sought after bike.. sell privately.
@@PetroHead lol, you were right. I put it for sale on Cycletrader, sold it in 2 days. Already put a deposit for the RS 660. It arrives at the end of Feb.
Thoughts on the 660?
@@Envymika it's fun and have no regrets. Plenty of power and very agile. Love it.
Bro I'm 5'3 with 29 inseam and ur 5'6 with 30 inseam does that mean your legs are 1 inch taller than mine right? And how did you measure ur inseam? Is it from floor to crotch or ankle to crotch? Ride Safe and godbless 🙏
For riding purposes, with your boots on, measure from floor to crotch.
@@PetroHead then I would probably ba at 30 inch too. Thanks for the info 🙏
Thats a 4000$ bst wheels upgrade for an 11000$ bike with 100bhp. Just buy a gsxr 750 and you save allot of money
😁😁 (not my bike)
I got the wheels 15 years ago for $ 1200 off Ebay ( used ) and this is the 4th bike they have been on. I bought used , but not installed new generation split spoke BST on my 2020 Aprilia RSV4 Misano that I got for $ 2000.
It looks great. If I can afford it, might trade my vfr800...
I had to hit the pause button soon as I heard that music backing track...
ive driven the daytona 675 and considering buying the aprilia. is it comparable ?
No. Daytona is like R6 but yes, similar power.
@@PetroHead interesting, the daytona has 125 hp. i found it to be comfortable despite reviewers said it is too sporty. i think i`ll just have to try out the 660, hope it`s feeling as light to lean over as on the daytona...because the daytona felt like a 250 in corners.
@@andreastom2802 I was under the impression it was 104hp.. Then in that case, your Daytona is definitely like R6.. they are meant more for racing. Think of the RS 660 like a lite beer.. non-beer drinkers will like the taste but beer aficionados would prefer the IPA's (R6 / Daytona, etc). The RS 660 is a great bike but newer riders would appreciate and enjoy it more. End of the day, to each their own.. appetite for power / genres change.. so take one for a test ride.
@@PetroHead i wil ltest one if i have the chance for sure! problem is, here in europe there are not any more sportbikes left in the middle class. no honda, no kawasaki no suzuki...! what we still get is the mv agusta but its expensive as hell. euro 5 sucks for that matter.
@@andreastom2802 EU wants 100% electric and each version of the emissions standards forces manufacturers to stop selling. 5-10 years time, there won't be anything exciting left. Enjoy it while you can.
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My boys? How bout your girls too. 😎😁 great video
I would give my left juevo for this beaut.....
So you call 11k a Budget Motorcycle?
.Value or lack thereof is an individual opinion.
I love Aprilia they are an all around excellent motorcycle but I also love my 2017 Yamaha FZ-09. That C3 cross plane motor is awesome, the motor itself sounds like a beast, the air intake howls like a wolf, and its a comfortable all day rider...FZ-09 is also an excellent hooligan bike.
I have a RS660 so I hope it's worth the hype :-)
Thoughts
Update on the reliability?
love the bike but love to see someone else riding through del mar lmao
I can't take your word for it , you will have to arraign a test ride for me too. Then I can in good conscience give you rave reviews lol.
Just don’t forget to eeehh….”give her the beans”
I prefer an along bike that's fast.
Though it does sound very good to be fair!
Go listen to it for real. Sounds really good. Throaty & not quiet. Not one youtube video captures it. Great bike.
Hey that's NOT a Super sport bike
Its a sportbike🔥🤙 Sv 650 its a touring bike😎
"Perfect budget motorcycle...for anyone who wants to get into motorcycles". What? If you're new to motorcycling look elsewhere. If you want a street oriented super-sport street bike this looks good. But so does the Duc 950, etc.
the only RS is the 250 beautifull sport bike the 660 is a cheap commercial engine for a cheap bike
Sounds like a ducati . . . . .i thought i was gonna sounds like a ninja 650
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You got TONS of content to watch.. enjoy.. 🤘
Get buzzy hands?
Not at all.
This bike is so sexy 🤤