I figured out how pointless it was when he showed the usual straight line. And then I thought « but if it s a straight line I can just have a look at the sheet characteristic top speed and that’s it » and now I wonder if he somehow considered to be hard to throttle up or something maybe the ergo? Anyway I m buying an rs660 because I live on an island with mountain roads. Obviously 🙄 I couldn’t care less about 9 more mph with 4 cylinders instead of 2. I am genuinely confused about the sense of this video. It reminds me of the « my car beats a fighter jet on the first 100 meters » yes your car has grips and does not rely on réaction also your car max altitude is 0 foot.
It looks really weird that you promote it as Aprilia Colchester but you see Kawasaki Colchester, that everything is branded for Kawasaki and that you wear a Kawasaki shirt. No offense intended, and while I don't think it's the case, it certainly opens the door to believe there will be some bias in the review/opinion
I think the review was fair TBH. On another note, how do you think reviews work? Manufacturers pay up for favourable reviews. They even pay to degrade other manufacturer's bikes too. Not saying this is the case here, but 100% the case with well known channels/youtubers.
@@mototv964 definitely not a criticism, I’d actually really like to see you do a detailed comparison between those because I think that’s what customers right now are deciding between...
This video just doesn't seem accurate, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R has only ever made 115 HP and with every mod & ECU flash and tune didn't crack 123hp so how they claim 128 I haven't a clue. Also I've seen multiple videos of the ZX-6R doing 165-168. So how did he only manage 149?
I know you wanted a reply from MotoTV but since its been a week lemme tell you the rs660 is no match for the R6 or ZX6r on the track or the road....the only area where the rs660 could possibly keep up is through twisties and that would be rider dependent....its a more expensive bike for Italian or Aprilia fanboys giving decent performance but not a class competitor...this review is hugely biased....we can all agree that its probably gonna have excellent ride quality and build but its easily a level below the two bikes I mentioned...the electronics are way too OP for it too hence the price...
@@rohitrevankar7674 You're so wrong... The RS 660 is a daily bike that can eventualy be used on track. The R6 and ZX6R are track bikes that can eventualy be used on road. It's not a level below, it's just different. If you're not making a lot of track days and want to used it daily and for long trips, it's better than a supersport. The only thing true is there's too much electronics in it only to justify the high price.
@@thenateos I stand by what I said and actually a lot of what you said agrees with my point... I am not arguing if its a good bike or not.. it's probably a great bike... personally can't stand the looks.. but one thing I did not consider is that both the R6 and ZX6R are discontinued for BS6 updates... so that makes the RS660 the clear choice in the segment although again no way for it to be a justified competitor against the likes of the other 2....
@@rohitrevankar7674 My bad, I misunderstood. I don't think Aprilia wants the RS 660 to be considered as a supersport. It's a premium sportbike with highend parts and a lot of electronics. It should be compared to the CBR650R not to the R6/ZX6R.
You have a very good intro and pace but be yourself ! You sound like a robot dude, why do you think top gear is so interesting ? They have personality, which I'm sure you have. Don't be afraid to be yourself !
Fake news! the 155mph is the best you can get out of zx6 on the GPS. The problem some people change the gearing ratios without adjusting the speed sensor and it's showing no real top speed.
@@Fearless154 you dont need to change the gearing ratios lol.....if you mean ECU flash thats totally different..its to do with power mapping...the stock bikes are heavily restricted outside Japan...170mph is the absolute limit on a stock bike with no mods other than ECU flash...but the rider needs to be absolutely on the limit and have perfect engine and tyre temps which is not comparable to real world daily settings...and that track was cold...both bikes would go much faster on a warmer day...stick ZX6r optimal conditions :160mph easy....
@@rohitrevankar7674 What it has anything to do with what I just said. It's common knowledge in any motorcycle tuning shop that you must adjust the speedometer after changing the gearing or it will show a much higher speed than the reality. The speed sensors are adjusted to calculate the stock gearing ratios.
@@Fearless154 Dude getting 165-170 mph from a ZX6R has nothing to do with modifying its gearing....you can do that if you want but not required its already the shortest gearing as stock in its class...the top speed tests I have seen and observed are on stock setups with only a ECU flash...which maps power, doesnt physically alter gear ratios...
@@rohitrevankar7674 Listen carefully, buddy. The speed on the speedometer is irrelevant because even stock bikes have around 15% of error if you want to measure the true speed you must use the GPS. Is it possible to see the 170MPH on the speedometer, yes but it's not the true speed of the bike simple as that. Changing the gearing for a taller setup will increase the speed but decrease the acceleration and vice versa. I've ridden many 600cc and I have owned 2017 r6 no 600cc can reach 170MPH on the GPS.
Not it's not. My friend owned the 2014 and now 2019 model. 2014 model is a bit taller geared and the top speed is 164mph on the GPS with full system exhaust and ECU flash. 2019 model has the same engine but a bit shorter gearing ratios for better torque in lower RPMs the top speed is 155mph on the GPS with full system exhaust and ECU flash.
@@Fearless154 it really depends on the rider, shift style and condition of your bike specifically.....the 2019 Zx6r is not slower than the 2014 model LOL...you can watch videos of ZX6rs going faster than 155 mph...if you find a strip long enough, a stock ZX6r should match or better the ECU flashed 2014....and anyways the 2014 bike will take ages to get anywhere close to over 150 mph ...totally impractical with that acceleration..its basically a poor comparison to make...those bikes are dinosaurs now ....with a 2019 ZX6r ECU flashed 175 is realistic...
@@rohitrevankar7674 I love the fact that's people from Asia who basically riding 125/150 argue about bigger bikes. You've no idea what you're talking about and your only source of information is a youtube video. The Speedometer doesn't show the accurate speed of a motorcycle especially after changing the gearing ratios. zx6 2019 is not "slower" but "have shorter gearing" for more acceleration but less top speed.
@@Fearless154 thank you! People should study the basics. Also, viewers are forgetting that the ZX6R was using brand new tires on a wet surface (as seen when he carries the bike by hand).
👎👎👎Riders be aware! My rs660 started leaking oil since first couple weeks and it’s been down a the dealership for about 2 months now!! Called aprilia and they don’t seem to want to do anything about it! I have no idea what’s going on!! 👎👎👎 #rs660 #aprilia
I think Honda might provide what you need. A torquey 4cyl. Reality wise, it's much wiser to use a twin or triplet on torquey all driving situations. Even in superbikes/motogp, the Inline 4 is becoming a thing of the past, not just because of sheer power but riding quality, ease and tire wear.
Taylor, I checked one out last week and REALLY disliked the handlebar shape and positioning. Too low, too wide, and unnaturally angled. On a bike supposedly designed with real world, street-friendly ergonomics it just felt all wrong, and I would not like the stock bars on street or track. Something more like an earlier CBR600F (or my Z1000SX!) would have been far more versatile, I think. As they say, your mileage may vary. Greetings to your pops Niall, who I enjoyed watching at Laguna Seca!
I think they've tried to market for people who think they want a supersport, like an R6 but with much better street performance and not directly as a competitor for the sport touring category like the Ninja or Honda CBR F. For me, personally, who loves sitting in low bikes but prefers to ride a slow bike fast than a screamy I4 R6/ZX6R at 'slow' speeds aka street speeds; this is just marvelous. I could only find this similarity on the KTM RC390 or a Yamaha R3, but this provides a lot more grunt, similar weight and much, much better rider assists and on-board computers for today's smart rider. As a matter of fact, the bikes for our market, the Portuguese, are completely sold out!
5:54 Top Speed in video.
I figured out how pointless it was when he showed the usual straight line. And then I thought « but if it s a straight line I can just have a look at the sheet characteristic top speed and that’s it » and now I wonder if he somehow considered to be hard to throttle up or something maybe the ergo?
Anyway I m buying an rs660 because I live on an island with mountain roads. Obviously 🙄 I couldn’t care less about 9 more mph with 4 cylinders instead of 2.
I am genuinely confused about the sense of this video.
It reminds me of the « my car beats a fighter jet on the first 100 meters » yes your car has grips and does not rely on réaction also your car max altitude is 0 foot.
Please double the volume of the music, it still wasn't enough to blow out my headphones every time you stop talking.
Bruh 😂😂😂
We need no music.
Engine sound mutch better!!!
This bike is perfect
The headlights are sweet.
you cant compare the rs660 to a supersport. the rs 660 is in the bike range for the kawasaki ninja650 not 636.
True, but i'll admit i was curious.
In the real world on real roads there's probably nothing in it. Twin probably is more useful
@@You-Toober same.
Missed opportunity for a full back to back comparison in details, but interesting vid.
are there tracks near colchester ?
Just wondering if me being 6'3 would fit on this bike? probably not eh?
Disgusting loud music
Love the vid. Well done team!
Aprillia RS 660 🔥🔥🔥
There is no lack of power around 6-8k rpm? Are you sure?
Honda cbr650r. Vs. Aprilia rs 660. Rival
100% agree
One of the best videos and fantastic presentation 👍 it's confusing to understand why there are only this much likes and subscriptions🤔
Thank you! We're new on the scene but are looking forward to more.
Keep it up man👍 God bless you🙏
Music is nice but better if you heard to sound of the engines!!
Amazing vídeo congratulations
My top speed on the rs 660 so far is 143mph. That is even before the first service. :)
0-60mph?
Any mods?
@@MusicisLife-qt3jq I haven't timed 0-60 yet so I'm not sure
@@santiagoalfaro1935 Everything you can possibly think of including performance race map and ecu, full exhaust, sprint filter, and velocity stacks.
@@MusicisLife-qt3jq 3.7 seconds
Great vid... but why use Lbs for weight?
It looks really weird that you promote it as Aprilia Colchester but you see Kawasaki Colchester, that everything is branded for Kawasaki and that you wear a Kawasaki shirt. No offense intended, and while I don't think it's the case, it certainly opens the door to believe there will be some bias in the review/opinion
Not very well thought out.
I think the review was fair TBH.
On another note, how do you think reviews work? Manufacturers pay up for favourable reviews. They even pay to degrade other manufacturer's bikes too. Not saying this is the case here, but 100% the case with well known channels/youtubers.
They are primarily a Kawasaki dealer but also an Aprilla, Piaggio, Moto Guzzi and Vespa dealer
Nice video, I wish you had done a 0-60 comparison
Agreed. That and a side by side drag race :/
@@euniq8134 damn this coulda had so many views
Or 1/4 mile plzzz
Maybe a more interesting comparison would be with the Ninja 650 instead of the zx6r
Hey George, we tested it against the 6R just purely because of price and horsepower. The 650 is definitely the closest comparison set up wise.
@@mototv964 definitely not a criticism, I’d actually really like to see you do a detailed comparison between those because I think that’s what customers right now are deciding between...
@@GeorgeLista definitely! We've got all of the range accessible to us now. Tuono & RS660 as well as the Z & Ninja 650. We'll see what we can do!
The cbr650r would be the most interesting
Was the ZX6R an A2 conversion? Lol
It looks good and I think it’s a perfect bike for riding in town and commuting but I wish it was more affordable though 😊
Nice comparison. One is a sports bike, the other one looks like a sports bike.
The fact that you know which one is which says everything.
This video just doesn't seem accurate, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R has only ever made 115 HP and with every mod & ECU flash and tune didn't crack 123hp so how they claim 128 I haven't a clue. Also I've seen multiple videos of the ZX-6R doing 165-168. So how did he only manage 149?
0-100 kmh?
Great video!
This seemed more like a camera angle challenge than a test. Sell one of the cameras and get a mic
Hi MotoTV how is the acceleration between the two bikes did the rs660 relatively keepup with the zx6 or was it completely left behind
I know you wanted a reply from MotoTV but since its been a week lemme tell you the rs660 is no match for the R6 or ZX6r on the track or the road....the only area where the rs660 could possibly keep up is through twisties and that would be rider dependent....its a more expensive bike for Italian or Aprilia fanboys giving decent performance but not a class competitor...this review is hugely biased....we can all agree that its probably gonna have excellent ride quality and build but its easily a level below the two bikes I mentioned...the electronics are way too OP for it too hence the price...
my guess is that a rs660 smokes a classic 600cc 4zylinder sportsbike from a traffic light to 60km/h ;)
@@rohitrevankar7674 You're so wrong... The RS 660 is a daily bike that can eventualy be used on track. The R6 and ZX6R are track bikes that can eventualy be used on road.
It's not a level below, it's just different. If you're not making a lot of track days and want to used it daily and for long trips, it's better than a supersport.
The only thing true is there's too much electronics in it only to justify the high price.
@@thenateos I stand by what I said and actually a lot of what you said agrees with my point... I am not arguing if its a good bike or not.. it's probably a great bike... personally can't stand the looks.. but one thing I did not consider is that both the R6 and ZX6R are discontinued for BS6 updates... so that makes the RS660 the clear choice in the segment although again no way for it to be a justified competitor against the likes of the other 2....
@@rohitrevankar7674 My bad, I misunderstood. I don't think Aprilia wants the RS 660 to be considered as a supersport.
It's a premium sportbike with highend parts and a lot of electronics.
It should be compared to the CBR650R not to the R6/ZX6R.
You have a very good intro and pace but be yourself ! You sound like a robot dude, why do you think top gear is so interesting ? They have personality, which I'm sure you have. Don't be afraid to be yourself !
ZX6R will do WELL OVER 149! What kind of BS test was this?!?
I drove zx6r 280 km/h.
140mph vs. 149mph?... was this for a 1/2mile or mile?... I imagine the ZX-6R should be good for 170mph?
Fake news! the 155mph is the best you can get out of zx6 on the GPS. The problem some people change the gearing ratios without adjusting the speed sensor and it's showing no real top speed.
@@Fearless154 you dont need to change the gearing ratios lol.....if you mean ECU flash thats totally different..its to do with power mapping...the stock bikes are heavily restricted outside Japan...170mph is the absolute limit on a stock bike with no mods other than ECU flash...but the rider needs to be absolutely on the limit and have perfect engine and tyre temps which is not comparable to real world daily settings...and that track was cold...both bikes would go much faster on a warmer day...stick ZX6r optimal conditions :160mph easy....
@@rohitrevankar7674 What it has anything to do with what I just said.
It's common knowledge in any motorcycle tuning shop that you must adjust the speedometer after changing the gearing or it will show a much higher speed than the reality. The speed sensors are adjusted to calculate the stock gearing ratios.
@@Fearless154 Dude getting 165-170 mph from a ZX6R has nothing to do with modifying its gearing....you can do that if you want but not required its already the shortest gearing as stock in its class...the top speed tests I have seen and observed are on stock setups with only a ECU flash...which maps power, doesnt physically alter gear ratios...
@@rohitrevankar7674 Listen carefully, buddy.
The speed on the speedometer is irrelevant because even stock bikes have around 15% of error if you want to measure the true speed you must use the GPS.
Is it possible to see the 170MPH on the speedometer, yes but it's not the true speed of the bike simple as that.
Changing the gearing for a taller setup will increase the speed but decrease the acceleration and vice versa.
I've ridden many 600cc and I have owned 2017 r6 no 600cc can reach 170MPH on the GPS.
Impressive video !
2 cylinder never attract me.
Wight reduction does to me tho
these people are not professional teachers, they are bike racers, try to beat one of them on the track.
The zx6r top speed is 175mph. Some poor reviewing going on here!
Really? I'm pretty sure the top speed of my CBR1000RR-5 is about that :O
Not it's not. My friend owned the 2014 and now 2019 model. 2014 model is a bit taller geared and the top speed is 164mph on the GPS with full system exhaust and ECU flash. 2019 model has the same engine but a bit shorter gearing ratios for better torque in lower RPMs the top speed is 155mph on the GPS with full system exhaust and ECU flash.
@@Fearless154 it really depends on the rider, shift style and condition of your bike specifically.....the 2019 Zx6r is not slower than the 2014 model LOL...you can watch videos of ZX6rs going faster than 155 mph...if you find a strip long enough, a stock ZX6r should match or better the ECU flashed 2014....and anyways the 2014 bike will take ages to get anywhere close to over 150 mph ...totally impractical with that acceleration..its basically a poor comparison to make...those bikes are dinosaurs now ....with a 2019 ZX6r ECU flashed 175 is realistic...
@@rohitrevankar7674 I love the fact that's people from Asia who basically riding 125/150 argue about bigger bikes.
You've no idea what you're talking about and your only source of information is a youtube video.
The Speedometer doesn't show the accurate speed of a motorcycle especially after changing the gearing ratios.
zx6 2019 is not "slower" but "have shorter gearing" for more acceleration but less top speed.
@@Fearless154 thank you! People should study the basics.
Also, viewers are forgetting that the ZX6R was using brand new tires on a wet surface (as seen when he carries the bike by hand).
The extra fairing increases downforce? Wut?
nice shots.... but lacks context.
👎👎👎Riders be aware! My rs660 started leaking oil since first couple weeks and it’s been down a the dealership for about 2 months now!! Called aprilia and they don’t seem to want to do anything about it! I have no idea what’s going on!!
👎👎👎 #rs660 #aprilia
We want see 0-402m
Stunning bike but sounds dreadful. Can't beat the rasp of a 600 four...
If only they built a v4 660 I might have been tempted to switch from the ninja
I think Honda might provide what you need. A torquey 4cyl.
Reality wise, it's much wiser to use a twin or triplet on torquey all driving situations.
Even in superbikes/motogp, the Inline 4 is becoming a thing of the past, not just because of sheer power but riding quality, ease and tire wear.
@@scottcrawford2610 The closest you might have is an Honda VFR/RVF 400.
A future classic, for sure!
Taylor, I checked one out last week and REALLY disliked the handlebar shape and positioning. Too low, too wide, and unnaturally angled. On a bike supposedly designed with real world, street-friendly ergonomics it just felt all wrong, and I would not like the stock bars on street or track. Something more like an earlier CBR600F (or my Z1000SX!) would have been far more versatile, I think. As they say, your mileage may vary.
Greetings to your pops Niall, who I enjoyed watching at Laguna Seca!
I think they've tried to market for people who think they want a supersport, like an R6 but with much better street performance and not directly as a competitor for the sport touring category like the Ninja or Honda CBR F.
For me, personally, who loves sitting in low bikes but prefers to ride a slow bike fast than a screamy I4 R6/ZX6R at 'slow' speeds aka street speeds; this is just marvelous.
I could only find this similarity on the KTM RC390 or a Yamaha R3, but this provides a lot more grunt, similar weight and much, much better rider assists and on-board computers for today's smart rider.
As a matter of fact, the bikes for our market, the Portuguese, are completely sold out!
the big problem is they are blasting my ears with the loud stupid music
I prefere zx6r
Sound is bad
Need i say .. Please ditch the dam music ..grr disliked
Im so torn between this rs660 and the triumph daytona 765!!!! Arrrgh!!! 🤬🤬🤬
Triumph every time🙂
@@Clungehammer sadly, well not really sad, but ended up with an 2011 R6. Insurance in Tx if F'ing ridiculous. Eventually will get a 765.
no top speed......