APRILIA RS660 (FULL POWER) FROM $22,690 RIDE AWAY
The RS660 is a middleweight sportsbike with MotoGP and Superbike heritage. Twin cylinders, modern design, advanced electronics are all good, but the high price for a mid-range bike may put off some. This full-power version is a fast middleweight.
Variant: RS660 Extrema $24,990
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: 659cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC parallel twin; four valves per cylinder
Power & torque: 99hp (73.5kW) @10,500rpm / 67Nm (49.4ft-lbs) @8500rpm
Weight: 183kg (wet)
Seat height: 820mm
VERDICT: QUICK MIDDLEWEIGHT
APRILIA RS660 (LAMS) FROM $22,590 RIDE AWAY
The RS660 is a middleweight sportsbike with MotoGP and Superbike heritage. Twin cylinders, modern design, advanced electronics are all good, but the high price for a mid-range bike may put off some. This is the LAMS version, which sacrifices some top-end performance for accessibility.
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: 659cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC parallel-twin; four valves per cylinder
Power & torque: 47hp (35kW) @6000rpm / 37.5Nm (27.7ftlbs) @5500rpm
Weight: 183kg (wet)
Seat height: 820mm
VERDICT: FAST LEARNER
LAMS APPROVED
APRILIA RSV4 1100 FROM $31,990 RIDE AWAY
An exceptional sportsbike designed to win races. Incredibly powerful and well specified with a full suite of modern electronics, aerodynamic design including MotoGP-inspired winglets, six riding modes, cruise control and a five-inch TFT instrument cluster.
Variant: RSV4 1100 Factory $39,090
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: 1077cc longitudinal 65° V-Four cylinder, four stroke, liquid cooling system, double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder
Power & torque: 214hp (159.6kW) @13,200rpm / 122Nm (90ft-lbs) @11,000rpm
Weight: 199kg (wet)
Seat height: 851mm
VERDICT: PREMIUM SPORTS
APRILIA TUONO 660 (FACTORY) FROM $22,490 RIDE AWAY
A sporty but less track-focused version of the RS660, the Tuono offers less bodywork and more creature comforts and is designed for street and
