Aprilia RS 660 vs Honda CBR650R
Aprilia RS 660 vs Honda CBR650R side by side: power, weight, seat height, tank, range, A2 licence and prices. Model years: since 2025 and since 2019.
Key differences
- More power: Aprilia RS 660 (77 vs 70 kW)
- Lighter: Aprilia RS 660 (183 vs 207 kg, kerb weight)
- Lower seat: Honda CBR650R (810 vs 820 mm)
- Licence: Aprilia RS 660 - Full A only; Honda CBR650R - A2 with restrictor kit
- Cheaper new: Honda CBR650R (£9,200 vs £10,200, German list price)
| Specs | Aprilia RS 660 | Honda CBR650R |
|---|---|---|
| Years | since 2025 | since 2019 |
| Type | Sport | Sport |
| Licence | Full A only | A2 with restrictor kit |
| Engine | 659 cc, 2 cyl. | 649 cc, 4 cyl. |
| Power | ✓77.2 kW / 104 bhp (best value) | 70 kW / 94 bhp |
| Torque | 70 Nm at 8400 rpm | 63 Nm at 9500 rpm |
| Weight | ✓183 kg (kerb weight) (best value) | 207 kg (kerb weight) |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 810 mm |
| Suspension travel | front 120 mm, rear 130 mm | no data |
| Max load | no data | 168 kg (rider, passenger, luggage) |
| ABS | ABS | ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual | chain, manual |
| Tank | 15 l | ✓15.4 l (best value) |
| Fuel use | 59 mpg (4.8 l/100 km) | 59 mpg (4.8 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 170 miles | ✓175 miles (best value) |
| New price (official German list, converted) | £10,200 | £9,200 |
| Used price (estimate) | £8,600 - £9,200 | £5,600 - £8,300 |
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Aprilia RS 660: Watch out
- Tiring on long rides
- Expensive parts
Honda CBR650R: Watch out
- Tiring on long rides
- Cramped for tall riders
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