Did you know in asia, such as japan,thailand,indonesia and philiphine, there is zx25rr. Personally i think thats is good enough for my ears 😂. But i wonder how it can rev higher than zx4rr 😅
i got the rs660 as my 2nd bike after watching a couple videos from you and others i can not stress enough how happy i am to get off that cbr500r . this bike is a machine !!!!
Awesome video! More ZX-4RR content! We still haven't seen a decent test drive of the ZX-4RR after the ECU flash other than that highway pull. Please make that video!
I love Kawasaki, I've owned the ZX9r, ZX12r and the Z1000 (2005). In this case I'd take the RS660. It is such a wonderful looking piece of kit plus 100bhp is about right.
I agree, and I really love the ZX-4RR. The price would be fine if it had better suspension in the front, and a ZX-6R style frame, but it doesn't unfortunately. However I'd only buy a Aprilia with a valid warranty, so that if it breaks even after me taking care of it, the shop has to fix it, and not my stupid ass.
The RS 660 is actually my first bike. Purchased last year for my 25th bday. Took two MSF courses, one before buying and another with the RS. Bone stock. This bike is only as aggressive as you are. I've been keeping it easy as I learn - it's so fun to grow with the RS because there's no ceiling. Its power demands respect, this is an Italian machine after all. But every time I ride, it's always smiles. Flat power band means I usually don't have to drop a gear if I don't feel like it, bike stays ready. And so light - you can throw this thing all in a highway lane. At 2650 miles, I've already dealt with both an oil leak and a coolant leak (coolant leak required gaskets to be replaced under warranty). Keep an eye on those fluid levels and you should be fine. Looking forward to many more miles of good times. Edit: Casey's RS looks and sounds incredible. 🤩
I also got the rs660 as my first bike at 25 and I agree, I’ve been riding for 4 months and haven’t even dropped it yet and I’ve only come close to getting into accidents when I get carried away in my ability to take corners. As long as you treat it with respect and stay level headed it’s not a bike that will easily kill you over a slight mistake anymore than a 400 imo. And all the technology it has truly helps when learning and having confidence. The dash is very informative vs the typical dash you see on other bikes in the low to mid range. The bike goes when you want to and it’s steady when you don’t
@starztrukk Awesome Very descriptive in the areas allot of us are looking at When not what you want to hear but what you need to hear turns into your truth then you have sold someone and I'm sold.. thanks man
I couldn't agree more. I bought the extrema as my first bike. Everything you said is spot on-throttle control, respect for the bike and power, and checking my ego. The bike is a beast. With the aids, I learned a lot and realized it is forgiving and might have had a different experience on a lesser bike. I could ride this machine all day! Cheers!
@@illmaticeric all day! Two years of riding with mine and it just gets more fun with every ride. And still learning more about its riding dynamics. Truly money well-spent. Safe riding man. ✌🏾
First "Bike" was a Vespa 50 ET2 in 1996, not ridden since. I'm now 40 fat and half bald. RS660 is amazing as a first bike if you're mature (scared of getting hurt) enough. Paid £9k new for mine in October and just done the run in service. Now desperately awaiting global warming so I can ride the dam thing, great video from across the pond
You will not be disappointed. It will be worth the wait. Had mine for a few months now and it still does not fail to make me smile. Even just looking at it! Enjoy it.
I agree with just about everything said about the 660, I was looking for more of a commuter bike and the one big complaint I had about the 660 was on long stretches of highway I felt like I got blown around quite a bit. I ended up going with a Ducati SS 939, little longer wheelbase, a little more power. if you aren't looking for a commuter (I ride 45mins for work) then rs660 is really hard to beat.
I use my RS660 every day 50 minutes each way to work and have done 4 hour highway stretches on it and I never felt like it needed more power or like I was getting blown around, it's so much fun...then again mine is very modded and tuned
As cool as the ZX4-RR is my pick is still the 660....loved it when it was teased, announced, released and today. It's beautiful, has the tech package and the sound is mean and beefy. I'm also with you on the Acid Green being the BEST colour!! I'd swap the seat out for a red one though, don't know what they were thinking giving it two red wheels and a BLACK SEAT??!!??
Same! I'm always surprised that the RS660 and R7, and even the Ninja 650, are always compared as similar bikes, but the CBR650R, which is the bike that specs closest to the RS660, is always left out of the discussion. I love mine! That extra burst of power at 8,000 rpm when you're already pulling hard always kind of startles me! ;)
@nickc2871 I don't think Yammie was to happy when he did a CBR650R vs the R7, the R7 got rolled 🤭😆 after that clip it never got mentioned again on this channel. I purchased the 2023 model 650R, You really can't beat the inline 4's on a sports bike
@@deant6627 🤣🤣🤣 I saw that vid too. I love this channel but there's some serious CBR hatin' going on here. 😆 Mine's also a 2023 and I absolutely love it! Love that inline 4 rev but I still need the aftermarket exhaust. Next spring! Austin Racing, you got some $$$ comin' at ya!!
Started watching yami a few months ago. Now i own an acid gold aprilia rs660 as my first motorcycle & so far its perfect ! Maybe I'm a little over my head thinking of a liter bike 😂( update: fuel tank cracked at the top two mounting bolts while riding over a speedbump...) smeared JP weld on it for the time being to stop the leaks lol still love the bike
I was thinking about one of these or a Duke 790. I sat on both, as soon as I sat on the KTM, I decided that was the one and I’ve absolutely been loving it. Haven’t gotten to modifying it yet but I’m hyped
Yeah the Aprilia rs660 is a Beautiful, Premium Bike. The rs457 is the intro to the 400 class and is Awesome looking Bike!! Looking into the rs660 as my 2nd bike for sure! The Acid Gold, Extrema, Black and Red are my favorites.
Thanks to you I got the rs660 a year ago and now thanks to this video Ive decided to keep it for another year. oh btw thanks for stopping those vulgar jokes you used to drop al the time before, its a family friendly channel now.
Tuono factory has more aggressive gearing, and it's a noticeable difference. The Rs is better looking. I think the Factory is the best middleweight naked, happy I bought it having a great time.
I had the zx4rr and it was sweet! On the HIGHWAY just awesome screamer... the power was just to little for me and here in Europe its fully unleashed in power.... now i m looking for a zx6 or the rs 660 😂 not figured out yet....
Im stuck between getting a zx600r and an rs660. The 2024 zx looks great especially with the new tft dash and it has that inline 4, but I feel the aprilia will be more usable. They both come with basically all the same additions and have the same quality for just about the same price. If they ever updated the cbr600rr Id get that bc I think it looks so much more raw, like it wants to rip. The cbr and zx insurance is like 3 times more expensive than the rs though.
Sick content! I think i love zx4rr more than rs660 because of that juicy 16k rpm. For another thing I am in a curiosity about your camera. What is it? And in detail what settings do you use?
Am looking to expand my motorcycle collection and get either the RS457 or the RS660 into my sportsbike slot next year. Am used to 999cc 210bhp from my current bike but I think the smaller RS's could still be a lot of fun and nice bikes to learn wheelies etc.
Yammie Noob - I like your content.... I hate the fact that I am on Europe and I cannot participate in the Giveaways.... Love your content! keep it up :)
I have a RS660 for almost 2 yrs now. Together I have a small cc Yamaha scooter for work commuting and a BMW R1200rs boxer too. The BMW is a heavy bike at 235kg and feels too mature and boring by comparison and the handling is a bit clumsy. Guess what, I decided to sell off both the Yamaha and BMW in the end, keeping just the Aprilia. It’s just amazing!
Lol I wish I had known more about the RS660 and what it had to offer before I just decided to hop on a R6. Would’ve been inclined to spend more time on this bike refining my skills before hopping on a dedicated supersport where I was just trying to survive the ride the entire time. 😂😂😂 Nice video Yammie. That thing is a beaut.
i feel like the ZX-4RR can be bested by the cbr650r in every way other than being super "unique" (im biased. i bought a cb650r for the 4cyl sound and good daily-ability)
@@MadWilli Nah I don't baby it, I do often do maintenance early which may help, but it's honestly been bulletproof even with constantly running it hard in the Texas heat.
Would love to see a V2 vs RS 660 video, as the V2 looks make me want it baaad. 50 more hp would be nice also, and heard the shifter is sooo smooth. I just rode my frieds 22 gsxr1000 and that shifter was sooo smooth too, wonder if the Ducati could be better?
I got v2. As for power and pulls it clearly beats the rs660. The quick shifter is nice. Could be little better around 1st and 2nd but 3rd and up its amazing.
Hey so I will say that after adding the Flyhammer Racing sprocket cover, which includes a bearing for the shift shaft, to the RS 660 in the video, the shifting both up and down DOES feel better. It's easily one of the most underrated quality of life upgrades on these bikes, imo.
I would love to see this bike with either same (or slightly higher) displacement in a v4. A true Jr. RSV4. Don’t get me wrong these bikes rip, but they are so squeezed out as far as power that there is very little room to bump up. I feel like the RSV4 is just an enormous leap forward. I’ll probably be chastised for such a statement… but it would be cool to see a bike that you could really grow with… but then again… the RSV4 is simply on another level… either way, sick bikes.
yammie aprilia is planning to launch a beginner class motorcycle in india which will be eeriely similar to the rs660. They plan to call it the rs440. It is likely to have an air cooled single-cylender 438cc engine, so make sure to compare that to the zx4rr when it comes out.
You can’t compare a bike by price first off. These are clearly two different animals. The engine note alone is what draws the buyer to each one of these bikes.
I wouldn't have paid the markup that everyone else did on the zx4rr. I managed to pay $9835 out the door believe it or not. Otherwise I would have just got the 400 twin. I did check out one previous dealer and they wanted over $12,000. The Aprilia would have been an option but there aren't any dealers close
I own the Rs and kinda want a more comfortable bike... Would the mt09 be a good choice or maybe ktm 790/890? I don't want way more power 100 hp is plenty for my needs
@@JosephStanek-jj3uo I'm concerned about handling and braking tbh. I got used to a standard i don't want to downgrade... Also is the Mt09 SP worth it over standard?
I've been riding a 125cc bike for a year and a half now. Anyone knows if the jump to the RS660 is too much? I'm almost 30 so im not a madman on the street 😅
If you want power obviously ZX4RR isnt the Best choice However one is very unique and the other is another ~600cc twin. I guess it comes to a question if you had 600 already or not - you wont feel like missing out anymore
With respect to your opinion--- One gives you plenty of power to grow into and the other gives you just enough power to grow out of. One gives you the best styling in class (subjective), the other just looks exactly like a zx6 or ninja 400. One gives you cruise control and the best electronics in class, the other gives you decent electronics for the price point. I think 100 hp is the most powerful 600 twin on the market today by quite a margin. And i'd rather have "just another 600 twin" than a 400cc inline 4 that ever so slowly pulls to 70 hp while deafeningly screaming way over 10,000 rpm just because "oh, what a novelty!" It does sound good if that's important to you. But so does a zx6 for hardly more money. If you REALLY want zx6 sound, but you are a bit precautious of 120 hp, then i guess i could see why you would get a zx4. The rs660 certainly SOUNDS like just another 600 twin while the zx4 is the best sounding 400
Shouldn't u compare the rs 660 with zx 6r? Like both are 600 cc bikes with inline 4. Si ur comparing a 400 cc with a 600 cc ? Im totally new to bikes, like i don't even know hiw to ride but pls correct me if im wrong
(we are italian, so its based on european laws) a friend of mine got his rs660 as a second bike (first was a r125) and he got it depo at 45/48 hp (i dont remember exactly) and my boy that shit is FAST. even depo, its fast as fuck and scared the ever loving shit out of me as a passenger the first time, but its a really nice bike for a younger lad. defo not a first bike kind of bike, but depo its a really sweet bike even for younger riders like him (hes 19yo), really really raccomended
In Europe there is the same bike Aprilia RS 660 but limited electronically to 48 hp for beginners…..I am wondering why you do not have that in the US…!!
Never got to wring out the zx4rr but it for cant sure come close to the rs660 on track or twists. It could probably win in a mile drag but thats about it. Id only suggest it for a new serious track rider. On the street a ninja 400 will teach you just as much
I will admit the rs660 is maybe not a great bike for a new and young rider who maybe doesn't have a lot of driving experience. I bought one as a first bike but I was 37 at the time and had the financial resources to sustain it. Great first bike for an older first rider
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I have the same aprilia rs660 same color but I want to lower the bike is to tall any ideas
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HEY THEY STOP THE 400RR DONT GET RID OF THE BIKE. THEY WILL BE WORTH SOMETHING.. THEY AINT MAKING THEM ANYMORE. SAVE THAT BIKE
NO ONE is sick of Zx4RR content. Keep it coming!
BMW Brad here. Gotta disagree, need way more BMW content.
There's no 636 content ⁉️ Kinda a mismatch
I hope that zx4r will be successful enough to encourage other manufacturers to make similar small displacement inline 4s
Did you know in asia, such as japan,thailand,indonesia and philiphine, there is zx25rr. Personally i think thats is good enough for my ears 😂. But i wonder how it can rev higher than zx4rr 😅
@@farisizzudin3897piston mass is how. Pistons on those 250cc i4's are like, palm sized.
@@fastec5 correct me if i wrong, smaller the piston, higher rev? It is true? I am not very clear 😅
@@farisizzudin3897 yea o a basic turn that's why I was saying the 250's have more rpm than the 400
@@farisizzudin3897 yup, that is correct. Check out internal combustion engines used in RC cars. Those little beasts rev easily over 15000rpm
i got the rs660 as my 2nd bike after watching a couple videos from you and others i can not stress enough how happy i am to get off that cbr500r . this bike is a machine !!!!
Mirrors. I went from CB500F to Tuono 660 Factory. Perfection.
Isn't cbr500r more muted and silent?
I've had a 22' CBR 500 R for two years, pick up a 24' RS660 on Friday.. very happy to see this comment 🤌🏽
I got it as my first bike I’m so happy I didn’t listen to everyone saying I should get a 400
Awesome video! More ZX-4RR content! We still haven't seen a decent test drive of the ZX-4RR after the ECU flash other than that highway pull. Please make that video!
I love Kawasaki, I've owned the ZX9r, ZX12r and the Z1000 (2005). In this case I'd take the RS660. It is such a wonderful looking piece of kit plus 100bhp is about right.
I agree, and I really love the ZX-4RR. The price would be fine if it had better suspension in the front, and a ZX-6R style frame, but it doesn't unfortunately. However I'd only buy a Aprilia with a valid warranty, so that if it breaks even after me taking care of it, the shop has to fix it, and not my stupid ass.
I take a shot every time Aussies say, “piece of kit” so I’m drunk 24/7.
@@robertjbenderBritish you mean.
The RS 660 is actually my first bike. Purchased last year for my 25th bday. Took two MSF courses, one before buying and another with the RS. Bone stock.
This bike is only as aggressive as you are. I've been keeping it easy as I learn - it's so fun to grow with the RS because there's no ceiling. Its power demands respect, this is an Italian machine after all. But every time I ride, it's always smiles. Flat power band means I usually don't have to drop a gear if I don't feel like it, bike stays ready. And so light - you can throw this thing all in a highway lane.
At 2650 miles, I've already dealt with both an oil leak and a coolant leak (coolant leak required gaskets to be replaced under warranty). Keep an eye on those fluid levels and you should be fine. Looking forward to many more miles of good times.
Edit: Casey's RS looks and sounds incredible. 🤩
I also got the rs660 as my first bike at 25 and I agree, I’ve been riding for 4 months and haven’t even dropped it yet and I’ve only come close to getting into accidents when I get carried away in my ability to take corners. As long as you treat it with respect and stay level headed it’s not a bike that will easily kill you over a slight mistake anymore than a 400 imo. And all the technology it has truly helps when learning and having confidence. The dash is very informative vs the typical dash you see on other bikes in the low to mid range. The bike goes when you want to and it’s steady when you don’t
@starztrukk Awesome Very descriptive in the areas allot of us are looking at When not what you want to hear but what you need to hear turns into your truth then you have sold someone and I'm sold.. thanks man
I couldn't agree more. I bought the extrema as my first bike. Everything you said is spot on-throttle control, respect for the bike and power, and checking my ego. The bike is a beast. With the aids, I learned a lot and realized it is forgiving and might have had a different experience on a lesser bike. I could ride this machine all day! Cheers!
@@illmaticeric all day! Two years of riding with mine and it just gets more fun with every ride. And still learning more about its riding dynamics. Truly money well-spent. Safe riding man. ✌🏾
@@joshayers8522 glad I could be helpful! A motorcycle is too important an investment to not have the full picture.
First "Bike" was a Vespa 50 ET2 in 1996, not ridden since. I'm now 40 fat and half bald. RS660 is amazing as a first bike if you're mature (scared of getting hurt) enough. Paid £9k new for mine in October and just done the run in service. Now desperately awaiting global warming so I can ride the dam thing, great video from across the pond
waiting for my 660 acid gold to arrive to the dealer, can't wait!
You will not be disappointed. It will be worth the wait. Had mine for a few months now and it still does not fail to make me smile. Even just looking at it! Enjoy it.
I agree with just about everything said about the 660, I was looking for more of a commuter bike and the one big complaint I had about the 660 was on long stretches of highway I felt like I got blown around quite a bit. I ended up going with a Ducati SS 939, little longer wheelbase, a little more power. if you aren't looking for a commuter (I ride 45mins for work) then rs660 is really hard to beat.
I use my RS660 every day 50 minutes each way to work and have done 4 hour highway stretches on it and I never felt like it needed more power or like I was getting blown around, it's so much fun...then again mine is very modded and tuned
Thanks Yam for the shout out to the GOAT color scheme the Acid Yellow. Followed a couple steps back by the gray/red scheme.
can't wait for yam to make my bike lose a comparison test for the 3rd time in a row 😭
ZX4 vs the similarly priced Street Triple R would be fun too.
issue is that those are entirely different bikes. naked bike vs supersport
@BooStairs Their ergonomics are as sporty as the ZX4, if not more. The only difference is that they lack fairings.
That’s like comparing the Ducati V4 vs the the RS660. What? Power difference of Striple vs zx4 is insane
@@BooStairs another issue is the Triple is way more powerful so it would make no sense, lol.
Cool comparison. Interesting to compare even though they are different classes, but still similar enough to compare. I dig it
This is the type of content I enjoy watching.. I was looking for this comparison
I have the Tuono 660 and love it, amazingly comfortable
This is the greatest beginner bike of all time I had 0 issues starting on it
As cool as the ZX4-RR is my pick is still the 660....loved it when it was teased, announced, released and today. It's beautiful, has the tech package and the sound is mean and beefy.
I'm also with you on the Acid Green being the BEST colour!! I'd swap the seat out for a red one though, don't know what they were thinking giving it two red wheels and a BLACK SEAT??!!??
I would like to see more content of the CBR650R on here!!
Don't hold your breath
Same! I'm always surprised that the RS660 and R7, and even the Ninja 650, are always compared as similar bikes, but the CBR650R, which is the bike that specs closest to the RS660, is always left out of the discussion. I love mine! That extra burst of power at 8,000 rpm when you're already pulling hard always kind of startles me! ;)
@nickc2871 I don't think Yammie was to happy when he did a CBR650R vs the R7, the R7 got rolled 🤭😆 after that clip it never got mentioned again on this channel. I purchased the 2023 model 650R, You really can't beat the inline 4's on a sports bike
@@deant6627 🤣🤣🤣 I saw that vid too. I love this channel but there's some serious CBR hatin' going on here. 😆 Mine's also a 2023 and I absolutely love it! Love that inline 4 rev but I still need the aftermarket exhaust. Next spring! Austin Racing, you got some $$$ comin' at ya!!
Acid yellow is nice…what did you think of the rizoma stealth?
Haha, Papa Yam calling it on the Aprilia "beginner bike!"
Started watching yami a few months ago. Now i own an acid gold aprilia rs660 as my first motorcycle & so far its perfect ! Maybe I'm a little over my head thinking of a liter bike 😂( update: fuel tank cracked at the top two mounting bolts while riding over a speedbump...) smeared JP weld on it for the time being to stop the leaks lol still love the bike
If I don’t win the ninja 400, I’m getting an Aprilia Tuono 660 early next year!
I was thinking about one of these or a Duke 790. I sat on both, as soon as I sat on the KTM, I decided that was the one and I’ve absolutely been loving it. Haven’t gotten to modifying it yet but I’m hyped
Yeah the Aprilia rs660 is a Beautiful, Premium Bike. The rs457 is the intro to the 400 class and is Awesome looking Bike!! Looking into the rs660 as my 2nd bike for sure! The Acid Gold, Extrema, Black and Red are my favorites.
I love the sport bike content!
Thanks to you I got the rs660 a year ago and now thanks to this video Ive decided to keep it for another year. oh btw thanks for stopping those vulgar jokes you used to drop al the time before, its a family friendly channel now.
Can we see a video on MV Agusta Rush
Please do the new 2024 ZX6R
I own RS660 2023 Racing Black. And this is my favorite colour scheme.
now we need a tuono 660 factory vs rs660 comparison video
Tuono factory has more aggressive gearing, and it's a noticeable difference. The Rs is better looking. I think the Factory is the best middleweight naked, happy I bought it having a great time.
I had the zx4rr and it was sweet! On the HIGHWAY just awesome screamer... the power was just to little for me and here in Europe its fully unleashed in power.... now i m looking for a zx6 or the rs 660 😂 not figured out yet....
1:55 did Yamm call the 660 a V twin???? 😂😂
No he was referring to the 660 owner's first bike which was a vtwin
@dhowting Oh ok now I heard it correctly, he said he had a Vstrom loool, my bad sorry Yamm 😄
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Any thoughts on Aprilia announcing a rs440 ? Would be a good 400 battle
Im stuck between getting a zx600r and an rs660. The 2024 zx looks great especially with the new tft dash and it has that inline 4, but I feel the aprilia will be more usable. They both come with basically all the same additions and have the same quality for just about the same price. If they ever updated the cbr600rr Id get that bc I think it looks so much more raw, like it wants to rip. The cbr and zx insurance is like 3 times more expensive than the rs though.
Yam, you gotta come out to the Tail of the Dragon. I'd love to show you around and you'd have a blast.
Pricing of the ZX4RR in America is wild!! In Australia the ZX4RR is almost $6500 USD cheaper than the Rs660.
I would love to see you do a video of an rs660 vs an v2 or 959
Would the Zx6r be a closer comparison video to the rs660 ?
Who is sick of ZX-4RR content? Seriously? Anyways I don't care I'm not and Yammie loves it, so please make more.
Nice!!! Please make content about 2014 rsv4. Thabks yam.
Super cool content
I have the rs660 with an sc project exhaust recently installed and it sounds DEADLY amazing!!!!! Love my ‘prilia!!!!! ❤
Sick content! I think i love zx4rr more than rs660 because of that juicy 16k rpm. For another thing I am in a curiosity about your camera. What is it? And in detail what settings do you use?
RS660 vs ZX4RR then proceeds to talk non stop about the Aprilia for 25 minutes and hardly mention the Kawi
I think a "gooder" comparison is a zx4rr vs cbr650r. Both 4cyl, close price point and riding position. 400cc supersport vs 650cc sport
Am looking to expand my motorcycle collection and get either the RS457 or the RS660 into my sportsbike slot next year. Am used to 999cc 210bhp from my current bike but I think the smaller RS's could still be a lot of fun and nice bikes to learn wheelies etc.
if youre used to 210 bhp the 457 will feel gutless, go with the 660; 100hp will feel alot better on the butt dyno than 47ish
@@arevirnomarhow about a 457 for a first bike
@@craz1825 ninja 500 would be more reliable but the 457 would be more luxurious
Are the rizoma mirrors any better at handling vibrations than the stockers?
They are, it's a more under-arm view but they don't buzz at all.
@@Casey_Rides excellent. i’m awaiting delivery of my new rs660 and was on the fence about them. if they don’t buzz at all, that’s worth it!! ✅🙏🏼
The markups are insane on bikes right now. I refuse to pay it. Both great bikes. You really can’t go wrong with either one.
Yammie Noob - I like your content.... I hate the fact that I am on Europe and I cannot participate in the Giveaways.... Love your content! keep it up :)
Hi, nice video. I like the comparison. Can I have the link for the exhaust for the Aprila and also the side mirrors? Thanks
Please do a 450ss and ninja400 comparison and track review
Nice video. Waiting for my 24 Rs 660 extreme to arrive……
I have a RS660 for almost 2 yrs now. Together I have a small cc Yamaha scooter for work commuting and a BMW R1200rs boxer too. The BMW is a heavy bike at 235kg and feels too mature and boring by comparison and the handling is a bit clumsy. Guess what, I decided to sell off both the Yamaha and BMW in the end, keeping just the Aprilia. It’s just amazing!
Lol I wish I had known more about the RS660 and what it had to offer before I just decided to hop on a R6. Would’ve been inclined to spend more time on this bike refining my skills before hopping on a dedicated supersport where I was just trying to survive the ride the entire time. 😂😂😂 Nice video Yammie. That thing is a beaut.
i feel like the ZX-4RR can be bested by the cbr650r in every way other than being super "unique" (im biased. i bought a cb650r for the 4cyl sound and good daily-ability)
and features beat out the cbr, as the cbr is more 'bare bones' but i fee like it would be a good comparison the only two 'entry 4cyl'
ZX 6R or RS660 for 2nd bike upgrade?
I got ZX6R, here in Mexico the price is similar. Sound of 4 cylinders is amazing. Which one did you buy?
I love mine!!! Perfect machine! Hard to imagine 20k miles and no issues! Good job Aprilia!
He probably babies it. My 22 blew at exactly 20k miles the hydraulic cam chain tensioner goes bad after while and throws the timing
@@MadWilli Nah I don't baby it, I do often do maintenance early which may help, but it's honestly been bulletproof even with constantly running it hard in the Texas heat.
that bike is cleaner than my entire house
Would love to see a V2 vs RS 660 video, as the V2 looks make me want it baaad. 50 more hp would be nice also, and heard the shifter is sooo smooth. I just rode my frieds 22 gsxr1000 and that shifter was sooo smooth too, wonder if the Ducati could be better?
Bmw s1000rr has the smoothest quickshifter I have ever used
@@crusoeart2951 oh nice!
I got v2. As for power and pulls it clearly beats the rs660. The quick shifter is nice. Could be little better around 1st and 2nd but 3rd and up its amazing.
@@jasoncollier5561 Shifter sounds like its the same as 660 then lol
Hey so I will say that after adding the Flyhammer Racing sprocket cover, which includes a bearing for the shift shaft, to the RS 660 in the video, the shifting both up and down DOES feel better. It's easily one of the most underrated quality of life upgrades on these bikes, imo.
Do a comparison on the gsxr 600 and the r7
Review a gixxer 750
I would love to see this bike with either same (or slightly higher) displacement in a v4. A true Jr. RSV4. Don’t get me wrong these bikes rip, but they are so squeezed out as far as power that there is very little room to bump up. I feel like the RSV4 is just an enormous leap forward. I’ll probably be chastised for such a statement… but it would be cool to see a bike that you could really grow with… but then again… the RSV4 is simply on another level… either way, sick bikes.
yammie aprilia is planning to launch a beginner class motorcycle in india which will be eeriely similar to the rs660. They plan to call it the rs440. It is likely to have an air cooled single-cylender 438cc engine, so make sure to compare that to the zx4rr when it comes out.
You can’t compare a bike by price first off. These are clearly two different animals. The engine note alone is what draws the buyer to each one of these bikes.
I wouldn't have paid the markup that everyone else did on the zx4rr. I managed to pay $9835 out the door believe it or not. Otherwise I would have just got the 400 twin. I did check out one previous dealer and they wanted over $12,000. The Aprilia would have been an option but there aren't any dealers close
Isn’t the mivv exhaust the reason for engine failure?
No? It's been immaculate
I own the Rs and kinda want a more comfortable bike... Would the mt09 be a good choice or maybe ktm 790/890? I don't want way more power 100 hp is plenty for my needs
MT 09 is super comfortable.
@@JosephStanek-jj3uo I'm concerned about handling and braking tbh. I got used to a standard i don't want to downgrade... Also is the Mt09 SP worth it over standard?
I love the bike, but I have the third gen SP it stops well and handles excellent.
@@JosephStanek-jj3uo Yup the older generation Mt09s are trash i wouldn't even consider them
Mt07..…...the 09 will kill you lol
The rs 660 is meant to go head to head with, r7, ninja 650, cb650, feels like a 400 might be to small.
Question, does it need valve adjustments?
Beating up on the poor ZX4 lol so what you can get more for your dollar elsewhere.
Theres not another baby I4 screamer around so its unique.
The ZX4 really does have it all imo. More comfy seating position, Sound, you can use it on the road and it's cheaper to insure and drive.
Do you guys get kove 450RR or QJ600/650/800/850RR or other smaller displacement i4 bikes like we got in asia?
Acid gold is also my favourite colour for rhe rs660
I have Tuono 660 with 23.000 km. No issues at all
Now that Aprilia has released the rs457 I wonder where the review on that will be made? And what are your thoughts on the rs457 being a beginner bike?
Yammie noob forgot that 2024 kawasaki ninja zx6r was recently launched for $12k
Not even in the same category tho
😂😂😂😂. Biggest laugh in the first 6 seconds of a video. 😂😂
I don’t care what it is, I’m so sick of parallel twins. Zx4rr wins
I can’t stand the twins. They sound like lawnmowers to me
Nice bike 🏍
RS660 is the best looking sportbike today, only second to the panigale ofc
This inline 4 with yamaha styling like the r6 is gonna be killer but i doubt yamaha gon do that
I've been riding a 125cc bike for a year and a half now. Anyone knows if the jump to the RS660 is too much?
I'm almost 30 so im not a madman on the street 😅
I’m going to do it too
wouldnt it make more sense if you compare the flashed zx4rr instead of the US version?
Why not compare old vs new , kawasaki zx4rr vs honda vfr400 nc30 ?
If you want power obviously ZX4RR isnt the Best choice However one is very unique and the other is another ~600cc twin. I guess it comes to a question if you had 600 already or not - you wont feel like missing out anymore
With respect to your opinion--- One gives you plenty of power to grow into and the other gives you just enough power to grow out of. One gives you the best styling in class (subjective), the other just looks exactly like a zx6 or ninja 400. One gives you cruise control and the best electronics in class, the other gives you decent electronics for the price point. I think 100 hp is the most powerful 600 twin on the market today by quite a margin. And i'd rather have "just another 600 twin" than a 400cc inline 4 that ever so slowly pulls to 70 hp while deafeningly screaming way over 10,000 rpm just because "oh, what a novelty!" It does sound good if that's important to you. But so does a zx6 for hardly more money. If you REALLY want zx6 sound, but you are a bit precautious of 120 hp, then i guess i could see why you would get a zx4. The rs660 certainly SOUNDS like just another 600 twin while the zx4 is the best sounding 400
Shouldn't u compare the rs 660 with zx 6r? Like both are 600 cc bikes with inline 4.
Si ur comparing a 400 cc with a 600 cc ?
Im totally new to bikes, like i don't even know hiw to ride but pls correct me if im wrong
Is difficult to choose are both paranoid cornering .but i choose rs 660
Bro do a comparison between zx4rr with Aprilia rs 457 in coming months
Casey rules!!
Is this too much for a 2nd motorcycle? I've done 2000 miles on my 300.
(we are italian, so its based on european laws) a friend of mine got his rs660 as a second bike (first was a r125) and he got it depo at 45/48 hp (i dont remember exactly) and my boy that shit is FAST. even depo, its fast as fuck and scared the ever loving shit out of me as a passenger the first time, but its a really nice bike for a younger lad. defo not a first bike kind of bike, but depo its a really sweet bike even for younger riders like him (hes 19yo), really really raccomended
heh nice intro 👍🏻
In Europe there is the same bike Aprilia RS 660 but limited electronically to 48 hp for beginners…..I am wondering why you do not have that in the US…!!
Because, 'Merica!
Because we won’t pay that much for 1/2 the power :)
yeah cuz 9k for 48 hp...? Wait. sorry, ZX4RR. Didnt see you standing there
Never got to wring out the zx4rr but it for cant sure come close to the rs660 on track or twists. It could probably win in a mile drag but thats about it. Id only suggest it for a new serious track rider. On the street a ninja 400 will teach you just as much
That would be interesting
yep that is my plan: zx4rr stock then zx4rr tuned then rs660. 25 hp progressive steps :)
I will admit the rs660 is maybe not a great bike for a new and young rider who maybe doesn't have a lot of driving experience. I bought one as a first bike but I was 37 at the time and had the financial resources to sustain it. Great first bike for an older first rider
I just got a new slip on my ZX4RR... the SOUND
Yammie..... haven't you hear rumors of the aprilia rs440??.