Aprilia RS660 Or Tuono 660 | Which One Is Best??

Aprilia have two new fantastic middleweight models in the line-up for 2021, the Tuono 660 and the RS660! Both these bikes use the same basic engine & chassis platform so the question is which one should you buy? Time for a back to back comparison!

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[tigerick]

That is the question waiting to be answered. Street Triple R or Rs or Tuono 660. And you are the man to give us that answer.

[rockyp]

I am not going to buy either but I just love watching you hooning in these reviews. 😂

[pistolpete]

Totally agree with your thoughts on the quick shifter and blipper. A must have on most motorcycles, makes riding so much more fun. Both bikes are great, nice work Aprilia! Awesome video as usual!

[-DC-]

RS is perfectly judged package I can't see how they'll build them fast enough 👍

[FabioTripodi]

I'm gonna buy a RS660 next weekend and this video is telling me I did the right choice. Thanks homie.

[michaelschmitter]

Couldn’t help but notice while you were talking about both, you kept saying you would prefer to have the RS while you were on it and just kinda cruising. But then when you were on the tuono you couldn’t stop giggling and twisting the wrist. And that’s what I’m looking for. Tuono it is for me

[averagebiker]

I had a 105hp Street Triple as my first bike - scared the life out of me when I accelerated too hard on a damp road! TC is always welcome for me, especially on bikes aimed at newer riders.

[wayneball]

Really great overview LC. I was agonising whether to change my order from the RS to the Tuono. You've settled my mind on the RS, many thanks. Only challenge now is getting a delivery date!!

[vexed]

Glad someone has done the comparison. I'm having this exact dilemma. I want the more sporty version being the RS, however the silver/red/blk paint scheme on the tuono is much more appealing to me. Here in the US the RS is a little more difficult to find at dealerships because they sell out almost immediately, so pre-order is a must. The proper wind screen on the RS on the open roads in the US may be more helpful with a mid-weight bike. Flickability is really nice to have and could be life saving in certain situations I've noticed, my prior bike being a scrambler. The quick shifter and auto blipper would also be nice to have standard. The price difference, always nice to have lower price but now I suppose I know why. Still can't decide arghh...

[jasonjohannes]

Tuono is on promo at the moment 8k. Ordered one with the quickshifter and IMU for 8650 total. Tuono for me much more comfortable.

[nigelfisher]

Thanks for the comparison review; two great bikes. I commented after your last Tuono review that it would be a difficult decision splitting the two - so it proved. I said on balance I’d take the RS for its enhanced electronics and the fact the riding position isn’t that radical for a sports bike. Your point about middleweight bikes with a good power spread in today’s camera-infested UK is very valid. However, I overlooked your point about the RS having more ‘space presence’ is equally valid; thanks. Lots of riders might feel short changed trading down to a ‘smaller’ bike, even though the engine and bike dynamics are bang on. Onwards and upwards for Aprilia, methinks.

[chrismaxwell]

Great review Chops! I have the Tuono 1100 V4 Factory '19 and love it. I see the attraction of both of the 660's.

[petereeves]

Cheers again Chops great content. How's Womble faring these days, need a safe meet up with his T1100 as a comparison. Stay safe. Pete

[gsdi]

These "smaller"cc bikes certainly make much more sense in the "real world". Us more maturer riders don't need the zillions of hp, all gets very scary too quickly. I will keep my Africa Twin and reminisce over my Fire Blade 890 R on order for those sunny days!!!Great videos LCR, who needs a tv licence with you guys.

[eddyhoughton]

Definitely agree with you about the quick shifter. Never had one or felt the need for one (in 35 years of riding) until I got my KTM 890 Adventure last year. Hammering it through the twisties, I found myself in the wrong gear just when I needed some more power - a dab down with my toe, no fannying around with the clutch, and I was in gear and powering round the bend. Perfect.

[mervyoung]

Great review. Thanks! I prefer the look of sports bikes, so it’s the RS660 for me. I’ll have to get the restricted version since I’m a beginner rider, but once I’ve graduated to an unrestricted license, it’s just a matter of getting the ECU reflashed to remove the power limiter 😎👍🏼

[leewatkeys]

I used to be indecisive, now I’m not so sure 😂. Great to see the back to back. I’d have thought with the IMU and quickshifter blipper that the RS is probably better value and as you summed up for the road the Tuono and track types the RS. Look forward to the STR vs Tuono comparison. Good work chops 👍🏻

[SigmaJAD]

Brightened up a Crap end of the working at home week. Cheers Chops. And, excellent video again.

[talkingrock]

Both seem to great rides , personally they both should be IMU equipped, your going to have a great time testing all those bikes thanks LCR

[SkufMcGruff]

Man, I just bought my Honda Fury last year. Now videos like this are really making me want that RS660. Guess it's time to buckle down and save so I can get it maybe next year.