Table of contents

• Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo Brand cup with the new two-cylinder RS
• Brand cup with RS 660
• Carefree package from around 35,000 euros
• Racing ambitions also in the USA
• Conclusion

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The new Aprilia RS 660 generated a lot of enthusiasm when it was first presented. Now we were allowed to drive it for the first time.

Aprilia (Alberto Cervetti).

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The Aprilia RS 660 presents itself as compact and yet extremely grown-up when you drive for the first time.

Aprilia (Alberto Cervetti).

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A worthy successor to the super athletes of the 1990s.

Aprilia (Alberto Cervetti).

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The tuning of the row win is very successful, the sound sounds like V.

Aprilia (Alberto Cervetti).

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The cast aluminum swing arm and the silencer, which is located under sheet aluminum, look high-quality.

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The riding modes can be customized using the switches on the left side of the handlebar.

Aprilia (Alberto Cervetti).

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MOTORRAD was able to test two pre-production models exclusively in Italy.

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The TFT display provides an overview of everyday data, but also of lap times.

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The Kayaba strut is directly hinged but works well.

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The beautifully drawn rear should also be available as a single seat in the accessories program.

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The model name can be seen in several places on the bike.

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The stub handlebars, which are slightly upwards, offer enough comfort for everyday use if you have sporty ambitions.

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According to Aprilia, the RS 660 should weigh 169 kilograms dry.

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16 liters fit into the tank.

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The engine develops 100 hp at 10,500 rpm.

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Aprilia did not officially comment on the exact price during the driving presentation.

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However, it should level off between 11,000 and 12,000 euros.

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Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo: One-make cup with the new RS

Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo
Brand cup with the new two-cylinder RS

With the new RS 660, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer Aprilia is launching another brand cup to promote young talent from the 2021 season. The RS 660 will also compete in racing in the USA.

Uli Baumann

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Aprilia already has a junior racing series at the start with the Sport Production Championship. This started in 2020 and runs exclusively in Italy as part of the Campionato Italiano Velocità – CIV Junior 2020. 250 cc four-stroke engines are used. the Aprilia RS 250 SP was developed in collaboration with Ohvale.

Brand cup with RS 660

Forges for the 2021 season Aprilia but a second brand cup iron. Aprilia test driver Tommaso Marcon had already been on his Instagram channel in October posted a picture showing an Aprilia RS 660 in light racing trim with the label Trofeo on it. In addition, an inscription on the cover announces: “coming soon …”.

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The new racing series around the new Aprilia RS 660 allows drivers aged 15 and over to gain racing experience. The national one-make cup is announced by Aprilia in cooperation with the Italian motorsport association FMI. Registrations are possible from January 25, 2021. The Aprilia RS 660 Trophy will start on May 16 in Misano. There will be a total of six runs. The other dates are Imola (July 4th), Misano (July 25th, double race), Mugello (August 29th) and Vallelunga (October 10th). A maximum of 42 participants per run are allowed. All Aprilia RS 660 at the start are identical, are from Aprilia Racing “ready to race” delivered and may not be changed in any part.

Carefree package from around 35,000 euros

Half of all starting positions are allocated directly by Aprilia Racing. Trophy participants purchase an all-inclusive package at the Aprilia Racing Area at a price of 34,900 euros plus tax and virtually only have to serve up the racing events on time. The package price includes the racing bike, complete support on the racetrack and during the tests, including catering and photo shoot, all consumables and team clothing. Only those who lay down have to shoot again. Aprilia has set the deductible for every fall damage at 2,000 euros. If you want to take part in the Trophy independently, you can purchase the ready-to-race motorcycle for 17,950 euros including taxes and drive in a separate ranking.

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With an output of 100 hp and a dry weight of 169 kilograms, the RS 660 definitely has the best systems as a cup motorcycle. For racing, Aprilia Racing will equip it with Ohlins spring elements, Brembo brakes with special racing pads, a special air filter, an SC Project exhaust and fiberglass panels, new notches and steering stubs. The tire supplier is Pirelli with Supercorsa V3 SC1 tires. The performance of the racing version is 105 hp, the dry weight is only 153 kg.

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Before the MotoGP race in Misano, Aprilia showed how much fun the RS 660 can have on the racetrack, where the Italians let racing pros Aleix Espargarό, Bradley Smith and Lorenzo Savadori do a few quick laps on the two-cylinder.

Racing ambitions also in the USA

The new Aprilia RS 660 will also be used on the racetrack in the USA. The racing promoter Moto America has approved the new Italian two-cylinder for the Twins Cup Series. In this racing series, two-cylinder bikes with displacements between 600 and 800 cm³ compete against each other in two weight classes. The drivers can be between 15 and 55 years old. The organizers value a balanced performance of the machines.

Conclusion

Aprilia is promoting young talent with the new RS 660. The complete package for the season costs around 35,000 euros plus tax. Drivers aged 15 and over are allowed to drive. But the racing series is also open to gentlemen racing drivers.

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