DONT BUY AN APRILIA 660 / My reasons for trading in a 1.5 month old bike

SORRY FOR ALL THE UMMMMM's.

If this bike is your dream bike more power to you - But for me it was gutless honestly felt like a slightly quicker version of my very first bike (2011 ninja 400) MASSIVE dead spots in the rpm's, very poor build quality compared to all the Japanese brands, overpriced and rattily. Hell the rear pegs rattled like a Childs toy and trust me they were tight. The bike had the worst fit and finish. I was blown away with how cheap the dash and entire bike felt personally, Half of the bike was wrapped black cheap plastic. but its all subjective and this is just my opinion.

Have a blessed day.

[TheRealBertMoog]

So basically:
1) Check engine light error which was not caused by anything... reset by dealer
2) A fork seal was leaking on a part not made by Aprilia and fixable under warranty
3) Supply chain issue which literally Every. Single. Company. Is having.
4) Third hand stories of isolated events (engine recall has fixed the majority of these and is no longer an issue)
5) Personal preferences

Also, it's not jerky, but even if it was, it has a throttle response adjustment. Doesn't affect horsepower, it affects the mapping of the throttle to make it easier to apply... like in stop and go traffic. Also, a loose chain can cause jerkiness.

[umangvarma]

I have a 2022 RS 660 other than a squeaky rear brake which the dealer is fixing I have had no issues so far, it's been an absolute pleasure to ride during the break in period

[Dragunna]

I own this bike... 4, 500 miles in 3 months with 0 issues. Hate to hear that you have had problems, but she's been a sweetheart to me.

[marka]

I've owned 15 bikes and test ridden many others (including the MT-09) and this is probably the best bike I have ever owned. Brilliant for road use, very hard to beat in terms of pure riding pleasure. They nearly all suffer from a squeaky rear brake for the first 1, 000 ish kms, but it sorts itself out. Factory version with a few extra bhp and different gearing is even better. My verdict: buy one!

[stephanejanin]

Hi RSK. Thank you for your video.
I’m a perfectly happy rider of a RS660 for 18 months, with no failure nor trouble at all !
I find this bike is great, especially in the small curves on hilly roads in my region(south of France).
The shifter is astounding, handling easy, torque available at low RPM.
You can ride it fast or quietly, rather confortable for a sportsbike.
The only real drawback for me is the rear suspension : cheap, sluggish, unadjustable in hydraulic… this is the only part I changed quickly for a local manufacturer (EMC, France)… and now, I have my perfect bike !!!!

[musicman]

Hit the one year mark coming up on 6k with my 2021 Tuono 660. After a few months I found a little oil leak that was so small that if it were not for dust sticking to it, it would not have been seen. Fixed by the dealer in less than an hour and other than that the bike has been perfect. The Tuono 660 is a very comfortable bike with ample power. It handles very well and mine has been very dependable. Also, the dealership I work with has all the add-on parts you mentioned (IMU, Quick Shifter, even an exhaust with a tune) in stock. I do find it odd how you trash the bike and then admit you are not a fan of the Twin. Why did you buy a twin? Then you (at 3:16) say it's a jerky bike at low RPMs, like un-ridable, then you rant on and on. Then you say, but besides that, it handles great, it has great breaks, flickable etc. I also noticed the chicken strips are quite small on your bike. After listening to this video one would deduce that the problem with this particular bike is the squishy part on the top.

Truth. You made a mistake in your purchase of the bike and made a video to trash the bike to convince yourself that the bike is so bad you are willing to take a loss to get a different bike. This was a very unnecessary video. Maybe you are married and are trying to get your wife to "allow" you to trade in the Aprilia for a different bike. A man just says well that is not what I wanted, that was a mistake, and he sucks up the loss, buys what he wants. I bought a Honda 650L and after about 6 moths I realized I don't like riding in the dirt. I bought my Aprilia and the Honda sat for months. Sold the Honda with less than a year of ownership and lost over $3K just to get it out of my garage. Some mistakes, Ya just suck it up.

[JCermak]

1) Engine check light - just calibration of crankshaft sensor, 5 minutes work in service
2) leaking fork, it is Kayaba, can happen to any KYB equipped bike
3) in low rpms absolute ok, fueling is smooth, I have no problem riding my 660 in low speeds and RPM, there is a switch, you can set MODE Commute and then throttle response is velvet smooth, in other modes it is up to your wrist-feel
4) quickshifter delay, all manufacturers have logistics problems nowadays, I ordered my Tuono with QS and they delivered it with it

I think you bought wrong bike for your needs without proper test ride and longer decision making so I understand you try to find as many negatives as possible. My bike had only engine check light issue, they calibrated it during 1000 km first service and since then it is the most fun to ride bike I have ever ridden. Enjoy your Yamaha, I heard a lot of stories from my friends with Yamaha issues. ;-) Peace

[sdawg]

It sounds like you shouldn’t have purchased this in the first place since “you don’t like twins”. You are looking for reasons to convince yourself to get back on the mt-09, which is fine, you should for sure own and ride exactly what YOU want. I just think telling people not to own something for the reasons you state just sounds like you a mad and bitter about something…

As an owner of a Tuono 660 for 1 year, I can say this bike is legit. Yeah sure it’s not a platform that’s been available for that long, so things will pop up hear and there that need to get taken care of, but nothing out of the ordinary from any other brand new platform.

[subogoranable]

Bought an Aprilia and couldn’t be happier with it. No issues at all.

[John-gzme]

Sorry to hear about your issues. I've had mine for two years now (from new) and haven't had any problems whatsoever, so hopefully that will continue. Lovely little bikes (if you don't have the issues you've had, of course).

[suricateenerve]

its exactly why i will buy one. you had an issue, sad but thats really stupid to say 'dont buy it'.

[thomaskalkanis]

Coming from a 2021 MT10 (which sadly some bastards stole a few months back), i can wholeheartedly say that the tuono 660 was the smoothest commuter i have ever ridden. Even smoother than the MT10 i owned. Apart from some engines that were recalled and an oil nut issue, which was also recalled, this is so far one of the most reliable middleweights in the market. Sure you ve had bad luck and there is bad blood between you and the brand but bro there are very few bikes that match the character and pose of the 660, and all of them have a much higher pricetag.
Sorry you had that experience.
I cant wait to get the Tuono 660 Factory in a couple of months

[bmack]

Aprilia quality control has gone downhill since 2021. It’s been well documented on all models. It’s a shame because it was pretty good from 2016-2020

[sspirito]

I was expecting a list of catastrophic issues in this video, but as far as I can tell the only real issue was an engine light that was reset by the dealer on your first service - very common on brand new bikes. The rest are just some 'horror stories' that you read somewhere on the web.
Oh well if you just need an excuse to buy a 900cc, that's fine, but there is no reason to bash the Aprilia, which is a fantastic bike with top shelf components and a class leading engine.
BTW, I have owned an MT-09 first series, and I sold it after two weeks. Hard to explain, but after the initial instant power excitement, you realise that this type of bike is kind of pointless - useless around corners due to pogo stick suspensions and dumb seating position. Only makes sense if you want to open the gas on a straigh road and pop up wheelies.

[jasonjohannes]

I’ve had my Tuono for 3 months and it’s been faultless, got the quick shifter installed which did take a bit longer than I would of liked. The only downside of owning a Aprilia is the lack of dealerships in the UK and the waiting time of any parts you may need.

[NeilDorrel]

I’ve also had about 15 motorcycles over the years. I have an RS660. Best I have ever owned including two previous Mille platforms and a bunch of Ducatis. Absolutely brilliant bike. Your complaints are trivial nit-picky stuff. Perhaps a Honda Rebel would suit you better.

[louiskearney]

I have had my 21 April RS660 for 2 years have not had a single problem with it. My bike is very smooth at all speeds and has great acceleration. Great stopping great cornering all around it is an awesome bike. My previous bike was a honda c r600

[StockySnail]

I just test rode a Tuono 660. Only thing wrong with it was the front had a weird sound like crumpling aluminum foil when the engine was under load. I didn't find it jerky at all in commute mode (throttle mode 3). I did find it jerky in dynamic (throttle mode 2 & 1). The MT07/09 I had previously wasn't nearly as good with the suspension, comfort, brakes, or much of anything else. It did have a nice engine but prefer the 660's engine. Sorry you had a bad experience. It definitely leaves a bad taste and don't blame you for going a different direction. Hopefully the next bike is issue free as you'll need to switch again.

[fabienneconil]

I had a MT09 2021 as a second bike (I have also an Superduke R V2) and now, I sold it and bought the Tuono Factory 660 because even if the engine of the MT09 is a blast, the handling is not the best in the twisties. With the Aprilia it's really easy to chase liter bike when the road is full of curve.

[picturesquemoto]

Love my rs660 unfortunate you let a few minor issues put you off it. Incredible machine