Yeah, I could have mentioned all the rivals and turned it into a 20-minute video - that nobody would watch until the end! The KTM though is the one that feels closest in terms of tech, the riding modes, and aids and the way they work.

@@visordown Ok. Just to mention, no need to elaborate, but I get your point on 20 min vid. So to resume KTM closer than MT09 taking all into account. Thanks

MT09 is a triple ....

@@visordown I get that it's difficult to choose which bikes to compare, but honestly the 890r is in another class, it's only a few kilos heavier, has 25bhp more 32nm more and having ridden both there is no comparison. And to be fair it's a grand more.

Considering the price the mt09 is a direct competitor. Mt09 also has 6 axis imu. Tuono is overpriced plain and simple

Exactly I was very surprised how engaging the rs660 felt without heaps of power. Definitely is good for riders who want to have fun without hitting silly speeds.

If you remove the Side fairings or turn them to bikini fairings like the tuono, it will be a naked , as per aprillia 😂😂😂😂

Basically nothing. Set up is adjustable so you can tweak it as you wish. Tuono comes without an IMU as standard - can be added as an option though'

I'm 6'5", and "like over 5'10"" I consider rather short.

@@arjenbootsma6881 British humour. I think he’s making fun of himself being short by implying that anyone over 5’ 10” is very tall.

@@67mooncat And even then it still goes over people's heads!

So 6 feet is not ok for this bike?

Same situation 6ft 215 lbs and man I tell ya, I keep having to scroll through videos to find someone taller to compare and most of the reviews are done by tiny little people that make the bikes look bigger especially the Italian bikes. I found a 2018 Mv Agusta Brutale 800rr with 3k miles on it for 11k and was planning on buying it. I finally went to see it on the showroom floor and was crushed....The handle bars came to my waist standing next to it. It was literally like going to walmart and sitting on a kids 8v power wheel bike. Why make a machine so beautiful and powerful only to exclude anyone over 5ft 6 to look normal or feel comfortable on it?

Thanks!

Different league. the CB650R is a pretty basic naked. This is brimming with tech.

@@visordown brilliant, thanks for the reply. Hope the shoulder is okay!!

Yeah aprilia fucked up in terms of pricing for the tuono and the RS. Its as expensive as 890r / striple RS which both have waaaay more performance.

The MT is a simpler bike though with less top end and simple handling, no tech... and 34% cheaper where I live. Probs not 34% less fun, particularly for every day use where it has great torque.. Put another way the Tuono is 51% more expensive that the MT07. Hmmm value for money?

I live in NZ. Triumph only brings in the learner model of the Trident, so off the list sadly. Same for the Honda and Kawasaki 650s. However the base MT09 is only $15,200 kiwi and SP $17,000. So hard to beat. The GSX S750 is great value at $14,000 kiwi. Also delivers over 100bhp a simple but well set up bike. Wind and probably better than the MT07?? At close to $20k the Aprilia has to beat the Street Triple.

Isn't the Trident LAMS (learner) only in Australia? I am considering the Tuono 660 as my second bike next year when I get full license, but only because there are no full power versions of the Honda CBR 650r or Trident 660. I felt the MT-07 is not a big enough increase after riding my learner bike for almost 2 years at that point. The rest of the competition have too much HP for me at this stage of learning.

@@HumblePeon2 - correct the Trident is LAMS only in Australia, restricted to 47hp, alas.

It is in the list

BMW sucks in this case, but it's $1.5k cheaper.

I think I did it taking a tumble while adventure riding.

@@visordown - that can happen and as a “veteran” rider that I am it happens more often! Great review and heal up.

Thank you

Yeah, for Aprilia?

Neither are destined for track use only.

Why?