I agree.

forreal, cant name a single better looking sportbike. Not even the RSV4

@system7962 it's such an all-around package at a very reasonable price. I can't think of any bike that competes in this sector. Personally, I love my Triumph ST, it does everything I need very well, but the Aprillia is already top of the list for my next bike, even its beauty has a lot to do with it.

Great to hear!

Up to 28 now! Lol

79 when I was here…80 now because I subscribed. 😁

Almost at a 100!

Agreed, Guy speaks clear, is engaging… baffles me. Algorithm not doing its thing.

Me too

Ok cool. I'll look into it again then. Thanks

Glad you liked it

Thanks for the info

Nice and thanks

I appreciate it! That would love a middle ground between the RS660 and the RSV4

I've owned 2 falcos. Great bikes and well built. Just the right amount of power.

I never understood the "too much power for the street" angle....isn't "too much power" the selling - and buying - point of modern sport bikes? They are intentionally designed to be outrageously fast and ridden at highly illegal speeds. And when manufacturers underpower their sport bikes (Yamaha R7, U.S. version of the Kawasaki ZX-4RR) the public rightfully bitches and moans. I just sold an RC 51 partly because the bike was absurdly slow compared to the ZX-9R I previously had....But to each their own. I will say this little Aprilia is a great looking bike - just needs another team of horses hitched to the wagon.

I Agree

Cool

Thanks! 👍

Good info. Thanks!

Should have read all the comments before I posted the same info lol

Youre welcome bro!

I think the 2023 will have different colorways. Even if not, I've seen several people on Facebook groups have painted them really nicely.

Here in ny this version still at dealer waiting to be sold.

There's a saying in the auto industry: There's an ass for every seat. I'm sure they'll find a buyer

They have a white edition RSV4 and Tuono factory coming next year!

Looks great in white but the red white and blue is tacky af imo, doesn’t fit it. Reminds me of a Ferrari with a American flag roof and everyone called it a Mini cooper, and even those look crap with any flag but the UK 🇬🇧 …MV Agusta did this and nobody wanted them, resale value was hit majorly compared to the other ones, but eventually normalized Anyway yea I just don’t get it.

Nice

Thanks a lot

Thanks

It really is. I already have the "little devil on my shoulder" telling me to get its bigger brother, the RSV4 because it sounds even more amazing

More to come!

Excellent! Thanks for commenting!

I'll check out both. I'd love to get into track riding

@@theupstandingcitizens To switch to GP (race) shift pattern, you need to pull the shift rod off (the piece that you pulled on, and said can sometimes fall off) and rotate it 180 degrees so that it rotates the opposite direction. Also, if your RS660 is like mine, then you'll need to use Up-Map, get the Aprilia race ECU, or have dealership reprogram your ECU so it will switch the quickshifter/auto-blipper to work with the GP shift pattern.

Thanks! I appreciate it

Thanks

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I would love to get into some track riding

I paid $150 for the install and about $1,500 for the full exhaust

Ya I love mine

Those RSV4s sound brutal! I hope you upgraded the exhaust

@@theupstandingcitizens just a tail tidy. I do like to ride it to work daily sometimes and just don’t want to disrespect my neighbors like that. 😂

You're a better person than me 🤣🤣

@@theupstandingcitizens let’s just say… I’m trying to turn over a new leaf 😂

Cool

You were lied too! Internet rumors.

its Italian ... if it wouldn't have any issue then it would be a miracle.

@@johnnyhun1 😀

The Suzuki was definitely faster, but it required a lot more pushing by revving it out. The Aprilia is still quick, but if I want to go, I twist the throttle and that torque gets me going regardless of my RPMs. If I knew I was going to encounter traffic, I'm taking the Aprilia.

No tune and straight pipe. I definitely recommend doing it!

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No, I didn't do an install video

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I'll definitely look for it. Thanks!

Did you find a video?

The way I ride ( spirited riding around mostly city) around 45 MPGs. If I'm at a constant speed on the highway cruising it's over 55.

Let me know what you choose, I’m picking between this or the ZX6R also haha

Good tip!

I haven't tried the Tuono just because I'm not much into naked bikes. But aside from fairings and seating position, they're the same bike. Why not try both to see which is better for you?

For more relax cruising buy the tuono.

How is it?

@@theupstandingcitizens it’s been a blast, I’m a Honda purist but the way this thing steers, holds a line and makes noise? Amazing. Your aprilia is 🔥 though. Ride what you want is key. I also have a Honda CB-1 (400cc 4in line) and I love both equally. Cheers man

Agreed!

Interesting

Had an oil leak but warranty solved that.

Do it, do it!

No, it brings a seat. The rear cowel is plastic and won't take the weight of a person

Would the "experts" tell you to begin on the RS660? Probably not, but if I could have started on one, I would have. I love it!

@MiguelMyBikeGuy I'm getting a late start I'm 52. That giddy school boy, that thinks let's hit triple digits on the road is long gone. Have a 1.8 more road course 30 min away. I'm keeping the high speed there.

I would. It's more fun riding a slower bike fast, than a fast bike really slow. That zx10r could probably go around town in first gear alone. I love the bike

also remember that a 600 inline 4 like a zx6, is a different beast to an rs660. a zx6 will have much less torque and get almost all of its power high in the rpm's like your zx10r. the rs660 is much more enjoyable for street riding imho. and more comfortable too in most cases. you may know this already, but since u said you are thinking of getting a 600...

Test ride one and see for yourself

It's 100hp so it's not anything too crazy

I like it. The power is lower down than my GSXR 600 was, which is good. So if I'm cruising and I want to overtake someone, I don't really have to drop a gear. Just twist the throttle and that torque pulls me through

@@theupstandingcitizens on the zx6r I can cruise at 130 in 5th without screaming. Can the rs get up there in mph or does it have a lower top end?

@@joshuafreeman9807 i believe the rs has a top speed of 140

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I started riding nearly 3 years ago and the bike was a gsxr-600

Busas are around $18k now. Inflation sucks

Definitely do

I'm 6'1 but I'm way heavier than 180lbs lol! The V2 looks really nice as well. I feel a Ducati will be in my stable in the future. For now, the RS660 is doing a hell of a job.

I'm 6'2" but someone who only likes long, late dinners as much as I love sport bikes. I can tell you that 180 is about what all of these bikes are set up for from the factory. All the rest - such as weight on the wrists etc - are a matter of practice and priorities.

Actually the RS660 was designed to be something between a city bike and sport bike so it's much less committed to the track as the V2 or other Japanese 600cc sportbikes

I'm sure either will be great

Shifting without using the clutch

@@theupstandingcitizens The Clutch is not the problem. It's the shifter. I can't get my foot under the lever like that.

I dont have a tune but the exhaust was nearly $1500 and labor was $150 to install. I'm thinking of getting the Aprilia Race ECU, but I don't want to spend the money lol

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Nice!

My bike doesn't leak oil...anymore

The wind blows me around if it's strong enough so I see what you mean about not long distance

@@theupstandingcitizens Oh yeah on windy days i don't even bother riding 😆. I wouldn't do highway with it unless i must it's made for twisty roads and that's where i use it. I sometimes wonder if the new mt09 would be better for me i catch myself riding only with my right hand sitting upright lol.

I'm 534 / 1500

You could, but I would recommend buying a used Ninja 400 or something around that size engine. If you drop them you won't feel as bad as dropping the $12k Aprilia.

@@theupstandingcitizens Thanks for the response. How likely do you think it would be to drop your first bike? Is there a way to avoid doing so?

I've personally never dropped a bike, but I've been close. There have been some gravely intersections I've stopped on when I put my foot down, my foot didn't stay planted. Luckily I have longer legs so i was able to save it.

Nice! I was between the two as well, but I really wanted the bi-directional shifter and the Aprilia was the least expensive way to get it..

Did you have any mechanical or other problem until now?

Nice. My first change was the tail tidy

That's effing perfect! Thanks so much! Now I just need to convince myself to spend the coin. 😅

2022

@@theupstandingcitizens do you still love it? I’m debating getting one of these or the new Triumph Street Triple Rs. What do you think?

Still love my bike

That sucks

Nice! Thanks man! The RSV4 sounds wicked too

Do you ride only on a highway? only then it will feel weak. It's the same as the mt07 cp2 twin. And it's punchy and fun all around.. unless you want to hit 250 kmph on a straight road.

Hopefully I'll get there soon

I’m 5’6 and sat on one of these and you should be fine. It’s also good that it’s super lightweight which gives you confidence on handling the bike. The only thing I worry about is reliability. I’ve a lot of people that have had issues. Granted you or I might get one that doesn’t have any issue it do I want to take that chance especially if it’s a greater chance than say a Japanese bike. I’m leaning more towards an MT-10 or Triumph street triple r.

Head over to your local Aprilia dealer and see if you can swing a leg over one.

Idk I’m 5ft8 n I gotta tippy toe this bike n that was the main reason I went with the ducati supersport over the ape.

Nice. Either way, being on two wheels is amazing. Congrats

Tell that to Harley Riders

What does that mean?

@@theupstandingcitizens Reliability is not very good on this engine apparently. And the after sales service is rather absent, in case of problem.

If it was your main commute vehicle, I would definitely recommend a Japanese bike. For me, it's only gonna be ridden one or twice a week as a quick little around town blaster. As Drake said "I'm here for a good time, not a long time" and for what I use it for, it's perfectly flawed. 👌🏼

Gotcha

Nope... the flames are from unburnt fuel in the exhaust. A tune does help though, but is not technically required.

@@stuartstogdill2406 its required if you remove the cats on any bike or car.

Nope

It'll be fine.....😶‍🌫️

I'd love a chance to check out an R7. Let me know if you know of anyone who would let me test one

@@theupstandingcitizens where are you? I’d still take the aprillia all day tbc, as long as I have a dealer nearby and maintenance quirks won’t break you

Second bike, but my first new one. My first was a 2007 GSX-R 600

@@theupstandingcitizens damn you learned riding on that

Ya, I do not recommend learning on a Supersport

@@theupstandingcitizens yeah :D ima get this one as my beginner bike lol.

Very cool! I love mine. I recommend leaving it in commute mode until you get proficient at riding

I like the pops and bangs

I'll sell it to you. Just pay me a profit and it's yours.

They fixed it tho

Ok

Ok what?

Yep

Nope, Orlando

R7 is nice but the zx4r? Nah, better to get a cruiser since they're designed to go slow.

@@theupstandingcitizens what? They make the same power tho for the same money but the zx4r has more electronic gizmos and a inline 4 instead of twin. Are you confusing it with the ninja 400 or what?

The ZX4R makes 77hp. The RS660 100. Plus it looks better to me....and everyone else with functional eyes 😝

@@theupstandingcitizens I think we were talking about reliability not looks, that's how I originally started. And looks are subjective, everyone's eyes function the same but their brain likes different things. Now some people's brains don't function right and don't understand things like reliability, form over function, or what the topic of the discussion is. That's a different story. The zx4r fits in nicely price wise around the r7 and makes similar power, both are less than the rs660, has the same kind of electronic gizmos as the rs660 which the r7 doesn't have, and has a screeming inline 4 which the 2 others don't have. I don't know about you buddy, but that's clearly better in my opinion, who cares about 22 more hp if the thing's going to end up in service at some point and remain there for like months. I've seen a bunch of people complain about reliability on this bike and on aprilia in general and I just don't see why you'd spend more on a bike that could end up staying more in the shop instead of on the road just because of 22 hp?

Finally, all I had to do to get a good conversation is talk smack. I do love the scream of an inline 4cyl, but that's a problem if you're gonna use the ZX4R anywhere on the street. You're gonna have to ring it out to nearly 14k rpm to use the 67lbs/ft of torque. The Aprilia can be in 3rd gear doing 20mph, and twisting the throttle will still get you moving quick with its parallel twin. Also, reliability and pricing is such a boring metric. By that logic, buy a Honda Grom. Ultra reliable and way less expensive than that $10,000, 400cc Ninja. I love the Kawasaki line of sport bikes, but im left scratching my head as to why they thought it would do well in the U.S.

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Exactly

The 06's and '07s looked so nice, but the current GSXR 600s and 750s look hideous. They are great bikes but the only good looking Gsxr is the 1000.

Awesome!