2024 APRILIA RS660 vs 2024 HONDA CBR600RR

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

2024 APRILIA RS660
37 pts
Top on paper
2024 HONDA CBR600RR
63 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

Best fit here
2024 APRILIA RS660
71 pts
2024 HONDA CBR600RR
27.9 pts

Touring / long rides

2024 APRILIA RS660
34 pts
Best fit here
2024 HONDA CBR600RR
68.6 pts

Sporty riding

2024 APRILIA RS660
38.7 pts
Best fit here
2024 HONDA CBR600RR
85.2 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
2024 APRILIA RS660
52 pts
2024 HONDA CBR600RR
36.6 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 APRILIA RS660 82 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2024 HONDA CBR600RR 82 cm Lowest seat here

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 100 hp (2024 APRILIA RS660) up to 119 hp (2024 HONDA CBR600RR).
  • Torque spans 63 Nm (2024 HONDA CBR600RR) up to 67 Nm (2024 APRILIA RS660).
  • Weight spans 183 kg (2024 APRILIA RS660) to 186 kg (2024 HONDA CBR600RR).
  • Displacement spans 600 cc (2024 HONDA CBR600RR) to 650 cc (2024 APRILIA RS660).
Specification APRILIA RS660 HONDA CBR600RR
Brand APRILIA HONDA
Model APRILIA RS660 HONDA CBR600RR
Engine size 650cc 600cc
Power 100hp 119hp
Torque 67nm. 63nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves
Weight 183kg 186kg
Front brake Brembo caliper-equipped, 4-piston dual 320mm disc, radially mounted master cylinder, steel brake hose Dual radial-mounted full-floating 310mm discs with four-piston calipers
Rear brake Brembo caliper-equipped, 2-piston 220mm disc, steel brake hose Single 220mm disc
Seat height (cm) 82cm 82cm
Front tyre 120/70 x 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear tyre 180/55 x 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II 180/55ZR-17 radial
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Kayaba 41mm inverted fork, fully adjustable, compression, rebound, and spring preload, with 120mm travel 41mm inverted Big Piston Fork with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 4.3-inch travel
Rear suspension Asymmetric aluminum rear swingarm, 130mm travel, adjustable preload and rebound Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 5.1-inch travel
Motorcycle type Supersport Supersport
Top speed 245km/h 260km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 15 L – 6 L/100km 18 L – 7.5 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $11549 $13000
Brand price lists View APRILIA price list View HONDA price list
Extra features

-Aprilia Performance Ride Control System (APRC), electronic throttle control, ATCS (Aprilia Traction Control System) 

-AWC (Aprilia Wheelie Control), AEB (Aprilia Engine Brake Control), AEM (Aprilia Engine Map) 

-ACC (Aprilia Cruise Control System), 5 riding modes (track, road, mixed, and two personalized modes)

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2024 APRILIA RS660 vs 2024 HONDA CBR600RR: listed specifications

The 2024 APRILIA RS660 and 2024 HONDA CBR600RR are closely matched in weight, while the RS660 has more displacement and torque, and the CBR600RR has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

RS660 has a larger listed engine displacement (650 cc vs 600 cc).

Peak power

CBR600RR has a clear listed power advantage (119 hp vs 100 hp).

Torque

RS660 has a modest listed torque advantage (67 Nm vs 63 Nm).

Listed top speed

CBR600RR has a modest listed top-speed advantage (260 km/h vs 245 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

RS660 and CBR600RR have very similar listed weights (183 kg vs 186 kg). RS660 and CBR600RR have very similar seat heights (82 cm vs 82 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and listed top speed, while weight and seat height remain relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of APRILIA RS660 vs HONDA CBR600RR?

HONDA CBR600RR is listed at 260 km/h (162 mph) vs 245 km/h (152 mph) for APRILIA RS660.

Which has more horsepower, APRILIA RS660 or HONDA CBR600RR?

HONDA CBR600RR has 119 hp compared with 100 hp on the APRILIA RS660.

Which is lighter, APRILIA RS660 or HONDA CBR600RR?

APRILIA RS660 is lighter at 183 kg vs 186 kg for HONDA CBR600RR.

Which is better, APRILIA RS660 or HONDA CBR600RR?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.