Aprilia RS 660 2025 — Specifications

When Aprilia decides to refine its RS 660 for 2025, it’s not just going through the motions. The Italian receives a small aerodynamic blade under the headlight, and smiles are less frequent when you know that the brand from Noale fields Jorge Martin, reigning MotoGP World Champion, under its colors. This appendage remains understated, integrated with sufficient taste not to transform the motorcycle into a stage costume. The flanks of the fairings have also been reworked to better evacuate engine heat, a detail that counts when you string together switchbacks after an hour in traffic. The new price of the Aprilia RS 660, at 11,799 euros, positions it in a clear zone, where few competitors dare to venture with such a level of finish.

The 659 cc parallel-twin engine, with throttle bodies that have increased from 48 to 52 mm in diameter, now expresses 105 horsepower at 10,400 rpm and 67 Nm at 8,400 rpm. This isn't a thermodynamic revolution; it's an upgrade that meets the latest emission standards without compromising character. For A2 license holders, Aprilia retains its restricted version in the catalog. The 5-inch color screen, more legible in full sun, and the backlit handlebar controls add a welcome touch of modernity for those who also ride at night.

Where the technical specifications of the Aprilia RS 660 really impress is in the onboard electronic arsenal. APRC this year integrates launch control, which complements traction control, anti-wheeling, the bidirectional quickshifter, ride-by-wire, cruise control, and the adjustable engine brake. The six-axis inertial unit pilots a Cornering ABS that analyzes five parameters in real time to modulate braking in curves. Brembo radial-mount calipers bite down on 320 mm discs with surgical precision. This level of assistance exceeds what the category offered just five years ago, and remains the Italian’s trump card against its rivals.

The Yamaha R9 and its 119 horsepower, expected as the main contender for the throne of mid-size sportbikes, arrives with a 1,900 euro supplement. The question is therefore posed directly. The Aprilia RS 660 loses 14 horsepower on paper, but gains in overall coherence: 183 kg fully fueled, a seat at 820 mm accessible, a short wheelbase of 1,370 mm, and contained consumption of 4 liters per hundred kilometers. It’s a motorcycle that you pilot, not one that you endure. The announced top speed of 235 km/h is honest for a twin of this displacement, and those who want to personalize their machine will find plenty of accessories, whether it's an Akrapovic exhaust or a seat cover to dress the rear.

The Aprilia RS 660 is aimed at a rider who wants it all. The young A2 license holder looking for a platform to grow, the weekend sportsman who wants sensations without breaking the bank, the urban rider who is tired of heavy vehicles in dense traffic. It demands curiosity from its rider regarding its settings, its riding modes, its adjustable Kayaba suspensions. In return, it offers versatility that few motorcycles in this displacement maintain as well over time. The market for used Aprilia RS 660s shows a solid price, a sign that owners don’t easily part with them. It’s often the best indicator of what a motorcycle is really worth.