2024 APRILIA RS660 vs HONDA CBR650R
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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 Tallest seat here
- HONDA CBR650R 81 cm Lowest 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 94 hp (HONDA CBR650R) up to 100 hp (2024 APRILIA RS660).
- Torque spans 63 Nm (HONDA CBR650R) up to 67 Nm (2024 APRILIA RS660).
- Weight spans 183 kg (2024 APRILIA RS660) to 201 kg (HONDA CBR650R).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | APRILIA RS660 | HONDA CBR650R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | APRILIA | HONDA |
| Model | APRILIA RS660 | HONDA CBR650R |
| Engine size | 650cc | 650cc |
| Power | 100hp | 94hp |
| Torque | 67nm. | 63nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 183kg | 201kg |
| Front brake | Brembo caliper-equipped, 4-piston dual 320mm disc, radially mounted master cylinder, steel brake hose | Dual 310mm discs with radial-mount four-piston calipers; ABS |
| Rear brake | Brembo caliper-equipped, 2-piston 220mm disc, steel brake hose | Single 240mm disc; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 81cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 x 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 x 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II | 180/55-17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Kayaba 41mm inverted fork, fully adjustable, compression, rebound, and spring preload, with 120mm travel | 41mm SHOWA fork; 4.3-inch travel |
| Rear suspension | Asymmetric aluminum rear swingarm, 130mm travel, adjustable preload and rebound | Single Showa shock; 5.1-inch travel |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 245km/h | 245km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15 L – 6 L/100km | 16 L – 6.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $11549 | $9899 |
| 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) |
-LCD display, SELECTABLE TORQUE CONTROL, SLIPPER CLUTCH |
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2024 APRILIA RS660 vs 2023 HONDA CBR650R: listed specifications
The 2024 APRILIA RS660 and 2023 HONDA CBR650R are closely matched in displacement, while the RS660 has more peak power and torque, and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
RS660 and CBR650R have very similar engine displacement (650 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
RS660 has a modest listed power advantage (100 hp vs 94 hp).
Torque
RS660 has a modest listed torque advantage (67 Nm vs 63 Nm).
Listed top speed
RS660 and CBR650R have very similar listed top speeds (245 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 201 kg). RS660 and CBR650R have very similar seat heights (82 cm vs 81 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque and weight, while displacement, listed top speed and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of APRILIA RS660 vs HONDA CBR650R?
Both are listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, APRILIA RS660 or HONDA CBR650R?
APRILIA RS660 has 100 hp compared with 94 hp on the HONDA CBR650R.
Which is lighter, APRILIA RS660 or HONDA CBR650R?
APRILIA RS660 is lighter at 183 kg vs 201 kg for HONDA CBR650R.
Which is better, APRILIA RS660 or HONDA CBR650R?
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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