Aprilia RS 660
2025 Aprilia RS 660: 105 hp twin-cylinder sports bike, 183 kg, €11,900 (Factory €14,100). Full specs, press reviews and rivals.
At a glance
The Aprilia RS 660 is a 659 cc, 105 hp twin-cylinder sports bike, the best equipped in its class with an IMU, two-way quickshifter and cruise control as standard. Priced at €11,900 (€14,100 for the Öhlins-equipped Factory), it wins over reviewers with its chassis and its engine revised for 2025. Its price, higher than its rivals', is its main drawback.
World press review
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Press ratings
One of the sharpest middleweight sports bikes, with unobtrusive, effective electronics and a quality finish; Öhlins suspension firm in town, heat at a standstill, harsh quickshifter on low-rpm downshifts.
Exemplary, progressive chassis, full and docile engine, fast quickshifter; the Factory makes sense for the track, the standard bike is enough on the road.
Characterful engine, precise and forgiving chassis, easy-to-modulate brakes; slightly slippery seat, adequate protection.
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What the world’s press says
Tests of the 2025 generation almost all cover the Factory version, which shares the standard bike’s engine, frame and electronics. MCN rates it 4/5 and Motorcycle.com 89/100. Motorcyclist, Moto.it and inSella tested it without a numeric score. No French magazine has published a test of the 2025 generation.
What reviewers like: a benchmark chassis, a fuller midrange, comprehensive and unobtrusive electronics, the brakes, the finish and versatility between road and track.
What they criticise: a price above its rivals’, firm Öhlins suspension around town on the Factory, a harsh quickshifter on low-rpm downshifts, an unintuitive screen interface and a size poorly suited to tall riders.
Key quotes
"among the new breed of twins nothing matches the Factory’s combination of easy road riding or pin-sharp track action, and it’s a definitive step-up over the previous model."
"the previous model’s midrange flat spot is completely filled by a thumping, driving, linear power delivery"
"The 2026 Aprilia RS 660 Factory balances two opposing goals quite well, those being practicality and seriousness."
"The RS 660 Factory makes you want to suit up, find a clean stretch of road, and chase apexes for hours."
"Excellent chassis: the RS has a precise front end and drops quickly into a lean, it is quick to tighten its line and reach the apex, allowing high cornering speeds."
Pros
- Precise, effective chassis
- 105 hp engine with a fuller midrange
- Comprehensive standard electronics (IMU, quickshifter, cruise control)
- Brembo brakes
- 35 kW version at the same price
Cons
- More expensive than its rivals
- Fuel consumption and service schedule not published by Aprilia
- Harsh quickshifter at low revs
- Poorly suited to tall riders
Our review
What is the 2025 model year?
The second-generation RS 660, unveiled in November 2024 and in dealerships from March 2025, is Euro 5+ homologated. Its throttle bodies grow from 48 to 52 mm and its power from 100 to 105 hp. It also gets a redesigned fairing with a wing below the screen, launch control, a 5-inch TFT screen and backlit switchgear. The IMU, quickshifter and cruise control have been standard since 2021.
It is also offered as a Factory version with fully adjustable Öhlins suspension. In France, the standard RS 660 is sold as a 2025 model and the Factory as a 2026 model, which only brings a new Shakedown Yellow livery.
How much does it cost?
Aprilia France lists the RS 660 at a recommended €11,900 (€10,900 with the discount valid until 31 October 2026), in Blue Marlin or Venom Yellow. The Factory costs €14,100 (€13,100 with the discount). The 35 kW versions for the A2 licence cost the same. In the United States, the RS 660 costs $11,849 and the Factory $14,149.
How good is the engine?
The 659 cc 270-degree parallel twin, derived from the RSV4’s V4, makes 105 hp (77.2 kW) at 10,400 rpm and 70 Nm at 8,400 rpm. According to MCN, the previous model’s midrange flat spot is now filled. Motorcycle.com notes a slight dip on the US version, linked to local noise regulations.
How does it ride?
At 183 kg kerb weight with a twin-spar aluminium frame, the RS 660 is praised for its chassis: precise and forgiving for inSella, exemplary for Moto.it. The standard version uses a 41 mm Kayaba upside-down fork and shock adjustable for preload and rebound; the Factory, tested by most magazines, gets Öhlins units that Motorcyclist finds firm around town. Brembo radial brakes and cornering ABS are standard. Launch control is standard according to Aprilia France, optional on the standard version according to MCN.
Fuel consumption and maintenance
Aprilia does not publish the fuel consumption of the Euro 5+ version. Motorcyclist recorded about 6.2 L/100 km on the Factory. The service manual is only provided to owners with the frame number: service intervals could not be verified. The basic warranty is 2 years, extended to 4 years by an Aprilia offer valid until 1 November 2026.
Recalls
No recall affects the 2025 generation. In 2021, early RS 660s were recalled for a connecting rod with defective heat treatment (NHTSA 21V-502, Safety Gate A12/00116/22).
Specifications
| Displacement | 659 cc |
|---|---|
| Power | 105 hp (77.2 kW) @ 10,400 rpm |
| Torque | 70 Nm @ 8,400 rpm |
| Weight | 183 kg (kerb weight, tank 90% full) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 1.74 |
| Seat height | 820 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15 L |
| Engine type | 270-degree parallel twin, 4-stroke, DOHC, 8 valves, liquid-cooled |
| Cooling | liquide |
| Transmission | 6-speed, chain drive, slipper clutch |
| License | AA2 Restrictable |
| MSRP | €11,900 |
Engine detail
| Bore x stroke | 81 x 63,93 mm |
|---|---|
| Compression ratio | 13,5:1 |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection, 2 x 52 mm throttle bodies, ride-by-wire |
| Valve train | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Max power RPM | 10400 units.rpm |
| Max torque RPM | 8400 units.rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Euro standard | Euro 5+ |
Chassis & running gear
| Frame type | Twin-spar aluminium frame, stressed engine, aluminium swingarm |
|---|---|
| Rake angle | 24.1 ° |
| Trail | 104.6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1370 mm |
| Front suspension | 41 mm Kayaba upside-down fork, adjustable preload and rebound, 120 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Linkless Kayaba monoshock, adjustable preload and rebound, 130 mm travel |
| Front brake | Dual 320 mm floating discs, Brembo four-piston radial calipers |
| Rear brake | Single 220 mm disc, Brembo two-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55 ZR17 |
| ABS system | Cornering ABS (3 maps, rear-wheel lift mitigation) |
Electronics & rider aids
| Riding modes | Commute, Dynamic, Individual, Challenge, Time Attack |
|---|---|
| Traction control | Yes |
| Anti-wheelie | Yes |
| Quickshifter | Two-way, standard |
| Cruise control | Yes |
| Dashboard | 5-inch colour TFT |
| Other features | 6-axis IMU (APRC), Adjustable engine braking (AEB), Engine maps (AEM), Launch control (standard according to Aprilia France), Backlit switchgear, Full LED lighting, Braided brake hoses |
Ergonomics & rider fit
| Riding position | Moderately sporty: clip-ons above the top yoke, forward lean |
|---|---|
| Wind protection | Double-layer full fairing, winglets |
The RS 660 has a moderate sports position, with clip-ons mounted above the top yoke and an 820 mm seat. Motorcyclist finds it comfortable enough for a full day; inSella finds the seat a little slippery and the protection adequate. MCN finds it poorly suited to tall riders.
Ownership & maintenance
~6.2 L/100 km (Motorcyclist reading on the Factory version)
L/100km
Real-world consumption
Warranty
2 years / Not specified; free 2-year extension (4 years in total) under an Aprilia offer valid until 01/11/2026
Aprilia does not publish the RS 660’s service schedule: it is in the owner’s manual, provided on request with the frame number. Oil change and valve check intervals could therefore not be verified. The basic commercial warranty is 24 months; an Aprilia offer valid until 1 November 2026 adds a free 24-month extension, subject to servicing in the network.
Direct competitors
Compare →| Model | MSRP | Power | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aprilia RS 660 | €11,900 | 105 hp (77.2 kW) @ 10,400 rpm | 183 kg (kerb weight, tank 90% full) |
| Yamaha R72026 | €10,499 | 73.4 hp | 189 kg (wet) |
| Triumph Daytona 6602025 | €9,795 | 95 hp | 201 kg (wet) |
| Honda CBR650R2026 | €9,949 | 95 hp | 211 kg (kerb) |
Generations
- RS 660 (1re génération)2021 – 2024
659 cc · 100 hp · 67 Nm · 183 kg (road-ready)
Launch: 659 cc 270-degree twin derived from the RSV4's V4, aluminium frame, 6-axis IMU with traction control, wheelie control, two-way quickshifter and cruise control, cornering ABS; Extrema special edition in 2023.
- RS 660 (2e génération)2025 – today
659 cc · 105 hp · 70 Nm · 183 kg (road-ready)
Euro 5+, 52 mm throttle bodies and 105 hp, redesigned fairing with winglets, launch control, 5-inch TFT, backlit switchgear and a new Factory version with Öhlins suspension.
| Generation | Displacement | Power | Torque | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS 660 (1re génération)2021 – 2024 Launch: 659 cc 270-degree twin derived from the RSV4's V4, aluminium frame, 6-axis IMU with traction control, wheelie control, two-way quickshifter and cruise control, cornering ABS; Extrema special edition in 2023. | 659 cc | 100 hp | 67 Nm | 183 kg road-ready |
| RS 660 (2e génération)2025 – today Euro 5+, 52 mm throttle bodies and 105 hp, redesigned fairing with winglets, launch control, 5-inch TFT, backlit switchgear and a new Factory version with Öhlins suspension. | 659 cc | 105 hp | 70 Nm | 183 kg road-ready |
Manufacturer figures (otherwise specialist press). Weighing conditions differ between generations: compare weights with care.
Available colors
Manufacturer recalls
No known recalls for this model.