2021 Aprilia Tuono 660

[Gixxer]

https://www.revzilla.com/common-trea...%7C%20Combined


First problem I see is they should have tweaked the engine 6 more ccs for that evil power

[backinthesaddle]

I heard they wanted to but since they are in Italy the Vatican stepped in and said no. The the Pope heard Ducati USA was raided by FBI. He promptly went out and bought a Moto Guzzi

[maxim_X]

I'm excited to see what the 660rs brings to the table at the track this year.

[feralchimp]

I wish Aprilia would skip all the social media teasing and just send one to Zack and Ari to review.

[Paul_E_D]

I wish Aprilia would skip all the social media teasing and just send one to Zack and Ari to review.

Pretty sure they have tested and reviewed it, no?

[ducatirdr]

The RS660 has been tested but the Tuono has not been introduced to the media yet.

I hear that the EU A2 tiered licensing requires bikes to be detuned via dealer by an ECU compliance setting of not making more than 47bhp in restricted form. This rule also requires that motorcycles not make more than double the 47bhp when in unrestricted form. This is why the Tuono is being sold at 95bhp and not the RS' 100bhp number.

[OneCheekRider]

I wish Aprilia would skip all the social media teasing and just send one to Zack and Ari to review.

Aprilia invited them to the their ride day at Chuckwalla last month. The RS 660's they had for them were on slicks while the model I rode was bone stock. I was stoked to pass Ari only to find out his bike ran out of gas.

My take on track-riding both the RS 660 and current Tuono is that the 660 will make an amazing race platform. Personally, I couldn't imagine having a smaller version of the Tuono, that bike surprised me in many ways but the 660 Tuono will likely appeal to a broader audience.

[Mr.Mike53]

I picked up a 2021 Tuono v4 1100 this fall, incredible motorcycle!

[Mr.Mike53]

doing some winter upgrades on the Tuono, installed the Akrapovic carbon fiber slip on and tuned the bike to Aprilia race map using UpMAP

[gixxer72]

doing some winter upgrades on the Tuono, installed the Akrapovic carbon fiber slip on and tuned the bike to Aprilia race map using UpMAP

Sounds great! I’ve got a pair of Akro’s on my Ape..

[ducatirdr]

I had a 15 Tuono 1100 Factory with a SC project on it and it was terribly loud. I never had to use my horn after that mod as a blip of the throttle always had drivers heads around me swivel to see where that thunder was coming from. I think the Akra is a better choice.

I will say that the Tuono V4 is probably the best street motorcycle made. It has an amazingly wide envelope of motorcycling use cases in its portfolio. From hooligan to commuter, from track day weapon to all day touring platform with some soft bags, it can really do a lot of things well while always putting a smile on your face.

[feralchimp]

Having heard the stock exhaust on a Tuono V4, I probably wouldn't swap it out unless it colludes with some other emissions mechanics to do bad things to the bike temperature.

Edited to add: That pipe do sound sweet though!

[Zolden]

Sounds great! I’ve got a pair of Akro’s on my Ape..

I've been through some bikes now and the '07 RSVR Dark Lion Factory that I let go is the only one that really haunts me for doing so. Mine was very well sorted. It was both great on track and mannered enough on the streets. Still one of the best looking sportbikes out there.

The V4 was fun too, but in a different way.

Still really interested in trying the 660 engine bikes out but the issues out of the gate and ongoing really need to get sorted for several years for me to ever consider having one in the stable.

[OneCheekRider]

That bike and that exhaust are fine as hell! Are those lowering pegs or aftermarket rearsets? When I rode a stock 2020 Tuono at the Aprilia day, I was scraping pegs a lot.

[Mr.Mike53]

That bike and that exhaust are fine as hell! Are those lowering pegs or aftermarket rearsets? When I rode a stock 2020 Tuono at the Aprilia day, I was scraping pegs a lot.

just lowering pegs... i may do a few track days but im setting the bike up for street.

Mike

[gixxer72]

I've been through some bikes now and the '07 RSVR Dark Lion Factory that I let go is the only one that really haunts me for doing so. Mine was very well sorted. It was both great on track and mannered enough on the streets. Still one of the best looking sportbikes out there.

The V4 was fun too, but in a different way.

Still really interested in trying the 660 engine bikes out but the issues out of the gate and ongoing really need to get sorted for several years for me to ever consider having one in the stable.

That’s cool to hear. Mine is an 07 factory. Sadly Ive only put maybe 100 miles on it in 2.5 years. First twin I’ve had since my old TL1000R, but the Ape is significantly better in every way. I’m in it very cheap, so just holding it hoping I’ll start doing some trackdays again.

[jim v]

This is the same parallel twin found in the RS660, yes? iirc it has a 270 degree crank and so feels more like a Vtwin - any thoughts on that?

[scottieducati]

Correct. Same 270 crank.


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[ducatirdr]

This is the same parallel twin found in the RS660, yes? iirc it has a 270 degree crank and so feels more like a Vtwin - any thoughts on that?

The RS660 and the Tuono 660 share the same motor in the USA. In the EU there was a slight dip in max bhp of the Tuono due to tiered license requirements of being able to sell the Tuono 660 as an A2 ECU restricted bike. Here in the USA the ECU was not mucked with. So full power to our Tuono 660s.

I took my RS660 out yesterday for a short blast. The clean roads after the weekend rain, the bright sun and endless zoom calls stacked back to back with 1/2 hour slot free at lunch meant I was going for a ride. It was the best therapy EVER. OMG I hadn't ridden it for a bit as my ADV bike was getting the nod. DANG! This thing is FUN as I hoisted a 2nd gear wheelie and rode it out for a bit. The full throttle pulls while snicking the QS through the gears with that intake honk sounding much like the bigger V4.... DANG its a fun bike.

This RS660 is an inspiration of small, light, powerful, comfortable and fun. I think this, the Tuono and the soon arriving Tuareg should be top of the list for those looking for something in the middleweight FUN SIZED category. Yes I downsized from a liter class bike and don't miss the in your face brutal power. This 100bhp is just right!

[tls25rs]

This 100bhp is just right!

Amazing how much more fun it can be to ride a bike with a lower power output in various situations.

Not saying there isn't a place for the pointy end of the spear liter bikes in the world but over 25+ years of riding I have discovered that it is a lot of fun riding a "slow"/"underpowered" bike

[jim v]

Thanks for the feedback everyone, thinking about a trackday ride for next year and the RS checks off a lot of boxes. The parallel twin configuration isn't my favorite (in reality probably my least favorite) so good to hear it feels like like a V2 and sounds a bit like a V4

[Paul_E_D]

This is the first parallel twin that I have loved. It feels better than a V2 imo because it is revvier in nature.

[number9]

This is the first parallel twin that I have loved. It feels better than a V2 imo because it is revvier in nature.

Have you ever ridden a TRX850? I don't think they were sold here but they were very popular in Australia. First parallel twin that I liked.

[Paul_E_D]

Have you ever ridden a TRX850? I don't think they were sold here but they were very popular in Australia. First parallel twin that I liked.

We had them here for a few years. A buddy had one but I never got to try it.

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