Aprillia is known for horrible customer/warranty service. Ducati’s been trying to improve their image but aprillia just doesn’t care. They’ll do anything to not pay a warranty, anything. That’s why dealers won’t sell them, it either severely hurts their reputation or they end up having to eat the costs of fixing the bike to make it right with the customer. Or both. If I owned a dealership I wouldn’t do business with them either. Any company that won’t stand behind its warranty or it’s customers isn’t one you want associated with your business
Think this model had a different map and /or gearing - maybe that's why the flat spot. Insurance here in PNW is 400-750cc and 750-1000cc so the 660cc is in the cheaper insurance bracket.
Weirdly enough, the 2022 KTM RC390 was quoted at the same insurance cost for me even though it only makes 40HP. My V Strom 650 is half the insurance cost of either the RC390 or the Tuono 660 despite being between them in both power and value. Meanwhile the 890 Duke is somehow just barely more than my V Strom despite being the strongest bike in this bunch. I hate insurance premiums with a passion because they seem completely opaque, almost random on the consumer end.
I agree that this splits categories. It's significantly better than an MT-07 or Trident 660, and not quite as punchy as some of the bigger displacement alternatives. I primarily cross-shopped the Tuono 660 Factory with the Duke 890 and Street Triple, but I bought the Tuono 660 Factory. I do wish it had a bit more power (like 110HP), but other than that, it's pretty much a perfect bike. This is a second bike in my garage and I didn't want to spend the extra $$ for the Duke or Monster, but wanted the premium features and electronics. In that sense, I think the Aprilia is in a category of its own.
Every reviewer seems to be in love with this bike by the end of their rides. And then you see this review XD. They really hate that flat spot. Nobody else seemed to feel it though, so maybe it is just more noticeable in those twisties?
Agreed... Precisely why this nice looking bike is a no for me.... They even tip toed around it with that criticism of the mid range..... It's lacking..... ultimately.
@@cumnmrmptaaa4234 their point is that it's the price of a 600cc superbike with 120 hp. Those 600s are faster. But clearly this tuono isn't supposed to be a supersport. The ergos and the electronics are better than a 600. And it's an aprilia. I think the price is fair.
How to not not have a "dead spot" with such a litthe engine which give 100 hp ? With the Tuono Factory (I have one ) 5 hp more and a final transmission, you get a better result. But with such a litthe engine, you have to be in the right rpm on the right gear. Thanks a lot for this great video.
It's just kind of a different things altogether despite how it looks. The Street Triple R and 890 Duke are aiming for a similar "fun bike" market, while the CB650R's engine and gearing are almost more like a sport-touring bike for some reason. Super smooth.
@@ryanmalone2681 I wouldn't get the 900 unless you can live with severe vibration through the bars. I had an afternoons test ride on one, vibrated so bad my hands were numb after about 45 minutes, tried thick gloves etc, ended up taking it back. the Following day I took the last of the 800's out, much better!! The 900 (I waited and waited to buy this bike) was the worst vibrating bike I have ever ridden in 35 years!
I'd love to see a shootout between the SV650, Tuono 660, Trident, MT07, Z650, and CB650R. As for the Touno or RS660, if I'm going to cough up $10K+ for a non-supersport naked, I'd want more displacement. The Tuono cost about the same as the new 937cc Ducati Monster.
@ I don't think it's so clear cut, especially if the MO testers are complaining about a flat spot between 4K and 6K RPM. The review will be interesting. And for many people looking for a 650, especially newer riders, price would probably cost Aprillia the win.
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@@organichotdog3807 only the top end of the aprilia causes that flat spot. I bet it is hellalot faster than any other sub 700cc twin.
2018 STRS 765 owner here. No way this bike is worth considering when you could have the STR765 for a grand more. Better brakes, better suspension, more power, more linear power, more range, proven platform, so on and so forth. If this bike was 9 grand and it was playing in the Z900/MT09/GSX750 market, then I could see the argument to give up the power for the sharper chassis and lighter weight over Japanese reliable mundanity. They should have made it 800cc and 120 crank horsepower. 10lbs heavier with 20% more power across the board.
@@anonjohnnyG Shoulda prefaced that statement with, “If performance and value are what matter most to you, then...” If you buy bikes to look at them first, then ride them second, you should just buy whatever you like and not worry about the specs. Chances are the bike is better than you need anyways.
@@EvansBrasfieldMotojournalistPlease do it as soon as you have the opportunity. I really want to know how it compare to the BMW S1000RR. Love your videos!
not really, its pretty amazing, 400 lbs flat, great engine with 100 hp(almost), top of the line electronics, it might be 660 but its really competing against the dukes/streeties/mt09s
@@Supernova12034 LOL! This is not competing with Super Dukes or MT-09s. This is an overpriced beginner bike with way too many electronic nannies that are completely unnecessary for such a low power motorcycle.
@@TheImtoomuch You need to understand that even if the only thing that you care for is engine power, there are also grown up adults who know that power doesn't make you fast and want just all the good tech without having to buy a 200hp roadster. But you'll probably learn that later.
Actually I heard another one talk about that.. this one: th-cam.com/video/lS3PVga1XZY/w-d-xo.html I had not heard anything about it before either so I was surprised as well and I hadn't noticed myself as I own one. But then again I'm hardly ever below 6000 rpm 😂. Guess I'll pay attention to it on my next ride.
What a shame about that dead spot, I was really excited about this bike and perhaps wanted to get one. I haven't ridden one myself yet though so I can't speak out of personal experience but if it's true what they're saying then I might have to look elsewhere for my next bike. Cuz for this kind of money I want my bike to be pretty flawless.
@@manwithpencil@AlanPorter I bought and owned this bike from new. These guys are right on the money. It has a flat spot right where you want the power to be. I noticed it from 4200rpm right up to 6500rpm. I let my neighbour who has an MT07 ride it and his first comment was exactly the same thing. After 6500rpm, it's fun and comes alive, but it really bothered me. He was faster digging out of the corners, while I was left waiting for the bike to kick in. I had the bike for 6 weeks knowing it wasn't going to make me happy, so decided to trade it for a duke. Not as pretty as the Aprilia, but torque and power everywhere and a much nicer machine to ride. But everyone to their own. I was drawn to the Tuono and bought the Tuono for the looks and the sound of that engine, but you can't look at your bike while riding. Best thing is to ride one for yourself and pick a bike that meets your needs but also feels and rides the way you want it to 😊
With the release of the Taureg 660 I decided to rewatch the other Aprillia 660 bike reviews. For having a 2k rpm dead spot it seems to get with the program in the videos I've seen. May as well add the big Ducati Supersport to the high end competition as it is the first upper tier ride I would buy before the 660. Aprillia brings a lot to the table for the dollar and pretty much trounces the lower tier while being more desirable than the KTM or Triumph, both of which are Asian I believe.
They could’ve produced a limited "no electronic"version like the Z900 and have the price lowered to most riders expectations. $9,999 is what it’s worth.
I wonder how many people will spend $200,- extra to get the least desirable acid green/yellow colour option. I wouldn't be surprised if in a couple of years time, the yellow tuono's and RS660's will be considerably cheaper to buy used than their black and silver counterpart's
there is 1 on the floor at the dealer......black and silver sold but that yellow is still sitting, lmost 1 year now........if they just put some graphics on to cover some of the yellow it wouldnt be that bad......and yellow is an upcharge
It all depends what you're looking for. If you are looking for engine and doing some "hooniganism" then the Duke is the obvious choice. If you are looking for a midweight bike with all the tech possible then the Tuono (with IMU and quickshifter) If you are just looking for a bike with no particular criteria, you can't go wrong with the Street Triple.
@@22Epic thank you mate for the answer, I really like the way this Tuono looks but for what it’s offer and for that much money the KTM and Triumph are better options, I hope they release a Factory version with a little bit more power and not that much more money
@@oliverpernillo9834 The Factory version will probably have only better brakes and suspension (and a special paint scheme) but no power upgrade. If the cost is a big decision factor, then the Aprilia is probably not the best choice compared to some other bikes. It's more like a passion choice (without going into the extreme prices like Ducatti or worst : MV Agusta)
@@22Epic true true, yeah I think I’ll rather to get a second hand or barely used KTM 790 for way less money and the same electrics than this Aprilia, I think they could’ve done better but it’s just my opinion, thank you bro, ride safe 👍🏻
I think this bike is for people considering an MT09 and are willing to stretch the budget a couple of grand for a better chassis, electronics, and buy into an Italian brand.
@@kronikinsomniak MT-09? Why would you make that comparison? Twin vs triple. Middleweight displacement vs large displacement. And the horsepower isn’t close. Maybe you meant MT-07? But this bike is so much more expensive than the MT-07.
@@TheImtoomuch I hate Italian bikes but to be fair there’s barely 20 horsepower at the wheel between this and a fully tuned mt09. They’re very different though, this is a canyon carver, the mt09 is an urban brawler. To get an mt09 to feel as good on the side of the tire you’re going to need to spend the price difference between the two and then some. But the thing is, it’s still capable if you’re willing to mod it that way, and 10 years from now the mt09 will be perfectly reliable, let’s see how the pasta rocket is doing
No compression adjustment and that dinky looking shock are a disgrace for a premium brand. That shock literally looks like it came of a Ling Long. Greetings from England, AndyB
Too expensive by about $2500. It needs to compete with the Trident, and the Japanese offerings. Price point, Aprilia! I’d prefer it with less plastic too. Keep the cruise control and toss all the fancy electronics, have a lower step-in price.
Aprilia is competing in the premium segment. It would be suicide for a small company to try to compete with the budget alternative as the trident or yamaha MT07. They will sell wery well no doubt and make more profit on every motorcykle as they have to to as a small company.
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That electronic bullshit is cheap to manufacture. Developing it is more expensive. So if you took away all the electronic aids you could not sell it that much cheaper.
Entire reason I didn’t buy the CB1000R when it got its facelift a couple years back. Honda went for more top end and killed the midrange whilst still delivering underwhelming peak figures.
@@ferociousfrankie I waited for the Suzuki Katana to come out, then when it did and it had a 3 gallon gas tank, I also didn’t buy that. Considering a Z900RS in green and yellow, but I haven’t pulled the trigger. My current bikes are keeping me happy enough to not settle for anything with huge glaring flaws.
Seems cool at first, seems cheap at first, but when you can get a far higher-end bike like the 2020 MV Agusta Brutale Rosso for $10,995 and the 2020 MV Agusta Dragster Rosso for $11,995... Those are on another level. I like the Aprilia's sound, but I like the MV's sound equally. And the Aprilia's engine has been criticised for its response and just cutting to the limiter at the top end, not really being great to rev out or feeling that powerful. The bike overall isn't very high quality either. Suspension is basic and lacks proper adjustment possibilities. Have to pay extra for the quick shifter and electronic helpers.
@@unkindguy88 The Tuono offers a tech package that you find on liter bikes and not only an engine in a frame like most midweight bikes offer. Sure young riders are probably looking for the most power they can have for each buck, but there are also people that could buy liter bikes but don't want 200hp for the street, but still want to have all the features like cornering abs, tc, awc, cornering lighting and for those people the Tuono (and RS 660) is the perfect package. The RS 660 is selling very well and I'm sure the Tuono will do the same.
@@22Epic The KTM 890 Duke R have the tech too, the Yamaha MT09 have 6 axis IMU. I almost preordered the RS 660 but have to wait til all the hype comes down, to eliminate impulse buying. Might as well wait for the yamaha R7 :)
Brilliant bike bet too much against it, Aprillia in general. Exotics are for people with more than one bike. Shame because thy could be a top seller in the segment.
Concerned about reliability. Having an Italian piece of art in the garage is nice but, after a ride on the zx6r ………… really about the same price and I don’t have a bad thing to say about any Kawasaki I have owned.
Aprilia have shot themselves in the foot by not making the Tuono the same specs as the RS660, just to add the quickshifter/blipper takes the price above the RS and over £1,000 more than the much more powerful Street triple R.
Honestly I think I'd rather buy an old 600 along with some bars and adjustable rear sets and a bigger rear sprocket and call it a day. Or an MT09 SP if you can ever fucking get one. And even then fuck it's ugly and keeps getting uglier somehow.
The bike is a lemon! The Aprilia has many issues that are talked about in the Twins cup. Aprilia try's to keep it quiet even editing sponsored riders articles. My close friend has nothing but issues with his 660, looking for a lemon law lawyer. The attached review is so common with many who own this bike...read the comments in the review! th-cam.com/video/AiWDnuKHW8I/w-d-xo.html
What a ridiculus design,the passenger pilion is past the tail because companies insist with the stupid streetfighter/weekend toy aesthetics. Am i the only one who wants a street (not adv!) bike that is a proper two seater,everyday workhorse in ujm fashion?
OK, gotcha: Yet another overpriced Italian motorcycle with glaring engineering flaws marketed as "character". There is no way anyone in their right mind would drop that kind of money on this bike. For RS, yeah maybe, but for this? Nah, man!
Be A Racer? Are they trying to be KTM? That’s corny. The price on this bike is terrible. You don’t get a lot for your money. The electronic nannies are completely unnecessary. The only person for whom this bike may make any sense is maybe someone that only wants it for the track. But in that case you’d get the RS660. An overpriced, underpowered, fully-clothed naked bike with no midrange...WTF?
I WISH IT HAD AROUND 100+ BHP. PRICING IS REALLY HIGH..WHO ON EARTH NEED THOSE KIND OF ELECTRONICS ON A 600CC BIKE, THEY SHOULD HAVE DITCH ALL THOSE STUFFS AND MAKE IT A BIT MORE CHEAPER...🤕🤕🤕🤕🤕🤕🤕🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴
That silver red paint scheme is just ❤️
Yeah who knew Silver + Red would look so good.
This is the best color scheme, even though the black one looks great as well, it the silver and red are awesome!
The Acid Gold and the Blue/Red all look hawt too.
Aprilia, you can afford a MotoGP team, so how about building a decent dealer network so people outside of a few major cities can buy them?
Same problem since the mid 90's
Used to have to wait weeks for regular parts.
Aprilia has alienated a dealer or two around here. I’m. Not sure why. The dealer still sells lots of motorcycles, but not Aprilia.
Aprillia is known for horrible customer/warranty service. Ducati’s been trying to improve their image but aprillia just doesn’t care. They’ll do anything to not pay a warranty, anything. That’s why dealers won’t sell them, it either severely hurts their reputation or they end up having to eat the costs of fixing the bike to make it right with the customer. Or both. If I owned a dealership I wouldn’t do business with them either. Any company that won’t stand behind its warranty or it’s customers isn’t one you want associated with your business
@@monkmoto1887 try telling that to disney, cbs and the BBC!
GREAT bikes but no support! From a Aprilia is owner.
You have to take off the black side panels to access the rear spring
Makes me wonder if an exhaust and ECU flash would bring back the mid-range power. Makes me wonder if it's there due to emissions regs.
I dig this other commentator, but Troy is the only one in your crew that could bring justice to this review
Think this model had a different map and /or gearing - maybe that's why the flat spot. Insurance here in PNW is 400-750cc and 750-1000cc so the 660cc is in the cheaper insurance bracket.
Weirdly enough, the 2022 KTM RC390 was quoted at the same insurance cost for me even though it only makes 40HP. My V Strom 650 is half the insurance cost of either the RC390 or the Tuono 660 despite being between them in both power and value. Meanwhile the 890 Duke is somehow just barely more than my V Strom despite being the strongest bike in this bunch. I hate insurance premiums with a passion because they seem completely opaque, almost random on the consumer end.
They just look at the motorcycle and try to judge if it looks fast and dont bother with the specs :D
I agree that this splits categories. It's significantly better than an MT-07 or Trident 660, and not quite as punchy as some of the bigger displacement alternatives. I primarily cross-shopped the Tuono 660 Factory with the Duke 890 and Street Triple, but I bought the Tuono 660 Factory. I do wish it had a bit more power (like 110HP), but other than that, it's pretty much a perfect bike. This is a second bike in my garage and I didn't want to spend the extra $$ for the Duke or Monster, but wanted the premium features and electronics. In that sense, I think the Aprilia is in a category of its own.
Yea, I really like the Duke 890 but this one has me conflicted. Decisions, decisions right? Lol.
What model year did you get and have you had any problems with reliability? I've heard stories that the 2021's are nightmares
@@spencersmith2542 '22. No issues so far.
Every reviewer seems to be in love with this bike by the end of their rides. And then you see this review XD. They really hate that flat spot. Nobody else seemed to feel it though, so maybe it is just more noticeable in those twisties?
You should see the video with Dave Moss, he reworks the rebound adjuster
It needs a heavier crankshaft to get the bottom end surge that's missing...
When you talk about going on a Duke, do you mean regular 890 or R version?
These bikes are beautiful! If it had 120hp it would be a no brainer!
Agreed...
Precisely why this nice looking bike is a no for me....
They even tip toed around it with that criticism of the mid range.....
It's lacking..... ultimately.
@@martinmackye9865 ok Valentino
@@SuperImbadude lmao exactly, who needs any more than 100 bhp
@@cumnmrmptaaa4234 their point is that it's the price of a 600cc superbike with 120 hp. Those 600s are faster. But clearly this tuono isn't supposed to be a supersport. The ergos and the electronics are better than a 600. And it's an aprilia. I think the price is fair.
thank you for not repeatedly calling it a "naked bike", as there is nothing naked about this thing. It's an entry level sport bike with stunt bars.
You're the only one who said its a naked.
@@Dranreb865 every other publication is calling this the new naked by Aprilia, except MO, hence my original comment.
wait what does being naked vs faired have to do with entry level vs advanced
It has a naked style seating though upright and handle bars
Aprilia please make a white paint option 🙏🏽
2023 will be white😎👍🏻
Sounds like they listened for 2024, ordered mine in speed white
This review is very cool and entertaining! Great work and presentation! Great looking bikes!
Thank you Aprilia. Looks great!
How to not not have a "dead spot" with such a litthe engine which give 100 hp ? With the Tuono Factory (I have one ) 5 hp more and a final transmission, you get a better result. But with such a litthe engine, you have to be in the right rpm on the right gear. Thanks a lot for this great video.
Aprilia Tuono 660 vs Suzuki GSX-8S at the same price. What is better?
11:49 Do you guys skip the CB650R on purpose, is it not available in the US or are you just clueless...?
It's just kind of a different things altogether despite how it looks. The Street Triple R and 890 Duke are aiming for a similar "fun bike" market, while the CB650R's engine and gearing are almost more like a sport-touring bike for some reason. Super smooth.
Any idea what sort of timeframe the ADV 660 might be?
probably a 2022 model. may even be 2023 depending on sales of the new bikes
@@DragoVids guess I’ll go ahead and get the Tiger 900 in the interim then.
Never lol
@@ryanmalone2681 I wouldn't get the 900 unless you can live with severe vibration through the bars. I had an afternoons test ride on one, vibrated so bad my hands were numb after about 45 minutes, tried thick gloves etc, ended up taking it back. the Following day I took the last of the 800's out, much better!! The 900 (I waited and waited to buy this bike) was the worst vibrating bike I have ever ridden in 35 years!
@@ashleyb.1563 Yikes. Guess I’ll need a test ride first.
It kinda took you guys 4 minutes to get to cut through the subject… 😉
Was the pre R7 launch? Not even mentioned?
At 6’1” 33” inseam would I feel cramped on this bike?
I'd love to see a shootout between the SV650, Tuono 660, Trident, MT07, Z650, and CB650R. As for the Touno or RS660, if I'm going to cough up $10K+ for a non-supersport naked, I'd want more displacement. The Tuono cost about the same as the new 937cc Ducati Monster.
Funny you should ask about that...
Aprilia wins every category (but the price).
@ I don't think it's so clear cut, especially if the MO testers are complaining about a flat spot between 4K and 6K RPM. The review will be interesting. And for many people looking for a 650, especially newer riders, price would probably cost Aprillia the win.
@@organichotdog3807 only the top end of the aprilia causes that flat spot. I bet it is hellalot faster than any other sub 700cc twin.
@ Nope, the guy clearly said the flat spot is between 4500 and 6500 RPM, right where you don't want it. They talked about it starting at 6:58.
2018 STRS 765 owner here. No way this bike is worth considering when you could have the STR765 for a grand more. Better brakes, better suspension, more power, more linear power, more range, proven platform, so on and so forth.
If this bike was 9 grand and it was playing in the Z900/MT09/GSX750 market, then I could see the argument to give up the power for the sharper chassis and lighter weight over Japanese reliable mundanity. They should have made it 800cc and 120 crank horsepower. 10lbs heavier with 20% more power across the board.
pay more for a bike that ugly, no chance.
@@anonjohnnyG Shoulda prefaced that statement with, “If performance and value are what matter most to you, then...”
If you buy bikes to look at them first, then ride them second, you should just buy whatever you like and not worry about the specs. Chances are the bike is better than you need anyways.
does the tuono come with the pruble/ red colour?
How's the pillion seat? Is it a different from RS?
It's the same
Where is the review on the new rsv4???????
We haven't ridden it yet.
@@EvansBrasfieldMotojournalistPlease do it as soon as you have the opportunity. I really want to know how it compare to the BMW S1000RR. Love your videos!
Good motorcycle greedily priced.
not really, its pretty amazing, 400 lbs flat, great engine with 100 hp(almost), top of the line electronics, it might be 660 but its really competing against the dukes/streeties/mt09s
@@Supernova12034 LOL! This is not competing with Super Dukes or MT-09s. This is an overpriced beginner bike with way too many electronic nannies that are completely unnecessary for such a low power motorcycle.
@@TheImtoomuch superdukes? Cocaine is a hell of a drug
@@TheImtoomuch The Superduke Is the only 1290. The 890 Is Duke not SD
@@TheImtoomuch You need to understand that even if the only thing that you care for is engine power, there are also grown up adults who know that power doesn't make you fast and want just all the good tech without having to buy a 200hp roadster.
But you'll probably learn that later.
Nice bike but a bit expensive plus being aprilia will you get parts or have to wait . months.
i suspect you had a bad bike. no one else is mentioning a flat spot
Actually I heard another one talk about that.. this one: th-cam.com/video/lS3PVga1XZY/w-d-xo.html
I had not heard anything about it before either so I was surprised as well and I hadn't noticed myself as I own one. But then again I'm hardly ever below 6000 rpm 😂. Guess I'll pay attention to it on my next ride.
@@heleen313 Any update on that?
@@Cheezmonka I haven’t experienced any flat spot, all good 👍
What a shame about that dead spot, I was really excited about this bike and perhaps wanted to get one. I haven't ridden one myself yet though so I can't speak out of personal experience but if it's true what they're saying then I might have to look elsewhere for my next bike. Cuz for this kind of money I want my bike to be pretty flawless.
Funny, I watched a lot of reviews of this bike in the UK and nobody mentioned a dead zone.
@@alanporter2694 Same. These guys really rip into something nobody else seemed to notice.
@@manwithpencil@AlanPorter I bought and owned this bike from new. These guys are right on the money. It has a flat spot right where you want the power to be. I noticed it from 4200rpm right up to 6500rpm. I let my neighbour who has an MT07 ride it and his first comment was exactly the same thing. After 6500rpm, it's fun and comes alive, but it really bothered me. He was faster digging out of the corners, while I was left waiting for the bike to kick in. I had the bike for 6 weeks knowing it wasn't going to make me happy, so decided to trade it for a duke. Not as pretty as the Aprilia, but torque and power everywhere and a much nicer machine to ride. But everyone to their own. I was drawn to the Tuono and bought the Tuono for the looks and the sound of that engine, but you can't look at your bike while riding. Best thing is to ride one for yourself and pick a bike that meets your needs but also feels and rides the way you want it to 😊
Why do the American bikes have those awful indicators on them?
Euro Ines have them integrated into the driving lights.
Exactly my doubt too...i think they still believe hallogens are good for indicators...😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@abymathew295
American lighting laws simply haven't been updated in decades.
I am confused by this bike, is this in the league of a kawasaki ninja 650 or more of a competitor to the ktm 890 or triumph STR ?
Aprilia has 30 more hp than Kawasaki. It has a 660 twin engine to be able to compete in supertwin racing, which the KTM and the Triumph cannot do.
@ KTM is a parallel twin 890 cc
@@RealOrbit-Australia supertwin racing is for bikes with the displacement under 700cc.
The latter. Ninja 650 is a moped compared to the Tuono 660 😁
With the release of the Taureg 660 I decided to rewatch the other Aprillia 660 bike reviews. For having a 2k rpm dead spot it seems to get with the program in the videos I've seen. May as well add the big Ducati Supersport to the high end competition as it is the first upper tier ride I would buy before the 660. Aprillia brings a lot to the table for the dollar and pretty much trounces the lower tier while being more desirable than the KTM or Triumph, both of which are Asian I believe.
Sir did you just call the ktm and triumph asian
@@zayedzaman8499 He means country of origin for the actual machines in question (though I don't know if that's accurate or not in this case).
Also it's insanely difficult to dampen, they mentioned, if not impossible.
@@A_Wolf just get an ohlins for rear and front probably......all adjusters are right there in front of you
They could’ve produced a limited "no electronic"version like the Z900 and have the price lowered to most riders expectations. $9,999 is what it’s worth.
I wonder how many people will spend $200,- extra to get the least desirable acid green/yellow colour option. I wouldn't be surprised if in a couple of years time, the yellow tuono's and RS660's will be considerably cheaper to buy used than their black and silver counterpart's
there is 1 on the floor at the dealer......black and silver sold but that yellow is still sitting, lmost 1 year now........if they just put some graphics on to cover some of the yellow it wouldnt be that bad......and yellow is an upcharge
A meiota da Aprilia 🔥
Do you guys think this Tuono is a good contender to the KTM 890 Duke and Street Triple R?
It all depends what you're looking for.
If you are looking for engine and doing some "hooniganism" then the Duke is the obvious choice.
If you are looking for a midweight bike with all the tech possible then the Tuono (with IMU and quickshifter)
If you are just looking for a bike with no particular criteria, you can't go wrong with the Street Triple.
@@22Epic thank you mate for the answer, I really like the way this Tuono looks but for what it’s offer and for that much money the KTM and Triumph are better options, I hope they release a Factory version with a little bit more power and not that much more money
@@oliverpernillo9834 The Factory version will probably have only better brakes and suspension (and a special paint scheme) but no power upgrade.
If the cost is a big decision factor, then the Aprilia is probably not the best choice compared to some other bikes.
It's more like a passion choice (without going into the extreme prices like Ducatti or worst : MV Agusta)
@@22Epic true true, yeah I think I’ll rather to get a second hand or barely used KTM 790 for way less money and the same electrics than this Aprilia, I think they could’ve done better but it’s just my opinion, thank you bro, ride safe 👍🏻
It places itself in a strange spot indeed..
I think this bike is for people considering an MT09 and are willing to stretch the budget a couple of grand for a better chassis, electronics, and buy into an Italian brand.
@@kronikinsomniak MT-09? Why would you make that comparison? Twin vs triple. Middleweight displacement vs large displacement. And the horsepower isn’t close. Maybe you meant MT-07? But this bike is so much more expensive than the MT-07.
@@TheImtoomuch I hate Italian bikes but to be fair there’s barely 20 horsepower at the wheel between this and a fully tuned mt09. They’re very different though, this is a canyon carver, the mt09 is an urban brawler. To get an mt09 to feel as good on the side of the tire you’re going to need to spend the price difference between the two and then some. But the thing is, it’s still capable if you’re willing to mod it that way, and 10 years from now the mt09 will be perfectly reliable, let’s see how the pasta rocket is doing
@@monkmoto1887 I'm Italian and man I lost it at "pasta rocket" lmao
No compression adjustment and that dinky looking shock are a disgrace for a premium brand. That shock literally looks like it came of a Ling Long.
Greetings from England, AndyB
Probably don’t need the 3-year-old humor at the start. Otherwise great review!
Too expensive by about $2500. It needs to compete with the Trident, and the Japanese offerings.
Price point, Aprilia!
I’d prefer it with less plastic too. Keep the cruise control and toss all the fancy electronics, have a lower step-in price.
Aprilia is competing in the premium segment. It would be suicide for a small company to try to compete with the budget alternative as the trident or yamaha MT07. They will sell wery well no doubt and make more profit on every motorcykle as they have to to as a small company.
That electronic bullshit is cheap to manufacture. Developing it is more expensive. So if you took away all the electronic aids you could not sell it that much cheaper.
my Trident is coming on 19th April
You’ll be seeing the rear tyres of the Aprilia Tuonos, then?
@@nigelfisher3756 LOL! The Trident isn’t a wannabe racer like this baby Tuono.
Fun bike
In Mexico Ducati Supersport is cheaper than Aprilia RS660 or Tuono 660. At least in Mexico the Supersport is better value.
Big midrange flat spot = doa
Entire reason I didn’t buy the CB1000R when it got its facelift a couple years back. Honda went for more top end and killed the midrange whilst still delivering underwhelming peak figures.
@@MechAdv What did you buy instead?
@@ferociousfrankie I waited for the Suzuki Katana to come out, then when it did and it had a 3 gallon gas tank, I also didn’t buy that. Considering a Z900RS in green and yellow, but I haven’t pulled the trigger. My current bikes are keeping me happy enough to not settle for anything with huge glaring flaws.
Euro 5, super lean stock.
Seems cool at first, seems cheap at first, but when you can get a far higher-end bike like the 2020 MV Agusta Brutale Rosso for $10,995 and the 2020 MV Agusta Dragster Rosso for $11,995... Those are on another level.
I like the Aprilia's sound, but I like the MV's sound equally. And the Aprilia's engine has been criticised for its response and just cutting to the limiter at the top end, not really being great to rev out or feeling that powerful. The bike overall isn't very high quality either. Suspension is basic and lacks proper adjustment possibilities. Have to pay extra for the quick shifter and electronic helpers.
@Ben Daulton ??
Ha. Aprilias dealer network is beyond lacking. MV almost doesn’t exist!
basically you have a 660 displacement PRICED as a 765-890 displacement. Then just buy KTM 890 DUKE
That's not how bike's prices work lol.
@@22Epic how?
@@unkindguy88 The Tuono offers a tech package that you find on liter bikes and not only an engine in a frame like most midweight bikes offer.
Sure young riders are probably looking for the most power they can have for each buck, but there are also people that could buy liter bikes but don't want 200hp for the street, but still want to have all the features like cornering abs, tc, awc, cornering lighting and for those people the Tuono (and RS 660) is the perfect package.
The RS 660 is selling very well and I'm sure the Tuono will do the same.
@@22Epic The KTM 890 Duke R have the tech too, the Yamaha MT09 have 6 axis IMU. I almost preordered the RS 660 but have to wait til all the hype comes down, to eliminate impulse buying. Might as well wait for the yamaha R7 :)
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STR RS every day of the week.😉
And a Tuono on the weekend, great choice !
Lmao IMU audio upgrade... clever
Brilliant bike bet too much against it, Aprillia in general. Exotics are for people with more than one bike. Shame because thy could be a top seller in the segment.
Concerned about reliability. Having an Italian piece of art in the garage is nice but, after a ride on the zx6r ………… really about the same price and I don’t have a bad thing to say about any Kawasaki I have owned.
Very nice, Greetings!
Who needs electronics on a bike like this!?
Everyone it’s 2023 now lol.
Aprilia have shot themselves in the foot by not making the Tuono the same specs as the RS660, just to add the quickshifter/blipper takes the price above the RS and over £1,000 more than the much more powerful Street triple R.
$8500 and this bike would be money.
Rs 660 with handle bars
Buyer beware! My Aprilia Tuono 660 broke after 9000 miles. And now my engine has to be replaced under warranty.
What is there to beware? That's why warranties exist in the first place
Damn u did 9000 miles in less than 2 years
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Honestly I think I'd rather buy an old 600 along with some bars and adjustable rear sets and a bigger rear sprocket and call it a day. Or an MT09 SP if you can ever fucking get one. And even then fuck it's ugly and keeps getting uglier somehow.
The bike is a lemon! The Aprilia has many issues that are talked about in the Twins cup. Aprilia try's to keep it quiet even editing sponsored riders articles. My close friend has nothing but issues with his 660, looking for a lemon law lawyer. The attached review is so common with many who own this bike...read the comments in the review! th-cam.com/video/AiWDnuKHW8I/w-d-xo.html
Can I win one?
Yammie. Noob. He gives away bikes. Go sub to his channel so I can watch him yeet a turbo busa into a canyon wall
@@monkmoto1887 you're just trying to be funny. I laughed
What a ridiculus design,the passenger pilion is past the tail because companies insist with the stupid streetfighter/weekend toy aesthetics. Am i the only one who wants a street (not adv!) bike that is a proper two seater,everyday workhorse in ujm fashion?
You are not alone....im also against smaller pillion seat..it kinda sucks..🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴
Get rid of those ugly turn signals and wallah you have a perfect middle weight bike
@@Josh-cw8by I'm Arab
in europe it uses the LED DRL's
i think ill just pick up a gsxs 1000 for second bike. Lmao
Parallel twin really? Like a Kawasaki? I'll keep my Honda.
OK, gotcha: Yet another overpriced Italian motorcycle with glaring engineering flaws marketed as "character". There is no way anyone in their right mind would drop that kind of money on this bike. For RS, yeah maybe, but for this? Nah, man!
Be A Racer? Are they trying to be KTM? That’s corny. The price on this bike is terrible. You don’t get a lot for your money. The electronic nannies are completely unnecessary. The only person for whom this bike may make any sense is maybe someone that only wants it for the track. But in that case you’d get the RS660. An overpriced, underpowered, fully-clothed naked bike with no midrange...WTF?
I WISH IT HAD AROUND 100+ BHP.
PRICING IS REALLY HIGH..WHO ON EARTH NEED THOSE KIND OF ELECTRONICS ON A 600CC BIKE, THEY SHOULD HAVE DITCH ALL THOSE STUFFS AND MAKE IT A BIT MORE CHEAPER...🤕🤕🤕🤕🤕🤕🤕🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴