2023 rs 660
A game changing entry, creating a whole new segment and blazing a path into a new middleweight category
The future respects traditions of the House of Noale which has long been renowned for its innovation and distinctive character. It’s sporty personality and stunning contemporary lines brings the winning Aprilia RS 660 track experience to the road. Its unique design makes for a light, compact weight bike with sleek and agile volumes, delivering stability at high speeds. It is all about creating a fun and pleasurable riding experience. Included in the color options is the brand-new Acid Gold which further highlights the young and dynamic personality of this bike.
The Aprilia RS 660 is an immediately recognizable bike that rewrites the rule book for dynamic and modern sports bikes. It’s triple headlight, fundamentally innovative lines, and sophisticated design speak the history of Aprilia sports bikes that have consistently won over owners, racers and testers across the world. The triple headlight element has been a characteristic of high performance for the ultra-advanced Aprilia bikes since 1998. The début of the RSV Mille was the first super sport bike in the Superbike category from the Noale-based manufacturer. Aprilia made an aesthetic revolution that was present on all the flagship Aprilias. Marking an extraordinary bike like the RSV4, adopted by the spectacular Tuono V4, Aprilia created a clear family feeling that is carried through to the RS125 and RS50 models.
Lastly, the cornering lights feature introduces a new element of active safety. These two side lights are each fitted with extra parabolas that switch on automatically when the bike leans over to corner. Thanks to the inertial platform, the light beam increases in brightness on turns resulting in better visibility for the rider.
Surprising a man who races for a living at 350 km/h on the most technologically advanced two-wheeled missile in the world is not easy, trust us. The RS 660 did just that with all three of the Aprilia MotoGP riders. Since this doesn't happen often, we certainly couldn’t pass up the opportunity to ask Aleix Espargaró, Bradley Smith and Lorenzo Savadori all the questions about the RS 660 they never expected to be asked. Take a look into their detailed assessment here.
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APRC SYSTEM
Originally developed for use in racing then fine-tuned for the road, the APRC system is an advanced electronic control solution. It is a total package designed to ensure safety on roads and improved performance on the track.
The RS 660 boasts the latest APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control) package of electronic controls. This advanced inertial six-axis navigation system uses internal gyroscopes and acceleration sensors to understand the engine’s status as it relates to the road in real time and provide instant adjustments to help improve performance and safety.
An evolution of a system that was designed for highest-level racing, the RS 660’s APRC package includes:
ATC: Aprilia Traction Control, adjustable traction control based on precise, high-performance operating logic.
AWC: Aprilia Wheelie Control
ACC: Aprilia Cruise Control which maintains your set speed without touching the throttle.
AQS: Aprilia Quick Shift, an electronic gear system that enables extremely fast gear shifts without closing the throttle or using the clutch. It also includes a downshift function for changing down without touching the clutch. Also available as an optional extra is a software that enables you to implement a reverse shift pattern without having to substitute any parts.
AEB: Aprilia Engine Brake, for controlling engine braking when closing the throttle down.
AEM: Aprilia Engine Map, with a range of different maps that vary engine power output and character.
ABS: with cornering functionality and 3 adjustable levels
An inside view of the RS 660 parallel-twin, nestled into the renowned aprilia chassis.
2023 Highlights
Base Price: $11,299
Horsepower: 100 horsepower @ 10,500 rpm (claimed)
Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse parallel-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cyl.
Bore x Stroke: 81.0 x 63.9 mm
Displacement: 659cc
Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated wet clutch
Final Drive: O-ring chain
Wheelbase: 53.9 in.
Rake/Trail: 24.1 degrees/4.1 in
Seat Height: 32.3 in.
Claimed Wet Weight: 403 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 3.96 gals., last 1.05 gal. warning light on