r/Aprilia

Hi hope someone can help. I’m looking to buy 2026 marlin blue rs660 Put a deposit down subject to test ride as dealer will have demo in 2 weeks. I’m coming from a ninja 1000sx (140 bhp) Obviously I know there will be a power differential but has anyone come from a bigger bike like this Really hoping the test ride goes with. I love this bike

I am planning on getting a new RS660 but I got some info that the bike is a pain to do work on and it’s going to get really expensive compared to its counterparts. Is this true or is it bs?

Hey guys is there anybody here, who sold his z900 and got an Rs660? I want something sportier, and something with fairing which i can bring to a trackday but is pretty usable for everyday use as well. Thanks in advance for the opinions! Also another question if there is a signifcant difference in feelings betwen the normal,and factory version, yeah i know on paper what are the diff, but in real life, does anybody have experience with both? P.s my bike history is ducati monster -> zx6r -> trident -> speed twin 1200 -> z900

Basically, title. Tuono 660. I adjusted the chain, couldnt get it right after. Than the mechanic changed my tyre, he got the axle wrong too. Rear brake squeaks like crazy, and there is a little cry when moving the bike turned off around slowly, even though it rides great with no additional vibrations. I tried all methods of measurement, different chain slack positions, but nothing helped. Rear brake just squeaks differently. The markings on both sides of swingarm are correct to a milimeter. The mechanic lubed the axle itself pretty well and the rear nut is tightened to a 98 NM. THanks.

I’m looking at getting either an rs457 or an rs660. I know some bikes like the Yamaha mt-07 and Suzuki GSX8r for example are only compatible with full systems, and based on the looks of the stock exhausts on the 457/660, I’m wondering if it’s the same case for them.

I prefer the idea of a slip-on because as far as I know you don’t have to do a tune for those, and also because (as far as I know) slip-ons are not as loud as a full system.

Also if a full exhaust is the only way, what do you guys recommend? Preferably something quieter than an sc project, because I’ve heard those are the loudest and have very little sound dampening.

Thanks!

I pretty much only ride my tuareg on roads, occasionally riding on the gravel/rock road at my neighborhood marina. Would the small jagged rocks at my marina be a problem if i had slick street tires or supermoto tires on my Tuareg? Also would i need to get a wider front wheel and tire to make a noticeable difference in stability/ cornering?

Do fatter/flatter street bike tires give you a noticeable increase in your feeling of stability at low speed?