So basically: 1) Check engine light error which was not caused by anything... reset by dealer 2) A fork seal was leaking on a part not made by Aprilia and fixable under warranty 3) Supply chain issue which literally Every. Single. Company. Is having. 4) Third hand stories of isolated events (engine recall has fixed the majority of these and is no longer an issue) 5) Personal preferences Also, it's not jerky, but even if it was, it has a throttle response adjustment. Doesn't affect horsepower, it affects the mapping of the throttle to make it easier to apply... like in stop and go traffic. Also, a loose chain can cause jerkiness.

I have a 2022 RS 660 other than a squeaky rear brake which the dealer is fixing I have had no issues so far, it's been an absolute pleasure to ride during the break in period

I've owned 15 bikes and test ridden many others (including the MT-09) and this is probably the best bike I have ever owned. Brilliant for road use, very hard to beat in terms of pure riding pleasure. They nearly all suffer from a squeaky rear brake for the first 1,000 ish kms, but it sorts itself out. Factory version with a few extra bhp and different gearing is even better. My verdict: buy one!

Hi RSK. Thank you for your video. I’m a perfectly happy rider of a RS660 for 18 months, with no failure nor trouble at all ! I find this bike is great, especially in the small curves on hilly roads in my region(south of France). The shifter is astounding, handling easy, torque available at low RPM. You can ride it fast or quietly, rather confortable for a sportsbike. The only real drawback for me is the rear suspension : cheap, sluggish, unadjustable in hydraulic… this is the only part I changed quickly for a local manufacturer (EMC, France)… and now, I have my perfect bike !!!!

I own this bike... 4,500 miles in 3 months with 0 issues. Hate to hear that you have had problems, but she's been a sweetheart to me.

Sorry to hear about your issues. I've had mine for two years now (from new) and haven't had any problems whatsoever, so hopefully that will continue. Lovely little bikes (if you don't have the issues you've had, of course).

How was the heat cycle done? How well did you do the break in process?

1) Engine check light - just calibration of crankshaft sensor, 5 minutes work in service 2) leaking fork, it is Kayaba, can happen to any KYB equipped bike 3) in low rpms absolute ok, fueling is smooth, I have no problem riding my 660 in low speeds and RPM, there is a switch, you can set MODE Commute and then throttle response is velvet smooth, in other modes it is up to your wrist-feel 4) quickshifter delay, all manufacturers have logistics problems nowadays, I ordered my Tuono with QS and they delivered it with it I think you bought wrong bike for your needs without proper test ride and longer decision making so I understand you try to find as many negatives as possible. My bike had only engine check light issue, they calibrated it during 1000 km first service and since then it is the most fun to ride bike I have ever ridden. Enjoy your Yamaha, I heard a lot of stories from my friends with Yamaha issues. ;-) Peace

It sounds like you shouldn’t have purchased this in the first place since “you don’t like twins”. You are looking for reasons to convince yourself to get back on the mt-09, which is fine, you should for sure own and ride exactly what YOU want. I just think telling people not to own something for the reasons you state just sounds like you a mad and bitter about something… As an owner of a Tuono 660 for 1 year, I can say this bike is legit. Yeah sure it’s not a platform that’s been available for that long, so things will pop up hear and there that need to get taken care of, but nothing out of the ordinary from any other brand new platform.

Since you have had the MT-09 that is the same engine that is in the Yamaha XSR 900. This Aprilia vs the MT-09 what one was more exciting to drive?

I’ve had my Tuono for 3 months and it’s been faultless, got the quick shifter installed which did take a bit longer than I would of liked. The only downside of owning a Aprilia is the lack of dealerships in the UK and the waiting time of any parts you may need.

Hit the one year mark coming up on 6k with my 2021 Tuono 660. After a few months I found a little oil leak that was so small that if it were not for dust sticking to it, it would not have been seen. Fixed by the dealer in less than an hour and other than that the bike has been perfect. The Tuono 660 is a very comfortable bike with ample power. It handles very well and mine has been very dependable. Also, the dealership I work with has all the add-on parts you mentioned (IMU, Quick Shifter, even an exhaust with a tune) in stock. I do find it odd how you trash the bike and then admit you are not a fan of the Twin. Why did you buy a twin? Then you (at 3:16) say it's a jerky bike at low RPMs, like un-ridable, then you rant on and on. Then you say, but besides that, it handles great, it has great breaks, flickable etc. I also noticed the chicken strips are quite small on your bike. After listening to this video one would deduce that the problem with this particular bike is the squishy part on the top. Truth. You made a mistake in your purchase of the bike and made a video to trash the bike to convince yourself that the bike is so bad you are willing to take a loss to get a different bike. This was a very unnecessary video. Maybe you are married and are trying to get your wife to "allow" you to trade in the Aprilia for a different bike. A man just says well that is not what I wanted, that was a mistake, and he sucks up the loss, buys what he wants. I bought a Honda 650L and after about 6 moths I realized I don't like riding in the dirt. I bought my Aprilia and the Honda sat for months. Sold the Honda with less than a year of ownership and lost over $3K just to get it out of my garage. Some mistakes, Ya just suck it up.

Bought an Aprilia and couldn’t be happier with it. No issues at all.

I guess to each his own. I've had my Tuono 660 for 10 months and love it. No issues so far. Appreciate the video. Good honest takes.

I just test rode a Tuono 660. Only thing wrong with it was the front had a weird sound like crumpling aluminum foil when the engine was under load. I didn't find it jerky at all in commute mode (throttle mode 3). I did find it jerky in dynamic (throttle mode 2 & 1). The MT07/09 I had previously wasn't nearly as good with the suspension, comfort, brakes, or much of anything else. It did have a nice engine but prefer the 660's engine. Sorry you had a bad experience. It definitely leaves a bad taste and don't blame you for going a different direction. Hopefully the next bike is issue free as you'll need to switch again.

Coming from a 2021 MT10 (which sadly some bastards stole a few months back), i can wholeheartedly say that the tuono 660 was the smoothest commuter i have ever ridden. Even smoother than the MT10 i owned. Apart from some engines that were recalled and an oil nut issue, which was also recalled, this is so far one of the most reliable middleweights in the market. Sure you ve had bad luck and there is bad blood between you and the brand but bro there are very few bikes that match the character and pose of the 660, and all of them have a much higher pricetag. Sorry you had that experience. I cant wait to get the Tuono 660 Factory in a couple of months

Even if it hadn't had issues do you think you could have kept it? Or did the mt09 set a standard that the tuono couldn't live up to? The mt09 is a beast of a machine!

I have had my 21 April RS660 for 2 years have not had a single problem with it. My bike is very smooth at all speeds and has great acceleration. Great stopping great cornering all around it is an awesome bike. My previous bike was a honda c r600

Mine is leaking a mix oil and coolant and also smells like gas. Took it to the dealer and they say that probably was a overflow from the gas tank. Did not mention nothing anything of the oil which is been happening more and more. Did I mentioned it only has 601 miles? It's frustrating!

Sounds more like a dealership customer issue

What dealer did you purchase from?

I love my Tuono 660 but it blew the coolant gasket and now after "repairs" it's leaking. Has anyone experienced this? I also got the check engine light on after 800 km; the dealership never explained why this happens other than to say that it's a "non-issue".

Well, a new rider facing motorcycles' world problems. Aprilia has its faults for sure but these are just minor things. Consider these bikes nearly handmade, you got one of the best twins ever made, yes a bit small but still very generous and sounds great too. That sounded like a lot of hate for the tiny 660 when you just prefer the MT09, get it back and ride on, make sure to get some good suspensions tho. Its a powerful and reliable washing machine... err bike!

Yes, the quick shifter is back ordered. However, with a little due diligence and some phone calls to dealerships across the US, I found one in stock and had it shipped to me. It is now installed and working wonderfully.

10000 km and still 0 issues and hope to remain 0 :)

Sorry but the mt09 is looking It was made of garbage... and is ugly...

sounds like you just bought a bike that wasn't for you and that's ok. can we appreciate it being the only one like this in its class, its a stepping stone for other brands to invest money into middleweights. its a super new bike so its gonna have some issues to warranty and it has a fair price tag considering you can get an r7 for a little less money and a lot less hp. also this guys gonna have double the hp on your ninja 400. I ride an sv650 and im buying an rs660 , the jump in power is perfect for me as I want to ride middleweights. but if you expect this to feel like a 600cc machine than you are gonna be disappointed.

Love my rs660 unfortunate you let a few minor issues put you off it. Incredible machine

I had a MT09 2021 as a second bike (I have also an Superduke R V2) and now, I sold it and bought the Tuono Factory 660 because even if the engine of the MT09 is a blast, the handling is not the best in the twisties. With the Aprilia it's really easy to chase liter bike when the road is full of curve.

Yeah, a friend who worked parts for a major multi-line MC dealership shared that he was totally frustrated with Aprillia’s lack of customer support, ignoring warranty claims, and long waits for parts. He thought the bikes were awesome, but Aprillia just does not come through on the support side.

It's such a gorgeous bike. Too bad about the issues and lack of dealerships in the US.

I am a 2022 rs 660 stars and stripes . Pushing 6200 miles now and no issues .

Seems like you had what we call in the UK a Friday bike. Shame really. I got the RS and touch wood, the only gripe I’ve had is the squeaky rear brake. Loving the bike comfortable and great mpg. But then the bike before that was a Benelli tornado 900 used it for 16 years and did just under 49K miles. So I’m used to Italian machinery. You’ll be a lot happier back on a Yamaha. Looking forward to the first video.👍Cheers.

well coming from a bigger bike also a 3cyl its obvius you feel it a strange at lower speed, and also it has less hp in top end. dont know for america how it works cause i live in italy, i own an rs660 and yes there are many problems has you said but not that many to sell a bike in mu opinion and the assistance is very helpful, they change entire motor if you have certain issues but many others are just caused by the vibration that untightens some bolts

Looks like your dealer is an issue there is known tsb in the gear shifter ,getting the shifter is super easy to get ? AF1 has them normally and I walked in and out at my dealer to get it. I had to order a right fork assembly ( i dropped it, I'm 5'3" don't judge me lol) and I got it in 2 weeks. Nothing but gold with this bike but the lack of midrange power for commuting is going to force me to buy a liter bike. feel bad for your bad experience but this will make an amazing track bike.

Aprilia quality control has gone downhill since 2021. It’s been well documented on all models. It’s a shame because it was pretty good from 2016-2020

I’ve also had about 15 motorcycles over the years. I have an RS660. Best I have ever owned including two previous Mille platforms and a bunch of Ducatis. Absolutely brilliant bike. Your complaints are trivial nit-picky stuff. Perhaps a Honda Rebel would suit you better.

thank you for this review .)

This is like divorcing your knew wife cause you find out she gets heartburn

I pre-ordered and had delivered one of the first batch of 2021 RS 660 in the country. Lava Red of course. Not one issue yet. 🤞🏻 It’s really a great all around bike for what it is. Aprilias and Ducatis have always had glitches here and there. Just adds character. If you need a 100% reliable daily driver, go Japanese.

Wtf dealer out here talking utter shit. I can't believe they said drive it more then when it didn't go away they went on to round it up to the 1k service. They should've dealt with it there and then. Such lazy behavior, like all they had to do is plus it in and check the code. Im sorry this was your experience absolutely disgusting behaviour. I've personally been told not to touch aprilia and im glad you came out and mentioned this to the community.

So because you have one bike with problems all the Aprilia’s are bad…. Makes sense. Love my RS 660….

Im getting RS660 hopefully in a couple years. The closest dealership is 3 hours away but I can just ride my other motorcycles if i need any warranty work done…

I feel you brother, nothing leaves a bad first impression quite like leaving the dealer and having the CEL come on and stay on for 1000 miles. Because of the countless oil leak stories and supply chain garbage I have been on the fence about getting any other bike aside from Japanese makes.

Thanks for the review, Id say the only real legit issue here is the waiting for aprilia to ship a quickshifter where you have to wait months, IMO, a harmless check engine light and a small leak that is fixed quickly arent things Id worry about if I were shopping for this bike.

We own 5 Tuono's 1 from all 4 Generations 2x Gen2's. I'd ordered an RS660 when they where announced at ICMA but due to the 2+ year delay I got a KTM 790 Duke then a 890 Duke R - I felt the 660 would've been a step backwards so I got a '21 Tuono V4 1100 RR instead.

I'm thinking of trading in my 2018 MT09 and paying towards a new 2022 RS660. Have heard such mixed reviews and am pretty skeptical after your video. The wind load on my chest and neck when riding the MT is currently killing me. Was even thinking of paying the extra money for the RSV4 1100. I appreciate your review!

I was expecting a list of catastrophic issues in this video, but as far as I can tell the only real issue was an engine light that was reset by the dealer on your first service - very common on brand new bikes. The rest are just some 'horror stories' that you read somewhere on the web. Oh well if you just need an excuse to buy a 900cc, that's fine, but there is no reason to bash the Aprilia, which is a fantastic bike with top shelf components and a class leading engine. BTW, I have owned an MT-09 first series, and I sold it after two weeks. Hard to explain, but after the initial instant power excitement, you realise that this type of bike is kind of pointless - useless around corners due to pogo stick suspensions and dumb seating position. Only makes sense if you want to open the gas on a straigh road and pop up wheelies.

Alot of the issues have been discussed in the rs660 forums. Alot of fixes already available. The warranty and dealer care is great too. To wake the bike up you need a full exhaust and a tune. It changes the way the bike is. Just do your due diligence, inspect the bike thoroughly and never put off any maintenance. You will have alot of smiles per miles

I would never put a quick shifter on any motorcycle so your bike needed a o ring on the fork cap ? Thats it ?

Sucks people are having issues, mine is a peach, been loyal for 3k miles so far, glad you can get back on another bike you like tho

its exactly why i will buy one. you had an issue, sad but thats really stupid to say 'dont buy it'.

Anyone who doesnt appreciate this bike should not have one thats for sure... Best bike I've ever owned, whatever maintenance costs i endure (which hasnt been any) will be worth it. Well Done Aprilia.

Agree, I'm not spending extra on a bike for it to have issues, for the price of Italian bikes, they should be twice as reliable.

Drama... So much drama. "Listen stories"... Bla Bla Bla. The issues are from the dealer not from the bike. One light on and world is falling? About riding... This is one of the best bikes in the market. All experts (non brand payed) love the character of the engine. It is a 2 cylinder! You can't compare with 3 or 4 cylinders. You didn't know what you were buying??? And a 2 cylinder engine (whatever brand) will give you the best punch from the bottom. Btw... Mt09 have one of the best engines....but suspension, brake and handling are a joke. And the 2022 design is a spooke! Yeah.. you didn't know the bike, you listen to many stories from others, the dealer isn't good to solve usual/small issues....and the problem is the bike? Bravo 👏👏

I just had my engine blow up on a ‘21 Tuono with a bit over 4000 miles. It is being replaced under warranty, after which I’ll continue to daily the bike. 😅

I would like to add to what your saying I live in England and can honestly say its the best bike I've rode with no issues, mine is the limited edition and comes with quick shifter, it's an amazing all round bike and I can't see anything that's comes even half close to how good these 660's are, looks like you just have fallen out of love with your bike 😢

I went out out looking for the best hyper naked and rode them all. You can pay through the nose for these European bikes and they are cool but I ended up with the Yamaha MT10. It is simply the most fun to ride vs the others IMHO, not to mention it will be the most reliable too.

Thoughts on r7?

Thank you for this

I know someone who has had one for just on a year and done 15,000 miles on it and absolutely adores the 660

The UK issue was probably for the different fuel we use here now (E10)

I owned RS660 and currently owning Tuono V4 with 9000 kms and zero complaints, so I am not a paid reviewer and many reviewers are not. I would never buy any other brand, especially those soulless Japanese brands. If you wanna play safe and seek absolute reliability buy yourself a Honda, Suzuki or whatever, but do not present your case depicting a brand as bad. On the shipping side, I order parts and accessories from Italy and they ship in days, unless you are shipping with postal service. Italian brands have character and soul and perform like no other, they are never to be compared to other brands.

I love this bike, no problems with mine, its perfect for urban commute

I had the Tuono 660 and sold it after 6 months, oil leak.... In the dealer for 4 weeks, got the bike back..... And two weeks later I got a coolant leak...... Back in the dealer for another 4 weeks waiting for a part from Italy...and still no sign of part, on top of that I waited 6 months for the imu upgrade 🙄🙄🙄 beautiful looking bike and fantastic to ride.... But too unrealible 👍

@RyanMT09 Thankyou for making me realise that I must be the goddamn luckiest dude in the whole motorcycle buying world cos my Tuono has been a ripper! 2 yrs, 16,000 trouble free kms and grins so big my helmet nearly cracked. Trouble was you bought a silver one, shoulda gone black my man...

Its a shame you fell out with it so soon after buying. I have had the Tuono 660 factory for a couple of months, and done 2200 miles on it. Squeaky back brake is going away and so far had no real issues with it. The chain started making noise, shortly after a good clean and lube. The rollers sound like there is no grease inside anymore. I have been riding in 30 degree c here and there and maybe it has shed some, although the o rings are all looking good. Cleaned and re lubed today, so see how I get on. The quick shifter down has caused me a few issues from 3rd to 2nd, but could be my technique needs improving, albeit ive made sure the throttle was shut before shifting. All in all I love the bike, but ive only ever had Aprilia’s so Ive not got anything to compare too. Hope your new ride is more suited than the 660.

I sold a 2017 mt09 for a gsxs gt 1000 and it just doesnt give the same riding pleasure, so got a new mt09 on the way, can't wait. 3 more days 😃

I own a 2021 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100, and I have the motorcicle for about 8 months, the motorcicle was at the deler today, the whole day, because the sparks plugs seals need to be replace, the engine waas leaking oil, a lot of oil. Also the fuel sender was damage, gas light was blinking and the fuel gage not working. The mortorcycle is gorgeous, it have a lot of power, fast, etc. but if you look over the Internet you are going to find out this issues are pretty common.

Did you even test ride it before you bought it?

Agree. I have a new 2022 rs Special Edition. Poor quality control, still. No dealer support from EuroCycle. No Facrory support. Good handling. Good looking. A bit gutless, which is a Cardinal Sin, for a sporty bike. I will be giving it away after the 600 mile service. Should have stayed with Japanese hardware...

So really, there isn’t a viable reason to not buy an RS660b?

Heartbreaking to hear this. I was hoping to make the tuono 660 my next bike. Seemed like an ideal daily rider..

I have seen some of them in my country as they changed engine.There could be a chronical problem with tuono engine .Actually I was thinking to buy one of them.Now I changed my mind, I have to:/

the fork are not made by APRILIA. there are mappings to adjust the throttle response.

A new o-ring for the fork is certainly a spare part but the dealer is being lazy. It will be there on a parts fiche along with fork seals etc.

Just tighten the fork cap fir the oil leak.....had it happen on Japanese MX bikes Almost bought RS660 but went duke 890R Instead.....wish I had some wind protection though Think that thing is jerky my 890R is really snappy, I got used to it Takes a bit of time to get used to different bikes Wish Aprilia made like a 800 or 900 RS, like 150 Hp would be perfect I would buy Aprilia no problem, beautiful bikes excellent handling, top componets.....few glitches here and there....definetly helps to know how to work on them

Wow, you're the only person that has said that the fueling is so bad that it's unridable at low speeds. Also considering an MT-09 but no one has one in stock. I did ride a friends Tracer 9 and it was OK, but kinda bland honestly. Hoping the MT is more exciting.

All I heard is you want a Yamaha. Typical new vehicle issues. Wasted 3 min of my time. Crybaby.

I’m at 500miles and probably one of the best bikes I’ve ever owned in 12 years. Sorry things happened like this for you.

Thanks, im keeping my cb650r

I will still be looking to buy this bike, thanks dude

Aprilias have character, it noticed you are a 'man' of no character and made you cry

Unfortunate for you to be trading in such a good bike I have a rs660 Ltd and it’s been amazing

So you had an issue with a suspension component that isn’t even made by Aprilia and that’s your only actual problem

So what your saying is…..I don’t understand motorcycle and how to correct problems…..I also have no patience….I want everything to be perfect and when it’s not done on my time I throw a tantrum like a baby…ps I also live with my mom and she makes my lunch for work…and I don’t pay rent

The RS660 nails every check mark of a fun practical sport bike for the road but all Aprilia's leak, always reliability issue's, always some thing... I just don't get any of that with my Suzuki's lol People can blast Suzuki for lack of cutting edge tech but they shred corners for 100K miles trouble free.

1: you had a CEL which has been set off without effect on anything 2: you had a lemon fork which as been taken in guarantee 3: you’re making a big deal about the delivery delay of a damn QS that you don’t need (ever heard about clutchless shifting without quickshifters? That’s what we did for 35+ years) 4: all devices containing mechanical parts moving together from all brands suffers some early defects on some limited amount of products, still no big deal and carried by the guarantee I don’t see any real issues there, you just bought a bike that doesn’t fit your needs

Are you mad or something? Hands down, this is one of the best bikes or the best bike on this category.

Throwing engine lights for no reason is a problem itself. Italian cars and bikes havn't changed much over the years, look nice on the outside and go fast, but fall apart if you fart on them.

I don't know what's wrong with your bike? Every manufacturer has delivery problems since Corona. Tunono 660 is one of the few bikes on the market that can be ridden very well at low RPM. I hardly know of a new bike that rides so well down there. 2000rpm and almost no jerking 🙈 have 3x 660 and all without problems. I think your dealer made a mistake installing the software. Other manufacturers can hardly supply any accessories either

do not agree with this review have tuono 6 months, no problem white quickshifter and whatever

Well here's a buyers remorse video "review" if I've ever seen one LOL. Just say you made a mistake and want to get a bigger engine, no need to convince yourself it's a trash bike when it very clearly it isn't. It was just not your "preference" that's okay! 😁

bought a 23 tuono 660 factory and ive ridden it in properly, taken it to the track and never had any issues. the jerky thing at low rpms is just dependet on riding modes use commute if u think AEM 1 and 2 is to agressive. u probably were just unlucky when u got ur model. its the best bike in its class.

Aprilia service and servicing is a lottery. The good ones like AF1 are awesome....mostly they are awful. I've owned 4 Aprilia's since 2006. If you can fault find and service your bike, you're good to go. Great bikes, Piaggio, less so. Be prepared to do your own maintenance & repairs if you want something to ride.

pffft..I have read sooo many negative reviews about the Ap's. Glad I checked on them before I purchased the Z900. From below: "but as far as I can tell the only real issue was an engine light that was reset by the dealer on your first service - very common on brand new bikes. " Very Untrue. I have owned 3 brand-new bikes and I have never had an engine light come on.

Being advised to ride with engine light on is unusual. Retired mechanic here and never heard of that.

I have the RS 660. Dude it sounds like your dealer was giving you shit support and trying to cheap out. Right from the moment you mentioned that they wanted you to keep riding on a check engine light. I've ridden tons of motorcycles, sport bikes in particular. This bike is not jerky in comparison to other bikes. You wanna see jerky??? Go ride a ninja 650. I'm sorry your experience was not great. But it really sounds like your deal support was absolute trash.

new sub. thanks for such a great review. i was going to buy a 660 tuono. you changed my mind. there is such a need for good honest reviews like this.

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