2021 Aprilia RS 660 vs 2021 Ducati Panigale V2

2021 Aprilia RS 660 vs 2021 Ducati Panigale V2 | On Track Comparison (4K)

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I know.. I know but a lot of people have been asking for this comparison against the 2021 Aprilia RS 660 vs the 2021 Ducati Panigale V2... Enjoy the ride!
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro of the Panigale V2 and RS660
1:45 Wheel Base Difference
3:30 Out on Track on the 2021 Aprilia RS660
19:40 Wrapping up the RS660 Ride
21:00 Heading out on the 2021 Ducati Panigale V2
30:45 final Lap on the V2
33:00 Wrap-up and Outro

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@flybyguy1450 3 жыл бұрын

RS660 vs SuperSport would be a great comparison video!

@craigprosser9554 3 жыл бұрын

I came here to say the same

@christophecarriere5895 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely

@jayh5641 2 жыл бұрын

The Aprilia would laugh at the Supersport I feel. It's in between the supersport and V2 if it had a segment 🤷🏻‍♂️

@fjavilc 2 жыл бұрын

Te sobra moto .

@antoniobaak146 6 ай бұрын

@@jayh5641 wrong, supersport got more torque and more hp only weighs more

@daltonv5206 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly for the 4k price difference I wouldn't say the Aprilia is the much better bike. It's a good bike, yes. But you went on to list the things the Ducati does better and it seems to justify the 4k increase. Electronics, "wayyy better suspension stock", 1/3rd more hp etc

@supresto8214 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry but the V2 is no comparison to the RS660. But... I don’t think that any other bike is a better bang for the buck than the RS660 for the money. Keep the great videos coming 👍👍👍

@paulburks2455 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loving the 660 content 👍 in uk waiting for restock before I can buy one! Get that exhaust on 😂 need to hear her sing, be great to see What the dyno shows up with the mods done

@CabanaBrown05 3 жыл бұрын

Been looking to upgrade and was trying to choose between these two. Thanks for making this video

@sleazyelegance4643 Жыл бұрын

Wich one did u choose?

@RUBBERNMETAL 3 жыл бұрын

I tried the RS660 last week, it’s my new dream bike. It hits just the right spots and I’m not one that’s about 200hp. I feel that the RS660 is such an awesome bike.

@Cathole2305 3 жыл бұрын

Do u think it has enough power? What have u ridin before?

@RUBBERNMETAL 3 жыл бұрын

@@Cathole2305 I’d say it hits the sweet spot of just enough power for you to have fun but not too scary. I have a Honda CB650R and a Ducati Monster. I’ve ridden some pretty decent bikes in terms of power too such as a Honda CB1000R, BMW S1000RR, Ducati XDiavel, etc.

@Cathole2305 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome I ride a 400 and want something faster. The 400 is way to slow fun bike but too slow. Was looking at the rs660 or a zx6r.

@Cathole2305 3 жыл бұрын

Another question what would u recommend to get? I don’t have any rider friends just don’t want to buy something that I will hate in 6 months. Thank u for the reply’s

@RUBBERNMETAL 3 жыл бұрын

@@Cathole2305 depends what 400 do you ride? The RS660 is a slight upgrade in terms of power theres definitely more powerful bikes out there but definitely a huge leap in terms of hardware and tech. I used to own a GSXR600 (since you mention ZX6R), it had plenty of power on the top which means you had to constantly make the bike scream to get some power. I didn’t like that it didn’t have power available at the bottom rev, I was drawn towards the RS660 because it has plenty of low end torque. A triumph Daytona/Street Triple, Yamaha MT09, Kawasaki Z900, BMW F900, Ducati Panigale V2, Monster 821 would be a good upgrade for you I believe especially if you’re looking for power. If you have the means, the discipline and maturity you could go for 1000cc superbikes.

@chardseyer1697 3 жыл бұрын

Wow i dont have superbike like that but for me its still the best the v2 style the electronic base on what im viewing in your vlog and other review ride safe and more blessing in your carrer cali moto number 1 fan here in the philippines.. watching your vlog always im so amaze even i cant afford to buy a superbike watching you i feel im riding a superbike 🙂🙂🙂

@alessperr67 3 жыл бұрын

I'm living in Italy and for me is very difficult compare two italian bikes but... Panigale V2, forever! 😁😁😁👍👍

@dry509 3 жыл бұрын

What bike, bikes do both of you like for the street better...I will be riding mostly on the street.

@itzFYEB 2 жыл бұрын

@@dry509 i imagine the rs would be better, less engine heat to the seat, much less expensive and lighter (also more practical with that whole pillion seat/ mounting plate thing)

@dry509 2 жыл бұрын

@@itzFYEB Thank you.

@Alex69398 27 күн бұрын

Aprilia Is a dream bike for me..i have one,and i love It

@Agouti 2 жыл бұрын

The weird thing is in Australia the V2 is barely more expensive than the Rs660 - V2 $23k, RS660 $20.5k. Much harder to make the case for the RS660 when you factor in the mandatory rear shock replacement

@CaliMotoTV 2 жыл бұрын

🤔 That's interesting!

@Agouti 2 жыл бұрын

@@CaliMotoTV I'd love to hear your take on RS660 vs V2 when the V2 is only USD$1800 more than the Rs660, given how much experience you have with both. Aprillias are very expensive here.

@eddieneedsboost 2 жыл бұрын

Brisbane Motorcycles has the RS660 for $18,690 and V2 for $22,900

@ManAndMachine23 2 жыл бұрын

I have both bikes,my V2 has full exhaust,carbon wheels,Ohlins etc,power wise there’s no comparison,the v2 reaches 140mph at the end of Buttonwillow straight,rs660 is under 120,the Aprilia is a softer momentum bike for sure,need Ohlins front to back to do a direct comparison on my end…

@matthewanthony769 3 жыл бұрын

I see your not in Race mode...When you get a chance could you do video of real life setting for individual :) What adding more or less does in real world setting track and commute. I only been able to ride mine once so far an took it out in Dynamic felt really draggy kept pulling clutch to coast. Either way Keep up the good work U road alot WE APPRECIATE IT!

@post-punkrider 3 жыл бұрын

Really torn after watching all your videos!! I have opportunity for either a 20' Tuono Factory OR 21' Streetfigher V4 base. If 90% road usage which is best IYO?

@djjoeygjg 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all you do! Will you do one for the Ducati Super Sport S 950? I'm on the fence between RS660 and the 950S. Thanks and stay safe!!!

@HeyAddieImTojo Жыл бұрын

A year later, i am in the same situation. Did you get any of the bikes? If so, which one??

@tonyelias Жыл бұрын

@@HeyAddieImTojo same

@post-punkrider 3 жыл бұрын

If i wanted to make my RS660 more track focused but still good on street should i go for the Spider triple/clipons OR Rearsets?

@life2.0beginandwin67 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, and good morning Cali moto. A quick question to ask, if I may.... I have ridden bikes on and off for many years, but never over 100cc, and now I've done my test in the UK, I am looking at a 660 Tuono, or a v2 streetfighter as my first bike. Now money no object etc.. How feasible is it to get a V2 streetfighter, and ride it in rain mode all of the time... circa 100bhp, than getting a Tuono which is circa 100bhp all the time. Yes this may sound very vain, but I am drawn more to the Ducati as of the looks, styling, and road presence, but need your expert opinion on whether rain mode V2 will be the same as full power Tuono. Thank you.

@dj0100 Жыл бұрын

Track day bike (no street). Which would you buy for pretty much the same price. V2 or RS660 Trofeo?

@TJRSIM 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review! I got a Ducati Panigale V4S and looking for a new set of leathers. I heard your size and was wondering what size leathers do you wear at 6ft 2in & 240 lbs. We are similar build, but I'm 6 ft 250 lbs.

@TJRSIM 3 жыл бұрын

@@CaliMotoTV I have some 60 in Teknic that are to right over the shoulders and chest. Perfect at waist and below. Maybe 62 for me then.

@Mrfacts_ge 3 жыл бұрын

Well I think Italians not making bikes 🇮🇹👼🤩they are making an art ....

@ceverett68 3 жыл бұрын

for a very competent budget bike the rs660 is going to be pretty hard to beat. the panigale v2 is in a whole different category of performance and price. when you factor in the unadulterated fun factor Aprilia is sitting very pretty with the rs660, it should make for an extremely popular and great selling bike. but the panigale v2 has, imho, sex on wheels styling and an awesome electronics package. but a hefty price tag

@drsrsv8884 5 ай бұрын

The comparison makes zero sense. He should have compared the 660 to the 950, they are more similar. The V2 is more similar to an MV Agusta F3.

@Mrfacts_ge 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah...!! 2 Italiano ❤️🤩 Beauties 🇮🇹👼👼🎅

@ilpuntouk 3 жыл бұрын

are you rev matching manually or is it just the auto blipper doing that? (on the 660)

@caputo116 Жыл бұрын

Did you ever dump it after the stacks and air filter? I can’t find the video if you did.

@autohire2626 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know where I can get the passenger seat delete for the RS 660?

@The340king Жыл бұрын

The brakes may seem worse because you are going faster into the corners. I am coming from a RC51 perspective comparing to my NC30 type of comparison. The speed of the RC51 was a lot more to deal with.

@Mrfacts_ge 3 жыл бұрын

Need MV Augusta 🤩 in the centre 👼🤩

@dry509 3 жыл бұрын

What does she love about the V2? Does the RS660 have a bi directional quick shifter?

@supresto8214 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bill, Great video as always. Question: Any suggestions to the heat issue of the V2? We will be installing an Arrow slip on, heat wrapping the exhaust and doing a tune (supposedly the biggest factor to help the bike cool down a bit). I know that Ducatis are hot but V2 is a lot hotter than the SFV4.

@Sauce05SRT 2 жыл бұрын

I know this is an old comment and you've probably remedied the issue but in my buddy's V2 he used this kit they sell for the seat, like an insulator that goes under the seat itself and definitely putting a slip-on helped imo a LOT. Getting rid of that giant metal, heat conducting stock muffler made imo a HUGE difference.

@christophecarriere5895 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bill I would like to know if mirrors can fold or be eqsily dismounted for track days ?

@CaliMotoTV 2 жыл бұрын

RS660 they're foldable, V2 no. Both are a pain in the ass to put on and off due to the indicators and flimsy bolts.

@Octanepixels 3 жыл бұрын

Finally! The new Duc SS needs to be released in NA already so you can do that too. lol

@kevinmill7965 3 жыл бұрын

How the lap times compare?

@ajacob8235 3 жыл бұрын

@3:10 well that didn't age well! lol You should seriously make a video explaining the viewers why you flipped the RS 660. A lot of people like me jumped on this channel to see how this bike would hold up on the long run, but all we know is that you got some error code and bike went on a limp mode when you were at the track one day with the bike and on the next video you said you are selling the bike! You clearly don't recommend this bike now that you have had fair problems with it. Just explain to us viewers what exactly happened and why you decide to sell it. You can keep quite all you want if Aprilia was paying you to promote their bike!

@2pist Жыл бұрын

The desmo valve train adds a heap of ongoing maintenance costs as well.

@oneonlyxram 3 жыл бұрын

At the track, the V2 I would choose, the rs 660 is a tad too soft. The street, I would absolutely choose the rs660. What frame rate are you shooting the handheld shot in?

@oneonlyxram 3 жыл бұрын

@@CaliMotoTV though so, looks great.

@grahamtricker4103 3 жыл бұрын

From the keyboard cockpit, the RS660 seems easier to ride fast, plus you seem smoother riding it compared to the V2

@jasong546 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of benefits did the velocity stacks and filter provide?

@CaliMotoTV 2 жыл бұрын

Improved air flow

@JamieW5024 3 жыл бұрын

I'm biased as I have a V2, but it's a great track bike especially if you make a few changes to it.

@johnnybigoude7634 Жыл бұрын

What changes did you make?

@JamieW5024 Жыл бұрын

@@johnnybigoude7634 not had it for a year, but from memory upgraded discs (rotors in amarican talk), brake pads, direct brake lines (no abs), gearing, track fairings. If i kept it I would have upgraded suspension with new rear shock and fork internals and that would be it really.

@justinp1471 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought an Aprilia RS 660 can’t wait to receive it. That Ducati murders the Aprilia on track. I was turned off by some reviews complaining of heat underneath Ducati. Any heat off the Aprilia?

@Davefitch 6 ай бұрын

Nope.

@federicoflame 2 ай бұрын

nope, aprilia is a very quality bike, ducati have a lot of problem

@chaoshimura89 3 жыл бұрын

Please do rs660 vs new ducati supersport s 950

@chaoshimura89 3 жыл бұрын

@@CaliMotoTV tq very much.. Which one is the overall best performance n pillion happy

@braverabbit 2 жыл бұрын

Many who own the RS660 bike have had many issues regarding the engine and electronics. My friend is having a terrible time with his bike, engine lights, stalling, not starting, dealing with the dealership and now excessive vibration ..... His is now looking for a lemon law lawyer.

@CaliMotoTV 2 жыл бұрын

Yikes. We've sold the bike at this point as we had the same concerns. Hope it works out.

@bencorrigan6863 Ай бұрын

@@CaliMotoTV I bought a brand new RS660 last year. The kickstand sensor kept cutting the engine during the ride. The first six rides were a disaster - cutting out in the fast lane - the dealer was unhelpful too. I sold the bike as I lost confidence in it.... and lost a lot of money. So - I wish they were made better as its a great bike but unreliable. I am now looking to go back to Ducati

@tonybaldelli 2 жыл бұрын

looks like you had a lot more fun ripping on the Ducati hahaha

@CaliMotoTV 2 жыл бұрын

😉 😉 😉 😉

@jgway9980 Жыл бұрын

Call me lazy but I enjoy cruise control down a 10 mile stretch of 35 mph speed limit oceanfront ride. With such a nice electronic suite, why doesn’t Ducati put cruise on the V2? It’s literally the only reason I chose the RS660 over it a year ago. FYI - street rider here not track😉

@chrisvantassel8867 Ай бұрын

You said "The RS660 is a better bike if you are on a budget" I think what you are saying is that if you are on a budget the RS660 is the one you can afford of the two not that it is a better bike. I am not even sure how these bikes are in a comparison, in fact I think the 950SSS is a more capable and better bike that the RS660.....I even think the 950SSS is better than the V2 as well (for street). That being said, I think the 950 is a better comparison to the RS660. The other thing to note is the quality difference between Aprilia and Ducati is not even close which is why you say the Ducati has a way better suspension, it is better in every way. I prefer the longer wheel base, it makes the bike much more stable and less twitchy. In all fairness you did say tat these two bikes do not belong in a comparison at the end.

@christiancarino4931 11 ай бұрын

This comparison shoulda been between the Aprilia RS660 and the Ducati Supersport 950

@JS-fb6ww 2 жыл бұрын

Why is the gas tank on the Aprilia higher up and not as elongated as the Ducati V2?

@CaliMotoTV 2 жыл бұрын

Because different engineers designed the bikes, presumably.

@sahibpreetotal714 3 жыл бұрын

How is it compared to a Triumph Dytona??

@louiskearney8973 8 ай бұрын

I currently have a 21 rs660 LAVA.... i am considering trading it for a 23 ducati panigale V2.... just not sure there is $6000 more bike with the V2

@V4_Therapy 2 жыл бұрын

I actually think this is a better comparison than the rs660 vs the 950s because for the same power the aprilia blows the 950s out of the water in terms of every other metric. So this is a "is the v2 worth the extra ~5k" comparison. And it sounds like, if money is not a factor then yes the v2 is better.

@CaliMotoTV 2 жыл бұрын

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@rogerpereira3123 3 жыл бұрын

Is the speedo in miles or kms?

@thorvelasco1467 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know, but I had it pegged on the front straight at Laguna May 17, maybe got up to 110mph at the hump before turn 2. But then again, I am a B rider.

@bensahar215 2 жыл бұрын

Best looking bikes out there, along with their bigger brother and sister

@CaliMotoTV 2 жыл бұрын

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@theoracleprodigy 3 жыл бұрын

So lets get this straight; the Aprilia was better but the Ducati has better power, electronics, handling and looks... Yeah not convinced the Ducati was better even by your words the Aprilla was clumsy.

@snikwadRR 3 жыл бұрын

Because you almost endo'ed it doesn't mean the abs didn't work, maybe it didn't lock up and you just grabbed too much brake?

@snikwadRR 3 жыл бұрын

@@CaliMotoTV you can endo the bike with abs if the rear wheel lift mitigation is off.

@snikwadRR 3 жыл бұрын

@@CaliMotoTV No. Kthanksbye

@eddielopez7272 2 жыл бұрын

FYI If you don’t want to spend over 10k the new Ninja 650 or the Yamaha R7 both are good bikes but the ninja 650 has better ergonomics and electronics which the R7 don’t have not even traction control

@CaliMotoTV 2 жыл бұрын

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@eddielopez7272 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2017 Ducati Supersport non S version and let me tell you for sure that is better than the Aprilia RS660. Is faster and electronics are better. I always beat my friend On his RS 660 on the canyons or straight line. One time we swap bikes and the Aprilia is a great bike I really enjoy it riding that thing. By the way my friend beat me on my super sport. The Aprilia is lighter and you will get tire riding long distance. My super sport is heavier and you can ride alll day without getting beat up in the saddle. Bottom line is all depends what kind of riding you do.

@CaliMotoTV 2 жыл бұрын

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