New 2024 Kawasaki ZX-6R vs Aprilia RS 660 ┃ Which one should you choose?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 พ.ค. 2024
- What's new with the recently announced Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R? and how it stacks up against the best of the middleweight sportbike class, the Aprilia RS660?
0:00 ZX-6R vs RS 660
0:18 Key Specs
1:03 What's new? (ZX-6R)
1:42 Price
2:05 Engine
3:38 Features
4:47 Dimensions
5:12 Riding Position
5:42 Chassis, Suspension, Brakes.
6:52 Sound
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Love how you guys give us the sound of each
Rs 660 sports commuter. Zx6r pure supersport. Can't really compare the two in a same category situation.
The 660 fits in the 650 category and the zx6 fits in the 600 category. Pointless video if you ask me.
@@vali69 cc doesnt mean anything, two very different engines. but I agree with you, this comparison is just him probably bored out of his mind but need to put out a video anyways.
I get your point regarding the 650 range category. There's only so many r7, cbr650, rs660 and ninja 650 comparisons you can make before comparing with others. Comparing a Harley Sportster to an r1 next week. I wonder which one wins on bhp.
Bro RS 660 can't be said as a commuter as it also has proper sports position. Here category is almost same but segment is different where the 600 cc's sports bike have 4 cylinders and 650 cc's(except the CBR 650R and F) have 2 cylinders (600s have more performance bcoz of more cylinders) so yea here the category is same but the segment is different
@@wolverine1854 the hell you talking about? All tripples or twins except the cbr650. All with raised clipons resulting in a less sporty riding position. All higher torque and lower hp making it more suitable for commuting and much better mileage. Hell, the r7 is just a fully faired, more aggressive mt7. Sports commuters is exactly what they are. Supersports are nearly dead. Long live the sport commuter.
I bought a ZX6R and love it. I don't know why anyone would want a 2 cylinder.
Those twins sound nice dude, I love em, the 660 is for the everyday sports, I bet a triumph street triple does that just as good with more power though. But I love twins, and fairings. Wish Honda would revive their v twin and v4 bikes. In my opinion, I wouldn't like a 4 pot for middleweight, they're heavier.. The daytona and rs660 weighs 184 kilos.. The new 636 weighs 194..
Considering reliability, the Kawasaki takes it home every day.
i have a few group riders that has an aprilia hates it because it breaks down and hard to get parts on time. They wanna swap it out when they get it fixed and go japanese.
Id choose the Zx6r 10/10 times without a doubt
i get one in 20 days!
Wow, I needed this video…perfect comparison !! 👌🏼
This ZX6R will look insane with different side mirrors!
This content keeps getting better
The first Aprilia RS660 review I really enjoyed. Thanks guys
Superb video, thanks a lot!
This new Kawi ZX-6R shouldn’t be compared with an RS 660, I think it compares better to a Ducati V2. The Ducati is only 20 or so hp more, but you’re paying $7,000 more for it. For that you can get the ZX and mod it for higher hp, and still have money left over. Plus, the cost of ownership is going to be much less. And, it’ll be easier to find neutral.
😂.
That 955cc twin will pull WAY harder than a 636cc inline4. It takes the zx6 a 16k rpm redline to get you 124 hp while the panigale v2 gives 155 hp within 12k rpm with more of THAT power available at lower revs. These inline 4 aren't even wake until 9k rpm. Chaseontwowheels did 40-80 mph in 2.14 seconds on a stock v2. It took 3 seconds on the 2021 Yamaha r1 which is a 1000cc cross plane inline 4 that makes over 200 HP and can do 80 in first gear. He still did a faster 40-80 pull on a panigale v2. The r1 was still in low revs in first at 40 mph and inline 4s don't pull strong from low revs. But that wouldn't have been a big deal in the first place on the v2. Bigger cylinders and bore size.
Perfect video, thanks !
THEE BEST COMPARISON VIDEO OF BIKES ON TH-cam
You won my heart for the presentation bro😢❤❤❤... I loved it... Thanks a ton... Zx6r here i come❤❤❤😊
Great video, and enjoyable comparison despite what the naysayers are commenting! Keep it up 👍
This is the most underrsted channel on TH-cam
these two are different level for sure
But the price almost the same
Best compare videos! thanks, i would choose the Ninja but lets remember that the two of them are different categories with different road approachs
I have never come across a comparison video like this!!!
This video is actually really informative
Japanese machines are always preferable in terms of overall stuffs
which software you used for editing?
I love the sound of zx6r with akrapovic
its nice but thats a 1.5k full system race exhaust lol
Was on the ferry the other day next to a cop. Started up the bike. Its not quiet. They let me off first and then him🤬
I love your explanation bro
Over time, the speed of cars and motorcycles slows down due to exhaust emission regulations (Europe4, Europe5 and Europe6) 😒
636 all day. Like I want to wrench on some leaky italian bike all year long?
How to edit like this. Which app plz reply
Great video, I consider all those details PLUS the swingarm geometry. 660 has a direct mount and ZX has multi-linkage. That is the biggest deal to me. RSV4 has the multi-linkage, losing half the engine and a simpler suspension just seems like too much a sacrifice.
Meanwhile in indonesia's rs660 cost 650M and zx6r aroud 340M IDR 🙃
Except rs660 all-ready stock and zx6r pre-order
@@gunnpush doenst matter bro still overpriced
Itu udah harga zx6r terbaru kah?
Its Italian-made, best prices are in Europe.
Kawasaki for life.
I have a 2021 636 and would choose it any day over the 660
looking at some dyno power curves for these 2 bikes overlayed on top of each other (stock-ish to keep it simple) they have an almost identical horsepower curve at the same revs, except the rs 660 stops going up at 11k RPM while the zx6r keeps on zooming up to 13k rpm, about 89 and 113 hp respectively. The zx6r is also 30 lbs heavier for what that's worth. That's actually pretty crazy that a twin cylinder is on par with the 4 cylinder zx6r of similar displacement. On the road they're probably very close in speed. I'd guess a skilled track rider would make use of the higher rpm horsepower of a zx6r though. I like them both, but I think I'm gonna go with a tamer zx4rr to wring out on the street
Can u compare the colove 500x vs cb500x
ZX6R for sure.
7:07 music to my ears
Awesome video🏆🏆. Screw the haters😁
guess i have to get both
Do the Hypermotard vs something bro i really need that
The closest is compared it to nuda 900 or duke 890
Fam, good quality video as always, but the robotic voice over gotta go. Either use real voice (which with the quality of your products is no doubt within your ability), or just let it be music and display only.
The Aprilla sounds like the RB18
I think the new 6R can't beat the 2018-2023 6R in terms of looks and performance (top end especially) but can only beat in features
why bro
@@riturajbalaji3328 You can check the video
@@wolverine1854 So the previous gen zx6r s faster? Top end only?
@@jmwoods8453 yeah
Muy lindas las 2 👍💪🇲🇽
Endlich ZX6R !!!!!!!
You are calculating KG per HP not HP per KG. Just look at the numbers, how is a nearly 200kg bike calculated as pulling around only 0.6 kg per hp? It would have to weigh only 74 kg for that number!
Is this even a contest? No comparison really, they're very different types of bikes. That being said I take the Kawi.
I like the RS660, but that engine noise is terrible
There is no competition here, supersport all the way!!! Not "sort of supersport"
I wouldn't say the RS660 overthrew the 600 class "reign"..... The ninja is a supersport the Aprilia is a Sport tourer that doesn't have a chance against the Kawi unless you're after comfort
On track, yeah, absolutely. The 6r will walk on the 660 on the top end. On everyday streets, absolutely not. 660 handles aton better. Nit to mention you don't have to wring its fucken neck to get any kind of actual power out of it. The 660 makes roughly 80% of it's torque by 3500rpm.. the 6r is roughly twice that rpm.. yeah, the first year of the 660s had issues.. thats to be expected with any brand new model of anything. I got over 25k miles on my 21' 660, and the biggest issue I've had has been a leaky stator cover gasket. And I sure as hell haven't been nice to it, considering my 2 year warrenty is still is active...
I mean.. who makes a 'track bike' that doesn't have braided lines from the factory? 😂
@@cody-2536kawi does 💚💚🇯🇵😂
@@cody-2536nah im just messing with you, the kawi is alright. In terms of performance inline 4s are aight
So much copium. The 636 is the better bike for the street, and the track.
"I already have problems after 25k miles, but it's still a better street bike because it produces more torque at a lower RPM"
That's definitely a good thing. An Italian bike running at high RPM won't last too long.
@@cody-2536
Ninja ako kht anu mangyari ganda ng porma
RS660 80% Road / 20% Track
ZX6R 20% Road / 80% Track
as an ordinary driver you are significantly more agile and faster with RS660. Also on the racetrack. Aprilia is much easier to drive.
The handling is simply much better due to the low weight and power is available earlier and more NM.
ZX6R only has advantages from 130km/h and only on straight and top speed. Technically, Aprilia is much better and more suitable for everyday use. Nissin brakes on a track bike 🤣 and 198kg 🙈
@@no_name4080😂🎉
@@no_name4080 not for me.... use my 2021 ... ZX6R 5% track 90% road 5% gravel road for 12,000 km already.... it's my daily driver .... got decent low down torque too, pulls cleanly from 30 km/h in 6th gear, while doing 250+ km/h daily
With that italian reliability Aprilia is good for nothing.
@@KrypteiaXi I drive 20years Aprilia and 200000km never any big Problem please don’t tell trash 🗑️
Drive? We ride motorcycles. Anyone who says they drive a motorcycle makes me wary of anything they say afterwards.
"Much better due to low weight" - The ZX6R weighs 20 pounds more. You'll hardly notice that unless you're a professional rider with thousands of hours on each bike.
"Power is available earlier" - True, but it also falls off earlier.
The ZX6R is the better bike. The Aprillia is a good bike too, just not as good.
Ninja all day!
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Love me some "pawnies" lol
Kawasaki left the flybywire ,ABS and extra electr.onics off the 636 because they know a lot of dudes are gonna buy them just to stunt the hell out of them . It's the American way !!! Screw this AI video !!!!
Second Gear new triumph street triple 765 rs vs mv agusta brutale 800rr vs yamaha mt 09 sp 3 cylinders nakeds
Aprilia rs660 💪💪💪
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There is not Vs between this two. The 660 must to be compared with the ninja 650. The zx6r is in total different segment, and its the best in its segment.
the last of its kind 😂
Was this video done with all AI?
The creator of this video has an AI brain himself if he's doing a comparison between a supersport and a sporty commuter.
in my country there is a difference of almost 6000$ dollars between the zx6r and the RS660
wow where are you？ which one is more expensive in your country？
@@mx5038 Israel, and the ZX6R is more expensive
I go with kawa
Compare to variant 6R is the best sport
If only the Aprilia was reliable
It would still suck compared to any inline-4 bike
I don’t trust a shady boutique Italian company lol buy Japanese! I worked at an Ktm/aprilia dealer for 4 years & it was a nightmare
The Aprilla fits what Im looking for, but the Kawasaki sounds so good!!!!!! man, smh
can we have next a comparison between the zx4r and the zx6r please?
I can give you one right now --- the zx6r is faster
i was thinking from past 2 months zx6r has 2 cylinder engine
Wtf 🤮
Rs 660 for 1000000000% sure is paranoid cornering better than zx636r
can you please include china bikes too? thanks it would be more better since china bikes are more cheaper than these brands
China bikes aren't really good, that's why they aren't included
@@GLaurence1997 yeah i know but you can change its parts and make it valuable.
Nobody that cares about their life takes china bikes seriously.
@@kakesuofficialjust no
Not even comparable Lol
One is a super-sport and the other one is a Touring bike infused with supersport elements
Not even disregarding that in some countries your licensing and insurances goes through the roof buying a ZX6R
So people saying ZX6R no contest well makes no sense
The old zx6R clowns all over the 660. The new one will be better.
Why are these two even in a comparison theyre two completely different types of bikes lol
For Kawi cancel the ABS & go for broke!
so 24cc MORE, resulting in 24hp LESS?
c'mon Aprilia..
Comparing it to a parallel twin... ffslol
Not even close. Kawasaki has way more power. The Ai video. 😂
So, a review without riding either one? Pointless.
video contains inaccuracies. for example, the zx-6r does have a blipper, and the RS660 DOES NOT (i have one) compression on the front, only rebound
first.
I hate the new ninja headlights.
I feel like everyone gives far too much value on the actual engine power numbers. If you tune an rs660 you can make very similar power to a stock zx6, and at that point the Aprilia is likely the better bike. And if the ergonomics aren’t aggressive enough for you that’s what they make clip-ones and rear sets for (which if you were going to track or race the zx6 you were going to do anyways most likely)
so currently untuned the zx6r beats the 660, tuned both bikes and the zx6r still beat the 660.........whats the point of this comment really?
Under no conceivable scenario is the Aprilla a " better bike "
I have bad news for your idea that rs660 can be tuned to significant power . It's engine is already maxed and squeezed out and doesn't have big potential for power gain (exhaust, larger stacks, ECU, filter) ads only 17-20hp and that for (3000+) and there reliability comes to sharp end
I think you havent looked at the power curves.
The aprilia and zx6r have basically identical horsepower numbers up until around 11000 where the rs runs out of revs.
The Aprilia is already very highly tuned (for top end, this is why it is a bit weak low down)
You will never get an aprilia to be at the same level as the 6r performance wise unless you start doing internal changes.
And even if you could, one simple flash on the 6r and you gain 8-10hp
no you can't, even with the tuning the rs660 doesn't go above 96 hp to the wheel. which is sad, if it was that easy with all the money i threw at it it would have 150hp XD
Everithing was great until the aprilia sound 🤢😖
Is this a comparison video?🤦♂️
It is set up as a commercial!
This is a "pro" Kawasaki video only🤷♂️
Not sponsored, but I do wish Kawasaki would sponsor me 😁. This comparison is heavily based on tech spec data, which isn't subjective.
I understand it seems like it's not a fair comparison due to the class difference, but the purpose of this video is to inform those who are new to motorcycles and looking for a new bike, but don't really understand the difference between a pure supersport and a 650cc sportbike, due to some similarities between them, such as 600cc-ish displacement, same sportbike styling, and they are also in the same price range.
Rs660 is basically a body kit ninja 650 in terms of performance
La 636 la distrugge.
Can you have you AI speaker speak better English?
The RS660 sounds like hot garbage. I really am not a fan of these twins. They sound trash. Having friends who've owned Aprilias I'd never buy one. They are very unrealibale and have fun trying to get parts. Dealer support is atrocious. You could not pay me to own an Aprilia.
Aprilia sounds like a leaf blower and very unreliable. Kawi all day!
Says the Screamy Thoothbrush Driver :D, but il must admit the Euro Bikes arnt that relaiabel as Japanese because the Most Engine platforms are newer :)
Correct I personally don't like the sound of a superbike other than inline 4
You do realize it has sucki in the name for a reason.
Bruh this comment section is so cringy. Let's all agree on the fact these two bikes are made for two very different things. The Aprilia is meant to be a middle ground between sportiness and comfort, while the Kawasaki is pretty much a race bike
Lol... stereotype alert😂
Why does this video exist? You're comparing a 650 to a 600 basically, and that has been done to death.
Because most 650’s aren’t nearly as sporty or track ready as the 660. Also this video is likely almost entirely done by ai
@@cloroxmints355 the cbr650 makes the same amount of power though? Like the others make like what 70 to 75 compared to 95? We can and should just throw them in the same pot, they're all sport bikes, but not fully supersport sporty, and 2 of them make 95hp and the other 3, ninja 650, r7 and sv650(which is naked but I'll include it too), make 75ish, big deal? The ninja is the only one that's less sporty than the rest since it has raised clip ons and in general it's made to be beginner friendly and cheap. And the only one left is the r7, exluding the naked sv650, that's just as sport as the rs660 but makes 20hp less and is completely raw with only abs.
Also yeah, this guy's whole channel seems ai generated lol. I hate how many of these are popping up everywhere.
Because both are sportbikes in the same price range and the ZX-6R is the last of its kind, there aren't many options to compare. The Gsxr600 and R6 are discontinued (only the R6 race is available), the all-new CBR600rr isn't globally available and was last updated in 2021, the MV Agusta F3 and Panigale V2 displacements are way too big, and prices are too expensive to compare.
This video might help people who don't know much about the differences between supersports and middleweight sportbikes. For non-enthusiasts, both are 600cc-ish fairing sportbikes that have similar prices. With a detailed comparison like this, it might give them some idea. Sorry if my content somehow bothers you; thanks for watching, tho
They are basically sport bikes for 12 grand.
Of course people will compare them, and rightly so.
@@SecondGearYT Price range and cc doesn't mean shit. ZX-6R is a supersport and RS660 is a sporty commuter, just how clueless can you be ? Just be honest and say you've made this video for clicks :D This video doesn't help people at all, if anything it can confuse those who have no clue about motorcycles, cause you're comparing a two very different types of motorcycles based on cc, price and maybe even appearance, which is completely misleading. That's just stupid.
There IS NO COMPARISION RS all the way.
Ugh, AI narration. Instant downvote and "don't recommend".
You need to be banned for comparing these 2 motorcycles dude.. not in the same class...
Just for clicks nothing else.