2021 Aprilia RS 660 First Ride Review

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2021 Aprilia RS 660 First Ride Review - Cycle News

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3 жыл бұрын

It's finally arrived! We jump on the long-awaited Aprilia RS 660 to see if the bike we've all been waiting for lives up to the hype.

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@timothymills733 3 жыл бұрын

Top review. You hit on a few important points not mentioned by other reviewers.

@michaeltrivette1728 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe I'm weird but I love the Acid Gold

@Champion2Manager 3 жыл бұрын

Yup weird lol

@MUNRO13 3 жыл бұрын

So do I but not with orange wheels!!!

@DrKampfpudding 3 жыл бұрын

Me too. But I would need to change the red wheels for some black wheels

@kasperkosminen2679 3 жыл бұрын

Acid Gold is the best color for sure

@baksadai 3 жыл бұрын

I actually learned how you ride and control your acceleration through this video, by hearing the exhaust note. It is very clear whenever you are accelerating and that exhaust note grunting sound that tells me when to accelerate on corners. Thanks for the review.

@cyclenews 3 жыл бұрын

That's super cool! Thanks, Kenny. Hope you enjoy many long rides ahead. Rennie

@unscripted3209 23 күн бұрын

I can also recommend watching the video documentary "a twist of the wrist 2" on youtube. it teaches you a lot about riding via real videos, animations and dialogues between noob and expert riders.

@movem1 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome review. Dig the engine note & new Aprilia design, top shelf street bike

@BillyBob-qu3kc 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review and information. Best review I've seen so far, covered everything.

@cyclistman6358 3 жыл бұрын

Nice machine. Remove the passenger pegs and mounts, a nice tail tidy and a hard seat cowl cover for the rear and this bike would really look even better.

@bruceleong9534 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant review, thanks Rennie; most professional I’ve seen. Info for my head and heart. If I were in the market for a new bike the RS660 would be at the very top of the list. The intake drone from the air box alone is enough to win my money. 👍🏽

@HydraDnB 3 жыл бұрын

best review so far ...keep up the good work !

@lorentzinvariant7348 3 жыл бұрын

I am anticipating a race ready RS660 Factory Twins bike👌🏻

@Biggsy37 3 жыл бұрын

I've ordered one :-)

@ryanmaclellan8518 3 жыл бұрын

I ordered mine too😃

@ryanmaclellan8518 3 жыл бұрын

Just sucks I have to wait till may to ride it.

@aimancingcing8696 3 жыл бұрын

Aprilia RS 660 EXHAUST SOUND (STOCK)👇🏼 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g7ekpdSVxru1fZ8.html

@mrrizov93 3 жыл бұрын

Nice man ! I am selling my 2020 Ninja 650 and buying one too ! The only thing is that I can't decide which colour I want

@giray2529 3 жыл бұрын

Hope I can get one too:)) nice for you enjoy!

@TheCraigthomasmusic 3 жыл бұрын

RSV4 engine braking changes with the three maps on my 2017 RF. FYI. Great review!

@morley3810 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you. This is the bike I was waiting for! I find it perplexing how none of the manufacturers figured this out before. I hope they sell bazillions of them. If they prove reliable I can definitely see this replacing my aging VFR for commuting/sport touring and all round do-it-all bike.

@thevagueyeti4775 2 жыл бұрын

Thoughts on it after the 2021 recall?

@GaryJohnWalker1 3 жыл бұрын

And they'd sell even more if they had a half decent spread of dealers.

@dungeon5028 3 жыл бұрын

Ive got three dealers, less than a 20min drive away...

@jrichardson-m9m 3 жыл бұрын

No doubt. Nearest dealer to me is 5 hours away. Sure makes recalls a pain.

@tomg4592 3 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@DoctorStrange01 3 жыл бұрын

It's a niche premium brand, it can't be compared with the Japanese (dealerships amount), unfortunately. I don't know where you're from, but it's the same everywhere, even in Europe. That's the downside of owning an exotic brand bike/car, especially considering the fact that they break a lot more than the Japanese, so you need to get to the dealerships more often.

@jonasv19 3 жыл бұрын

@@DoctorStrange01 I think the dealer network in Europe is acceptable. I have 2 dealers within a 50km range, I live in a rural area.

@jonathantabora3705 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely thinking about getting one but want to wait and see what problems the first year production ones have.

@shawnlack1527 3 жыл бұрын

There gonna have problems, there’s a 51% failure rate within the first 4 years with these euro bikes.

@longlivechina7538 3 жыл бұрын

Will be hard to beat ps5

@stefRish 3 жыл бұрын

@@shawnlack1527 Well, you Americans, you only have harley and indian, the same bikes that your great grandparents used to drive, walking bikes, very slow walking!

@jaymoto2459 3 жыл бұрын

@@stefRish why get those when you can get a Japanese bike with 10% failure rate :3

@stefRish 3 жыл бұрын

@@jaymoto2459 This is for you to decide, Japanese bikes are excellent, but if I were to buy a custom bike, I would take a Harley, not a Shadow from Honda, not just reliability but charm and personality!

@SolRC 3 жыл бұрын

I wanted this bike to exist so bad when I bought my shiver 750 8 years ago. The purple and red is beautiful .

@woongtv-naturehealing273 3 жыл бұрын

The speeding video is so cool. He is good at explaining clearly. Thank you. I will continue to subscribe to your channel. From South Korean KZfaqr Wongkham.👍👍👍

@kirkdunn1379 Жыл бұрын

Almost bought one

@djapse 3 жыл бұрын

15:48 nice picture

@Braselton21 3 жыл бұрын

This is the Bike BMW should've made with the "old" S1000RR Looks but a 600cc engine in it. At first, I hated it but now that transformer bug-eye look was so Iconic and it really grew on me over time :( miss it

@Victor_Moto 3 жыл бұрын

Love it ! Good work, sir.

@Trelock30 3 жыл бұрын

Just watched the vid. Very nice, however I was begging you to rev the thing.. I needed some more point and squirt twisties with some hard accelerations between really but it is what it is.. I am seriously considering downsizing from litre bikes to slow down a little and bring back the cog swapping enjoyment of riding bikes, hard, without the risk of ending up in prison every time I crack open the throttle. Best get a demo booked in the new year! 😁👍🏻

@Valks-22 3 жыл бұрын

I've heard a lot of negative comment on the yellow(ish) one, but I really like the color - what I think makes it weird are the red wheels, it would be much smoother with black rims. And if you care in the slightest about cleanliness or esthetics you don't want any color other than black.

@ccb_232 3 жыл бұрын

Guy who recorded the interview nailed it, mate.

@SoulDaddy33 3 жыл бұрын

That he did. He nails a lot of things, actually. www.linkint.com.au/news-article/rennie-scaysbrook-wins-pikes-peak-2019-news.html#:~:text=Expat%20Aussie%20and%20all%20round,his%20Aprilia%20Tuono%201100%20Factory.

@dimarian3 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic motorcycle and very good review!!

@robertdavis4761 3 жыл бұрын

Great review!!! I am definitely considering the new Tuono 660 as my next bike.

@Flip01 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rennie, looks like a nice bike. I know it's the way of the world but man too many electronic aids.👍🇦🇺🍺

@vmwindustries 3 жыл бұрын

They have great frames, but the mid range bikes are great grab. They look 😍

@A7XBilly 3 жыл бұрын

What a amazing motorcycle!!!! I hope to buy one!

@akshayakumarbehera5840 3 жыл бұрын

In this video there is mirror indicators.. But in some other videos there's no indicators only plain mirror 🤔

@sg618342 3 жыл бұрын

At first I thought he had the speedo set for kph because he was taking corners at 80 mph :)

@federicosamperi7336 3 жыл бұрын

Beauty. Greetings from Italy

@Chaosbreak1 3 жыл бұрын

For now Aprilia realiability and maintenance costs are the deal break for me... but ill wait and see how this model does and how the other manufacturers will answer. One thing is for sure, the electronics on this bike are a huge jump on the other models of the segment.

@2_Bike_is_Life 3 жыл бұрын

Post 2015, reliability has been excellent across the board. Sure every car/bike brand has issues posted all over the Internet.

@Waldopolo69 3 жыл бұрын

I'm looking at this as a replacement for my yamaha FZ6R. It would get less mpg overall but an extra 25hp sounds awesome

@dsgr6164 3 жыл бұрын

I am slightly confused. Some RS660 have turn signals on mirrors while other models have it integrated into the headlights. Whats the reason for this discrepancy?

@musicjnky1982 3 жыл бұрын

Turn signals on mirrors is for the U.S market. The integrated lights are for Europe.

@dry509 2 жыл бұрын

Not cheap here in the US. Would you buy it over anything else in its price range?

@saisr1 3 жыл бұрын

So it seems to take care of the V4 based bike lighting issues (finally). I didn't hear about fuel mileage. Those are my only 2 issues with the 1100 Tuono. Needs better light and a bit better mpg would be great. I average about 30-32 on my Tuono. Im thinking this bike could do low -mid 40mpg. What's the verdict?

@TheKilladp 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder what the MPG or mileage to the tank will be?

@timjrvine 3 жыл бұрын

Should be pretty decent. My dorsoduro gets 7 litres per 100km and they are not very well fuelled.

@utkarshverma1665 3 жыл бұрын

Engine sounds like old Ducati twin 🔥

@Biggsy37 3 жыл бұрын

Mine will be the black one. Don't want to attract too much attention. I've bought new boots and looking at jackets but it doesn't arrive until March at the earliest . Must stop buying stuff.

@djapse 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure it will attract lots of attention no matter the color

@grossibp 3 жыл бұрын

I'm disappointed you didn't mention Ducati Supersport S which was maybe even the first one with this style.

@yungschlaama3323 2 жыл бұрын

what are cornering lights?

@Coldestaevadoit 3 жыл бұрын

That road was making me nervous with dirt and cliffs all around

@Inside-wheel 3 жыл бұрын

Lamborghini should bring out a 1.6 3 cylinder super car, it would be less intimidating than the crazy stuff they normally churn out😂

@ericw1261 3 жыл бұрын

Would this fit a larger guy? 6'2" 220lbs

@xorbe2 3 жыл бұрын

That isn't just "a little bit more sporty" than a Ninja 650, it's A LOT more sporty. The N650 is barely sporty at all! It's near standard (Z650) with a sportsbike look. The N650 engine peaks at 8K rpms, just where the RS660 is getting started. And the 180 vs 270 engine makes a lot of difference in the sporty sound.

@Champion2Manager 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve ordered 1 in my dreams 😛

@MR-xi4tx 3 жыл бұрын

Top speed?

@oFiGuReZo 3 жыл бұрын

140mph

@XanhDT89 3 жыл бұрын

Does the US version come with cornering lights?

@djapse 3 жыл бұрын

It should, I don't see why not

@XanhDT89 3 жыл бұрын

@@djapse hopefully cuz i know things from Europe sometimes not make it to the US like in cars. What options did you choose on your order?

@djapse 3 жыл бұрын

@@XanhDT89 with motorcycles sometimes is a homologation problem, like with the integrated front blinkers of rs660. I only got the MIA with my order to take advantage of the $250 they are giving in North America. I'm gonna wait a few months to find out more about the accessories and see what else is coming out, looks like not even Aprilia knows whats going on

@XanhDT89 3 жыл бұрын

@@djapse yeah I just hope we can code in the blinkers on the DRLs like on cars how their DRLs switch to the blinker when signaling. Curious as to what the factory version consists of. The mismatching wheels kind of grew on me a bit so far. Only because of Iconic Motorbikes video, it could just be because of the angle though. The gold also looked great in one of the official videos where they were going thru the trees in lowlight. Looked more gold than screaming yellow.

@djapse 3 жыл бұрын

@@XanhDT89 A lot of people don't like the mismatched wheels. I personally love it. It's one of those things that only an italian brand can pull it off, it speaks "exotic".

@kailiebejung 3 жыл бұрын

Love it.

@ryder07 3 жыл бұрын

rs660 DRL looks like hyundai sonata kkkk

@ThermicLight 3 жыл бұрын

Pity the engine doesn't sound more grunty than sounding more like a dirt bike.

@zekvuc6552 3 жыл бұрын

nice vid

@jasonhenderson4826 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for this video uplaod. Could this bike easily keep 124miles per hour for a long distance??

@fredvonjupiter6061 3 жыл бұрын

I'm really getting annoyed that every bike that remotely resembles a classic sports-touring bike is being hailed as the next big thing..... We want sport-touring bikes. Give me this one in 850cc, with panniers, don't change anything else and I buy it.

@johncookson9748 3 жыл бұрын

Similar to Ducati Supersport S

@stevejobs3895 3 жыл бұрын

Someone buy one for me PLLEAASSEE!!!

@joeridestrijcker445 3 жыл бұрын

it's almost Xmas... if you have been a good little girl or boy this year, maybe... just maybe... ;)

@Inside-wheel 3 жыл бұрын

It’s priced as close to a brand new r1 as it as Sv 650 17k and 6.5k respectively. And if your 90hp bike wheel spins you need new tyres or better ones. Anti wheelie😂😂😂😂 those bars ain’t coming up unless you front brake, clutch and throttle with damned good tug of the bars.

@phillipkabila7469 3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know the name of the road he’s on?

@Ill06Taco 3 жыл бұрын

Hwy 154

@twowheelz10 2 жыл бұрын

The higher spped stuff in the last half of the video is highway 33 in Ojai

@shreyashruikar1814 3 жыл бұрын

Inline 4 like sound would have added more spice to the bike

@robertsothmann8110 3 жыл бұрын

Twins Cup game is DEAD.... all Aprilia podium is my prediction.

@ahmetgokhan3489 3 жыл бұрын

Aprilla is too late to make this product coz already the other manufacturers do not focused on 600 cc class .. they r more interested on 1000 cc class...but still we love 600 cc class ss or sport touring bikes ...

@karmankalair6739 3 жыл бұрын

why does all the press has the shittest camera angles

@walkerfharris 3 жыл бұрын

id buy it but their reliability is iffy at best.. id rather get the triumph trident which guarantees low maintenance costs

@ericyvr1 3 жыл бұрын

Do you own an Aprilia? I had the same reservation when I jumped from Honda's to Aprilia. They are not bullet proof like the Honda but I haven't had any issues with my Factory Tuono. For me, it is the best performing bike I had by far, no question about it. It also makes me feel really good everytime I crack her up.

@joeridestrijcker445 3 жыл бұрын

@@ericyvr1 same here... I was just unhappy with the front brake when riding on track, so I upgraded some parts... as of 2017 most of that has been resolved (radial MC, M50 etc) ; and indeed, when revving it you get an eargasm even after several years of owning the V4 bike