Ducati Multistrada 1200 versus Aprilia RS 660

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Ducati

Ducati Multistrada 1200

Adventure
Aprilia

Aprilia RS 660

Supersport

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2010 bis 2018
Built von 2021 bis 2025~
RRP
RRP 11.599 €
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Pros:
  • Power
  • Sound
  • Precise chassis
  • Space
Pros:
  • compact, lightweight, manoeuvrable
  • Fully equipped electronically
  • V2 sound
  • sporty seating position, yet suitable for everyday use
  • good chassis
Cons:
  • Sparse furnishings
Cons:
  • Rear brake with long control interval
  • 48 hp version thin on top
  • slightly too small displays in the TFT display

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.529 mm
Length :
2.190 mm Height : 1.495 mm
Seat :
845 mm
Weight :
232 kg
Wheelbase: 1.370 mm
Length :
1.995 mm
Seat :
820 mm
Weight :
183 kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.198 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 106 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Motor design: Four-stroke series with 270 degree lifting pin offset 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 659 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 248 km/h
Performance: 152 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 128 NM bei 7.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre

Performance: 100 HP at 10.500 U/Min
Torque: 67 NM bei 8.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
306 km

Chassis

Rear suspension:
Mono-featherleg
Frame type:
Bridge frame, motor supporting element (aluminium)
Front suspension:
Kayaba USD 41 mm (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55-ZR17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc Rear brake
Disk
Front brake
Double disc, Brembo four-piston fixed caliper, radially bolted ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo two-piston floating caliper ( 220 mm)

Superbike for everyday use

What's stuck? The Multistrada is a capped superbike that is suitable for everyday use, allows long tours at a time, is fast and also ensures the passenger a comfortable livelihood.

It offers almost the same riding performance as a superbike, the same stability when it needs to go faster and packs a wendigkeit. It is the superbike for the rider, who no longer wants to edge on the motorcycle, but may enjoy the upright posture.
With her whole facility she enjoyed Dietmar and me a lot.

For everyone else, think about it well. If you don't want to be constantly challenged, who enjoys the peace, who gets the constant roar ingenuity on your nerves, who wants to cruise first – let it stay.

The test bike was provided to us by Ducati Hamburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Used (3 years old): 12,000€
  • Years built: 2010-2018
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: red, white, grey

Conclusion - what sticks

The Aprilia RS 660 delivers what it promises: it is a racy super sports car and drives itself that way. What A2 license holders probably don't want to hear now: 100 hp fit this type of machine much better than 48 hp. Especially in the upper speed ranges, too little happens with the A2 machine - but only those who have already driven 100 hp or more will notice this. In this respect, the A2 bikers will probably miss little, because they just don't know it any other way.

The RS660 is a lot of fun on country roads and every owner will be able to enjoy the really super-complete equipment. The test machine was kindly provided to us by ZTS (Zweiradtechnik Schielmann in Bokel). There she stands as a demonstrator and is looking forward to test drives!

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of construction

  • Price: 11.050 €
  • Years of construction: from 2021
  • Colors: yellow, black, red-blue