BREAKING: 2024 Aprilia RSV4 Factory, RS 660, Tuono 660 And Tuareg 660 Launched In India

Aprilia has launched the much-awaited 660 trio in India, along with the RSV4 Factory. The Aprilia RSV4 Factory, Aprilia RS 660 and Aprilia Tuono 660 are being relaunched in India, whereas the Aprilia Tuareg 660 is being launched in the country for the first time and is the only adventure bike in the Italian manufacturer’s India lineup. All four bikes are available as Completely Built Units (CBUs). At the launch event, Aprilia India also introduced actor John Abraham as its brand ambassador.

What Is Its Price? Who Are Its Rivals?

The Aprilia RS 660 is priced at Rs 17,74,000, and is available in three colours including Racing Black, Acid Gold, and Tribute. In the middleweight supersport segment, it rivals the Honda CBR650R, Kawasaki Ninja 650, and the upcoming Triumph Daytona 660. Interestingly, for almost a whole lakh rupees less, you can buy the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R which, being a litre-class bike, is MUCH more powerful and more feature-packed.

The Aprilia Tuono 660 is available from Rs 17,44,000, and comes in two colours: Torque Red and Rush Grey. While it competes with the Triumph Trident 660, there are much more powerful options in the sub-1000cc segment – including the Kawasaki Z900, Street Triple 765, and Ducati Monster – all of which are also more affordable than the Tuono 660.

The Aprilia Tuareg 660 is available in three colours. The Atreides Black and Canyon Sand are priced at Rs 18,85,000 and the Dakar Podium costs Rs 19,16,000. It goes up against the Honda XL750 Transalp, Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE and BMW F 850 GS, and as with the other bikes here, they’re all much more affordable!

The Aprilia RSV4 Factory is available in an Ultra Gold colour and is priced at Rs 31,26,000 (all prices ex-showroom Delhi). It competes against the Ducati Panigale V4.

Here is everything you need to know

All three bikes under the 660 range are powered by a 659cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine but are tuned differently to suit their respective natures. The Aprilia RS 660 produces a peak output of 100PS and 67Nm. The Tuono 660 delivers 95.1PS and 67Nm. Whereas the Aprilia Tuareg 660 makes 81PS and 70Nm, and is tuned for better performance off the road. 

The RS 660 is mated to a 6-speed transmission with a slip-and-assist clutch and a bi-directional quickshifter as standard. The Tuono 660 and Tuareg 660, too, get a 6-speed transmission with a slip-and-assist clutch but miss out on the quickshifter.

All three bikes come with a 6-axis IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) and a full APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control) electronics package which includes traction control, wheelie control, engine brake control and cruise control. The Aprilia RS 660 and Tuono 660 get 5 riding modes (Road and Track, with 3 preset and 2 customizable modes). Whereas the Tuareg 660 has 4 Riding modes (2 preset and 2 customisable). The Tuono 660 has a 15-litre fuel tank and the ADV comes with an 18-litre fuel tank capacity.

The RS 660 and Tuono 660 are both equipped with an aluminium perimeter chassis and have the same underpinnings. Both bikes feature a 41mm Kayaba inverted fork and monoshock, both with preload and rebound adjustability. For braking, they're equipped with 320mm dual discs up front and a 220mm disc at the rear, fitted with Brembo brake callipers. Additionally, both bikes come with multi-level cornering ABS as standard. Both the 660s ride on 17-inch alloy wheels, fitted with 120-section tyres at the front and 180-section at the back. With a seat height of 820mm, they both have a kerb weight of 183kg. 

Moreover, the Tuono 660 gets a taller and wider single-piece handlebar, a smaller fairing, and a redesigned tail section with a more comfortable pillion seat.

The Aprilia Tuareg 660 has a perimeter frame with a bolt-on subframe. It comes equipped with a fully adjustable Kayaba inverted fork and a fully adjustable Kayaba monoshock, both offering 240mm of wheel travel. Braking duties are handled by 300mm dual discs up front and a 240mm disc at the rear, fitted with Brembo callipers and braided brake lines.

Additionally, it comes with dual-channel ABS featuring multiple settings, with an option to turn it off as well. The adventure bike is fitted with 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoked wheels, wrapped with 90-section front and 150-section rear tyres. With a seat height of 860mm, the ADV has a kerb weight of 204kg.

The Aprilia RSV4 Factory is the Italian manufacturer’s flagship motorcycle. It is powered by a 1099cc liquid-cooled V4 engine that generates a whopping 217PS and 125Nm. It is paired to a 6-speed gearbox with a slip-and-assist clutch and bi-directional quickshifter. For perspective, the Ducati Panigale V4S produces 215.5PS and 123.6Nm.

Zig Says

The prices are pretty exorbitant for what the four bikes offer. It makes sense to buy one of them only if you’re a hardcore Aprilia enthusiast who wants to own a piece of Italian beauty, money no bar. Otherwise, manufacturers like Triumph, Kawasaki, Honda and even Ducati have better, more feature-packed options.