2021 Aprilia Tuono 660
When word got out about the RS 660, we were all pretty gosh darn excited. We rode the RS last year and, despite not being able to firmly place it in a particular motorcycle genre, were pretty impressed with its peachy little engine, the way it handled and its space-age tech. That said, the most exciting news to come out of the RS 660 launch was that we were to expect a Tuono 660; and it?s finally been unveiled.
The mummy-bear Tuono isn?t just an RS with the fairings ripped off. There are a couple of big differences, and a couple of subtle ones too, but we?ll get to that later. First of all, let me talk you through the similarities.Â
Like the RS, the Tuono has the same 659cc, forward facing V-Twin engine which is, very roughly speaking, the front two cylinders off the RSV4 with a different cylinder head and a slightly longer stroke. With only 95bhp, it?s not quite as fast as the RS (which has 100bhp), but it?s shorter gearing most likely more than makes up for that in the acceleration stakes.
The Tuono benefits from all the same Aprilia Performance Ride Control (APRC) electronics as the RS with five rider modes, ? three for the road (Commute, Dynamic, Individual) and two for the track (Challenge, Time Attack). It?s got eight levels of traction control, anti-wheelie, cornering ABS, cruise control, and adjustable engine braking and throttle maps ? just in case all of its 95 horses are bit too aggressive for you.Â
You get Brembo brakes, adjustabl...
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