The power figure is matched with a weight of just
169kg dry, creating an exciting weight-to-power ratio
compared to other bikes in the segment. This is in
part thanks to the all-new aluminium chassis, which
also uses the engine as a load-bearing element.
Suspension comes in the form of an adjustable
upside-down Kayaba fork with 41mm stanchions
and a braking system comprising, at the front
end, a pair of 320mm steel discs, a pair of radial
callipers and a radial cylinder, all by Brembo.
Aprilia also has packed the RS660 with class-
leading electronics. Equipped with a six-axis IMU,
the RS660 boasts the full shebang of Aprilia riding
aids including Aprilia’s Traction Control, Anti Wheelie
Control to keep the bike’s performance in check,
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while practical inclusions range from cruise control
to multiple riding maps and a quick shifter.
Aprilia NZ has confirmed that along with the
Australian market, New Zealanders will be
among the first in the world to get their hands
on the RS660. There is a catch, however.
Company spokesman Michael Beckhaus
says that the bikes are still some time
away from their road debut.
“They are still a long way off however, we expect
to see our first units in November 2020”, he told
Kiwi Rider. “We have no confirmation of pricing yet
but expect it to be in the vicinity of $20,000 RRP.”