great video summary. I also love the Tuono. Had RS660 before and exchanged for Tuono. So many emotions and wonderful to drive 😍😍. now have 2x standard Tuono with my wife and I'm happy. For me it's the perfect bike. Enough power for touring, and so wonderful to drive. but you don't get so much technology for a low budget . For me one of the best bikes on the market 👍👍🚀🚀❤❤
@@ll.7927 The difference is the seating position and the handlebars. Frame and technology is identical. Due to the more comfortable upright seating position, and violence in the wide handlebars, the Tuono is also significantly more agile. The RS is much more stable and less emotions. my wife and I have much more driving fun with the Tuono. First we had RS and Tuono. Now we only have 2x Tuonos. Optics is of course a matter of taste. But in reality I find the Tuono nicer.
Foot pegs are supposed to be high. It’s pitched as a full blown sports naked. If the pegs are low they will definitely scrape at lean angles. As they are they won’t. Great review.
Nice premium sports bike I'd say I would like to have a go on the 1100 which is an absolute missile but this 660 seems more than enough for the road for me anyway at least.
Not mentioned I think is that this bike comes in at or just below 400 pounds wet. It's been a revelation to me, a very long time motorcyclist, how much pleasure there is in the handling of a lighter bike. I've a 701 SM as one of my rides and I've often taken out my son's KTM 390 Duke and both are a real hoot in cycling pleasure. My MT-10 is my overall favorite ride but the weight is noticeable even over that of a race replica of the same displacement. More than a month has past since your post and look how fuel costs have risen. Looking ahead with the direction the world is going in fossil fuel availability and therefore price, we're solidly going in the direction of lower displacement in the not too distant future for many of us with budgets and non-enthusiast wives. Every day and a half to two days I'm refilling my Yamaha tank with my calculated mpg at 26.5 to 29 mpg. I'm thinking the 660 would be hitting around a 50 mpg average. Imagine if in 2 to 5 years we are paying double in fuel costs.
Hi Jonny, good to hear your thoughts and agree that the mid sized class would be a better option with such high fuel costs, I’m on the Aprilia V4 Tuono atm and boy does that thing eat fuel more than my MT10SP, I normally on the channel do 2 videos 1st being walk round spec, so the weight is here ua-cam.com/video/Ci4peruI9II/v-deo.html Thanks for tuning in 👌
In that price bracket, the competition includes the Triumph Street Triple R which has about 20 more horses. I don't think it is really fair to compare it to bikes more than £2k lower in price.
Aprilia appear to have made biking pretty simple with the Tuono 660. If your budget is £10,000. Buy one, & simply forget every other bike around this price point. Nothing can touch it for fun & value. Simples.
Gotta say Nick it is a very desirable beauty of a bike my wife would be appalled to say the least if I managed to rock up on one of these but I would struggle not to try it if I had test on one 😄. Aprilia are putting some really nice bike of late ,are these the way to go in the future rather than the 170 plus horse power stuff since these are pretty quick on our roads ? .Nice one 👍
Haha agree more than enough ponies for the road! Cheers 🍻 I did like this one. The bigger 1100 V4 Tuono Factory coming middle June timeframe stay tuned for mental 🤪
Thanks for your reviews on this…I’m in the market and am going to try one (and the 1100 as I’m coming from an S1000RR, but don’t necessarily need the extra go)
Interesting video on this bike but I was also interested in some of the comments and your replies. You can buy the non factory version new not secondhand under £8000. Most people would compare it with other naked bikes of a simaler price like the street triple not so much the same cc surely as they are in the same class. Naked middleweights. I personally prefer the standard red colours too. Also the standard bikes have had engine issues so not sure Aprilia reliability issues are a thing of the past.
I guess most folk would buy the standard version and agree lots of second hand bargains to be had. Also to note I do class them different as triumph only make new now the street triple 765cc which is not A2 licence compliant where as the Tuono 660 standard is. In U.K. we seam to be shifting to way back where we had 600 class, 750 class and now we have 660cc class mid weight. Having ridden the Street Triple RS last year it’s way above the Tuono in every dimension
I just read that the engine issues were on the earlier 2021 bikes. And they recalled all the bikes and put in new engines. All the motorcycles that had not been sold yet had engine replaced before selling. It was a connecting rod issue. So hopefully they have rectified the problem. I will let you know as I just purchased one yesterday 😆. Wish me luck 🤞🏾
Yes agree Splodge! It’s best in class but not a 660 CC. I’m only comparing against 650cc here. 750cc - 850cc is another class. Damn there is so many different classes these days and some damn good bikes 😂😂
I am picking up mine today. I test drove this bike two times and couldn't stop thinking about it. I am located in Norway and this bike is perfect for those twisty roads over here. Just enough power to get you in trouble. This chassy is so damn good!
I hear a lot of people talking about the poor reliability of this bike. I love the looks and sound of the bike but I’m too nervous to actually purchase one with my hard earned money.
@@MOTOUK1 ua-cam.com/video/rOu4vSyaWJg/v-deo.html There are a few more people in the comment section that have the same bike with issues. I’ve seen a few more videos and forums with problematic bikes. I don’t understand why they can’t build a good reliable bike. They look beautiful but too temperamental.
Like the review, love the bike, but I’m somewhat curious why you’ve compared it to bike costing c.£2.5k less? Surely the Street Triple would have been a comparable price point competitor?
Street triple is a 765cc so not comparable really. Way back we used to have a 600 class and a 750cc class. If I were to compare the tuono 660 to the triple 765 then the triumph wins hands down
@@MOTOUK1 hi. Sure the ST has more capacity, but a large chunk of the decision to buy is based on what you get for your money. In many ways you get more bike for c.£10k with the ST. I wonder if how things would have worked out if the bikes you compared, said manufacturers had built them to be £10k bikes? More power, better suspension etc. Personally I would still prefer the 660 over the ST. Kind regards
@@MOTOUK1 It’s almost like they can’t give them away. £7995 for a brand new one is as you say a great deal. You can add the extras for about £600 or less depending on the dealer. Aprilia were chucking in the IMU free when I bought mine. Mind you I was still waiting for it 5 months later. 😀.
@ Martin Whitby Unfortunately, that is correct with the supply of spare parts for electronics. But as you probably know, since Corona there has been a huge lack of chips and major supply bottlenecks. This is currently the case with every manufacturer that the supplier does not send at all or sends extremely late. This is not a Aprilia Problem
It sounds and looks lovely, I've had a Tuono 660 as a screen saver since they were first shown. I have small hands so sadly it is a no from me now :( but seriously I look at bikes at the same price point for comparison, for example do I buy one of these or for £900 more a new Ducati Monster?
All bikes with non adjustable levers are similar, easy fix a adjustable lever 😆 both good bikes even the monster had a 1100 evo monster wish i had kept it 👍
I have tested both and like the Tuono much more. More emotions and the engine drives much better at touring and lower revs/rpm. The Monster is very rough and not that pleasant. She has less equipment for this. The more hp from Monster were not usable for me.
Is anyone having the problem that a few others have claimed with this bike: a flat spot in the power band between 4 and 6 thousands rpms? Also, I'm 5.6, with a 30 inch inseam Will I be able sit comfortably and safely on this bike?
I did not notice any flat spot between 4-6k rpm, also I would suggest try to sit on one in a dealer. I’m 32 inch inseam and can flat foot so guess you will be in between that and on toes with the seat height
@@MOTOUK1 Thanks for the quick response. The closest Aprilia dealer is about 4 hours away. I may have to take a road trip and give this beauty a test ride.
So happy to read this as a few people criticised why i didn’t compare it to a 765 Street triple RS! - My answer to them was its not in same class, simply the Triumph is better and a different CC class
I am considering this against the MT09, and oddly, with the Ducati 698 mono, or more appropriatly with the Ducati Monster. Bear in mind that my aim is for a fun bike that can beat the traffic, hence the inclusion of the Ducati hypermotard 698 mono. Anybody have thoughts!??
@@MOTOUK1 My thoughts, also. And it has longer suspension for jumping curbes, and the occasional dirt track. It seems Ducati is leading in this segment. The Japanese are nowhere to be seen. Maybe Suzuki will come up with the replacement DRZ SM, but, they are sure taking their time.
The RS660 and Tuono standard rear shock only has preload and rebound where as the factory rear shock has compression too so fully adjustable. Ridden the RS660 and the Tuono Factory shock feels better
Certainly fun yes, it’s nice to be able to use the full band of power rather than some on the MT10 - sometimes the 10 is way over the top for these twisty lanes
Just sold my 2020 Z900 and 2021 RS660. Too upright and just a bit too sporty. Picked up this Tuono 660 Factory today and can say to me its the perfect fit for comfort, style and how I ride. Plus all the tech from the RS.
great video summary. I also love the Tuono. Had RS660 before and exchanged for Tuono. So many emotions and wonderful to drive 😍😍.
now have 2x standard Tuono with my wife and I'm happy. For me it's the perfect bike. Enough power for touring, and so wonderful to drive. but you don't get so much technology for a low budget .
For me one of the best bikes on the market 👍👍🚀🚀❤❤
Great to get your real owner feedback Sebastian awesome thanks 🙏 👌
What are exactly the difference between the rs n tuono they look the same to me lol
@@ll.7927 The difference is the seating position and the handlebars. Frame and technology is identical.
Due to the more comfortable upright seating position, and violence in the wide handlebars, the Tuono is also significantly more agile.
The RS is much more stable and less emotions.
my wife and I have much more driving fun with the Tuono. First we had RS and Tuono. Now we only have 2x Tuonos.
Optics is of course a matter of taste. But in reality I find the Tuono nicer.
I did the same but got the factory. Best bike I’ve ridden.
Foot pegs are supposed to be high. It’s pitched as a full blown sports naked. If the pegs are low they will definitely scrape at lean angles. As they are they won’t.
Great review.
Nice premium sports bike I'd say I would like to have a go on the 1100 which is an absolute missile but this 660 seems more than enough for the road for me anyway at least.
1100 V4 coming shortly in middle June for a proper review but my 30 minute test drops Friday at 16:00. Zed, 👌
Not mentioned I think is that this bike comes in at or just below 400 pounds wet. It's been a revelation to me, a very long time motorcyclist, how much pleasure there is in the handling of a lighter bike. I've a 701 SM as one of my rides and I've often taken out my son's KTM 390 Duke and both are a real hoot in cycling pleasure. My MT-10 is my overall favorite ride but the weight is noticeable even over that of a race replica of the same displacement. More than a month has past since your post and look how fuel costs have risen. Looking ahead with the direction the world is going in fossil fuel availability and therefore price, we're solidly going in the direction of lower displacement in the not too distant future for many of us with budgets and non-enthusiast wives. Every day and a half to two days I'm refilling my Yamaha tank with my calculated mpg at 26.5 to 29 mpg. I'm thinking the 660 would be hitting around a 50 mpg average. Imagine if in 2 to 5 years we are paying double in fuel costs.
Hi Jonny, good to hear your thoughts and agree that the mid sized class would be a better option with such high fuel costs, I’m on the Aprilia V4 Tuono atm and boy does that thing eat fuel more than my MT10SP, I normally on the channel do 2 videos 1st being walk round spec, so the weight is here ua-cam.com/video/Ci4peruI9II/v-deo.html
Thanks for tuning in 👌
The Triumph 675r weighs exactly what the Tuono does and has 20 more horsepower. Just another bike to consider.
In that price bracket, the competition includes the Triumph Street Triple R which has about 20 more horses. I don't think it is really fair to compare it to bikes more than £2k lower in price.
Aprilia appear to have made biking pretty simple with the Tuono 660.
If your budget is £10,000. Buy one, & simply forget every other bike around this price point.
Nothing can touch it for fun & value. Simples.
In a class of its Own kind off 👌
Gotta say Nick it is a very desirable beauty of a bike my wife would be appalled to say the least if I managed to rock up on one of these but I would struggle not to try it if I had test on one 😄. Aprilia are putting some really nice bike of late ,are these the way to go in the future rather than the 170 plus horse power stuff since these are pretty quick on our roads ? .Nice one 👍
Haha agree more than enough ponies for the road! Cheers 🍻 I did like this one. The bigger 1100 V4 Tuono Factory coming middle June timeframe stay tuned for mental 🤪
Super many thanks mate 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
You note you found the pegs a bit high - what's your inside leg measurement? I'm considering a 660 and have a 29" inside leg
32 inch for mr, it’s a sporty bike so expected really
Thanks for your reviews on this…I’m in the market and am going to try one (and the 1100 as I’m coming from an S1000RR, but don’t necessarily need the extra go)
Thanks James, 🙏 yes it’s a cracking bike! Will have the 1100 mid June so will feedback on the review of that bike.
@@MOTOUK1 Ok good, looking forward to it.
Interesting video on this bike but I was also interested in some of the comments and your replies. You can buy the non factory version new not secondhand under £8000. Most people would compare it with other naked bikes of a simaler price like the street triple not so much the same cc surely as they are in the same class. Naked middleweights. I personally prefer the standard red colours too. Also the standard bikes have had engine issues so not sure Aprilia reliability issues are a thing of the past.
I guess most folk would buy the standard version and agree lots of second hand bargains to be had. Also to note I do class them different as triumph only make new now the street triple 765cc which is not A2 licence compliant where as the Tuono 660 standard is. In U.K. we seam to be shifting to way back where we had 600 class, 750 class and now we have 660cc class mid weight. Having ridden the Street Triple RS last year it’s way above the Tuono in every dimension
I just read that the engine issues were on the earlier 2021 bikes. And they recalled all the bikes and put in new engines. All the motorcycles that had not been sold yet had engine replaced before selling. It was a connecting rod issue. So hopefully they have rectified the problem. I will let you know as I just purchased one yesterday 😆. Wish me luck 🤞🏾
@@superstarsfastcars How is the Ape 660 holding up for you? Any issues or niggles with the bike?
What about the Triumph Street Triple R. A 765cc triple engine, £500 less, 18 bhp and 10 Nm more. The best bike in class by far!
Yes agree Splodge! It’s best in class but not a 660 CC. I’m only comparing against 650cc here. 750cc - 850cc is another class. Damn there is so many different classes these days and some damn good bikes 😂😂
Tuono looks better.
I'm sure the triumph is a functionaly great bike, but boy is that front end ugly
Great review 👍 in your opinion is it better than the triumph street triple RS ?
Both good bikes but I think the Street Triple RS has it, also bigger engine.
I am picking up mine today. I test drove this bike two times and couldn't stop thinking about it. I am located in Norway and this bike is perfect for those twisty roads over here. Just enough power to get you in trouble. This chassy is so damn good!
Awesome congrats on your new bike 🥳 i love Norway roads too
I hear a lot of people talking about the poor reliability of this bike. I love the looks and sound of the bike but I’m too nervous to actually purchase one with my hard earned money.
@@keltecdan I’ve not heard many reports of issues and I think they sorted any gremlins on the 2022 models
@@MOTOUK1 ua-cam.com/video/rOu4vSyaWJg/v-deo.html
There are a few more people in the comment section that have the same bike with issues. I’ve seen a few more videos and forums with problematic bikes. I don’t understand why they can’t build a good reliable bike. They look beautiful but too temperamental.
@@keltecdan interesting, hope they sorted the 2022 versions
I’m very curious why they include the rear pegs with that cowal on there? I assume ain’t no one fitting on that
I know why ever would you want to ride pillion on this thing 😂
Problem is the price put it up against the mt09 sp, street triple rs, duke890r and monter937
If a 125cc bike was 10k you wouldn’t put it against these.
Like the review, love the bike, but I’m somewhat curious why you’ve compared it to bike costing c.£2.5k less? Surely the Street Triple would have been a comparable price point competitor?
Street triple is a 765cc so not comparable really. Way back we used to have a 600 class and a 750cc class. If I were to compare the tuono 660 to the triple 765 then the triumph wins hands down
@@MOTOUK1 hi. Sure the ST has more capacity, but a large chunk of the decision to buy is based on what you get for your money. In many ways you get more bike for c.£10k with the ST. I wonder if how things would have worked out if the bikes you compared, said manufacturers had built them to be £10k bikes? More power, better suspension etc. Personally I would still prefer the 660 over the ST. Kind regards
You buy the non factory for 7995. The Factory isn’t worth the extra. I sold mine, Aprilia parts supply is/was a joke.
New Tuono non factory in uk is £9,700 not £7995 For £300 extra on the factory for shifter/blipper and the electronic package i think its worth it
@@MOTOUK1 That’s RRP. You can buy a non factory for £7995. I paid no where near RRP for my non factory.
Yes your right plenty available second hand with first service mileage on, that’s awesome bargain! 👏
@@MOTOUK1 It’s almost like they can’t give them away. £7995 for a brand new one is as you say a great deal. You can add the extras for about £600 or less depending on the dealer. Aprilia were chucking in the IMU free when I bought mine. Mind you I was still waiting for it 5 months later. 😀.
@ Martin Whitby Unfortunately, that is correct with the supply of spare parts for electronics. But as you probably know, since Corona there has been a huge lack of chips and major supply bottlenecks.
This is currently the case with every manufacturer that the supplier does not send at all or sends extremely late.
This is not a Aprilia Problem
It sounds and looks lovely, I've had a Tuono 660 as a screen saver since they were first shown. I have small hands so sadly it is a no from me now :( but seriously I look at bikes at the same price point for comparison, for example do I buy one of these or for £900 more a new Ducati Monster?
All bikes with non adjustable levers are similar, easy fix a adjustable lever 😆 both good bikes even the monster had a 1100 evo monster wish i had kept it 👍
I have tested both and like the Tuono much more. More emotions and the engine drives much better at touring and lower revs/rpm. The Monster is very rough and not that pleasant.
She has less equipment for this. The more hp from Monster were not usable for me.
Tuono 660 more sporty,🤙🔥
what is your inside leg to get an idea of bend to tank
32 inches 👍
32 inches
Which one has more legroom, Tuono 660 or Street Triple 765?
Street Triple
How would you compare the triumph street triple RS to the factory 600?
My preference is the Street Triple RS
Is anyone having the problem that a few others have claimed with this bike: a flat spot in the power band between 4 and 6 thousands rpms?
Also, I'm 5.6, with a 30 inch inseam
Will I be able sit comfortably and safely on this bike?
I did not notice any flat spot between 4-6k rpm, also I would suggest try to sit on one in a dealer. I’m 32 inch inseam and can flat foot so guess you will be in between that and on toes with the seat height
@@MOTOUK1 Thanks for the quick response. The closest Aprilia dealer is about 4 hours away. I may have to take a road trip and give this beauty a test ride.
Surely a street triple 765 is a comparator
CC is 100 more horses and the Street triple R and RS is a better bike imo
£2800 more than a mt07. No ways. Mt07 I would take with £2800 in my pocket. But I rather go for the mt09 with more power and more electrics for £9200
Tbh the 660 tuono feels more is more power than the mt07, more like the mt09 👌 The tuono 660 has better electronics than the MT07 & 09
Speed triple people are becoming annoying. It's a good bike - now let it go.
The new Street Triple 765 RS is better IMO 😮
Final thoughts not thought's.
Thanks Nick, didn’t realise I was back at school 😂😂
i testride one and actually the biggest letdown for me was its weak engine ... coming from a 765 street triple RS the engine feels powerless
So happy to read this as a few people criticised why i didn’t compare it to a 765 Street triple RS! - My answer to them was its not in same class, simply the Triumph is better and a different CC class
@@MOTOUK1Tuono feels faster in low and midrange✊🔥but the top end feels a litle faster on 765rs🔥
I am considering this against the MT09, and oddly, with the Ducati 698 mono, or more appropriatly with the Ducati Monster. Bear in mind that my aim is for a fun bike that can beat the traffic, hence the inclusion of the Ducati hypermotard 698 mono. Anybody have thoughts!??
Ducati would be more fun 🤩
@@MOTOUK1 My thoughts, also. And it has longer suspension for jumping curbes, and the occasional dirt track. It seems Ducati is leading in this segment. The Japanese are nowhere to be seen. Maybe Suzuki will come up with the replacement DRZ SM, but, they are sure taking their time.
I like it, and it has good figures. I think I would have too much fun on something like that and find the hedge : ) Good Review👍
Cheers, was fun 🤩
🙏🌈
It really is a great bike and a tad more comfortable than the RS660., sounds awesome and the dash on ignition has to be seen.
Thanks David 🙏 loved every second on this one. On to the Bigger brother V4 1100 Tuono Factory next coming mid June 👌
I would like to know how better the rear shock is compared to the Rs
The RS660 and Tuono standard rear shock only has preload and rebound where as the factory rear shock has compression too so fully adjustable. Ridden the RS660 and the Tuono Factory shock feels better
I've heard a lot of horror stories about reliability and Aprilia not warranty the problems.
That’s very much old days, the company is doing well and the bikes are good these days
Stories and false rumours. Modern Aprilia's on the whole are good .
Nice review. Thanks MotoUK.
Who are 'we'? Who is 'our'?
How is it compared to the MT10SP? Would you say it is fun? I am slowly falling in love with this bike :D
Certainly fun yes, it’s nice to be able to use the full band of power rather than some on the MT10 - sometimes the 10 is way over the top for these twisty lanes
I pick up the V4 tuono 1100 on 16th that’ll be a handful
Thanks for a great review! Would you prefer(strange comparison, but it's what I'm debating currently) this or the Kawasaki z900rs?
Different bikes and I love a classic, the Z900 is a comfy bike do it all. For the road you’ll have all the fun you need on the Z900RS
Just sold my 2020 Z900 and 2021 RS660. Too upright and just a bit too sporty. Picked up this Tuono 660 Factory today and can say to me its the perfect fit for comfort, style and how I ride. Plus all the tech from the RS.
@@jimmybonaducci6405 awesome congrats on the new bike 🥳
But will it lift the front tire a few inches in 2nd gear?
Easily