Would love to see you make a video on what bikes you feel would be excellent to upgrade to after the RS660. RSV4 seems like a huge step up, so what else is out there that seems like a natural progression? Ducati V2, gsxr 750, etc?
@@loid4308 you could check if there's a small bit of Rock stuck between the disk and the brakepad. Mine had a bit of a squeak as well. But removing that solved the issue for me.
I’ve had my ‘21 rs660 for a year and I’ve put 7k miles on it so far. No issues at all and I’ve loved every moment with the bike. It’s definitely a head turner and gets a ton of compliments at bike meets even with the other big bikes around. Definitely has been a great bike so far and will be keeping it for a very long time
I know two guys with this bike. A neighbor and my son. For both of them the shifter fell off. Evidently a common flaw and there’s a service bulletin for it. That aside, it’s a sweet bike and both of them love it. The Alpha Romeo of bikes, and not the Camry. They knew what they were getting into and have no regrets.
My shifter linkage feel off down the road from the dealership after I bought it. I knew this was a service bulletin before I bought it. Quick homemade fix limped me along until the replacement part came several months later (this was 1 year ago).
The shifter fell off because the screw came lose and no one noticed it. Also the quick shifter will stop working when the screw comes lose and a warning on the dash will appear to give you a heads up to have a look at the shifter. Simply tighten up the screw and that is all you need to do. The warning light will turn off and the quicker will start to work again.
My ownership experience has been great. I have a 2023, 3k+ miles, with a bunch of mods and haven't (knock on wood) had any issues. It's a blast to ride anywhere.
I been looking into getting myself on a rs660. Is this statement above still true? I’ve been reading some comments about this bike not being so reliable. Any of the issues here like “shifter falling off” and stuff?
I bought my 2022 RS660 as my first bike about ten months ago. So far it has been completely reliable. I did my first track day on it a few months ago and I had tons of people Come up and want to talk about it. It's been a great first bike!
@cramos3911 I think if you're on the more mature side and can resist just cracking the throttle constantly (especially at first), it's pretty doable. I may not be the best judge though. After less than a year I'm already looking at buying something much faster lol.
@lolyouwontfindme6070 going great. Still zeroe issues with it. My most recent video was filmed last weekend, and as you can see, she's still a blast. The only thing at all I've done is chain maintenance, oil change, air filter, etc. Just regular, scheduled maintenance.
Had a tuono 660, almost threw me in a ditch when a connecting rod failed at 75MPH. While the dealership honored the warranty and changed the motor at no cost I still traded it for the duc supersport 950s. A lot happier and the bike hasn’t tried to kill me yet!
3500 Miles on mine so far. Been an absolute solid beast of a bike. That said, I did have to accept that transitioning from my old bike meant that I would no longer be the mechanic working on it and all service would be pricey... That's held true to yammie's point. Other than general maintenance and service though, zero problems. I think Aprilia worked out a lot of the kinks from the 2021 recalls and service issues.
Owning both R7 and RS660. I got to say rs660 is way more comfortable to commute with, and r7 just overall gives a more well-put-together feeling. Also, that CP2 engine just sounds out of this world, so deep and beautiful. Maybe just in my head, rs660 always feels plasticky and feels like it gonna fall apart at anytime. In short, rs660 is like a 10 but have tantrum, r7 is like maybe an 8-9 but have a very loveable personality. If I only can keep one, I would choose r7 over rs660
Rs660 looks super premium in the photos but plasticky in real life. I thought it was just me. But it still is one of the most gorgeous looking bike for the price range.
I bought a Tuono 660 brand new in 12/21. I opted for the quick shifter and the IMU for about $600. I have put 10,100 trouble free miles on it. It is a very good bike with awesome handling and the breaks work supreme! The seat is the best I have ever ever had. I have put 300 miles on this bike on a Sunday and could have kept going. They must have killed the last unicorn and made the seat from it. It is that good! The down sides are above 100mph it kind of runs out of steam. It runs best between 7,000 and 10,000 rpm. Finally, I have owned Aprilia's before (elephant in the room time) and I have had issues with them ($). I have put 80,000 miles on a Honda and 40,000 plus on another before selling them. So you need to decide what you want out of a bike. For me it is no big deal because these days I change bikes like I change underwear (get bored and can afford it). After a year and a half I sold the Tuono and bought a GSXSGT+. I only wish it had the Tuono seat. Did I mention how dam good that seat is?
Great vlog, Yam! I've watched and commented on almost all RS660 vids. I started riding again after about 10 years and almost passing away from the cove last year. I picked up a Raven Red R6 which is amazing. Ive had Harleys and a Triumph Daytona 600. The styling of the 660 has definitely caught my eye, and I have been researching for almost 2 yrs now. This is the 1st time seeing the upgraded carbon model, which now i may pull the trigger on!! Keep up the great vids. Would enjoy meeting up for a ride when weather cools down here in s. Texas.
Simple fix on the quickshifter coming off the splined shaft. Use a longer cap head bolt and put a nyloc nut on the other side. This compresses the fitment onto the shaft sufficiently 👌
I've owned my RS660 Trofeo for 12 months and absolutely love it. Yes you can't ride it on the street (legally...) but its an absolute beast of a machine that takes an already awesome bike and gives it the Aprilia factory racing treatment.
Bought a '22 RS 660 as my first bike back in May 2022. Currently around 2800 miles (work gets in the way). This is an extremely fun bike, and rider modes make it forgiving for those of you with less experience. I recommend it for twisties and mountain riding. I knew what I signed up for re: reliability when I purchased it. The only problem I've had was just fixed a week ago - low coolant due to a bad seal that required gasket heads to be replaced under warranty. I only realized the issue when cleaning the bike and tried topping off the coolant (it leaked out immediately). I have no regrets. I plan to extend the manufacturer warranty when it expires next year. The bike pays itself back in endless smiles. If you want it, buy it!
2 time Aprilia owner, never had any issue besides having to replace battery once. No mechanical failures or leaks, current RSV Mille (from 2001) has about 30k miles on it give or take, and rides like it was made yesterday. Yam if you haven't tried one yet, you should really get your hands on one of those. It's very similar in soul and character to a Duke 1098, just half a decade earlier and a bit less on the power -and around half the price lol. But man, so much character and soul in those early-mid 2000 Italian big twins. No jap bike comes close in that regard.
Picked up a Tuono 660 Factory a few months ago. Absolutely love this bike. It sounds glorious and boy is it a head turner in that TooFast color scheme. Worth every penny!
Got the same type of Tuono 660 last year‘s May. I completed more than 8000 km up to end of October. Had endlos fun on the extensive twisties of May region and on vacation tours with the machine. No problems up to now. Sound is great of course.
Bought an acid gold RS600 as my first bike last year and I've recently reached 20k kms. 0 problems. The only MASSIVE downside is that its stock exhaust is too silent. Not much I can do here in Italy though...
@@seven-tq7jr that's the point, legal ones are slightly different but still too quiet because of euro 5 regulations. The only way to make this bike sing is by either removing db killer or decat. Both can lead to bike getting suspended. Not worth it to me.
The rs660 is the perfect city sport bike for an experienced or returning rider. Definitely possible to start on with the right maturity too. Id rather have a traditional 600 still because they feel more stable at 80+
A z400 and rs660,can easily maintain 100 mph however at that speed in 6th your going to be around 8k rpm out of 10k and definetly feel the engine rattling under you. 100 mph in 6th on a 600 is about 10k rpm which is still in the mid range for a 16500 rpm redline
@syrupsippin7132 Oh my bike, if you're at 100, you're probable at 9500 rpm. I just meant that if the bike feels either shaky or as if it's pulling you one way, your wheels may be out of alignment or improperly balanced. Alignment isn't uncommon as when you tighten the chain every so often, if you only tighten the sprocket side and not the other equally the rear wheel will turn slightly to the left which is more noticeable at speed.
I owned it for a year. It's beautiful and fun to ride when it's working... The problem was that the time it spent at the dealership was more than in my garage with all sorts of issues... I ended up getting rid of it thanks to the lemon law!
Picking mine up in 3 days and I’m so excited. Coming from a early year FZ-09 and the whole package looks great especially since I’ve wanted a more sporty looking bike with an aggressive riding position. Was thinking about hopping straight to a v4 but realized this should be plenty for street riding and the occasional track day.
I owned two Italian motorcycles Aprilia Pegaso 660 for 3 years and Ducati Multistrada 620 4 years got both of them used. Never had issues with any of them, regular service and hit the road 😂
If it's Italian, and leaking oil, it's good, that means that there's still oil to leak, and the engine isn't running dry. Also if the engine light is on it's good too, means that the engine is still there, and the light works. Just kidding of course, before anyone gets mad at me 😂
The most important word spoken in this video is “Je ne sais quoi”. This is the difference that no manufacturer other than the Italians can seem to pin down. It’s quality and appeal, and a general sense of taste
I've previously owned an RS and, while I really loved it, there's one glaring issue if you live in Australia: if you ever drop it, it could take literally MONTHS to get parts in. Not sure if same applies in the US or Europe. Obviously, if you had a Yamaha/Honda they can fix it overnight.
got a '23 rs660 a few months ago and holy smokes does this bike rip! threw an exhaust on it, some shorty levers, and I plan to do the upmap tune.... thats all I would do for aftermarket mods to it, its perfect otherwise.
That 400 Ninja is a very respected Bike. Youre doing it right! When youre ready to step up there will be many low mileage 2023 Acid Yellow used 660s around much Cheaper than New to trade the Ninja in on... as 660 riders will trade up to 1100 V4s by then.
Had my '22 Tuono 660 Factory for a year now. Only issue in 4200 miles was the shift link coming loose, but it was fixed under warranty a month later when the revised part came in (I was able to keep riding it in the meantime with an easy DIY fix). Love this bike as a stablemate to my FJ-09.
Had mine since 2021 and never had a problem... It only consumes a bit more oil than most bike. I got a few videos where you can hear the mivv exhaust.... it adds even more charakter
My buddy bought a 2022 Tuono 660 and 305 miles in, not even through the break in yet and it had a catastrophic failure. But Aprilia was awesome and seen it was a component failure and is replacing it under warranty
Had a 2220 tuono 660 factory for 9 months . Just got back into bikes after almost 10 years out . Traded in 2 months ago for a new 23 tuono v4 factory. 660 good , v4 is amazing
Extrema owner here, I think this bike is untouchable with regards to quality, performance and engagement within it's class. If Ducati releases a 680 though, like a detuned V2, it would have a competitor. As of now, it's top of it's class. Bike is prettier in person, so pretty you don't really wanna risk riding it and accidentally tipping over or something.
Had one on my radar since you first showed it finally pulled the trigger on a limited edition one at the end of may, 700 miles on it so far love it to death and don’t think I’d trade it for any other bike on the market as of now just enough power to satisfy the inner squid but not to much If your looking into buying one 2022+ send it
I have a 2021 RS660 and a 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor and I love them both. Unfortunately the RS660 makes me ride like a hooligan; I feel I can do anything on that bike and I class myself a safe driver. However on the Interceptor I'm back to HiViz safety rider casually riding around town as if I'm in my 60's but back on the RS and I'm a man in my early 20's feeling immortal - there's nothing like it.
Perfect all around bike, and one of best looking Its a bargain for what you get really.... Only way i could think of to imorove it is if it was 800cc ish with sweetspot of 120-130 hp......200 hp is over kill but something in neighborhood of GSXR 750 figures Still a great bike and would for sure buy one over a japanese bike.....
I ride a Triumph Street Triple 675 R and have been looking for a sports bike that sits at around 120-140 BHP and can't seem to find much than the GSXR 750. Don't want 200bhp like most of the litre bikes, but also want more than this 100bhp I'm used to.
You should try to hold out for the R9 scheduled for beginning of 2024. Will ha e the 890 CP3 and same frame and suspension( maybe different front fork) as the updated XSR900, which other than not being fully faired is an outstanding bike. The 890 CP3 checks all the boxes
How about comparing with Triumph Trident 660 or the Tiger Sport 660. Though they don’t have a fully faired version… I guess the engine capacity falls under the category. Just a thought 😊
GSX-R 750 is a lot of bang for your buck overall. It's price is more Inline with the higher spec version of the RS660 but it's certainly worth a look of you're cross shopping with some of the bikes listed later in the video. If lots of tech is important than you though, don't go looking for it with Suzuki. Not that it's a bad thing .
13:30 Dismissed Ducati SuperSport 950 way to quickly. Yes the it’s slightly more expensive but Olins, extra torque and power at lower RPM make it a bargain if you are going to go spending money on an Italian sport bike.
Apparently one common thing to break when you dump the RS660 hard enough is the swing arm. A friend of mine has one, had a down that was pretty nasty to the bike, and the swing arm was a piece in high-ish demand because the shop had seen multiple RS660's go down and needing a swing arm replacement... Dunno about statistical significance in this case compared to anecdotal evidence so...
Really wanted and considered getting one ... Got a 2nd hand RSV4 instead and it's an absolute monster that will take all the abuse if you just service it!
I bought this bike back in march… no issues so far. I will say, the reason I bought this bike is because for whatever reason. Insurance on the Aprilia is only $150/month compared to $600-$700/month for a Yamaha r7. This may have to do with me being 21 years old but it still makes no sense to me…
Got my 2022 last Sept. After 3000km I experience only 3 issues: squeaky rear brakes(no big deal), a little difficult to use APRC n the MIA (BT) never works with my BT headphones for music (no big deal) and lastly the shifting rod almost slide out of the shaft but later fixed by putting some red loctite on. Overall this bike is 9/10 IMO. Would be 10/10 if the factiry suspension is better.
I purchased the Tuono 660 the day they were released. I have about 14k miles on it and love this bike. Unfortunately, the engine was replaced under warranty due to significant damaged to left cylinder. Apparently Aprilia installed the wrong size cylinder causing compression issues leading up to complete engine failure. So, I will never own one again because of this headache and the fact it takes months to get parts sometimes. I still own it and have no plans on getting rid of it yet. I love the attitude the bike has and the attention that comes with owning such a beautiful bike. But, I can vouch that these bike's reputation for being unreliable is very true. I have had no problems since the the new engine was installed 4k miles ago though.
Fortunate enough to have a 22 660rs and 2020 Honda 650r. It’s like having twin girls and one is a 100m hurdler and the other one is a shot-putter. You love them both equally but for different reasons. The Honda has big bones but she’s a solid ride 😅
Thank you so much for this particular video ….. i have been waiting for it because I don’t know if I should get the Aprilia rs660 as my first bike… thank you
if its your first bike you shouldnt get a rs660, its way too powerful for a starter. it may seem boring but trust me youll thank yourself if you get a lower cc bike such as a r3
I got this as a first bike. If you are a fast learner you will be fine. The commute mode really dials the bike back by a lot and makes it very manageable. I left commute mode behind after maybe 2 weeks. Is a great bike and confident quick learns with a touch of responsibility can start on this bike for sure ❤
I definitely agree with 300 or 400 first just to learn, and not really because the rs has too much power, but mainly because of price, weight and ergonomic. Rs660 is a very expensive bike to drop, especially when your chances of doing so is soo much higher when you're starting out. Also, it will be easy to drop because it weighs more and the more aggressive ergonomis will make it harder it control at low speeds as a new rider. The bike also has a lot of rider aids wich is great but in my opinion not really when your starting out as it can prevent you from really learning some of the fundamentals. If the rs is kinda your "dream bike" then I wouldn't risk your dream when you have a high chance that you might drop it or reck it. Learn on a lower cc, lighter and cheaper bike where it doesn't matter if you drop it, then once your really get the fundamentals down you can get your rs and really make it your baby and enjoy it. That's just my thoughts and how I look at it. You are your own person and can make your own decision, but if your wanting to be a good rider quicker, then I'd start on a 300-400.💕
you cannot compare a R6 with a RS660, the R6 is much more agrassive and powerfull, If you always ride a 4v, a 2v does ride different, it is not bad not at all but you must get used to it and less powerfull then the R6. The riding position is more friendly on the RS660 I do own a R6 2020 and tried last saturday a RS660 want to know what the fuzz was all about. For now I keep my R6
Got myself a 2024 Extrema, rode it home, parked in my garage, next day I looked at the garage floor, leaking fuel. Looks like a known fault tank. And in a brand new 2024, so sad that their quality control is still bad nowadays. Bike is back to the dealer, 2 weeks for a new tank to arrive :(
My Aprilia burns oil right out of the box. My bike burns around a quart of oil every 1400 or 1500 miles. 😞 I still own my old 2001 CBR 929 which burns no oil. However, it has had a few issues over the years but then again the thing is OLD. Love both bikes, warts and all.
Should I start with an Aprilia RS 50 moped MC or a Honda MB5 moped MC to teach myself how to ride before I got an actual MC License ? or is it better to keep saving up money until I can pay for both the MC licence training with an instructor like 3000 euro and a motorcycle like this one or maybe a Huskvarna Svartpilen? what road is best to go? -learning on a moped MC or holding on to the cash one can get to afford a real training and MC licence and MC?
The local Aprilia dealership is closing down and selling remaining stock bikes (which is a few left). They dont sell very much but i wont risk buying an Italian bike with no local dealership service.
Hahah I got mine 3 weeks ago and still love it. But as I wanted to install frame sliders, I figured out that the lighting wasn't mounted properly, or the screws of the sidecover (MIA install) weren't tightened too. Probably the Aprilia workers just had to much wine that day...
I’m just not crazy about this parallel twin trend. They only sound good because of the 270 degree crank and the trade off is lots of vibration. Ride a Kawasaki twin, then ride the aprilia, night and day difference. I prefer a smooth motor that doesn’t make my body go numb. 4 cylinder engines are where it’s at for motorcycles imo. I’ll give up a little low end grunt for the smoothness and beautiful exhaust note of a screaming inline 4.
I want one so bad but have been holding back due to people saying there’s an issue with a leak and that maintenance and parts are expensive. Side note: R7 is a gorgeous bike but standing at 6’3” it wreaks havoc on my wrist, back as it’s fairly aggressive
Yammie! I just subscribe today. Realy need your opinion about the rs660. Saving money to buy one or the 790 duke for 2nd option. The thing is i heard alot of issue comment about the rs660. Does the 2021 model has issues? Or what year of the rs660 has alot of issue? Can you please give some advice?
Sure dude. Love to have one.... however repars and maintenance from a dealer or mechanic is not so ideal. So,, its nice and great if free but my purchasing answer would be NO.
If it doesn't leak oil, is it even an Italian motorcycle? I kid because I have an Aprilia RSV4. I don't know what's up with Aprilia, but oil leaks are super common on brand new bikes. Luckily, they are under warranty and it seems dealerships are better at getting them to not leak than the actual factory. I had mine fixed by the dealer and it's been bone dry ever since -- and I ride it really hard.
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Would love to see you make a video on what bikes you feel would be excellent to upgrade to after the RS660. RSV4 seems like a huge step up, so what else is out there that seems like a natural progression?
Ducati V2, gsxr 750, etc?
got a supersport 950 used for 13k 2000 miles on the odo did you review one yet @yammie noob
what do u think about Aprilla Rs 457
I've bought mine a year and a couple months ago. I put over 11000km on it. Never had a single issue with the bike. Is amazing. I love it.
same minus the squeaky back brake
11000 kms seems to early to vouch on reliability? It's also only a year old. I'd really want hear from someone who got the 2020 version
@@loid4308 you could check if there's a small bit of Rock stuck between the disk and the brakepad. Mine had a bit of a squeak as well. But removing that solved the issue for me.
@rajivvishwa yeah, but with the later models some of the issues will be solved. But as of yet I haven't worried about the reliability
@@rajivvishwagot the 2021 version i had my starter die under warranty it was about to expire 😅. But i did very little with it just 5000 km
I’ve had my ‘21 rs660 for a year and I’ve put 7k miles on it so far. No issues at all and I’ve loved every moment with the bike. It’s definitely a head turner and gets a ton of compliments at bike meets even with the other big bikes around. Definitely has been a great bike so far and will be keeping it for a very long time
I know two guys with this bike. A neighbor and my son. For both of them the shifter fell off. Evidently a common flaw and there’s a service bulletin for it. That aside, it’s a sweet bike and both of them love it. The Alpha Romeo of bikes, and not the Camry. They knew what they were getting into and have no regrets.
My shifter linkage feel off down the road from the dealership after I bought it. I knew this was a service bulletin before I bought it. Quick homemade fix limped me along until the replacement part came several months later (this was 1 year ago).
Far out you just reminded me I didn't retighten the bolt on the shifter on my Ninja. Cheers mate.
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@@edge929amazing they didn't perform the service work before you picked up the bike. Wow.
The shifter fell off because the screw came lose and no one noticed it. Also the quick shifter will stop working when the screw comes lose and a warning on the dash will appear to give you a heads up to have a look at the shifter. Simply tighten up the screw and that is all you need to do. The warning light will turn off and the quicker will start to work again.
My ownership experience has been great. I have a 2023, 3k+ miles, with a bunch of mods and haven't (knock on wood) had any issues. It's a blast to ride anywhere.
I been looking into getting myself on a rs660. Is this statement above still true? I’ve been reading some comments about this bike not being so reliable. Any of the issues here like “shifter falling off” and stuff?
@@HandolHani Bro 3k miles is barely broken in... And shifter is free fix from the company.
I bought my 2022 RS660 as my first bike about ten months ago. So far it has been completely reliable. I did my first track day on it a few months ago and I had tons of people Come up and want to talk about it. It's been a great first bike!
Wasnt too much for a first bike? I was thinking on getting on as my first
@cramos3911 I think if you're on the more mature side and can resist just cracking the throttle constantly (especially at first), it's pretty doable. I may not be the best judge though. After less than a year I'm already looking at buying something much faster lol.
How is it going now? I’m thinking of getting this as my 3rd or 4th bike but I’m not sure
@lolyouwontfindme6070 going great. Still zeroe issues with it. My most recent video was filmed last weekend, and as you can see, she's still a blast. The only thing at all I've done is chain maintenance, oil change, air filter, etc. Just regular, scheduled maintenance.
@@Knoxvillemoto hey I’m looking for my first motorcycle my options are rs660 and cbr650r which should I get
I’ve been on my RS660 for just over a month now, absolutely love it!
Had a tuono 660, almost threw me in a ditch when a connecting rod failed at 75MPH. While the dealership honored the warranty and changed the motor at no cost I still traded it for the duc supersport 950s. A lot happier and the bike hasn’t tried to kill me yet!
Please tell us more. Its not every day that a modern vehicle fails in such a spectacular manner.
@@andref8246 I searched online, looks like it was a recall on 2021 models
3500 Miles on mine so far. Been an absolute solid beast of a bike. That said, I did have to accept that transitioning from my old bike meant that I would no longer be the mechanic working on it and all service would be pricey... That's held true to yammie's point. Other than general maintenance and service though, zero problems. I think Aprilia worked out a lot of the kinks from the 2021 recalls and service issues.
Owning both R7 and RS660. I got to say rs660 is way more comfortable to commute with, and r7 just overall gives a more well-put-together feeling. Also, that CP2 engine just sounds out of this world, so deep and beautiful. Maybe just in my head, rs660 always feels plasticky and feels like it gonna fall apart at anytime.
In short, rs660 is like a 10 but have tantrum, r7 is like maybe an 8-9 but have a very loveable personality. If I only can keep one, I would choose r7 over rs660
Rs660 looks super premium in the photos but plasticky in real life. I thought it was just me. But it still is one of the most gorgeous looking bike for the price range.
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I bought a Tuono 660 brand new in 12/21. I opted for the quick shifter and the IMU for about $600. I have put 10,100 trouble free miles on it. It is a very good bike with awesome handling and the breaks work supreme! The seat is the best I have ever ever had. I have put 300 miles on this bike on a Sunday and could have kept going. They must have killed the last unicorn and made the seat from it. It is that good! The down sides are above 100mph it kind of runs out of steam. It runs best between 7,000 and 10,000 rpm. Finally, I have owned Aprilia's before (elephant in the room time) and I have had issues with them ($). I have put 80,000 miles on a Honda and 40,000 plus on another before selling them. So you need to decide what you want out of a bike. For me it is no big deal because these days I change bikes like I change underwear (get bored and can afford it). After a year and a half I sold the Tuono and bought a GSXSGT+. I only wish it had the Tuono seat. Did I mention how dam good that seat is?
Great vlog, Yam! I've watched and commented on almost all RS660 vids. I started riding again after about 10 years and almost passing away from the cove last year. I picked up a Raven Red R6 which is amazing. Ive had Harleys and a Triumph Daytona 600. The styling of the 660 has definitely caught my eye, and I have been researching for almost 2 yrs now. This is the 1st time seeing the upgraded carbon model, which now i may pull the trigger on!! Keep up the great vids. Would enjoy meeting up for a ride when weather cools down here in s. Texas.
Simple fix on the quickshifter coming off the splined shaft.
Use a longer cap head bolt and put a nyloc nut on the other side. This compresses the fitment onto the shaft sufficiently 👌
I've owned my RS660 Trofeo for 12 months and absolutely love it. Yes you can't ride it on the street (legally...) but its an absolute beast of a machine that takes an already awesome bike and gives it the Aprilia factory racing treatment.
Bought a '22 RS 660 as my first bike back in May 2022. Currently around 2800 miles (work gets in the way). This is an extremely fun bike, and rider modes make it forgiving for those of you with less experience. I recommend it for twisties and mountain riding.
I knew what I signed up for re: reliability when I purchased it. The only problem I've had was just fixed a week ago - low coolant due to a bad seal that required gasket heads to be replaced under warranty. I only realized the issue when cleaning the bike and tried topping off the coolant (it leaked out immediately).
I have no regrets. I plan to extend the manufacturer warranty when it expires next year. The bike pays itself back in endless smiles. If you want it, buy it!
Does it have wheelie control and Bluetooth? Lol lame questions, I know.
2 time Aprilia owner, never had any issue besides having to replace battery once. No mechanical failures or leaks, current RSV Mille (from 2001) has about 30k miles on it give or take, and rides like it was made yesterday. Yam if you haven't tried one yet, you should really get your hands on one of those. It's very similar in soul and character to a Duke 1098, just half a decade earlier and a bit less on the power -and around half the price lol. But man, so much character and soul in those early-mid 2000 Italian big twins. No jap bike comes close in that regard.
As a hardcore Kawasaki simp. The RS660 is still one of the most beautiful bikes I've ever seen.
Picked up a Tuono 660 Factory a few months ago. Absolutely love this bike. It sounds glorious and boy is it a head turner in that TooFast color scheme. Worth every penny!
Would love the tuono 660 factory if it came with the stock black and red colours. Not q huge fan of the options for the factory
Got the same type of Tuono 660 last year‘s May. I completed more than 8000 km up to end of October. Had endlos fun on the extensive twisties of May region and on vacation tours with the machine. No problems up to now. Sound is great of course.
Bought an acid gold RS600 as my first bike last year and I've recently reached 20k kms. 0 problems. The only MASSIVE downside is that its stock exhaust is too silent. Not much I can do here in Italy though...
true i have the tuono and the aftermarked homologated ones are expensive but there are much more bikes that sound much more silent then ours
Why cant you do more?
u can literally get an aftermarket legal exhaust wym bruh
@@seven-tq7jr that's the point, legal ones are slightly different but still too quiet because of euro 5 regulations. The only way to make this bike sing is by either removing db killer or decat. Both can lead to bike getting suspended. Not worth it to me.
@@floridakoi that is true
The rs660 is the perfect city sport bike for an experienced or returning rider. Definitely possible to start on with the right maturity too. Id rather have a traditional 600 still because they feel more stable at 80+
Stable? I have never had any stable issues even at 130+
Most newer bikes nowadays have some sort of steering stabilizer so stability is not a major issue.
Stable? My naked 400 feels fine at 80. You probably have a balance or alignment issue.
A z400 and rs660,can easily maintain 100 mph however at that speed in 6th your going to be around 8k rpm out of 10k and definetly feel the engine rattling under you. 100 mph in 6th on a 600 is about 10k rpm which is still in the mid range for a 16500 rpm redline
@syrupsippin7132 Oh my bike, if you're at 100, you're probable at 9500 rpm. I just meant that if the bike feels either shaky or as if it's pulling you one way, your wheels may be out of alignment or improperly balanced. Alignment isn't uncommon as when you tighten the chain every so often, if you only tighten the sprocket side and not the other equally the rear wheel will turn slightly to the left which is more noticeable at speed.
I have a 21 rs660 LAVA. No issues... I love it I upgraded the front to look more GPMOTO with winglets. ... Stealth mirrors. And rear fender eliminator
I owned it for a year. It's beautiful and fun to ride when it's working... The problem was that the time it spent at the dealership was more than in my garage with all sorts of issues... I ended up getting rid of it thanks to the lemon law!
Picking mine up in 3 days and I’m so excited. Coming from a early year FZ-09 and the whole package looks great especially since I’ve wanted a more sporty looking bike with an aggressive riding position. Was thinking about hopping straight to a v4 but realized this should be plenty for street riding and the occasional track day.
Wow
So
How Is It?
I owned two Italian motorcycles Aprilia Pegaso 660 for 3 years and Ducati Multistrada 620 4 years got both of them used. Never had issues with any of them, regular service and hit the road 😂
No issues on my MV Agusta F3 as long as i bring it in on it's regular service intervals every 3,500 miles.
If it's Italian, and leaking oil, it's good, that means that there's still oil to leak, and the engine isn't running dry. Also if the engine light is on it's good too, means that the engine is still there, and the light works.
Just kidding of course, before anyone gets mad at me 😂
If it’s good enough for chinooks then it’s good enough for Aprilia
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Love my tuono 660. 18 months and never had an issue.
The most important word spoken in this video is “Je ne sais quoi”.
This is the difference that no manufacturer other than the Italians can seem to pin down. It’s quality and appeal, and a general sense of taste
I've previously owned an RS and, while I really loved it, there's one glaring issue if you live in Australia: if you ever drop it, it could take literally MONTHS to get parts in. Not sure if same applies in the US or Europe. Obviously, if you had a Yamaha/Honda they can fix it overnight.
Nothing quite like an Aprilia. The 660 and 440 are such beauties. ❤️❤️❤️
440?
@@charlieticehurst2105the RS440 will pretty much end Kawasaki's rule in the motorcycle entry market, a very wise move for Aprilia
got a '23 rs660 a few months ago and holy smokes does this bike rip! threw an exhaust on it, some shorty levers, and I plan to do the upmap tune.... thats all I would do for aftermarket mods to it, its perfect otherwise.
I'm a little more than 1600 miles in and I love it. Only issue I've had is explaining to casual bike fans what the heck an Aprilia is lol
Same lol. “Why is there a big A on your bike?”
Jesus loves you
I would love an acid yellow RS660…… gotta make it through noob status first. Still getting the hang of my ninja 400. Which is also awesome.
That 400 Ninja is a very respected Bike. Youre doing it right! When youre ready to step up there will be many low mileage 2023 Acid Yellow used 660s around much Cheaper than New to trade the Ninja in on... as 660 riders will trade up to 1100 V4s by then.
My first bike was a Ducati 750 Supersport and my second bike now is an MV Agusta F3. What's noon status?
@@GodofWhoopass noob. I’ve Updated the post.
Bought a Tuono 660 Factory 2022, 4400km later no issues and so much fun! Perfect Bike
Had my '22 Tuono 660 Factory for a year now. Only issue in 4200 miles was the shift link coming loose, but it was fixed under warranty a month later when the revised part came in (I was able to keep riding it in the meantime with an easy DIY fix). Love this bike as a stablemate to my FJ-09.
Had mine since 2021 and never had a problem...
It only consumes a bit more oil than most bike.
I got a few videos where you can hear the mivv exhaust.... it adds even more charakter
My buddy bought a 2022 Tuono 660 and 305 miles in, not even through the break in yet and it had a catastrophic failure. But Aprilia was awesome and seen it was a component failure and is replacing it under warranty
I just bought a 2024 yesterday.....Spring cant get here soon enough!
Had a 2220 tuono 660 factory for 9 months . Just got back into bikes after almost 10 years out . Traded in 2 months ago for a new 23 tuono v4 factory. 660 good , v4 is amazing
Extrema owner here, I think this bike is untouchable with regards to quality, performance and engagement within it's class. If Ducati releases a 680 though, like a detuned V2, it would have a competitor. As of now, it's top of it's class. Bike is prettier in person, so pretty you don't really wanna risk riding it and accidentally tipping over or something.
Frame sliders would take care of that
Had one on my radar since you first showed it finally pulled the trigger on a limited edition one at the end of may, 700 miles on it so far love it to death and don’t think I’d trade it for any other bike on the market as of now just enough power to satisfy the inner squid but not to much
If your looking into buying one 2022+ send it
I have a 2021 RS660 and a 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor and I love them both. Unfortunately the RS660 makes me ride like a hooligan; I feel I can do anything on that bike and I class myself a safe driver. However on the Interceptor I'm back to HiViz safety rider casually riding around town as if I'm in my 60's but back on the RS and I'm a man in my early 20's feeling immortal - there's nothing like it.
Perfect all around bike, and one of best looking
Its a bargain for what you get really....
Only way i could think of to imorove it is if it was 800cc ish with sweetspot of 120-130 hp......200 hp is over kill but something in neighborhood of GSXR 750 figures
Still a great bike and would for sure buy one over a japanese bike.....
I ride a Triumph Street Triple 675 R and have been looking for a sports bike that sits at around 120-140 BHP and can't seem to find much than the GSXR 750. Don't want 200bhp like most of the litre bikes, but also want more than this 100bhp I'm used to.
You should try to hold out for the R9 scheduled for beginning of 2024. Will ha e the 890 CP3 and same frame and suspension( maybe different front fork) as the updated XSR900, which other than not being fully faired is an outstanding bike. The 890 CP3 checks all the boxes
That's why I got an MV Agusta F3
How about comparing with Triumph Trident 660 or the Tiger Sport 660. Though they don’t have a fully faired version… I guess the engine capacity falls under the category. Just a thought 😊
GSX-R 750 is a lot of bang for your buck overall. It's price is more Inline with the higher spec version of the RS660 but it's certainly worth a look of you're cross shopping with some of the bikes listed later in the video. If lots of tech is important than you though, don't go looking for it with Suzuki. Not that it's a bad thing .
13:30 Dismissed Ducati SuperSport 950 way to quickly. Yes the it’s slightly more expensive but Olins, extra torque and power at lower RPM make it a bargain if you are going to go spending money on an Italian sport bike.
I have a 22’ stars & stripes edition rs 660 with 10k miles. Haven’t had an issue and has been awesome to ride.
forgot this was a video on a bik i wanted now im just chillin watching youtube, nice video brotha haha
Gsx8r is released. The main competitor of the 660. Packed with tech, 270 degree crank, fully fared.
Stop lmao
We need the next motor trend to be 600's v4's again.
Old but gold my squids.
I own a Tuono 660 and have ridden 7k Kilometres on it and no problem so far
Apparently one common thing to break when you dump the RS660 hard enough is the swing arm. A friend of mine has one, had a down that was pretty nasty to the bike, and the swing arm was a piece in high-ish demand because the shop had seen multiple RS660's go down and needing a swing arm replacement... Dunno about statistical significance in this case compared to anecdotal evidence so...
Just Love your Vines!! Im waiting for the 457 :) Any word? Keep em comming watch you every day ,63 and still ripping em
I have a 22 RS 660 and have now converted it to a track bike. Great midsize bike on the track.
10:35, ah yeah the 6 year old Aprilia RS 660 that was released in 2019.
My RS660 will be here in about 2 weeks! SO EXCITED!
I have a 21 rs660 and I've been hammering my head against the wall tracking down leaks. But boi does she ride well. It's worth it
Really wanted and considered getting one ... Got a 2nd hand RSV4 instead and it's an absolute monster that will take all the abuse if you just service it!
Trade that sled in for the tuareg yam! Did the same & no regrets!
Considered this but just can't turn away from the Tuono 1100. That sound is worth the extra money
Updating the comment for my experience on maintenance. 6.7k miles and still going strong
I bought this bike back in march… no issues so far. I will say, the reason I bought this bike is because for whatever reason. Insurance on the Aprilia is only $150/month compared to $600-$700/month for a Yamaha r7. This may have to do with me being 21 years old but it still makes no sense to me…
600-700$ a month for insurance??
I've had my 2023 Hayabusa for almost two years and no issues.
Got my 2022 last Sept. After 3000km I experience only 3 issues: squeaky rear brakes(no big deal), a little difficult to use APRC n the MIA (BT) never works with my BT headphones for music (no big deal) and lastly the shifting rod almost slide out of the shaft but later fixed by putting some red loctite on. Overall this bike is 9/10 IMO. Would be 10/10 if the factiry suspension is better.
Aprilia RS660 is a masterpiece, trust me
Dream bike fr, thanks the vid helped a lot!
I purchased the Tuono 660 the day they were released. I have about 14k miles on it and love this bike. Unfortunately, the engine was replaced under warranty due to significant damaged to left cylinder. Apparently Aprilia installed the wrong size cylinder causing compression issues leading up to complete engine failure. So, I will never own one again because of this headache and the fact it takes months to get parts sometimes. I still own it and have no plans on getting rid of it yet. I love the attitude the bike has and the attention that comes with owning such a beautiful bike. But, I can vouch that these bike's reputation for being unreliable is very true. I have had no problems since the the new engine was installed 4k miles ago though.
Fortunate enough to have a 22 660rs and 2020 Honda 650r. It’s like having twin girls and one is a 100m hurdler and the other one is a shot-putter. You love them both equally but for different reasons. The Honda has big bones but she’s a solid ride 😅
Thank you so much for this particular video ….. i have been waiting for it because I don’t know if I should get the Aprilia rs660 as my first bike… thank you
if its your first bike you shouldnt get a rs660, its way too powerful for a starter. it may seem boring but trust me youll thank yourself if you get a lower cc bike such as a r3
@JohnDoe-kt3xp it isn't as powerful while in commute mode.
@@JohnDoe-kt3xpNot really if maturity is an issue then sure
My first bike was between rs660 and a zx6r. I went japanese
I got this as a first bike. If you are a fast learner you will be fine. The commute mode really dials the bike back by a lot and makes it very manageable. I left commute mode behind after maybe 2 weeks. Is a great bike and confident quick learns with a touch of responsibility can start on this bike for sure ❤
I definitely agree with 300 or 400 first just to learn, and not really because the rs has too much power, but mainly because of price, weight and ergonomic. Rs660 is a very expensive bike to drop, especially when your chances of doing so is soo much higher when you're starting out. Also, it will be easy to drop because it weighs more and the more aggressive ergonomis will make it harder it control at low speeds as a new rider. The bike also has a lot of rider aids wich is great but in my opinion not really when your starting out as it can prevent you from really learning some of the fundamentals. If the rs is kinda your "dream bike" then I wouldn't risk your dream when you have a high chance that you might drop it or reck it. Learn on a lower cc, lighter and cheaper bike where it doesn't matter if you drop it, then once your really get the fundamentals down you can get your rs and really make it your baby and enjoy it. That's just my thoughts and how I look at it. You are your own person and can make your own decision, but if your wanting to be a good rider quicker, then I'd start on a 300-400.💕
I own a tuono 660 factory from 2020 2k miles already. Not faced any issues. It makes ma ma miaa sound with the sc project carbon exaust i love it.
i want an aprilia rs660 because they stopped producing the street legal yamaha r6.
That's the reality
Get a zx6r. You won’t regret it 👌
@@Antonio_zx6r Ayee, I have a 2019 with 14k and it’s just pure bliss.
you cannot compare a R6 with a RS660, the R6 is much more agrassive and powerfull,
If you always ride a 4v, a 2v does ride different, it is not bad not at all but you must get used to it and less powerfull then the R6.
The riding position is more friendly on the RS660
I do own a R6 2020 and tried last saturday a RS660 want to know what the fuzz was all about. For now I keep my R6
@@YZF_R6_2020 4v? Isn't the R6 an inline 4?
owned a tuono 660 around a year 10k kms is a amazing bike and 0 problems
Got myself a 2024 Extrema, rode it home, parked in my garage, next day I looked at the garage floor, leaking fuel. Looks like a known fault tank. And in a brand new 2024, so sad that their quality control is still bad nowadays. Bike is back to the dealer, 2 weeks for a new tank to arrive :(
My Aprilia burns oil right out of the box. My bike burns around a quart of oil every 1400 or 1500 miles. 😞 I still own my old 2001 CBR 929 which burns no oil. However, it has had a few issues over the years but then again the thing is OLD. Love both bikes, warts and all.
Should I start with an Aprilia RS 50 moped MC or a Honda MB5 moped MC to teach myself how to ride before I got an actual MC License ?
or is it better to keep saving up money until I can pay for both the MC licence training with an instructor like 3000 euro and a motorcycle like this one or maybe a Huskvarna Svartpilen?
what road is best to go?
-learning on a moped MC or holding on to the cash one can get to afford a real training and MC licence and MC?
The local Aprilia dealership is closing down and selling remaining stock bikes (which is a few left). They dont sell very much but i wont risk buying an Italian bike with no local dealership service.
mine just got delivered yesterday, now just waiting om plates. its my first bike . cant wait
Dang..
Hahah I got mine 3 weeks ago and still love it. But as I wanted to install frame sliders, I figured out that the lighting wasn't mounted properly, or the screws of the sidecover (MIA install) weren't tightened too. Probably the Aprilia workers just had to much wine that day...
I’m just not crazy about this parallel twin trend. They only sound good because of the 270 degree crank and the trade off is lots of vibration. Ride a Kawasaki twin, then ride the aprilia, night and day difference. I prefer a smooth motor that doesn’t make my body go numb. 4 cylinder engines are where it’s at for motorcycles imo. I’ll give up a little low end grunt for the smoothness and beautiful exhaust note of a screaming inline 4.
Had mine over a year, not a single problem worth every pennie
Euro cycle Reno,nv. I’ve got my eye on the street fighter v4. They’re really cool they let me drool on bikes.
Can't wait to see if the RS 440 improves on anything.
Thanks great job with this review
18,000 miles in 2 years and no issues. Even on UK roads...
I want one so bad but have been holding back due to people saying there’s an issue with a leak and that maintenance and parts are expensive.
Side note:
R7 is a gorgeous bike but standing at 6’3” it wreaks havoc on my wrist, back as it’s fairly aggressive
Modify it, put different handlebars, etc
I'm comparing the Extrema RS650 and the ZX-6R KRT for my next bike. I use to own a ZX-7R in the past when I was much younger.
just put my deposit down on an extrema version. i could not be more excited.
Inline 2 ain't a bad engine configuration but a v twin or 3 cylndr or a different config that produce a nice exhaust note and power.
if you had to choose one, RS660 or MV Agusta F3 RC - for all around riding what you taking?
(I just switched from the RS660 into a F3 RC.)
One word desribes every MV Agusta F3... Gorgeous!
Hard choice. Very hard choice.
Which one do you like more?
I just bought a 660 a few days ago lol! I have a KTM RC8R as well and this little thing is fun!
Yammie! I just subscribe today. Realy need your opinion about the rs660. Saving money to buy one or the 790 duke for 2nd option. The thing is i heard alot of issue comment about the rs660. Does the 2021 model has issues? Or what year of the rs660 has alot of issue? Can you please give some advice?
The “squid sanctuary” got me 😂😂😂
Haha I have an actual euro cycle store front in my county. Not as big as the Vegas store but also not too far from Vegas for quick shipping.
My local track day org is FLOODED with this bike
welp you got me yammie... i went and bought one got the extrema 2024
The triumph 765 RS is the same money as the Aprillia RS660. It would be interesting to see your comparison.
Sure dude. Love to have one.... however repars and maintenance from a dealer or mechanic is not so ideal. So,, its nice and great if free but my purchasing answer would be NO.
RS660 2021 owner, 7000 km (not miles) no problem except sometimes free games from the electronics 😅
Yam gonna get the RS 440 on the channel when its released? supposed to be the ZX4RR killer.
Yeah same u have any news when its gonna be released?
@bindusurendran1641 the bike is slated to be launched in India by September 2023, however there is no stated North America release yet.
If it doesn't leak oil, is it even an Italian motorcycle? I kid because I have an Aprilia RSV4. I don't know what's up with Aprilia, but oil leaks are super common on brand new bikes. Luckily, they are under warranty and it seems dealerships are better at getting them to not leak than the actual factory. I had mine fixed by the dealer and it's been bone dry ever since -- and I ride it really hard.
The R7 is like the Fisher Price version of the RS660