Aprilia has dropped another teaser of the upcoming
RS 660 middleweight supersport motorcycle ahead of its debut at the 2019 EICMA
motorcycle show. The 32-second teaser video, featuring Aprilia Racing Team
rider Andrea Iannone, gives a glimpse of the front fascia of the
production-spec motorcycle, revealing the sleek LED DRLs along with the
headlight assembly.
The teaser video also gives a closer look at the
fairing setup of the upcoming RS 660. It also gives a look at the motorcycle
from behind the handlebar, although the finer details have been kept hidden.
Apart from the features mentioned above, we also get another look at the double
bubble windscreen in the teaser video. The windscreen was also seen in the
teaser photograph posted by the Italian two-wheeler brand. The previous teaser
photograph revealed the red cover for the rider seat and a red highlight on the
top-front of the fuel tank.
The patent images of the production-spec Aprilia RS
660 were leaked in May this year. The sketches revealed that the
production-spec Aprilia RS 660 will carry most of the styling cues from the
concept model that debuted at the 2018 EICMA motorcycle show. Thus, the
upcoming RS 660 will feature fairing-mounted MotoGP-style winglets at the front
for improved downforce and better stability. Aprilia uses a similar design for
its flagship supersport motorcycle, the RSV4 1100.
The previous teaser had also indicated that the RS
660 will not feature a pillion setup (seat and footrests). The motorcycle will
use conventional blinkers as standard, although we expect the optional
accessories to include LED units.
Hardware specifications are still under wraps. While
the details are limited, we expect Aprilia to offer the RS 660 in two versions
– standard and RF (Race Factory). The base version will most likely use
Sachs-sourced suspension setup while the premium version will pack
Ohlins-sourced shock absorbers. The premium version could also feature Brembo
M50 callipers. Anchoring department will pack dual discs at the front and a
single rotor at the rear. A comprehensive electronics package will ensure
safety. Aprilia may add a Bosch sourced IMU for cornering ABS and
lean-sensitive traction control.
The Aprilia RS 660 will rival the Kawasaki Ninja
ZX-6R, Yamaha YZF-R6, and the next-gen Triumph Daytona 765. T