2024 APRILIA RS660 vs HONDA CB1000R
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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
- HONDA CB1000R 83 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 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 100 hp (2024 APRILIA RS660) up to 145 hp (HONDA CB1000R).
- Torque spans 67 Nm (2024 APRILIA RS660) up to 104 Nm (HONDA CB1000R).
- Weight spans 183 kg (2024 APRILIA RS660) to 212 kg (HONDA CB1000R).
- Displacement spans 650 cc (2024 APRILIA RS660) to 1000 cc (HONDA CB1000R).
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| Specification | APRILIA RS660 | HONDA CB1000R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | APRILIA | HONDA |
| Model | APRILIA RS660 | HONDA CB1000R |
| Engine size | 650cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 100hp | 145hp |
| Torque | 67nm. | 104nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 183kg | 212kg |
| Front brake | Brembo caliper-equipped, 4-piston dual 320mm disc, radially mounted master cylinder, steel brake hose | 310mm double disc |
| Rear brake | Brembo caliper-equipped, 2-piston 220mm disc, steel brake hose | 256mm single disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 x 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 x 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Kayaba 41mm inverted fork, fully adjustable, compression, rebound, and spring preload, with 120mm travel | Showa SFF-BP USD fork |
| Rear suspension | Asymmetric aluminum rear swingarm, 130mm travel, adjustable preload and rebound | Showa monoshock (axle travel 131mm) |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Naked |
| Top speed | 245km/h | 265km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15 L – 6 L/100km | 16.2 L – 7 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) |
-5” TFT screen, Advanced slipper/assist clutch, New three-level quick shifter -SELECTABLE TORQUE CONTROL, THROTTLE-BY-WIRE, power modes |
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2024 APRILIA RS660 vs 2023 HONDA CB1000R: listed specifications
The 2024 APRILIA RS660 and 2023 HONDA CB1000R differ on the listed specifications: the RS660 has a lower listed weight, and the CB1000R has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
CB1000R has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
CB1000R has a clear listed power advantage (145 hp vs 100 hp).
Torque
CB1000R has a clear listed torque advantage (104 Nm vs 67 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB1000R has a modest listed top-speed advantage (265 km/h vs 245 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
RS660 is notably lighter on the listed weight (183 kg vs 212 kg). RS660 and CB1000R have very similar seat heights (82 cm vs 83 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of APRILIA RS660 vs HONDA CB1000R?
HONDA CB1000R is listed at 265 km/h (165 mph) vs 245 km/h (152 mph) for APRILIA RS660.
Which has more horsepower, APRILIA RS660 or HONDA CB1000R?
HONDA CB1000R has 145 hp compared with 100 hp on the APRILIA RS660.
Which is lighter, APRILIA RS660 or HONDA CB1000R?
APRILIA RS660 is lighter at 183 kg vs 212 kg for HONDA CB1000R.
Which is better, APRILIA RS660 or HONDA CB1000R?
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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