Nice concise overview there Adam, thank you 👍

@AdamWaheed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man.

@beetleything1864

3 жыл бұрын

It’s California baby 😎

Love this guy he always looks baked af haha

@wustachemax

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like it too 😴

@navaks5335

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that was exactly my impression of him hahahaha

@sachet.thapa542

3 жыл бұрын

Its the hair 🤣🤣. Doesn't have the hair type to pull of a long hair should just get a haircut 😅

@charlesm.8807

3 жыл бұрын

Did help to watch at 1.5x speed...

@genericallyaccepted

3 жыл бұрын

12?

Nice - Like your details of functions that make a difference to the bike's performance. A true riders review !

I would argue though that it’s versatility, tech, and street use makes up for the price, making it worth it, arguably reasonably priced

Aprilla would be great if they actually had a dealer network......

@sion1885

3 жыл бұрын

I feel ya man if I even wanted to go look at it I'd have to drive 2 to 3 hours out my way for it here in GA

@cheyenneobregon184

3 жыл бұрын

I ordered mine I’m excited as fuck got the akrapovic full exhaust too

@JpOcDenver

3 жыл бұрын

Whatever. They’re worth the drive. 3 hours for me.

@MrRoxx17

3 жыл бұрын

*laughs-in-euro*

@petroa.9134

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrRoxx17 so true ^^ i have do drive 25 minutes to the dealer..

Really glad to see this class of back comming back/ emerging

@illfaptothis333

3 жыл бұрын

what do you mean just curious since im new to bikes.

I trust Adams opinion the most from all expert reviewers. Very unbiased and informative

Great review, cheers Adam!

Very nice overview. Changed my mind. Thank you!

A very well made review! 👍

like the explanation .. gotta have this bike this june . thanks for the review

Everything was normal until i heard him say 2012 was 8 years ago. Man time went like nothing.

great informative video. thanx man!

Lots of great bikes arriving

Most bang for the buck. Thx for the great review

Mr. Waheed has become my favorite moto-journalist. He seems to be one of the few who is willing to give an honest opinion of a bike, and detail where it comes up short. He also gives detailed explanations as to why he likes or dislikes something that gives context that we can relate to.

@sv650nyc7

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. He's one of the most knowledgeable reviewers who always adds interesting historic tidbits to illuminate where a bike comes from and where it's placed compared to other models.

beautiful and really light. i like it :)

Good review thanks mate 👍

Your hair look awesome man!

the evolution of Aprilia!

That Acid Gold color is Awesome 🤩

That’s one fine machine right there🤤

I'm not going to be able to sleep well after watching this! Why did they come up with such an awesome design 😅 Man ... It's masculine with soft healthy muscle and ready to pump out power. Charisma and gentle are all she need.

Damn, never heard Waheed apologize for his hair. wtf is going on? Nice bike & nice review as always.

5:15 "overall the rs660 is a nice motorcycle" *cuts to sticker badge already peeling off*

Hey adam. Great video again. had a 1988 fzr 600 looking for a similar bike, what would you recommend?

video made to be watched at 2x

@MC-Racing

3 жыл бұрын

I think Adam hit the weed a little hard before this :-P good thin YT has a speed up feature.

@andreizu33

3 жыл бұрын

1.75 sounds normal:))

Nice hair dude, looks like the bike gave you something to remember it by

"Stiction" , blimey - not many people know that...you must be an engineer . New to the channel from UK. Good info ! (I got The K5 😁)

I like that this reveiw is objective. He did call them out for the issues they had. Little did they know, this would end being recalled eventually 😀

My next bike ❤️ from belgium.

You hair always looks silly, and we love it! Great review!

I liked this video, but i don't understand what options do I have if you say that the bike is too expensive... Could you give me an example? With semi handle bar, of course, like that aprilia (I have an MT07 if it helps)

Im liking just because of Adam's hair alone

Awesome sauce 😎

All right, so if I waited about a year to buy a brand new one, would it be reliable? If I maintained it religiously, and ride it often?

Tuono 660 also announced now.........CANT WAIT

Adam, your hair looks great. Liked the video.

i wish they offered another version of this bike with out all the electronics that was more affordable maybe $2000-3000 cheaper

@D4N1011011

3 жыл бұрын

Just wait a year or two and buy one for $3k cheaper

@worldhello1234

3 жыл бұрын

This is a new bike and the price is msrp, so if you don't feel the urge of bying something new and shiny it is worth the wait.

@MLambdaman

3 жыл бұрын

Ride-by-wire is fully integrated, you cannot just "take it out".

@mukulbajaj123

3 жыл бұрын

They will bring out 400 versions of RS and Tuono in 2022-23. Aprilia India told that yesterday. Those versions will be quite affordable.

@MaxxxiorPL

3 жыл бұрын

I wish they offered a better version with better and actually fully adjustable suspension. You can buy Triumph Street Triple RS or KTM 890 Duke R cheaper than this Aprilia. Also Ducati Supersport S is coming next year.

I really wish these didn't get delayed, I ended up with a 2020 Ducati Supersport S but this was the bike I wanted. Nothing wrong with the SSS but I think the RS660 comes with a few more features I would have liked.

@sgabriel

3 жыл бұрын

Love that bike.

@alexduey7868

3 жыл бұрын

Idk man I'd say yours is nicer already adjustable suspension in all

@rlsedition

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexduey7868 Yes, the RS660 suspension appears to be its only Achilles heel, besides a lack of US dealers.

@TK-cl1jm

3 жыл бұрын

If the SSS had cruise control I'd be all over it

Aprilia rs660 vs ducati V2 panigale? Which is better for road and coolness factor

Is it any good for a 6.2 tall and 260 heavy rider?

Its a Real Beauty 👍

Anything great and Italian is not cheap and that’s perfectly alright!

@1:54 Okay, If you want something fast, not too powerful, with wind protection, that is kinda classy, the RS660 is pretty good.

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

This is what the middleweight segment needed. The liter bikes sell because of the electronics package. It’s like manufacturers can’t figure out why the 600 sport bike class is dying. I want the nice screen, the quick shifter, abs and traction/wheelie control. If the gsxr750 came with good electronics, I would have bought one smh

@Zaucey

2 жыл бұрын

@DiZ Zkl lol ok… whatever you say bud

"An easier more, gentile sportbike..."

@Darkplasm919

3 жыл бұрын

I guess the RSV4 was too Jewish lol

@EngelbertHumperdinck86

3 жыл бұрын

"Words of wisdom"

@keltecdan

3 жыл бұрын

More comfortable

@EngelbertHumperdinck86

3 жыл бұрын

@@Darkplasm919 Italian, common mistake.

@rony.482

3 жыл бұрын

I loled

Is the tank metal, or is there a plastic fairing over it?

Thanks for your kanks Masha ALLAH Aprilia tauna 660

For a parallel twin it sounds pretty good.

@TheKniperlight

3 жыл бұрын

So many good sounding parallel twins nowadays. MT07, 790/890 duke, Africa twin, etc

What kind of upgrade would going from a Ninja 400 to this Aprilia RS660 be? Love that hair, sort of like Ezekiel Elliott from the Dallas Cowboys but you wear it better.

Can’t wait for the inevitable Tuono 660.

@rlsedition

3 жыл бұрын

Why, as this RS 660 version seems to offer an equally comfortable riding position and just a bit more bodywork.

Love hidden underbelly exhausts

Was so looking forward to this bike coming out but the reviews I have seen leave me cold. Fewer electronics with more spent on brakes & suspension would surely have made more sense on a low power & weight machine. I was hoping for something more raw. Hopefully, a factory version will address this.

99hp out of a 660cc parallel twin with a bore/stroke ratio of 0.79.. but a compression ratio of 13.5:1 helps.. That is impressive. The coming yamaha R7 has a slightly longer stroke and lower compression ratio.. With a compression ratio that high on the aprilia I guess you better feed it with high octane gasoline.

Need to up the speed on this video haha times speed by 1.5x none the less looks fun

Can you do a comparison with this to a ducati supersport 950s?

i kinda love if it was triple cylinder like mt09 / trident 660

what's the background track. I like it!. Those who are interested in the background track please comment so that the channel shares the link with us. Its not there in the description!

Wow, these look beautiful. Just put money on a CBR650R but now I'm thinking...... Lol

Love this bike , but indeed no dealer network.

Make a review on tuono 660

Intrested in a Tuono 660 if I got my license still.

@gabelazar6376

3 жыл бұрын

I've been riding fur years without a license... U don't need one. I just dip it they try to pull me over, but over it you stored, it's a fix-it ticket... Just buy one

@srtspeedy4983

3 жыл бұрын

@@gabelazar6376 Thanks for your insights. I loose my job and my income without a real license and you will suffer sooner or later with that attitude.

Bellissima

The Kawasaki 636 is 10k without abs so 11,4k for this isn't that bad! I'd pick it over the 636 just because of what you get. Even with 20-25 hp less.

@Alexander5R

3 жыл бұрын

Actually I think that HP is the same at the crank (about 105 hp) and so at the wheels.

@v1_rotate638

3 жыл бұрын

@@Alexander5R 636 is 120-125hp crank

@jponz85

3 жыл бұрын

I'd go with the kawi over this. 4 cylinders vs 2, more torque more hp and just as nimble? I doubt this thing is faster on a straight, roll race or on track.

@sion1885

3 жыл бұрын

@@jponz85 I'm in the same mind frame myself about it where I live it will be mostly free way for me so i was leaning to the 636 and enjoy it full open if i was in a more bigger city the 660 all day

@jponz85

3 жыл бұрын

@@sion1885 same here. That's why my first bike was a zx6r 636 and now I ride a zx10r and go full throttle on the freeway lmao

Nice

Is it automatic or manual?

Finally got it! Coming from dirt bikes and supermotos, I was very nervous… but man, what a sweet ride. Gentle, but you can grow on it (electronics and adjustable programs). I will pick only on the shakiness of the side mirrors… pretty terrible.❤️🇮🇹

"It's a more 'Gentile" sportbike"...Adam Waheed, on Aprilia RS660 hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahaahhahah Always love your vids Adam!!

It is gorgeous...but I’ll stick with the high revving R6 inline 4. Plus Japan over Italy for reliability🦾🏍

@ampm9771

3 жыл бұрын

Japanese reliability is a 1980s myth, nothing more.

@Strdyaftrnoon

3 жыл бұрын

I love your pfp😂

@5:20 the sticker is already peeling off. Gonna have to warranty that! ......But the dealer is 250 miles away? lol

So it’s kinda like a ninja 650, right? ngl I thought it was gunna be like a SuperSport but I still love it it’s a gorgeous bike

@Enviouslordshaxx

3 жыл бұрын

Not really. Ninja 650 has about 67 HP and the RS660 is about 100 HP

Yo man did I miss the 21 kaw zx10r test...did they invite y’all to Spain or Italy for bike press launch n ride??tell Kawasaki pull out their wallets drop some dime and fly my boy Adam out for ride and review ...ASAP 💪

I have a 20 636, if I was shopping now I'd be heavily considering this instead, but too late aprillia ;)

@HormigaZ

3 жыл бұрын

You still got a great bike nonetheless. Coming from an RS660 owner.

@MyMednas

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your Ninja safe in the knowledge that you have more power and a nice smooth 4 cylinder engine.

These middleweight bikes make sense, but I worry after like a month you'd be wanting for power

@Victor_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

If you're used to the big RSV4 and other 1000+cc bikes, yes.

@f270

3 жыл бұрын

Not if you change your riding style. I went from a gsxr 1K as my main street bike to a Wr250x and had more fun on the WR. I just rode it in smaller spaces.

@Victor_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

@@f270 true, but that's a big change. Actually this past Saturday, a customer walked into my shop in the market for a new Aprilia and he asked what I though about an RSV4 1100 Factory vs the RS 660. Since he was used to riding an RSV4 RF at the track, I told him that if he values the big bike power, he'll feel that missing from the smaller bike, obviously. But I did say that if it would satisfy him to get more out of a motorcycle (and maybe unlearn some bad riding habits) then to go for the RS 660. He ended up choosing the RSV4 because of his experience with that lineup. Smiles Per Hour is different for everyone. I personally can't wait for my RS 660 even though I have many track miles on the big bikes.

@f270

3 жыл бұрын

@@Victor_Moto I agree. I think mastering a small bike can be more fun than riding a big one. I'm considering an RS660. There is a small race track near my house that would be perfect for it.

@farmoboy83

3 жыл бұрын

If on the streets 100hp are not enough on a bike, something must be wrong with your riding or your ego...

To me, the interesting aspects of this bike are ergonomics and weight, and how the halved engine plays a role. Unfortunately no discussion by reviewers. As just another sport bike, not much to see here.

Beautiful bike. Unexpectedly, I love the purple version. The price, though, is impossible to swallow for me. You don’t need all of those electronics on a low power motorcycle. Get rid of the electronics and reduce the price by $1,000. Even then, it’s expensive for what is essentially a beginner’s sport bike. Rectangular TFT dashes, like square wrist watches (Hello Apple), look terrible. Make gauges round again.

If I win this thing ima going to CRY

"genteel"

@rajmoran

3 жыл бұрын

LOL. I wonder if I'd like a Jewish sport bike a little better?

@elmoomle4565

3 жыл бұрын

@@rajmoran Well...it is an Italian bike and the Romans were definitely 'gentiles' unless they converted.....LOL.

@martind349

3 жыл бұрын

From the Romans the word implies those subject to common law, via Christianity the word makes its way from ha goyem through Greek and then Vulgate to fucking "gentiles," we are informed. In the US the Shaker and Mormon use the word to mean non-.

Is there excessive vibration at the handle bars since it's a twin?

@deweysturgill6220

3 жыл бұрын

It's timed at 270* firing interval. Most of the vibration you feel will be through the foot pegs, not so much the handlebars. The swingarm pivoting directly to the engine cases will give more sensation to this, much like the KTM Duke, Honda Superhawk and other bikes set up this way.

@Icutmetal

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a parallel twin, not a v-twin.

@deweysturgill6220

3 жыл бұрын

@@Icutmetal duhh.... You can time a twin a multitude of ways depending on power characteristics and traits desired ... It dosent care how it's cylinders are configured flat opposed, tandem, 45,60*,58*,or l/90😛

@Icutmetal

3 жыл бұрын

@@deweysturgill6220 Ok; I never claimed anything to the contrary.

Front fork has compression adjustment right? Pretty sure it does. 3:45

@happyontheroad

3 жыл бұрын

That's rebound. The compression adjuster is usually down in the forks, close to the wheel axle.

@don8evolutiontheory

3 жыл бұрын

@@happyontheroad yeah sure. I was just pointing at Adams comment that the bike does not have compression adjustment at forks, which seemed like an odd thing to say.

aprillia is best in this new trend,..

5:20 that sticker peeling off... oof

Too bad I'm poor and can't afford a new/almost new bike... :( In terms of specs and riding position it would be perfect for me.

I know power isn't everything.... but there are so many bikes with more power and decent (or at least cheaply fixable) suspension for less $$$. MT-09, Street Triple S, Z900, GSX-S1000!!! This is a very hard sell IMO.

@chorseundgrd

3 жыл бұрын

Niche manufacturer for niche buyers. It's not priced to be competitive. You buy it cause you want it. Not because you cross-shopped to save a buck. There's plenty of affordable bikes in this category, new or used.

@future62

3 жыл бұрын

@@chorseundgrd This is not a Norton or MV Agusta... it's a good bike but def doesn't have the sex appeal or exclusivity to warrant its uncompetitive pricing.

@sv650nyc7

3 жыл бұрын

@@future62 It's an entry-level Aprilia to bring younger people to the brand. Same what Triumph has done with the Trident. And what Ducati did with the Monster decades ago...

@future62

3 жыл бұрын

@@sv650nyc7 look at how the Trident and Monster/Scrambler are priced though. And I'd argue Ducati is a more exotic brand than Aprilia.

Stoppie ?

Agreed way too much tech for 80 hp. And it is overpriced. Also, the placement of exhaust...it's at same plane as your rt ear? I had to sell my Yamaha fz6r because of this. Getting a loud buzz in ear after riding which led to headaches. The exhaust needs to be behind NOT at our ears.

"Basically it's an RSV4 engine spliced in half..." but with the same reliability huh

Adam, did you say “sticktion”?? Can someone explain that term?

@61percentodicarica

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I don't think that word exists ahah I believe he means that it doesn't feel sticky, like it doesn't stick to the spot it's at...

@HormigaZ

3 жыл бұрын

@@61percentodicarica It does exist. It's the resistance to movement that doens't come from the hidraulic system of the suspension, IE, metal on metal friction, etc.

@61percentodicarica

3 жыл бұрын

@@HormigaZ thx So yeah, that's the meaning, it doesn't need much force to start moving

The more I see this the more I like it. Might need 100 more cc.

@SuperbikeDiscovery

3 жыл бұрын

Thats called a rsv4

@Coldestaevadoit

3 жыл бұрын

@@SuperbikeDiscovery Wrong

@SuperbikeDiscovery

3 жыл бұрын

@@Coldestaevadoit well... A 200hp bike similar to this one is a rsv4

@Coldestaevadoit

3 жыл бұрын

I said 100cc not hp

@SuperbikeDiscovery

3 жыл бұрын

@@Coldestaevadoit ooohhhhh my bad. Yea that'll be cool too.

Ahah Who care about your hair ! Nice video. Agree love the way it looks but man this is expensive. Still feel like all these electronics were not justify which would have made it more affordable

Adam, love your videos...but every time I see a new video of yours, you look worse and worse. No offense man, just hope everything is ok with ya. Godspeed brother.

Well I’d lay out the cake on a 2023 Diavel without blinking if I had it I never equate price with want I’m betting it’s worth the cost of admission to me anyway

I was hoping it could replace my 20 years old R6 but it looks like that the old dragon has to fly for another 20 years

@AdamWaheed

3 жыл бұрын

Lol. Nice man. This is a good comment.

@lazzalazzalazza

3 жыл бұрын

This bike can destroy your old 20 years old r6 (in curves obviously) and also is a lot more comfortable.

@darthvisor9289

3 жыл бұрын

@@lazzalazzalazza Love the looks of the RS660 and i am sure it will be a huge success for Aprilia, but i don´t think that it can achieve 600cc lap times on track. But let´s wait for the Trofeo version, if i have the chance i will test ride it for sure.

@lazzalazzalazza

3 жыл бұрын

@@darthvisor9289 Maybe I'm wrong to tell that it outclasses it, but the first mistake is to compare them on the track. This bike was created for the street. However, I still believe that on small tracks or mountain passes it is much more effective than a 600 ss from 20 years ago. In addition, the twin-cylinder engine has a lot more torque at the bottom, get out of slow corners with a lot more responsiveness. They are still 20 years of evolution, if you take stock and compare them (not only on the straight) Aprilia has many points of advantage. Just think of all the electronics that can help you and its much more advanced chassis..add mind-blowing handling compared to an SS..

@lazzalazzalazza

3 жыл бұрын

And you are forgetting that this rs 660 can be used comfortably every day, even for long journeys.

If it didnt have an R6 price tag...

One red wheel and one black wheel?

@22Epic

3 жыл бұрын

To go with the red and black theme of the bike. Nice touch.

@rzu7120

3 жыл бұрын

@@22Epic Cheesey looking

@22Epic

3 жыл бұрын

@@rzu7120 If that's your complaint about that bike, then it's a success lol. You know that a wheel can be painted ? Or you can choose the yellow RS 660 which doesn't have mismatched wheels ;)

@rzu7120

3 жыл бұрын

@@22Epic That really is my only criticism. The mismatched wheels gives me the impression that a red wheel got damaged, and they didn't have another one, so they just threw on a black one. Other than that, I like the bike.

@steve-wu7jp

3 жыл бұрын

I can't unsee that 😳

Am I the only one who notices that's there a faction of riders who are dead set against rider aids for some reason. As if they could somehow react faster than a processor could... He seems to be one of them.

So disappointing. I have been interested in getting an Aprilia for many years, but their dealer network is almost non-existent in the USA

@KryptoDemon

3 жыл бұрын

Not too bad overall. Try KTM for a true lonely feeling.

@jupabalo98

3 жыл бұрын

If you’re in Florida DM me I got you the place they also ship arround the country if needed

@xXKrisKringleXx

3 жыл бұрын

@@jupabalo98 thanks bro what's your number?

When I first heard about the RS 660 I was so stoked! I expected something like a small V4 rival to the R6, Ninja 600, etc. with appropriate power, not yet another parallel twin slouching around in the 650 class :/

@emil5459

3 жыл бұрын

However, given the fact that it's called RS 660, and not RSV4 660 or so I should've known better. I can absolutely see that My excitement just got the better of me, lol

@HormigaZ

3 жыл бұрын

Is 100bhp, 67nm and 150mph really that slow to you?

@HormigaZ

3 жыл бұрын

@@relate97 The fastest bike of the 70's was the Honda CBX/CBX1000 '78 which was not only much heavier and slower than this RS 660, but it would literally have no chance when it comes to turning. I don't get your point. 100 horse power, 67nm and 150mph is not slow at all. Doesn't make any sense to say you can be that fast since the 70s since that's literally irrelevant to the point whether if it's fast or not. Plus I've ridden plenty of inlines that felt cheaper than this twin, the one on the CB650R and the CBR650R for example.

@HormigaZ

3 жыл бұрын

@@relate97 You understand the power to the back wheel is always lower than claimed, not just in this bike, right?

@HormigaZ

3 жыл бұрын

@@relate97 it DOES have 100hp. When he says 84-85 he means to the wheel. As I said, ALL bikes have less power to the wheel than claimed.