Aprilia RS660-Tuono 660 recall: engine replacement due to connecting rod

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Aprilia RS660-Tuono 660 recall: engine replacement due to connecting rod
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Aprilia RS660-Tuono 660 recall: engine replacement due to connecting rod

Aprilia RS660-Tuono 660 recall: engine replacement due to connecting rod

Aprilia RS660-Tuono 660 recall: engine replacement due to connecting rod

Aprilia RS660-Tuono 660 recall: engine replacement due to connecting rod

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Aprilia launches the new RS660.

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The two-cylinder should stir up the market for mid-range athletes.

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Three color variants are offered.

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Aprilia RS660 in Acid Gold.

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Aprilia RS660 in Acid Gold.

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Aprilia RS660 in Apex Black.

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Aprilia RS660 in Apex Black.

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Aprilia RS660 in Lava Red.

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Aprilia RS660 in Lava Red.

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Directly hinged central spring strut.

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Adjustable 41 mm Kayaba USD fork.

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The two-cylinder has an output of 100 hp and 67 Nm.

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The exhaust ends in front of the rear wheel.

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Filigree pillion footrest arm.

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A blipper is part of the equipment.

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Brembo supplies the radial brake pump.

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320 stopper with radially attached pliers.

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Under-engine exhaust.

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Winglets on the fairing flanks.

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Spoiled for choice: spoilers ….

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… or pillion seat bun.

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TFT display in the cockpit.

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Last year there was still a study at the EICMA, now the series version of the Aprilia RS 660 is at the fair.

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Very successful, the little athlete.

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A large color screen in the cockpit provides information.

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A lot of information is shown, but easy to read.

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You can navigate through the menu using the keyboard on the handlebar.

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Fine design, successful look. Only with the leverage was Aprilia inconsistent. They look a bit clunky on the filigree machine.

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Overall, however, it is really nice to look at.

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The double swing arm is made of aluminum.

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So does the polished polished aluminum frame.

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A large TFT display is emblazoned in the cockpit.

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The direction display of the smartphone navigation can be shown on the screen.

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The double fairing should ensure optimal aerodynamic properties.

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For example, stability at very high speeds.

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In addition, the wind protection for the pilot should be excellent.

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And the warm air from the engine should also be optimally diverted thanks to the double cladding.

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Many trim parts are mainly made of carbon fiber laminate.

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The engine is homologated according to Euro 5.

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The 660 cc parallel twin should produce 100 hp.

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“Enough torque” is Aprilia’s statement. We say: credible.

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A large electronics package is on board the Aprilia RS 660.

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Cornering ABS thanks to lean angle sensors.

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Traction and wheelie control are also part of the equipment of the Aprilia RS 660.

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Quick Shifter for clutchless upshifting and downshifting is also on the list.

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And even a cruise control is part of the repertoire of the mid-range athlete.

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The driver can choose between five driving modes.

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Three for the road, one of which is freely configurable.

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There are two modes for use on the racetrack, one of which can be freely personalized.

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The double disc brake system comes from Brembo with radially screwed calipers and 320 mm discs at the front.

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An adjustable Kayaba fork with 41 mm stanchions springs at the front.

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Aprilia RS660 / Tuono 660 recall: engine replacement due to connecting rod

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Problem connecting rods lead to engine replacement

Aprilia has to replace the motor on around 700 RS 660 and Tuono 660 machines worldwide. The installed connecting rods do not meet the specification.


Uli Baumann

07/05/2021

A batch of poorly tempered connecting rods compels Aprilia to a worldwide recall campaign for the RS 660 and the Tuono 660. Connecting rods that are not manufactured to factory specifications by a supplier can damage the engine.

A case has been documented by the US traffic safety authority NHTSA since the end of May 2021 in which a connecting rod on an Aprilia RS 660 was torn off after a mileage of around 2,300 kilometers.

Preventive engine replacement

Aprilia has now decided not only to replace the connecting rods concerned, the Italians want to replace the entire engine on the machines affected by the recall as a precaution. This should make the customer feel completely safe. At the same time, Aprilia is renewing the factory warranty for all affected machines. It starts again after the engine has been replaced.


Aprilia RS660-Tuono 660 recall: engine replacement due to connecting rod


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Around 700 machines worldwide are affected by this recall. Aprilia names 110 affected machines for the German market. All owners of affected motorcycles will be contacted by Aprilia. Vehicles that are not yet in customer hands are converted accordingly before delivery.

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Conclusion

A small carelessness on the part of a supplier has far-reaching consequences for a manufacturer. Because connecting rods were inadequately remunerated, Aprilia replaced the entire engine as a precaution. Fine move.

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