Aprilia RS660

Aprilia RS660
Aprilia RS660
ManufacturerAprilia
Parent companyPiaggio
Production2020–present
Engine659 cc (40.2 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke parallel-twin
Bore / stroke81 mm × 63.93 mm (3.189 in × 2.517 in)
Compression ratio13.5:1
Power100 hp (75 kW) @ 10,500 rpm
Torque67 N⋅m (49 lb⋅ft) @ 8,500 rpm
Ignition typeCapacitor discharge electronic ignition (CDI)
SuspensionFront; Hydraulic telescopic fork
BrakesFront; Ø 320 mm double disc
Rear; Ø 220 mm single disc
TiresFront; 120/70 R17
Rear; 180/55 ZR 17[1]
Wheelbase53.9 in (1,370 mm)
Weight373 lb (169 kg) (dry)
403 lb (183 kg) (wet)
Fuel capacity15 L (3.3 imp gal; 4.0 US gal)
RelatedAprilia Tuareg 660

The Aprilia RS660 is a motorcycle manufactured by the Italian manufacturer Aprilia since 2020.

History

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In 2019 Aprilia decides to present at the show of EICMA 2019 two prototypes of sports averages, the RS 660 and the Tuono 660: two motorcycles designed to fill a void in the catalog of the house of Noale and thus be able to compete with Japanese companies in the medium displacement motorcycle sector. Designed as a smaller version of the new RSV4 1100, it shares its line and chassis, the result of a project born in Piaggio Group Style Center.[2][3]

The engine, a 659 cm³ twin-cylinder with distribution a double camshaft on the head and connecting rod pins at 270°, is capable of delivering 100 HP of power maximum at 10500 rpm and 67 Nm of couple at 8500 rpm. The frame is in aluminum double beam for a total weight of the entire motorcycle of 169 kg dry, him shock absorbers they are both adjustable with one fork with 41 mm inverted stems Kayaba on the front. Electronics is entrusted to Marelli which dedicated the APRC system to sports, which gives it 5 delivery settings, traction control on 8 levels, ABS cornering, 3 engine brake levels, anti-skating and gas ride-by-wire.[4]

In spring 2022 the Factory version was introduced, which brings a technical update.[5]

At the end of the year a version called is presented RS 660 Extrema, with devices and calibrations of the chassis for track use and various lightening with the use of carbon parts, reducing the weight to 166 kg.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "2022 Aprilia RS 660". 6 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Aprilia RS 660 supersport unleashed at EICMA 2019". Visordown.
  3. ^ "Aprilia RS 660 First Look". Cycle World.
  4. ^ "APRILIA RS660 (2021 - on) Review". www.motorcyclenews.com.
  5. ^ "Le Aprilia 2022 arrivano dai concessionari. Ecco i prezzi | inSella".
  6. ^ "Aprilia RS 660, a EICMA 2022 è ancora più... Extrema - News".
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