Aprilia RS 660 arrives at dealerships; launch in India soon
Ahead of its launch in India, the Aprilia RS 660 motorbike has started making its way to dealerships. The two-wheeler is already up for grabs in the international markets. As for the highlights, the motorcycle has a head-turning look and gets several electronic riding aids. It draws power from a 659cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Here are more details.
The Aprilia RS 660 has a muscular fuel tank, an under-belly exhaust, a rider-only seat, golden-colored front forks, and a raised windshield. The bike packs a full-LED setup for lighting, a color TFT instrument cluster, and rides on designer orange-colored wheels. In India, the two-wheeler is likely to be sold in three shades: Lava Red, Black Apex, and Acid Gold.
The Aprilia RS 660 is powered by a 659cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine mated to a 6-speed gearbox and a bi-directional quick-shifter. The mill generates 101hp of maximum power at 10,500rpm and 67Nm of peak torque at 8,500rpm.
The Aprilia RS 660 is equipped with disc brakes, along with 3-level cornering ABS, engine brake control, adjustable wheelie control, and traction control. A cruise control system and five riding modes are also available. Suspension duties on the sports bike are taken care of by 41mm inverted forks on the front side and a mono-shock unit on the rear end.
The Aprilia RS 660 will arrive here as a completely built unit and shall be priced at around Rs. 14 lakh (ex-showroom). It will go against rivals like Honda CBR650R and Kawasaki Ninja 650.
