2024 APRILIA RS660 vs 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7
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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.
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
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
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 YAMAHA YZF-R7 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 cm.
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 73 hp (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7) up to 100 hp (2024 APRILIA RS660).
- Torque figures are very close.
- Weight spans 183 kg (2024 APRILIA RS660) to 188 kg (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7).
- Displacement spans 650 cc (2024 APRILIA RS660) to 700 cc (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7).
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| Specification | APRILIA RS660 | YAMAHA YZF-R7 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | APRILIA | YAMAHA |
| Model | APRILIA RS660 | YAMAHA YZF-R7 |
| Engine size | 650cc | 700cc |
| Power | 100hp | 73hp |
| Torque | 67nm. | 67nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 183kg | 188kg |
| Front brake | Brembo caliper-equipped, 4-piston dual 320mm disc, radially mounted master cylinder, steel brake hose | Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Rear brake | Brembo caliper-equipped, 2-piston 220mm disc, steel brake hose | 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 83.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 x 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 x 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Kayaba 41mm inverted fork, fully adjustable, compression, rebound, and spring preload, with 120mm travel | KYB 41mm Telescopic fork; 5.1-in travel, adjustable for preload, rebound and compression |
| Rear suspension | Asymmetric aluminum rear swingarm, 130mm travel, adjustable preload and rebound | KYB Linked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound; 5.1-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 245km/h | 240km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15 L – 6 L/100km | 13 L – 4.5 L/100km |
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| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $11549 | $9299 |
| Brand price lists | View APRILIA price list | View YAMAHA 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) |
-Digital LCD Instrumentation, |
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2024 APRILIA RS660 vs 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7: listed specifications
The 2024 APRILIA RS660 and 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7 are closely matched in weight and torque, while the RS660 has more peak power, and the YZF-R7 has more displacement.
Engine displacement
YZF-R7 has a larger listed engine displacement (700 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
RS660 has a clear listed power advantage (100 hp vs 73 hp).
Torque
RS660 and YZF-R7 have very similar listed torque (67 Nm vs 67 Nm).
Listed top speed
RS660 and YZF-R7 have very similar listed top speeds (245 km/h vs 240 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
RS660 and YZF-R7 have very similar listed weights (183 kg vs 188 kg). RS660 has a lower listed seat height (82 cm vs 83.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power and seat height, while torque, listed top speed and weight remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of APRILIA RS660 vs YAMAHA YZF-R7?
APRILIA RS660 is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for YAMAHA YZF-R7.
Which has more horsepower, APRILIA RS660 or YAMAHA YZF-R7?
APRILIA RS660 has 100 hp compared with 73 hp on the YAMAHA YZF-R7.
Which is lighter, APRILIA RS660 or YAMAHA YZF-R7?
APRILIA RS660 is lighter at 183 kg vs 188 kg for YAMAHA YZF-R7.
Which is better, APRILIA RS660 or YAMAHA YZF-R7?
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.
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