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I say this a lot, but we really do live in the golden age of motorcycling. And also of television, and ice cream, and whatever other poisons of choice you may have. But staying on topic, the Aprilia RS 660 is a great example of just how good life can be.

You can’t ride a spec sheet, as I always say, but it helps see the Aprilia RS 660 in context. Here’s a condensed version of the spec sheet with a bit of contextual explanation.

As we mentioned in the introduction, when buying a bike, riders typically have had a choice of either high-spec components or a middleweight motorcycle. The Aprilia RS 660 gives us both. Happy days!

In motorcycles, every kilogram (or pound) counts in terms of how easy it feels under your seat and how confident you feel throwing it into corners. The lightness of the Aprilia RS 660 inspires a lot of that confidence.

On the road, the lightness and riding position make the Aprilia RS 660 very easy to ride. This includes for beginners, whether you live in the US and can ride anything as your first bike, or whether you have a restricted version as is available in the UK, Europe, and Australia/New Zealand.

As a middleweight engine, the RS 660’s parallel twin never produces gobloads of torque — but of what it does produce, it does from relatively low. So the Aprilia RS 660 is never struggling or choking.

That said, the engine does lack in low-end torque compared to entry-level middleweights like the Yamaha MT-07 or Suzuki SV650. This is one of the aspects in which riding the Aprilia RS 660 feels like a middleweight Ducati V-twin — it’s happy down low but it still likes to get up there in revs when you get the chance.

Composite torque charts of Aprilia RS 660 and Yamaha MT-07. Note: Data for this is from Cycle World/DynoJET from runs on different days under different conditions, and is intended to be for approximate comparison only.

Aprilia has done quite a lot to help their engine rev more feely and make that power. A few of these things are hollow camshafts, cylinders offset from the crankshaft to minimise internal friction, and oversquare pistons.

The Aprilia RS 660 geared quite aggressively, so you shift out of first gear just to get to 100 km/h (~60 mph). This would hurt your sprint times if you didn’t have that up and down quickshifter, which comes as standard on the RS 660.

Even the Yamaha YZF-R7, an obvious competitor for the Aprilia RS 660, only has ABS. No cornering function Not even ride modes! Not that they’re the most important thing in the world, but it’s a thing that the R7 doesn’t have.

The Ducati Supersport 950 S, a more expensive, more powerful, and generally more premium motorcycle than the Aprilia RS 660, doesn’t have cruise control (to the chagrin of many owners).

The Aprilia RS 660 comes standard with a quick shifter. You might almost expect this, but remember that on a (much more expensive) Ducati Supersport, for example, you have to buy the (significantly more expensive) S version for the quick shifter to be standard.

Note that early on in the days of the Aprilia RS 660 in 2021, there were some reports of a broken connecting rod in the crankshaft that sometimes broke, with 308 units recalled due to the possibility of it happening again (recall PA2ZZQ2107). There hasn’t been a recall since.

The Aprilia Tuareg also comes with a lot more options for adventure travel, like a center stand, rugged luggage, an even taller windscreen, and additional lights.

CFMOTO 700CL-X Sport: Yes, a bike by CFMOTO. Have a look here and prepare to be surprised by what a Chinese manufacturer is offering at a reasonable price in a presumed attempt to get market share. The CFMOTO 700CL-X Sport has a few components that are higher spec than the Aprilia (e.g. it has Brembo M50 brakes, and more adjustability in the suspension), but it’s not as powerful, the engine has a traditional 180-degree crank, and it doesn’t have cornering ABS via an IMU (but it does have cruise control).

“If you were to consider an amalgam of total mass, accessible and usable engine power, chassis response, cutting edge rider aid technologies and ergonomics as a form of holy grail, then Aprilia has designed and built an altar for you.”

To call the 2021 Aprilia RS 660 anything but a game changer is an understatement, even with a couple minor teething issues. In a traditionally budget-minded class, reflected in paired-down components, technology and performance compromises, the RS 660 is trailblazing its own path. In essence, it’s the sportbike we always needed — real-world ergonomics, an energetic parallel-twin producing useable power, a stellar chassis and a swath of top-shelf electronics.

The RS 660 is the child of Aprilia’s open-class superbike technical expertise combined with everyday functionality and comfort, making it an enticing option to the supersport-curious. Yet it’s wickedly entertaining and capable of educating even the most experienced riders. Think scaled-down RSV4 1100 Factory performance in an approachable package. It’s a fresh and unique take on the middleweight supersport segment. And it’s freakin’ awesome.

A new exhaust, motogp inspired swingarm, 5” TFT display, and a slew of electronics never seen before round out many of the talking points. While those carry along in the limelight, the forged aluminum wheels and semi active ohlins suspension ground us to the realization that this bike is a redesign genius off of the 2020 platform.

When Aprilia introduced the Tuono 660 in 2021, the new naked bike owed much of its form to the RS 660 sportbike, but with an upright handlebar, less bodywork, and some tweaks to the 659cc parallel-Twin for street duty. The new Factory variant ups the ante with a 5-horsepower boost, full adjustability for the KYB fork and an oil reservoir-equipped Sachs shock, and a lightweight lithium battery. The 2022 Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory will be available in a single-seat configuration with Factory Dark graphics. Pricing and availability are TBD.

An adventure bike that’s been teased for a while is the 2022 Aprilia Tuareg 660, which is powered by a liquid-cooled, 659cc parallel-Twin adapted from the RS 660 sportbike. It’s equipped with the APRC electronics suite, long-travel adjustable suspension, and 21-inch front/18-inch rear spoked wheels with tubeless tires. MSRP starts at $11,999.

BMW has updated its entire K 1600 lineup, which includes four models powered by a liquid-cooled, 1,649cc inline-Six. The engine is now Euro 5 compliant and still makes 160 peak horsepower, though it now arrives at 6,750 rpm, 1,000 rpm earlier than before. Peak torque has increased to 133 lb-ft, up from 129, at 5,250 rpm. All models get a new 6-axis IMU; engine drag torque control (MSR); BMW Motorrad Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) “Next Generation”; “welcome,” “good-bye”, and “follow me home” light functions; an updated cornering LED headlight; a 10.25-inch high-definition TFT color display with integrated map navigation (via the BMW Motorrad Connected app) and Bluetooth connectivity.

The 2022 Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse gets the larger, more powerful Thunderstroke 116 V-Twin, the 4-inch display with Ride Command, and standard ABS. Sixteen-inch wheels have chrome spokes and gloss black rims, and nearly everything gets a menacing, blacked-out look. The Chief Bobber Dark Horse comes in Black Smoke, Titanium Smoke, and Sagebrush Smoke, and pricing starts at $18,999.

The up-spec 2022 Indian FTR S features a Bluetooth ready 4.3-inch Ride Command touchscreen display, giving riders access to three selectable ride modes and IMU-supported rider aides like cornering ABS, traction control, wheelie control, rear-wheel lift mitigation, and stability control. Standard equipment includes a fast-charging USB port, an Akrapovič slip-on exhaust, and fully adjustable Sachs suspension. It’s available in Maroon Metallic (above) and White Smoke, and pricing starts at $14,999.

For touring riders who want more power, safety, and sophistication, the 2022 Indian Super Chief Limited features a quick-release windscreen, saddlebags, a touring seat with passenger pad, floorboards, and traditional pullback handlebars like the base-model Super Chief. The Limited adds the Thunderstroke 116 V-twin, standard ABS, and a 4-inch round display with Bluetooth-connected Ride Command. Chrome finishes and rich metallic paint make the Super Chief Limited extra special. It comes in Black Metallic, BlueSlate Metallic, and Maroon Metallic, and pricing starts at $20,999.

A popular middleweight sport-tourer since it was introduced in 2008, Kawasaki’s 649cc parallel-Twin-powered Versys 650 gets new traction control, refreshed styling with an adjustable windscreen and LED lighting, and a new TFT color display with Bluetooth connectivity. The 2022 Kawasaki Versys 650 is available in Metallic Spark Black/Metallic Flat Spark Black for $8,899 or Candy Lime Green/Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Spark Black for $9,099. The 2022 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT with handguards and saddlebags is available in Metallic Spark Black/Metallic Flat Spark Black for $9,999.

The street-oriented 2022 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S has been updated with even more tech, comfort, and performance for the open road. Its engine is lighter, its chassis has been updated, and it gets new WP APEX Semi-Active Technology (SAT) suspension. It also gets radar-assisted adaptive cruise control (ACC) and a new 7-inch TFT display. MSRP is $19,499.

The 2022 KTM RC 390 gets new engine mapping and a revised airbox that helps its liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve, 373cc Single make more torque. New rider-assist electronics include cornering ABS with supermoto mode, cornering traction control, and an optional quickshifter. It’s ready for road or track with all-new GP-inspired bodywork, revisions to the chassis that save 13 pounds, updated WP Apex suspension, improved ergonomics, a larger fuel tank, and a TFT color display. MSRP is $5,799.

The Brutale is stripped of everything except the basic necessities, displaying to the world in a ruthless fashion the inner workings of the Brutale motor.

Everything about the Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory screams speed and performance, unlike the MV and Ducati, the Aprilia walks a finer line between naked bike and sportsbike.

The Tuono V4 Factory is the perfect motorcycle for those who can’t decide between a sportsbike or a naked bike, and it finely walks the line of both, providing the ultimate riding experience.

Unlike the Aprilia, the KTM 1290 Super Duke R is more than suitable for the track but it is a street bike first, so ergonomics, layout, design of the structure is all street focused.

It comes with fully adjustable Ohlins suspension front and back; Brembo brake calipers; Metzeler RACETEC RR tires and 5 riding modes controlled by the TFT instruments.

A host of electronics are equipped on the model including: 6 IMU rider aids; Advanced Quick Shift; Four mode Yamaha Ride Control; TFT display; Electronic cruise control.

Other tech features include lean-angle stability control, ABS with cornering pre-control and Wheelie control. All of which are controlled by the Ride Command display, which also pairs via bluetooth to your smartphone.

There are no cutbacks taken either. The LCD display is customisable for your rider info, Nissin radial mount calipers and Showa suspension are used, and the styling gives a big bike feel with sharp angular lines and impressive detailing.