★ 2021 APRILIA TUONO 660 REVIEW ★
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- Опубліковано 13 лип 2024
- A review on the awesome aprilia tuono 660
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Nice review as always Mark. Love the Aprilia’s . That is a sexy machine with awesome power. Just wish I could afford one ha ha. I prefer that over the RS660 to be honest. A bit less sporty but with still the same thrill factor. 👍🏻
Definitely Dan ...the tuono makes more sense for the road :)
@@markpulling12 I've heard bad things about their reliability. Any words on that?
@@Jesusprayerwarriorbw their was a recall on the engine con rods for certain models but I'm sure that's all been rectified now :)
@@markpulling12 alright Marc, what is better? This or the Honda cbr650r? I just discovered your videos, and like your style.
@@TheHomeExpert5 hi ...heart would go for the tuono ... absolute ripper !! Sensible head for the ultra reliable honda :)
I'd get the tuono cheers mark
Fantastic bike, love the middleweight bikes.
In forty years never felt the need or have owned anything larger than a 750.
Everything about this bike explains why.
Yes peter it's stunning for a 660 :)
I'm getting one tomorrow. Thanks for the review. Well done.
great review as usual mark, amazing sounding bike. a review on the ducati supersport S would be awesome
Been watching every review since around 4 months ago. If I'm ever on your side of the world, drinks on me! Keep up the fantastic work and reviews! :)
Thanks Harrison I'll hold you to that :)
Cheers mark
Another awesome review MP! Thanks!
Thanks tom 😀
Just got back from Dearden Motorcycles with my brand new Tuono on the back of your review Mark. Love the reviews.
Thanks Andy great choice 😊😊
Great review again Mark. I recently got my first big bike and considered this. I didn't ride it but only sat on it . I didn't like the riding position, wasn't sure about the colour schemes for someone older like me and just thought it was too much money for a bike like this. I know there was a recall on some early ones with engine issues. In the end I bought a really nice low mileage Street Triple R and am really pleased with it.
Street triple r has an awesome engine ! Cheers mark
Wonderful review thank you!
Great review mark,an awesome bit of kit.its also got stunning looks.
Thanks James ...I want one :)
Agreeing with the poster, Mr. Murray. Another good review.
Thanks Louis ☺️
Thorough review as usual. Sometimes you watch a review of a bike that isn't necessarily a bike you would consider buying but looks interesting......ultimately not practical enough for me, but boy, would I love to borrow it for a weekend to experience its agility, performance and exhaust note! Cheers.
Yes Quentin it's quite a machine ...try and test ride one if you can :)
This bike looks stunning. Might have to consider one in the future. Subbed !
Many thanks for the sub 😊☺️
Nice review as always I think the bike looks fantastic I’m a little biased , I’ve just ordered it’s big brother the v4 1100 Tuono 🎉👍
Yes ridden the v4 alot awesome 👍
What a lovely bike. Now on my radar.
Yes definitely ...I'd like one now :)
Another great review Mark - thanks. Like the looks of the Tuono and RS, will bet rest ride organised on both. Both sound fantastic and look as if they’re both a sports tourer riding position, RS a bit sportier. Tuono Factory due soon, so good deals on 3-6 month old models.
Hi Tahir ...yes great deals on both bikes here at the moment :)
There is definitely a price drop for "young" Tunos and if you don't need all the technical gimmicks (which I wouldn't need on normal rides) I think there are some really great offers right now. I am on the verge at this moment 😉... In Germany I could get a new Tuono 660 for less money than the new Yamaha R7 and just a few hundred € more than a Trident 660. If there wasn't the reliability, I would have ordered it already 😄
Hey Mark, me again, the Englishman/Somerset lad, stranded in NZ! Still enjoying your reviews and have decided to put a deposit on this bike, based on your feedback. Funnily enough the local Aprillia dealer is a Yorkshireman who has offered me a nice discount 😀 on a new one.
I looked at the MT09 but hate the looks! The Ducati 950 is way too expensive. The CBR650R is only available in NZ in the LAMS Version and derestricting it voids the warranty and is illegal! Anyway looking forward to some summer riding. My last bike was a 2008 cb1300 in 2010! Thanks again Mark for the fantastic reviews and footage of the South West! Geoff
Cheers Geoff....very good choice with this the engine and handling are amazing
Great review 👏
Nice bike and very well reviewed! Good one Mark.
Cheers mark...what an awesome middle weight bike 👍
Just bought this bike.......very accurate review.
Many thanks 😊
I like the grey one best. I really like the bars and dash. In fact, I'm coming around to liking what it looks like. Originally, I didn't. No Aprilia dealer where I live, mind. Sounds really good. A 1000 twin would be nice. But really I wish Suzuki would bring out an SV1000. I like a more tractable engine.
Another thorough review, Mark.
Thanks again Nik 😊
May aswell pay the extra £300 for the factory version, with quick shifter & additional bhp etc.
This IS a premium bike imo & so £10,000 isn't a bad price.
Very sporty, quick & reliable. Built for fun on A & B roads.
A great weekend thrill. Worth the extra money over other mid range bikes.
Thanks for the comment mark :)
Great bike
Coming from an 2020 MT10, i rode this baby a couple of days ago. I was NOT expecting that form a 660 parallel twin!!! This thing zips through traffic, and then wheelies like there is no tomorrow if you pull hard above 5k.
After about 1hour of constant redlines, and wheelies and traffic filtering, i was stunned to notice the trip computer had registered 4.9l/100km or 57.37mpg !!!
Imagine what it would do in average commute !
I admit it is priced the same as some 1000cc bikes, but the low consumption, weight and small size, easily compensates for the high price
It's a lot cheaper than 1000cc nakeds.
Great review Mark. Just looking at the whole middle weight market. Tried the Triumph Trident but suspension a bit non compliant for my liking, this Turono looks good. Love the New Forest for this test - Calshot, Holbury etc...
Hi yes the tuono is definitely my favorite In this class ... great engine and handling
Best wishes mark
Beautiful motorcycle! Great review!
Thanks Pete
Thanks Mark. Cool. Looks good. Loe to see the Factory version reviewed.
Had this bike delivered brand new beginning of October, and it's not been ridden a mile since. Finally managed to get my MOD2 pass today after a very long wait, so to say I'm looking forward to finally riding it is an understatement 😁😎
Well done Vaughan...bet you can't wait 😁 great choice 👍
@@markpulling12 Many thanks, Mark 👍
Excellent review. Just feel you need to try give more low gear pulls to redline so we can gauge the acceleration. You short shift to much mate. But other than that really brilliant reviews. Keep it up mark 🤠
April 660 very nice bike sounds lovely thanks for review. Mark tops for bike tests😀👍
Thanks Andrew ☺️
That sound !!!
I would think Aprilia has a winner there, but there's lots of competition in that class. I would love one, that motor sounds lovely!
Who needs a 1000? Great video Mark, thorough as always. The problem is you make them sound too good...
Thanks Peter yes this engine is best in class I'd say :)
Good review mark, I really like the look of tuono 660 very nearly brought one but went for the new ducati monster
Cheers Ian 😗
Yep, the Monster isn’t that much more expensive. Discounts are available on these though
Nice Bike got the best electronics on board. I think My next Bike. The factory would be my choice.👌
Very pricy if you ask me, that is MT09 and Z900 money. Yes, they are perhaps not as exotic (beautiful in this colour, I saw it in the metal and it looks fantastic) but I know where my money would go to and it is not this one, sorry. Nice one Marc, as always.
Thanks Pietro for the comment ...yes it's a great ride .. very exclusive
So many choices now .
Cheers mark
Great review of a superb bike.
Thanks graham :)
Really informative real world riding review.
Thanks Matt 😌
Nice review Mark. Lots of people raving over this bike. I haven't seen one in the skin yet but there seems to be lots of shiny plastics. The switchgear is an obvious example. Maybe it is just how it looks on YT. t I'll need to test ride one. I love the idea of an attractive Italian sportsbike for the road for under £10k.
Thanks Gary yes these are great bikes...the engine is awesome 👍
Hello Mark. New to the channel. Thinking to get back back into bikes now that my kids have grown up. I rode a Ducati Pantah 600SL for years when I was young, now 60. It's good to find someone (you) with almost identical physical proportions as myself to help narrow down the selection. Cheers.
Thanks...yes so many great bikes to choose from
Best wishes mark
This bike has been on my radar since it’s launch along with its brother the RS660 and the Tiger 660 Sport. I have been looking for a middle weight replacement for my departed Fazer FZS 600 and it looks like a good modern update although not the lovely in-line four engine of course.
Thanks Ian .. the twin in this is definitely not your run of the mill twin ....it's like they have injected it with X factor :)
Cheers mark
Crackin that Mark- Wouldn't touch one with a barge-pole for that price with the mt07, trident etc around at lower pricing with arguably better fitments but i'd have to check one our for myself
I was super impressed how it handled and performed :)
I`ve watched a lot of your videos, but you never seem to talk about the things you don`t like about the bikes, while I somewhat understand your reasons, you I feel like you should also speak of the negative aspects of the bikes you review.
Take care, have a lovely weekend good Sir !
Awesome looking bike
Hi mark thanks for a great vid can’t make my mind up about these some reliability issues are flagging up on this model
Sat on this bike at mcn show this year dan Sutherland’s long termer he loves it not dissimilar in looks and seat height to my Supersport I just think mine has a more premium m finish
Always enjoy your vids honest and straightforward what bikes are you running at present
Hi Nigel thanks for the comment ...these had a recall on some engines for conrods ..but they may have been all sorted now
I've got the new tracer 9 gt :)
Cheers mark
I actually toyed with the idea of getting an RS 125. The countryside is drop dead gorgeous!
nice review...seriously every vid you post i was riding that same route prob the same day lol ...ive prob ridden past you without even knowing it...if you see a bloke on a red 21 plate Benelli TRK 502 x with a givi top box it will likely be myself because there isnt many trk502xs around so give me a wave lol
Thanks Peter will do 😊
Love this bike and review! I live in northern Italy and have seen quite a few already, esp in yellow. Would you get one for yourself?
Hi James yes definitely but then there's the ktm 890 duke ,mt09 hmmmm :) cheers mark
Acid gold is amazing in the sun light I've mine for 6 days and love i i came off a 04 car 600 rr
Great review as always Mark. How does it compare with the new Tracer 700 (which I ended up buying From Crescent a few weeks back. They owe you some commission :) ) Is it a more "focused" motorcycle or can you ride it all day like the Tracer? Cheers. Paul
Hi Paul it's definitely got a more focused feel to it ....it kind of eggs you on :)
But it can be very civilized and potter along at 50 mph all day with no complaints ....overall a pricey bike but definitely worth it
Cheers mark
I also bought the new Tracer 7 a few months back.Are you liking it?I love my Tracer but I'm still looking at the tuono with some admiration.like having a great girlfriend but now and then checking out the woman's beach volleyball,just for the results of course 😅
@@punkrockdidi Tracer 7 is great. Just had its first service today. Your perspective on bikes is very true :)
Excellent review as usual, with the current dealer offer of £7995, this is a winner surely.?
Yes rob I'd definitely buy one if I had a spare 8 k ... these have amazing engines:)
@@markpulling12 totally! Do I trade my 675😜
@@robnobbycrawford4378 it'll be alot more comfortable!! :)
Hi Mark, great review, what are your comments on the front suspension ? I have just sold my BMWS1000R because the front suspension was too hard for my local roads. I then had a Honda CB1000R Cafe Neo for 6 months, which had perfect suspension ( soaking up the pot holes ) but it had terrible handle bar vibrations and was a heavy bike. So im looking at a Tuono 660 as a shortlist to test ride. it would be a non starter if the front suspension was really hard though.
Hi Brian ...no I'm like you I like plush suspension for the road ... rock hard is pointless ....I found the tuono very compliant :)
Cheers mark
Good to know about cb1000r handlebar vibrations.
Hoping for a Factory version with Brembo/Ohlins bling. Much like KTM did with the 790, then put out the 890 R shortly after.
Yes that would be great 😊👍
Mark, oddly enough, just replied to a review of the KTM 890 Duke (not the R), and although of course not the same, are very similar for a guy who had an FJ1200 around the back roads in the SW of England in the 80s, and now manic US streets. Great review.
Yes I remember the fj1200 well in the 80s ... love this tuono 660 :)
Mark, it's amazing how much power these new middleweights put out. I had a BMW R100 RT, which had about 40bhp? It seemed fast at 100mph going from Weymouth to France on the ferry, and down to Monaco, panniers, tent, all that shit! :)
@@snowboardinpassout haha that sounds fun 😊
Yes inline 4 sports 600s do 100 plus hp ...this tuono is very fit with it's 95 hp from a 660 twin !!
Mark, please get hold of a KTM 890 Duke (not R) and give us all a review.
@@snowboardinpassout ok I'll keep an eye out ....I have done the r version if that helps
Superbo review. If you had a choice between this bike, the MT 09 or the 890 Duke, which would you prefer?
Very hard choice Clive .....have to be the mt09sp for it's engine :)
But the tuono is a very close second !
Just bought the 660 factory👍🏻
Lovely machine, price is a bit eye watering for me though!
Calshot beach huts are looking good Mark.
Haha yes I should have gone in for a dip 😂
Hi mark hopefully you can help I’m undecided wether to get the aprilia tuono 660 or the triumph trident 660 the monthly price is equal so money doesn’t come in to it apart from the insurance is another £550 on the aprilia look forward to your opinion
Hi Ross ...oh that's a shame/interesting re the insurance difference...for me it's a no brainer ...tuono all the way it's just got a bit more x factor than the trident 🔱 but if the insurance is a factor then the triumph is still great
Make sure if you haven't already use all the gocompare / mcn compare insurance sites etc
Good luck 🤞
Better than a RS660 for a taller rider? Thinking for the Factory to get the shifter and electronics for the best of both worlds?
Hi yes I'd go for the tuono if you a tall because of its more upright position
Awesome bike 😄 cheers mark
Hi Mark
I’m 5’5 and have a 30 inseam…I currently have a Yamaha R3 and can barely flatfoot it.
I’m looking for something similar to this Aprilia, what bike would you suggest me that I can almost flatfoot like the R3?
Hi Tom try the ninja 650 or cbr650 they are both quite low
Cheers mark
I want one🤙🔥
Thanks me too 🙂
Got a brand new tuono 660 with quick shifter and IMU included for £8400😋 happy
Wow great price definitely needs the quickshifter cheers mark
@@markpulling12 yep got the last one left from last years stock lucky me
Hey mark, I’m new to your Channel, are you in mph or kph?
UK so it's mph :)
@@markpulling12 ok cool. Thank you.🙂
Funny, but I got on it and I instantly felt 'at home'. The seat height is right, the clutch is light, turn-in is brilliant, acceleration is still adrenaline producing, the brakes don't fade under repeated heavy use & have good bite, while allowing a light touch. Whew, that's alot of superlatives to describe my: daily driver, commuter, weekend blasts with friends on special roads & track bike (if I can overcome the massive upfront expenses!)
Conversely, you seemed timid-dare I say scared?- during the entire ride. I expected B-roll flubs to be part of the video, but didn't see any obvious hooning around? Was it too small? did it not seem safe? Were you in any discomfort?
Either way, I sincerely hope that you had a chance to enjoy the bike as it was meant to be. I think this midsized naked (but fared) stands alone. The KTM Super Duke 890 is close, but even the best of the best only has part of the delicious perfection available from Aprilia.
I'm going to speculate that the industry will sit up & take notice, Aprilia will alot of 660's of various flavors, and 'Service' will be the issue that kills it wonderfulness. Sadly, most Aprilia memories involve missed weekends, deferred gratification occasionally and a broken dealer relationship.
Additionally, my dealer also sells Ducati, which would be my next bike. Double drats, I may have to apologize for things said in anger.
Hi yes this is a fantastic bike one of the best in it's class ....there wasn't any hooning around ...as isn't in any of my videos for numerous reasons....UK especially where this was filmed is hugely tight on speed limits and speed cameras ...I have to uphold my reputation as a sensible rider ....that's how I get so many dealers loan me bikes ...you incriminate yourself in UK on video if you ride way above 60 mph ....alot of the video is in the new forest which is 40 mph limit....plus the general Southampton area where this is filmed is for the most patt horrible for motorcycle riding because of massive amounts of traffic...I think you catch my drift niw :)
The tuono is super comfortable and the performance is stunning for a 660
Personally when I'm not filming or reviewing I ride myself in guiet areas and am much more liberal with the throttle:) :) :)
Best wishes mark
Mark is it wise to change my hornet 750 to buy the tuono 660 ? I just want more quality and brand name ?
No stick with your hornet.....honda has the best build quality and reliability....the tuono is brilliant but you won't gain anything
Best wishes mark
@markpulling12 thank you Mark. Always helpfull your advices.
First I was mmmm dont like it, then heard the engine and was like wow and its growing on me looks wise😉
Thanks ....it's so much fun ,,!
More expensive than Z900 or Mt-09 which have bigger engines here in US by a couple of grand at least. Worth it?
Hi no it's very good about the same as mt09 z900 but not 2k better
Here in the UK they are about the same price ... great bike though
Cheers mark
If had to pick between the tuono and the rs660 what would be your choice ?
Hi Paul tuono for me ...it's the same performance but alot more comfortable...the tuono 660 is.a favourite of mine
Best regards mark
I'm not very keen on the red wheels and seat. But at least the wheels are the same colour and not like a crash bodge as on the sports bike.
Thanks Clive it looks stunning in the flesh :)
They are nice Bikes , but I read some have had crankshaft problems, ( cranks were made sub standard) a little off-putting.
They did have a batch, so they did an engine trade. That's the way it should be done. No messing around with shop's trying to fix it just give them a compete engine.
What do you think about daily riding an aprilia above 50 km one side or 100 + both sides ?
Need a honest opinion.
Absolutely fine 💯 on this bike ...it's very comfortable with it's upright position ...and stunning performance
Best wishes mark
@@markpulling12 I meant the reliability aspect of Aprilia, mark.....
@@unni.m1959 hi yes they had a few recalls early on but generally they are reliable bikes
Speed Triple 1200 RS will you ever test this motorcycle? :)
I'll try and get a test ride soon 😊
I’m looking for a replacement on my Suzuki gsx s750 due to the weight (about 210kg wet), will I feel a lack of power on this?
Hi no don't think you will....it's a very potent bike highly recommended one of these
Best wishes mark
@@markpulling12 thank you, will definitely go for a test ride. I’ve got to try and keep up with a superduke and mt-10sp 😂
@@sarahkennard7923 haha no probs at all on one of these ...I'm tempted myself but just bought a speed triple 1050
Best wishes mark
How does it compare to the MT09 SP? I almost bought the Tuono 660 but held out for the the SP. I am absolutely thrilled with it so far.
Hi Mathew ...it handles and brakes just as good as the mt09 and the engine is great for a 660 but the mt09 engine wins !
Cheers mark
Hi Mark! How tall are you? Thanksss
Hi I'm 5ft 7 170 cm ...you can see me on the bike at the start of the video
Best regards mark
@@markpulling12 yes, indeed! Thank you! I was wandering if the Tuono 660 or the RS 660 would be small for me. I am 184cm , 95kg
These are available for £7,999 now. That is tempting!
Thanks Steve .. that's a great price :)
@@markpulling12 Kind of changes the game a bit. I have just agreed a deal on a Tracer 7 though :-)
You can even get an IMU thrown into the £7999 price which I think is brilliant, struggling between this and the 2022 Z650 that I’ve managed to get the dealer to knock down to £6700
@@y1m1tf Where is that Colchester?
@@stevepovey2489 yeah mate they said they would throw it in for free. I think as factory due to come in few months they’re keen to get rid of current stock. I ended up ordering the 2022 Kawasaki Z650 from them today they sorted me out a good deal. Even though Aprilia performance is better and looks better, as it’s my first bike wanted something with good reliability etc. And from a performance side of things on the toad it’s on par with the Tuono.
I prefer my Aprilia SR 50R with arrow exhaust
My brain says "lovely bike"
My back, hips, knees and wrists say "ouch !" and " at your age ????"
Haha ...it's quite roomy and comfortable :)
That particular bike does has a quickshifter? Certainly looks like a quickshifter
Hi yes it does 😀
People complaining about the prices but as a car guy I would have no issue paying this much lmao. I'm broke as hell so I CAN'T spend that money, but if I had it I would in a heartbeat lmao
These are actually good value now ...good deals available on these
Cheers mark
200 mile gas range nice
Sat on this bike today and found it cramped for my 6'2 size. This is hardly mentioned in Tuono 660 reviews I noticed, the peg to seat distance is actually doable ( but by no means roomy of course) but you are leaning forward immediately against the tank, which is right against you and very snug, again something not mentioned in reviews. Its like you lean over the front of the bike. Anyways, love the looks, but for me not a fit.
So much choice you would struggle to buy a bad bike these days
Definitely Ian
Love the looks, but for the life of me I just cannot understand why a bike with this amount of power has such a comprehensive electronics package🤔…
Good point 👍
Ducati need to chip in with a smaller street fighter
Yes definitely 😊
And this one has an actual passenger seat instead of an afterthought ...... :D
Suspension looked unbalanced
Makes a lot more sense than the RS660. I still can't understand a so-called sports bike with a 100hp parallel twin. A half faired bike like this isn't pretending to be a sports bike and suits the engine better.
Having said that I've never ridden either, and never will, since I absolutely hate parallel twins having been stupid enough to buy an ER6F.
Thanks for the comment ...I've ridden all types of parallel twins especially the 180 degree crank er6s
The 270 crank is a totally different feel ... especially this one !
Highly recommended it
Cheers mark
the front looks terrible
Lots of talk of poor midrange
I had read exactly that before I rode it ...but it utterly rips up through the gears and felt it was strong for " only " a 660 cc cheers mark
@@markpulling12 im gonna have to test ride it now!
For the price.... New mt09 is a much better bike