Riding the Aprilia RS 660 at Circuit of the Americas + review!!! Episode 51 - KD51 Life of a Racer

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  • Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
  • In this video we ride the ALL NEW Aprilia RS660 at Circuit of the Americas!! I give you guys on track video at COTA and my full review of the bike! I had so much fun riding the Aprilia and I look forward to seeing what you guys think in the comment section! Thanks for watching!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 119

  • @dougdekeyrel7833
    @dougdekeyrel7833 3 роки тому +11

    Aprilia did an amazing job on the design of this bike and the event. Super fun day. Sport Bike Track Time ran a flawless day as always.

    • @VictorRodriguez-gg6pb
      @VictorRodriguez-gg6pb 3 роки тому +1

      STT running around COTA???

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому +3

      @@VictorRodriguez-gg6pb They ran the event for Aprilia

    • @dougdekeyrel7833
      @dougdekeyrel7833 3 роки тому +1

      @@VictorRodriguez-gg6pb Yes. It was great to see Richard, Trevor and the crew again. They always do such and amazing Job.

    • @VictorRodriguez-gg6pb
      @VictorRodriguez-gg6pb 3 роки тому +1

      @@dougdekeyrel7833 that’s great. Hopefully COTA is in their best interest to be added to the calendar.

  • @DCGULL01
    @DCGULL01 Рік тому +1

    Great session. Great that you (as a racer) thought it a great threat on homogulation. Some nice deep turns- closer to limits- and carrying speed really well. So, obvious confidence inspiring contact patches, well suspended gutsy 659cc bike!

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  11 місяців тому

      Yes it is a great bike! I had a lot of fun racing it!

  • @loadtoad714
    @loadtoad714 3 роки тому +10

    That bike looks so sick! I think Spicer is already getting parts made

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому +3

      It's so much fun to ride! Can't wait to see it in race trim!

  • @DVSONENL
    @DVSONENL 3 роки тому +8

    Race prepped RS660's gonna be so good!

  • @adamjones6405
    @adamjones6405 3 роки тому +2

    Dude nice choice of music & timing. Great video quality too. Glad you came to Austin thanks for the review

  • @ikamoto7524
    @ikamoto7524 3 роки тому +1

    My son loves watching you race hope to see more content thanks!

  • @jacquescrusan9500
    @jacquescrusan9500 3 роки тому +3

    Honestly, I was hoping and praying that you'd do a bike review like this. I've already met you before; which makes me value your opinion that much more.
    I keep getting the feeling that this is the first of many middleweight class changes that'll be coming soon.

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Hopefully I can do more videos like this soon!

  • @musicjnky1982
    @musicjnky1982 3 роки тому +14

    Great video my dude. Just confirms how much more I want this bike. Going to trade in my Ninja 400 for this.

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому +4

      So much fun man!! You will love it!!

    • @aimancingcing8696
      @aimancingcing8696 3 роки тому +2

      I think u must

    • @DonGantar
      @DonGantar 3 роки тому +1

      Man I love my baby Ninja400 but this Italian beauty calls to my genetics

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому

      @@DonGantar it is such an incredible bike and absolutely incredible design 💥💯

    • @ArmandoSanchez-ob3dd
      @ArmandoSanchez-ob3dd 3 роки тому +1

      Just ordered mine excited to get it!

  • @ST-kq9py
    @ST-kq9py 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice out on track, you are so smooth and you nail the apex and fire it out of those corners. Great to see the bike going through its paces with a pro rider, awesome skills!!

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I give it everything I have every time I hit the track! I just love to ride it’s so fun!

  • @longlivechina7538
    @longlivechina7538 3 роки тому +1

    This is epic hearing the bikes in the back ground

  • @bdfvalentine
    @bdfvalentine 3 роки тому +3

    Great to see you getting so GOOD....you destroyed everyone into the apex ...lol...reminded me of a video game ...GO kid GO !

  • @dhowting
    @dhowting 2 роки тому

    Is that Mr. Moss doing the suspension tuning?! What a legend!!!

  • @hendrikmoller6686
    @hendrikmoller6686 3 роки тому +3

    you execute mercilessly, no mercy

  • @999Rabs
    @999Rabs 3 роки тому +1

    Was that an RSV4 that flew past you at 4:27? Whatever he was on was clearly fast but you absolutely ate in to him under brakes in to turn 1!! I was like, ‘woah, is he going to get it stopped??!!!’ 😂. You made up so much ground on him I’m seriously impressed!! Clearly you’re very good on the brakes!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🔥🔥🔥

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому +3

      It was an Ducati V4R I passed him into the last corner at 4:12 then he blew my doors off on the straightaway 🤣🤣🤣

  • @skycaptain224
    @skycaptain224 3 роки тому +2

    Great riding!! You could do a special on your MT07 racebike!

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому +2

      We will have a ton new content coming soon including 2021 plans!

  • @GarrettGerloff31
    @GarrettGerloff31 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome video! 👊🏼

  • @elgar6743
    @elgar6743 3 роки тому +6

    I enjoyed the vid and your riding.
    I'd lose most of the cliche music...the exhaust note at idle and when leaving the pits would be a better proposition.

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому +1

      Yeah the music sucks sorry it has to be stock music it can’t be real music 🤦🏼‍♂️

    • @izakvanderwesthuizen793
      @izakvanderwesthuizen793 3 роки тому

      @@KD51LifeofaRacer l liked it.

  • @ttmadness34
    @ttmadness34 3 роки тому +1

    Great review there, just goes to show you dont need the latest all singing and dancing litre bike to be quick and have fun on track. It will be interesting to see what they will be like in full race spec though.

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому +1

      I know they are going to be so sweet in race trim!! Can’t believe how good the bike is in stock trim!

  • @Jewellm83
    @Jewellm83 3 роки тому +1

    Would love to see KD51 riding a race prepped RS660 in Moto America 2021

  • @apriliaguy4life198
    @apriliaguy4life198 3 роки тому +4

    Great review! Seems like a cool bike.

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it!

    • @MOcandyman
      @MOcandyman 3 роки тому +1

      Not a cool bike too slow

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому +1

      @@MOcandyman Depends on who’s riding it 🤣

    • @MOcandyman
      @MOcandyman 3 роки тому +1

      @@KD51LifeofaRacer u can e en ask rossi the bike still slow 😂

    • @MOcandyman
      @MOcandyman 3 роки тому

      @@KD51LifeofaRacer good video for sure

  • @RickyJr46
    @RickyJr46 3 роки тому +1

    Bravo! Good show! 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @PetroHead
    @PetroHead 3 роки тому +1

    Great video, now sign up for Epidemic sound to get rid of copyright strikes. LOL..

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому +1

      Yeah our membership expired we gotta get that fixed lol

  • @federicosamperi7336
    @federicosamperi7336 3 роки тому +2

    Great video. Greetings from Italy

  • @aeror115
    @aeror115 3 роки тому +2

    It’s an really interesting bike!
    I can’t wait to take it for a test ride 🤘
    Great impressions

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому +1

      Your going to love it!

    • @aeror115
      @aeror115 3 роки тому +1

      @@KD51LifeofaRacer thanks man, I will test it as soon as possible I think aprilia did an great job on this bike...
      Ride safe and enjoy the bike life buddy

  • @NewsMoto
    @NewsMoto 3 роки тому +1

    subscribed!!!

  • @brianmccallum6855
    @brianmccallum6855 3 роки тому +2

    Bike looks great and sounds from your review it can be really competitive....
    Wud u switch from the Yamaha is the real question ?????

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому +1

      All depends on what team I’m on and what there doing! I’d love to race it though! Super fun to ride!

    • @2pist
      @2pist 2 роки тому

      and look at your results! congrats! and good luck this year!

  • @shawnlack1527
    @shawnlack1527 3 роки тому +1

    If I had this bike I’d have to with a aftermarket triple clamp and clip ons, those bars are way to high and not wide enough

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому +1

      Yeah any race bike would get Clip ons so I was looking passed that but it definitely needs Clip ons and a new top triple clamp

  • @Patrickkkkkkk356
    @Patrickkkkkkk356 3 роки тому +2

    Is it possible to elbow this bike with the high steering and low footrest?

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому +2

      The stock triple clamp clip on set up had a rise so it would be very difficult but I’m sure someone could do it! I am not very tall so I wasn’t able too

  • @266226
    @266226 3 роки тому +4

    I saw the Aprilia tech adjusting the suspension in one clip. How was the OEM suspension overall?

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому +6

      Honestly I was extremely impressed with the stock suspension! The bike felt extremely planted and stable. It was compliant with input and was just very comfortable overall!

    • @ankush_tesla
      @ankush_tesla 3 роки тому +1

      @@KD51LifeofaRacer Any vibrations?

    • @369motoman
      @369motoman 3 роки тому +1

      That tech is Jeremy Toye...

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому

      @@ankush_tesla I didn’t notice any weird vibrations it felt extremely planted and stable!

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому +1

      @@369motoman Yep Jermey was setting the bike up!

  • @travbrino
    @travbrino 3 роки тому +1

    What earplugs do you use when you are racing?

  • @yonniboy1
    @yonniboy1 3 роки тому +2

    It's a great bike but in a group of one, it's not a supersport and it's much too expensive to be classed with the MT-07, Z650 and CBR650, its price puts it alongside the MT-09, KTM 890R and Street triple RS, all of which are much more powerful.

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому +2

      Technically by engine size it’s at the top of its class with MT’s and SV’s and the only twin that’s actually a sportbike styled bike. I know it’s expensive but really there’s nothing else like it!

    • @davdemon
      @davdemon 3 роки тому

      @@KD51LifeofaRacer ducati panigale v2 is also two-cylinder with a sporty cut

    • @robertsothmann8110
      @robertsothmann8110 3 роки тому

      @@davdemon The racing class is displacement capped.
      If you don't care about displacement, then ride anything.

  • @sundayridetexas416
    @sundayridetexas416 3 роки тому +1

    is there info on track days for COTA? I live only 1 hr away

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому +1

      I would Check out Ride Smart trackdays schedule they are the only club to do trackdays there I think !

  • @TimStJohn-xp8rv
    @TimStJohn-xp8rv 2 роки тому +1

    Wait why aren't your rear brakes squalling?

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  2 роки тому +1

      Mine have never squeaked on any 660 I’ve rode and I’ve rode like 10 different bikes but I don’t use rear brake

    • @TimStJohn-xp8rv
      @TimStJohn-xp8rv 2 роки тому

      @@KD51LifeofaRacer Mine are finally starting to seat! Just over 350miles

    • @TimStJohn-xp8rv
      @TimStJohn-xp8rv 2 роки тому

      @@KD51LifeofaRacer I have #581 Stars & Stripes! LOVE IT

  • @unkindguy88
    @unkindguy88 3 роки тому +1

    i know it is different however what do you think if I trade in my street triple r 765 for this bike?

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому +3

      This bike will be awesome for the street or track I would definitely consider it! It’s extremely fun to ride!

    • @unkindguy88
      @unkindguy88 3 роки тому +1

      @@KD51LifeofaRacer awesome thank you for the advice! ill check it out as soon as its available on dealerships

  • @darksoul4721
    @darksoul4721 3 роки тому +1

    Hey you are Shuan Dylan kelly?

  • @GeorgeLista
    @GeorgeLista 3 роки тому +1

    Anyone else just want this in all black?

  • @aimancingcing8696
    @aimancingcing8696 3 роки тому +1

    So how much the top speed you got

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому +1

      I’m not sure I never really looked at it but like 140 I think

  • @justincrayton324
    @justincrayton324 3 роки тому +1

    I just wish this bike would get up to 155 or 160mph

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому

      Yes it’s got quite a bit up top compared to its rivals but it’s lacking quite a bit of torque out of the corners! Still not really competitive compared to the 600’s.

  • @windtattoo
    @windtattoo 3 роки тому +1

    Is it overrated?

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому +2

      It handles amazing! Going to be an incredible bike for its class!

  • @chestercalloway3812
    @chestercalloway3812 3 роки тому

    How was the power compared to the FZ07?

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому +2

      I felt it was similar top speed but my yamaha definitely has more drive coming out of the corners keep in mind it’s stock vs full race bike

  • @janolewilhelmsen
    @janolewilhelmsen 3 роки тому +1

    How about engine and brakes? How will this hold up to a standard supersport (inline four)?

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому +2

      The engine is definitely slower than inline four SS it’s more comparable to bikes the SV650 or MT07 but it’s more of a race bike compared to its twin competition !

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому +3

      Abs brakes are not very good it will need new lines and a Brembo master in race trim!

  • @CJ.Rivera
    @CJ.Rivera 3 роки тому +1

    500 like

  • @mattiasandersson3444
    @mattiasandersson3444 3 роки тому +1

    A new Aprilia without gp-shifter....what a joke I keep my RS 250- 00 2-stroke...10 times more fun

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому +1

      The bike has quick shifter up and down so it’s complex to change the bike to GP but it can be done I was riding a Pre Production model so they were Standard shift.

    • @jeroenstienstra1409
      @jeroenstienstra1409 3 роки тому +1

      @@KD51LifeofaRacer the production version is equipped with a blipper qs. In track trim (accessoires) there's a reverse gear mapping available.
      It's a stunning bike!

  • @MOcandyman
    @MOcandyman 3 роки тому +1

    Look u can't polish a?????? The bike is slow

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому

      🤣🤣🤣 slow compared to what? It’s a twin so it’s in the same class as an SV650 and MT 07 so when you compare them to these bikes it’s at the top of its class! This bike is not a 600cc in-line four sportbike and it is definitely slower than R6’s GSXR 600 and other middleweight bikes.

    • @MOcandyman
      @MOcandyman 3 роки тому +1

      @@KD51LifeofaRacer I got gsxr600 k7 2007

    • @KD51LifeofaRacer
      @KD51LifeofaRacer  3 роки тому +1

      @@MOcandyman Yeah I think people think this bike is a “middleweight” so races 600 like your at most clubs but it’s going to be racing Mt07’s and SV650’s In lightweight classes