Suzuki GSX-8R versus Aprilia RS 660

Suzuki GSX-8R

Supersport

Aprilia RS 660

Supersport

Super sports car or rather sports tourer?

The Suzuki GSX-8R is a new super sports bike from Hamamatsu. We can already hear the comments: This is not a super sports car at all. Yes, it probably is and Suzuku also attaches importance to that. How the new GSX-8R... weiter

Suzuki GSX-8R im Test

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Beautiful sports machine from Italy - are 48 hp enough?

The Aprilia RS 660 belongs to an almost extinct species: Super Sports car with 600 cc. There are hardly any competitors, so alone it is worth taking a look at the beauty from Italy. We have the RS 660 in the A2 variant with... weiter

Aprilia RS 660 mit 48 PS im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2024 bis 2024~

Built von 2021 bis 2024~

RRP 9.800 €

RRP 11.699 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

great engine
Precise chassis
good brakes
QuickShifter Series
Seating position suitable for everyday use
Easy-to-read cockpit with easy operation

Pros:

compact, lightweight, manoeuvrable
Fully equipped electronically
V2 sound
sporty seating position, yet suitable for everyday use
good chassis

Cons:

slightly heavier than competitors

Cons:

Rear brake with long control interval
48 hp version thin on top
slightly too small displays in the TFT display

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.465 mm
Length : 2.115 mm Height : 1.105 mm
Seat : 810 mm
Weight : 205 (max: 400 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.370 mm
Length : 1.995 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 183 kg

Engine

Motor design: 2-cylinder, 4-stroke in-line engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 776 ccm
Hub: 70 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

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: 215 km/h
Performance: 83 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 78 NM bei 6.800 U/Min

Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 333 km

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

Frame type:
Bridge frame (steel)

Front suspension:
Coil springs / cartridge system, oil damping (travel 130 mm)

Rear suspension:
SHOWA Mono-Link Central Shock with Progressive Linkage / Oil Damping, Gas-Assisted (Travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17

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, 4-piston monobloc brake calipers, radially mounted (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 1-piston floating caliper (∅ 240 mm)

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

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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!